Resources

=Resources: Websites, Videos & Grading Rubric = Here are some to help all department members, though there are many more that you will find on your own!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioplastic
 * BioPlastics**

http://modernghana.asterpix.com/cy/2426581/?q=Plastic+Degradable+Technology
 * Degradable Plastics in Ghana**

http://www.oilspillcommission. gov/document/staff- presentation-offshore- drilling-statistics-and-draft- findings
 * Oil Spill Graphs - an awesome collection!**

http://www.hfghana.org/hfg_publication_details.cfm?tblNewsCatID=2&prodcatID=16&tblNewsID=23
 * Health Risks: Plastic Menace in Ghana**

http://www.greenwala.com/channels/green-business/blog/4538-Pictures-Don-t-Lie-Mountains-Of-E-Waste-Piling-Up-In-Our-Neighbors-Backyards
 * Shocking Facts about Recycling**

http://plasticpollutioncoalition.org/
 * Plastic Pollution Coalition - news about health, environment, legislation & more **

[|http://www.plasticoceans.net/]
 * Plastic in our ocean - oceans, health effects on animals & humans, we everyone can do **

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 * Disposal, recycling and types of plastic **

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 * Bottled Water: Pouring resources down the drain **

@http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=182122
 * Future Petroleum Operations in Ghana **

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 * Dangers of consuming things in plastic **

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 * Trash Vortex **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Plastic Water Bottles- Dangers to Humans **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Toxic chemicals in plastic **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Seven Misconceptions about Plastics **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bottled Water Energy Fact Sheet **

=<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Video Collection = <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is advised to try and view previously downloaded videos from your teacher (it will be faster). However, if you do not have access to them the downloaded versions, here are the URL's on YouTube:

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Annie Leonard: The Story of Stuff **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Diane Cohen: The Tough Truth about Plastic Pollution **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Van Jones: The Economic Injustice of Plastic **

=<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grading Rubric =
 * == Presentation == || === 6-7 === || === 3-5 === || === 0-2 === ||
 * Facts related to assigned phase of Materials Cycle || Very relevant and appropriate FANTASTIC facts. Both sides of the topic are represented. || Relevant, appropriate, facts. Both sides of the topic are represented. || Substandard effort ||
 * Presentation || Lively. Interesting. Helped audience visualize the topic. Presenter was animated and obviously interested in their findings. || Pretty interesting. Helped audience visualize the topic. Presenter was interested in their findings. || On the dull side. Not much was done to help audience visualize the topic. ||
 * Choice of tech presentation tool || Supported the presentation, helped the audience focus and added a lot of interest || Supported the presentation and added some interest || Distracted from presentation ||
 * == Recommendation == || === 6-7 === || === 3-5 === || === 0-2 === ||
 * Introduction || Excellent job at introduction making the topic of the recommendation very clear to the reader || Good job at introducing the reader to the topic || Little or no introduction ||
 * Body || Very convincing argument(s) for or against the proliferation of plastic bottles. Both sides of the argument are represented. || Good argument(s) for or against the proliferation of plastic bottles, depicting both sides of the argument || Not very convincing and/or no mention of one side of the argument ||
 * Conclusion || Excellent job summarizing everything. Reader clearly understands the position. || Good job summarizing everything || Little or no conclusion ||
 * == Action! == || === 6-7 === || === 3-5 === || === 0-2 === ||
 * Active in class discussion || Very active in class discussion. Makes focused, constructive contributions. || Active in class discussion and has some contributions. || Little or no involvement in discussion. ||
 * Action participation || Takes an active role or a even a leadership roll in the action. || Takes a supporting role in the action. || Little or no involvement in the action. ||