ERPortfolio



=Striving for Excellence: (Mix and Match!)= For this assignment, called the ER Portfolio, you will have to select at topic from class and match it to a personal interest of yours. The purpose is to get you to think about how our science lessons increase your understanding of the world outside of school. I also want you to be able to share your insights with your peers. The chart below shares some places to look, and the topics to look for.
 * ER in the News ||  ||   ||   || Energy ||
 * ER in Sports ||  ||   ||   || Three Rs ||
 * ER in History ||  ||   ||   || Plastics ||
 * ER in the Arts ||  ||   ||   || Metal ||
 * ER in Culture ||  ||   ||   || Radioactivity ||
 * ER in the Marketplace ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

=Analyzing An Article= Please find an article online that relates to one of the five core concepts of the chapter. Write a short analysis (no more than one page) that addresses the following standards:

Clarity: What is the purpose of this article? What key question is it trying to answer?

Accuracy: What specific information is offered in this article? (facts, experiences, data, etc.)

Relevance: How is this article related to one of the five core concepts from the chapter? Can you explain how the information in the article reinforces our science lessons?

Breadth: Do we need to consider another point of view? Is there another way to look at this question? Did the author demonstrate a limited perspective based on a specific bias?

Depth: Does the article address the complexities in the topic? What additional details would make the article more convincing or more interesting? Were there important topics/issues the author appeared to shy away from?

//The first three standards (Clarity, Accuracy, Relevance) form the necessary foundation for Good work (a 'B' grade). The last two standards offer ways to demonstrate Excellence in your analysis.//

=Exploring Earth Resources= You can find some links to interesting online resources at the link below!