Human Activities that Impact the Environment Presentation Rubric

Name(s)__________________________ ____________________________ Date_____________

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Choose one topic from the list of human activities that impact the environment.
*Overpopulation

*Dams

*Burning Garbage

*Manufacturing

*Surface Mining

*Waste Water (Sewage)

*Vehicles - Cars and Trucks

*Ships and Boats

*Burning Coal for Electricity

*Deforestation

*Landfills

*Farming

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Mr. Wertz when complete.

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0 Not Complete

1 Minimally Complete

SECTION 1 - Presentation should include the following organization:

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Title Slide (include author names)

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Logical order of information

SECTION 2 - Presentation should include the following style / look:

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Text size and colors easy to see against background slide

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Images are clear and make sense with the content

Smooth slide and text transitions

SECTION 3 - Presentation should include a discussion of the following content points:

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Explanation of the topic.

Causes of the human activity.
Economic benefits of the human activity.
How is the environment being affected?
Specific affects on the living species (plants, animals).
Specific affects on the non-living factors (soil, water, air).
Does this cause any health problems for people?
What is being done to correct the problem?
What does the long-term future look like if changes are not

SECTION 4 - Presentation should include a bibliography:

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Minimum of THREE sources

Web Site Name

Web Site URL (address)

Total Points (57 Points Possible) __________

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