Julia+Ianello,+Suzanne+Johnson+and+Mike+Hamilton

=Application Project Plan (APP) Planning Sheet=


 * You might want to look at some of the other projects to get some ideas. Here are a few of my ideas: **
 * * compare media constructions abut different energy sources and their "green" messages and evaluate for accuracy, credibility and bias (e.g. what are the messages, what techniques used, what is left out, how does the document reflect the view of the producer?) **
 * * make evaluative judgments about "Greenwash" or "meaningful attempt to address environmental concerns" **
 * * study the environmental impact of different energy sources **
 * * evaluate the utility, credibility, accuracy and bias of different online sources, apply to their research (and annotated bibliography including credibility and utility) **
 * * create media messages about each energy source, perhaps from different perspectives **
 * * hold a debate (public, televised?) where students advocate for particular energy sources, perhaps using media they found or even created **

Name
Julia Iannello, Suzanne Johnson and Mike Hamilton

Tentative Title
Evaluating Alternative Energy Resources

Target Audience
6th grade

Brief Description
Which alternative fuel source is the most environmentally 'green'. Students will get background knowledge about fossil fuels in the US, the BP oil spill and environmental impact. Students will then decode a BP commercial, and will research alternative fuel sources. After research students will present the pros of their alternative fuel source, and the other students will try to find what the cons are, or what is left out of the presentation. Much like BP leaves the bad facts out of their commercial. Students will have debate about the different alternative fuel sources, and which one may be the best.

Curriculum Goals
6th grade science

Media Literacy Goals
Encourage inquiry Critical Thinking Who produces websites and commercials What is left out of commercials/ bias of producers

Other Goals
Impact on environment Identifying credible resources & rate websites and resources Carbon footprint of alternative fuel source

Proposed Activities
Research and critique various sources Find one - three media resources to use in the final presentation to justify position

Assessment/Evaluation
Final presentation which will be oral with slideshow & media resources to support point of view The debate or discussion Worksheet with leading questions Through students response and written piece making credible argument for alternative fuel source of choice

Resources/Support
Websites that will be given to each group Databases Informational Text

Difficulties/Obstacles
Time for groups to meet and research

Planning Steps
> Intro to fossil fuels with background knowledge about BP and how to do critical analysis of media literacy like decoding
 * 1) Intro alternative fuels, and will give students resources to use in groups
 * 2) Demonstrate final product expectation and rubric
 * 3) Students will answer leading questions about their alternative fuel source within their group. They will determine the pros of their fuel source and prepare a presentation.
 * 4) All groups will present with discussion from class