Friday, October 23, 2015

Green City Challenge: Obama's Clean Power Plan.


OVERVIEW

On August 3, 2015, President Obama and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Clean Power Plan - a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that takes real action on climate change. Students will research the Plan and understand how government is taking a leadership role when it comes to regulating energy. Students will explore issues of environmental responsibility and pros and cons of a changing power sources in the United States. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Research Obama's Clean Power Plan using the links provided. Discuss the plan and its effects as a class. Write a persuasive essay (500 words) explaining the plan goals, presenting the pros and cons, the n convincing the reader why s/he should be for or against the Plan.

GUIDELINES


  • Visit the sites provided in the 'Resources section bellow
  • Write a 500 words persuasive essay using Google Docs.
  • Submit a copy to education@coralgablesmuseum.org

RESOURCES


VALUE: 5 Points and 5 Community Service Hours.



Wednesday, October 14, 2015

LOVE IS LOVE. What do you think?



One of the latest controversial issues that gained national coverage and was taken to court was same sex marriage. It seams to define the political arena. Republicans are mostly with some few exceptions against it, and Democrats with a few exceptions are for it.  Campaigners used the phrase LOVE IS LOVE, and LOVE WINS. In the midst of this controversy what will be your position on this issue.