There are many groups of people in the world out to better a cause for some issue or another. Many of the issues are very important
and must be addressed. Issues such as :
- animal rights
- clear cut logging
- genetic engineering
- pollution
- water shed destruction
- vegetarianism
- cloning
- school violence
- womens equality
- racism
- human rights
- health care
- euthanasia
- downloading from Napster
- freedom of speech on the internet
- privacy on the internet
- and many many many others
are all important. It is up to you to decide what Issue you feel that you would suppport. Pick an Issue that is 'near and dear' to your heart. One that
you feel passionate about. Once you have chosen a topic (it doesn't have to be listed above), check with me to see if it is ok.
Research your topic using various means of data retrieval (ie. Internet or other media such as magazines) to learn about your issue.
You must discuss how your topic has or will affected people.
Use Power Point 97 to make the presentation. You want to create a powerfull presentation about your topic which you will show to the class.
Evaluation
- Discuss what your topic is (2 marks)
- Why are you an advocate for this issue? (Why do you support it?) (3 marks)
- Discuss why you think this issue is important (2 marks)
- Give us some FACTS about this issue (5 marks)
- Are there some OPPOSING views on this issue (Be RESPECTFUL - Do NOT put people down for their beliefs!)
- Convince the class that this is an important issue! (3 marks)
- Tell us What we can do to help this cause. (5 marks)
- Power Point Slide Show Itself
- Slide Animations (3 marks)
- Slide Transitions (3 marks)
- Clipart and Internet Pictures (3 marks)
- Overall Presentation (10 marks)
- LINKS For Your Bibliography (2 marks)
- Presentation to the Class using the Averkey