Humans and the Environment Presentation
Choose one the following topics below and prepare a 30 minute presentation. Your
presentation must show a thorough understanding of the topic chosen. You are free to
interpret the topic in your own way but be sure to follow the RUBRIC & CHECKLIST
Topics:
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Global Warming – Fact
Global Warming – Fiction
Peak Oil Theory/Hubbert’s Peak
The Cost of Oil
OPEC
Oil in Africa
Ethanol
Electric Cars
EcoTerrorism
Urban Planning
The Global Commons
The Role of Governments
Automotive Industry
Social Norms
Provincial Government Policy
Federal Government Policy
UNFCC
Urban Sprawl
Endangered Species
The Green Revolution
Genetically Modified Foods
Water Scarcity
The Role of Non Governmental
Organizations
 Invasive Species
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Environment affecting Health
Public Transportation in Peel
The Role of Citizens
Energy Production – Fossil Fuels
Energy Production - Alternatives
Electronics Waste
Shark Fining
Pesticides/Fertilizers
Tar Sands – Alberta
Kyoto and KYOTOplus
BP Oil Spill
Overfishing
Nuclear Power
Population Control – Developed
Countries
Population Control – Developing
Countries
Population Control – Newly
Industrialized Countries
Global Food Production
Battle for the Arctic
Checklist
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Minimum 30 minutes Maximum 40 minutes
Explanation of the importance/significance of your topic to our society
Sufficient research gathered to make a professional presentation
Background information on your selected project
Graphs, maps, charts, videos, photographs, etc to illustrate your topic
Key facts in point form with large font. ( Larger than 14 pt font )
WHO/WHAT/WHERE/WHY/WHEN/HOW
Fact Sheet/Brochure/Activity Sheet that will enable each student to get the basics
Additional, detailed information that further explains the basics presented orally and
visually during the presentation itself
 Audience participation in the form of leading questions/activity sheet/games, etc…