Name: _____________________________________________________ Blk:______ Topic: __________________________________
Climate Change/Air Pollution Project
The purpose of this assignment is to create an informational pamphlet that explains causes, effects, and
possible solutions for a topic that you will choose. The audience for your pamphlet will be teens or adults
who may NOT have taken an environmental science class before. Your goal is to inform people about the
concern and what they can do to help prevent or correct the problem. Present your information with a
simple, easy to read format.
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Your project must be on a single sheet of white copy paper (you may have 2 pasted together), and
your goal is to inform people in an interesting manner.
 You are providing an overview, not going into super specific details.
 Each person must turn in their own unique individual project.
 Proper citation must be included of at least 2 references (on the back)
 This sheet must be turned in with your project, with the “Self Evaluation” section completed.
 This project is worth a TEST grade.
 This sheet as well as your rough draft needs to be handed in with your project with the
completed self-assessment below.
 Absence from school is not an excuse not to hand in your project
 Every day late is a letter grade off. If you are absent your project must be sent in with a
friend.
This project is due Monday 2/11
SELF-ASSESSMENT
(3pts) _____Use one sheet of unlined 8 ½ x 11 paper with 2 folds.
Title page: (front page)
(1pts) _____Your title: □ Climate Change, □ Outdoor Air Pollution, or □ Acid Rain
(3pts) _____Include pictures, graphics, diagrams, etc. on the title page to draw interest to your
informational pamphlet. (You are trying to get people to read your pamphlet!)
Back page: (when folded closed)
(2pts) _____Your name, Class period, Date
(3pts) _____List your specific websites and sources of information (Minimum 2) (in MLA format)
(2pts) _____Include a creative conclusion to your pamphlet.
Inside:
***Information inside the pamphlet should be written in your own words and have headings
(5pts) _____ Background information about your topic
(5pts) _____ What are the causes of your topic?
(5pts) _____ What are the effects on the environment created by your topic?
(5pts) _____ What are some possible solutions to the problem?
(4pts) _____Include pictures, graphs, illustrations, diagrams, etc. with captions for each of the 4 sections
General information:
***Info may NOT be in paragraph form. Bulleted items may be used when listing info.
(3pts) _____The pamphlet should be COLORFUL
(3pts) _____It should demonstrate CREATIVITY
(3pts) _____Use proper spelling and grammar in your writing and captions.
(3pts) _____The project should be neatly compiled.
50 : Possible
:Self-Assessment Total
Teacher ASSESSMENT
Name __________________________
Blk _______ date ______________
(3pts) _____Use one sheet of unlined 8 ½ x 11 paper with 2 folds.
Title page: (4 points)
(1pts) _____Your title: □ Climate Change, □ Outdoor Air Pollution, or □ Acid Rain
(3pts) _____Include pictures, graphics, diagrams, etc. on the title page to draw interest to your
informational pamphlet.
Back page: (7 points)
(2pts) _____Your name, Class period, Date
(3pts) _____List your specific websites and sources of information (Minimum 2) (in MLA format)
(2pts) _____Include a creative conclusion to your pamphlet.
Inside: (24 points)
***Information inside the pamphlet should be written in your own words and have headings
(5pts) _____ Background information about your topic
(5pts) _____ What are the causes of your topic?
(5pts) _____ What are the effects on the environment created by your topic?
(5pts) _____ What are some possible solutions to the problem?
(4pts) _____Include pictures, graphs, illustrations, diagrams, etc. with captions for each of the 4 sections
General information: (12 points)
***Info may NOT be in paragraph form. Bulleted items may be used when listing info.
(3pts) _____The pamphlet should be COLORFUL
(3pts) _____It should demonstrate CREATIVITY
(3pts) _____Use proper spelling and grammar in your writing and captions.
(3pts) _____The project should be neatly compiled.
50
:Possible
:Teacher Assessment Total