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determine which of the four sources of alternative energy power plant you
believe would be the most feasible in Tuscaloosa County and to prepare a
report for the Commission. Your report may be in written or in poster format,
but you must answer all parts of the study to receive maximum credit. |
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Write a brief summary of the four
proposed types of alternative energy. Include at least 2 pros and cons
for each type. |
40 pts |
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Identify, in paragraph form, which of
the four you feel is the most appropriate for Tuscaloosa County. |
10 pts |
| Step 3: |
Propose a location for the plant.
Include the reasons why you feel this is an appropriate location. |
10 pts |
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Step 4:
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Choose at least one option
from the Your
Choice Table found in the "Your Choice" page.
Answer this problem fully. |
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Step 5:
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Identify the chemical or physical
changes involved in the energy production of your plant (trace how
energy is transferred from one form to another). |
20 pts |
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Step 6:
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Answer one of Critical Thinking
Questions on the Conclusion Page. |
20 pts |
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Step 7:
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Complete the self-evaluation from the
evaluation page . |
10 pts |
Select one
question from each category - one question from A, B, and C -- for three
questions total. The number of points you will receive depends upon what
questions you select and your response.
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Environmental Impact
A |
Discuss pollution, including
thermal pollution, air pollution, and waste products, that will be
produced from your plant. Include recycling of waste products if
applicable. 10 pts |
Discuss use of the local resources.
Include recycling of resources if applicable.
15 pts
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Discuss the environment impact or
damage to habitats that might occur in the building of your plant.
20 pts
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Social/Political Impact
B |
How would the building and
operation of the plant effect the local job market?
10 pts
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Discuss the secondary impact of the
plant on the local econmomy. Include such things as tourism, quality
of life, energy cost, etc.
15 pts
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Is your project supported by the
local citizens? Why or why not? Include at least 2 supportive views
and 2 opposing views (These can come from interviews from other
students).
20 pts
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Specifics on Your Energy Supply
C |
How does your plant work? Describe
the mechanics behind the production of energy. Include a diagram of
your facility.
20 pts
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Site an example of an existing
successful plant. Include its location and how long the plant has
been in operation. Discuss the life expectancy of the plant and the
amount of energy the plant produces.
25 pts
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Detail the energy generation of
your plant using the chemical equations for the energy generation and
energy transfer process.
30 pts
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All references must be cited. |
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Any additional references ("cool
web sites") that you supply for us will result in extra credit points.
(5pts each) |
| 3. |
All students must complete and
label steps 1-5. |
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Step 6 is required! Make sure you
complete it. |
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To receive the complete point
value, each question must be answered adequately using complete
sentences. |
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Self-evaluation guide must be
completed. Simply use your own paper and let me know how you think YOU
did. |
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All projects are to be turned in on or before the due date. Late work will receive a 10% deduction per day. Please note that each weekend day will be counted. |
Use Evaluation Guide to complete the following table.
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Points Available
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Points Earned
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Step 1
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40
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Step 2
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10
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Step 3
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10
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Step 4
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See Table
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Step 5
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20
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Step 6
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20
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| Step 7 |
10
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Neatness/Spelling/Quality of Presentation
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10
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| References Cited |
10
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| Comments |
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Total/Grade |
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