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
- http://www.whitehouse.gov/climate-change
- http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2015/08/04/only-one-loser-in-obamas-clean-power-plan/
- http://www.denverpost.com/politics/ci_28725098/colorado-attorney-general-join-suit-obamas-clean-power
VALUE: 5 Points and 5 Community Service Hours.
