6 th Grade Science: Unit 2- Weather GRO up Persuasive Prezi Presentation using Public Policy Analysis (PPA) Created by Olga Ramos for Ms. Soriano’s 6 th Grade Science Class

Introduction Greenhouse EffectAir Pollution Throughout this Unit we have been learning about Weather. Weather is something that affects everyone no matter their current location. For this Assignment we will be looking at 2 Scientific Social Problems which our community is being faced with. These problems are:

Task: Group A: Greenhouse Effect Group B: Air Pollution Your group will be assigned a scientific social problem and you will need to analyze the problem using some of the steps from Public Policy Analysis (PPA), as you did when you wrote your persuasive essays, in order to create your Prezi Presentation.

Which PPA steps will you be using for this assignment you ask? For this assignment we will not be using all of the recommended PPA steps, however, we will be focusing on the following:  Define the problem  Gather evidence  Identify causes  Evaluate a policy  Benefits & Costs

REVIEW PPA Ms. Soriano’s Power Point For a brief review of the PPA or Persuasive Essay Power point please click on the images below:

Expectations for each Step Define the Problem  State your social problem, stance and location in one sentence  Make sure you then explain at least 3 undesirable conditions that have been created by your problem

Expectations for each Step (Cont.) Gather evidence & Identify Causes  You must have a minimum of 4 sources  Among your sources 3 of them must be articles by experts, case studies and statistics  You must clearly identify factors which contribute to your problem

Expectations for each Step (Cont.) Evaluate a Policy & Benefits/Costs  Select a Government Policy that is currently in place which deals with your problem and discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages:  Focus on Effectiveness, Cost, Enforcement and the Public’s Acceptance of the Policy  As a group, discuss any improvements your feel can be made to this existing policy or present a NEW possible solution for the problem

Conclude your Presentation  Restate and paraphrase your group’s Social Problem and the stance you took  Restate and paraphrase your finding regarding current and new policies  Add any final thoughts your group may have GOOD LUCK