1. Great Salt Lake research and science writing project Research Questions (pg. 535,536) Use internet research resources, especially usgs utah water science center Great Salt Lake.  #1 List 3 Questions about the Great Salt Lake and it’s salt imbalance and what we should do about it. (see “salinity” link for help)  #2 Research-your 3 question –use usgs utah website  #4 Who uses the Great Salt Lake (human groups and plants/animals? Pick a group to study.  #5 a-d Describe your groups use and impact to lake.  How have changes to the lake affects those users?

2. Great Salt Lake Writing and Science (Part 2) Application of Knowledge (Higher Order Thinking Skills) YOU ARE A SALT LAKE CITY NEWSPAPER REPORTER! Your job is to write a feature article on the Great Salt Lake, its issues and users impacted, and propose and recommend solutions for future improvements. See page 538-539 for instructions. Use:  Research notes (page 535-536)  USGS Utah Water Science Great Salt Lake website  Reading (pg. 536-537) Why is the Great Salt Lake so salty?

3. Research examples Page 535 List of Questions to research (examples) 1.Why is the Great Salt Lake so salty? 2.What happened in 1959 that changed the salt balance drastically in the Great Salt Lake? 3.What actions could be recommended to create a more balanced ecosystem?