Plastic Research Project

2A, 2B + 2C

1. Fill in this chart

TYPE OF PLASTIC	MADE FROM? (WHAT MATERIAL)	EXAMPLES
1	polyethylene terephthalate (PETE)	Soda bottles ………………… …………………
2	…………………	…………………
3	…………………	…………………
4	…………………	…………………
5	…………………	…………………
6	…………………	…………………
7	…………………	…………………

2. What plastics are easy to recycle?

3. What plastics are difficult to recycle? Why?

4. How can you reuse plastics in everyday life? Use 3 examples

PLASTIC MATERIAL	EXAMPLE

5. Investigate 1 project (in Mexico or another country) where plastic was reused to make something. Include:

a) A picture

b) What plastic material was used?

c) What was made?

d) Do you think it’s better to recycle plastic or reuse plastic? Why?

TIPS

• Never copy and paste
• Reference your sources

EVALUATION Your work will be graded on:

-research and investigation (10 points)

-your written English (5 points)

-presentation skills (5 points)

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
research and investigation (10 points)	Find information on internet	Use different sources to find information	Use different sources to find information and reference them Explain your own ideas and opinions
written English (5 points)	Some sentences copied Includes words student doesn’t understand/ use	Sentences copied, but some words changed “Messy” errors	Use of student’s own words (nothing copied) Few errors
presentation skills (5 points)	readable, but not well presented	image(s) Good layout	-picture(s) and image(s) with clear explanations -Excellent layout and structure -Name, group and list number top of work

RESOURCES: Here are two internet sites for ideas, you must find more!

http://inspirationgreen.com/house-built-from-13500-plastic-bottles.html

http://www.redxm2.com/tips-vida-ecologia/eco-construcciones-i-con-materiales-de-vidrio-y-plastico

DEADLINE

Send by email to mikeanahuac@gmail.com by Wednesday 5^th October

Leaflet: Recycling

3A, 3B + 3C

Design a leaflet about recycling for the school campaign

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make a (3 part folded) black and white leaflet for parents and people living near the Anahuac including the following information:

1) Why it’s important to recycle (and reuse and reduce)

2) School logo

3) Materials we recycle

4) How to recycle

5) Day and time we’ll recycle: Friday 21^st October 5-7pm

2. Write the leaflet in Spanish and send it to mikeanahuac@gmail.com before 11.59 Monday 26^th September

EVALUATION Your work will be graded on:

5 points: environmental message

5 points: presentation

10 points: content and clarity of information

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Environmental message (max 5 points)	Too little information about 3rs or inappropriate information	Too many words	Encourages people to recycle reuse and reduce
Presentation (max 5 points)	Not very easy to read	Includes pictures and information	Layout and images make people want to read it
Content and clarity of information (max 10 points)	Doesn’t include all information, or write it clearly	Information included, but not very clear Writes things not important or interesting	All information included Good use of words Clear explanations

Reused Glass Project

2A, 2B + 2C

Design and make something useful from an old glass bottle or jar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare a design for homework and bring it next class.

QUESTION	ANSWER
Name, group & grade and list number
1. What old bottle/jar will I use?
2. What am I going to make (max. 20 words)?
3. How am I going to make it? (max. 20 words)
4. My design (draw an image)
5. What materials do I need?

2. Bring all the materials to class you need to make it

EVALUATION Your work will be graded on:

5 points: your preparation

5 points: your design

10 points: your work in class

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Preparation (max 5 points)	Questions 1-5 incomplete or difficult to understand Forgets all material	Completes questions 1-5 Brings glass but forgets some materials	Questions 1-5 well explained Brings all materials
Design (max 5 points)	Not very original Not very practical	Original, but not practical or Practical, but not original	Very original Practical (you can make it in class)
Work in class (max 10 points)	Wastes time Final product incomplete	Works in class, but not always focussed Final product attractive	Focuses on task Final product very attractive and useful

RESOURCES: Here are two internet sites for ideas, you can find more!

http://www.ehow.com/way_5120880_ideas-decorating-jars.html

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/recycled-wine-bottle-crafts.htm

Investigative Project: the Colima Dump

1A, 1B & 1C

Investigate about the Colima dump and answer the following questions:

1. How much solid waste goes to the Colima dump a) every day? B) Every week? C) Every month?

2. What types of contamination problems are caused by the Colima dump? Explain the problem

3. What can people do in Colima to solve the problem? Suggest 3 solutions

4. How much water can be contaminated by a) a watch battery b) a AA battery

5. When organic materials get buried underground in the dump, a) what gas do they produce b) what problem does this cause c) what can you and your family do about this?

PRESENTATION

Font: Arial 12, spacing 1.5 lines

Minimum: ½ page, maximum 1.5 pages

TIPS

• Never copy and paste
• Include pictures/images

GRADING

Your work will be graded on:

-research and investigation (10 points)

-your written English (5 points)

-presentation skills (5 points)

Remember, projects represent 40% of your grade for the bimestre.

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
research and investigation	Find information on internet	Use different sources to find information	Use different sources to find information and reference them Analyse what information is more accurate Explain your own ideas
written English	Some sentences copied Includes words student doesn’t understand/ use	Sentences copied, but some words changed “Messy” errors	Use of student’s own words (nothing copied) Few errors
presentation skills	readable, but not well presented	image(s) Good layout	picture(s) and image(s) with explanations Excellent layout and structure Name, group and list number top of work

DEADLINE

Send by email to mikeanahuac@gmail.com before:

11.59pm Wednesday 21^st September

Include your name, group and grade (e.g. 1a) and list number in 1) your work 2) the file name (2 extra points)

LATE WORK WILL RECEIVE 0 MARKS!!