This project addresses
a number of PA Academic Standards across multiple academic areas.
Pennsylvania
Academic Standards
4.3. Environmental Health
C. Analyze the need for a healthy environment
4.8. Humans and the Environment
C. Explain how human activities may affect local,
regional and national environments. Explain how a particular
human activity has changed the local area over the years.
D. Explain the importance of maintaining the natural
resources at the local, state and national levels. Explain how
human activities and natural events have affected ecosystems.
Explain how conservation practices have influenced ecosystems.
Define the roles of Pennsylvania agencies that deal with natural resources.
4.9. Environmental Laws and Regulations
A. Analyze environmental laws and regulations as they
relate to environmental issues.
Civics and Government
5.2.9 Rights and Responsibilities - D. Analyze political
leadership and public service in a Republican form of government.
5.2.12 Rights and Responsibilities - G. Evaluate what
makes a competent and responsible citizen.
History
8.2.6 Pennsylvania history - A. Analyze the political
and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to Pennsylvania
history
8.3.6, 9 United States history - A. Identify and analyze
the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to
U.S. History.
Reading Writing, Listening and Speaking
1.2. 5, 8, 11 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
- A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and
documents in all academic areas.
1.2. 5, 8, 11 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
- B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality
of material produced.
1.4.5. 8, 11 Types of Writing - B. Write multi-paragraph
informational pieces (e.g., essays, descriptions, letters, reports,
instructions).
1.4.5. 8, 11 Types of Writing - C. Write persuasive
pieces.
1.5.5, 8, 11 Quality of Writing - A. Write with a sharp,
distinct focus identifying topic, task and audience.
1.5.5, 8, 11 Quality of Writing - B. Write using well-developed
content appropriate for the topic.
1.6. 5, 8, 11 Speaking and Listening - E. Participate
in small and large group discussions and presentations.
1.6.5, 8, 11 Speaking and Listening - F. Use media for
learning purposes.
1.8.5, 8, 11 Research - B. Locate information using
appropriate sources and strategies.
1.8. 5, 8, 11 Research - C. Organize and present the
main ideas from research. Credit sources using a structured format.
Science and Technology
3.7.7 A. Apply computer software to solve specific
problems. Identify software designed to meet specific needs (e.g.,
Computer Aided Drafting, design software, tutorial, financial, presentation
software). Identify and solve basic software problems relevant
to specific software applications. Identify basic multimedia
applications. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop publishing
applications.
3.7. Technological devices - C. Explain and demonstrate
basic computer operations and concepts. C. Apply basic computer operations
and concepts.
3.7. Technological devices - D. Apply computer software
to solve specific problems. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop
publishing applications.
3.7. Technological devices - E. Apply basic computer
communications systems.
3.8. Science, Technology and Human Endeavors B. Explain
how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human
needs and improve the quality of life.
3.8.4 A. Know that people select, create and use science
and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints.
Identify and describe positive and negative impacts that influence
or result from new tools and techniques.
Rubric
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