The Process
I.
In
order to complete the research, you will need to assign team members to the
following responsibilities:
o
Scientist
·
The
scientist is responsible for researching how the alternative energy works. They will need to research how this alternative
energy is used and why it works. They
will also need to prove why this alternative energy was chosen for the
Chicagoland area.
o
Historian
·
The
historian is responsible for research on geographical sites that have used this
alternative energy before. The historian
will research how this alternative energy came into existence and how well it
has done in the past. The historian will
need to research how many communities presently use this alternative energy
source.
o
Accountant
·
The
accountant will be responsible for researching all of the costs going into the
alternative energy power plant. This
includes how much it will cost in order to start the alternative energy site,
how much it will cost to maintain it, and how much it will cost to consumers.
o
Environmentalist
·
The
environmentalist is responsible for finding any environmental effects that
occurred on sites that already use this type of alternative energy. This includes any advantages and
disadvantages of the alternative energy.
This research should include any effects on the safety of humans,
animals, or any other living thing. It
should also include any effects on the environment.
II.
Now
that you have assigned the group members to assigned roles, you will need to
determine which alternative energy you feel is the best for the Chicagoland
area. Remember that there is no right
answer. You will need to state your case
on why you feel the alternative energy you chose is the best for the
Chicagoland area. You will now research
the different types of alternative energies that are available for use. You may use the research page or research the
Internet or library on your own. Here is
a brief list of alternative energies you may want to use:
o
Wind
o
Hydroelectric
o
Solar
o
Biomass
o
Nuclear
If you find another type of alternative energy you may like to
use, you may go ahead and do so. Just
remember to do plenty of research and prove why you believe that alternative
energy is best.
a.
At
this time, please notify the instructor of the roles you have assigned and which
alternative energy your group has selected.
Your instructor will let you know if you may continue on with the
process.
III.
Now
that you have selected your alternative energy, you will now break into your
assigned roles. Research your
alternative energy and look for facts that fall into your assigned role. The more information, the more proof you will
have when you are presenting your case.
Once again, you may use the resources found on the resource page or you
may research on your own.
IV.
Now
that you have finished your research, you will write your paper and prepare
your presentation for evaluation. If you
have any questions about what is required, please look back at the task page.
a.
During
this time, please give discuss your findings with the instructor. Give the instructor an overall idea of what
you plan on presenting.
V.
You
will hand in your paper and present your findings to the City of
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