Electricity Generation Research Project
In modern society, electricity is something that we depend upon and cannot live without. It is important to understand
where electricity comes from and whether or not those sources are sustainable. In this project, you and your group will
research and teach the class about a source of electricity, talking about its pros and cons using a poster, PowerPoint or
video. You are also encouraged to use other presentation methods but approval must be granted by your teacher.
Possible research ideas:
Hydroelectricity
Nuclear generators
Hydrogen fuel
Chemical combustion (coal)
Wind power
Biomass & biofuels
Geothermal electricity
Solar energy
Wave power
Others (discuss with teacher)
Your presentation must cover at least the following topics:
-
Explain how electricity is generated using the method you chose
What are the pros of your method?
What are the cons of your method?
How widely is it used in BC, Canada and worldwide?
Is your method of electricity generation sustainable? Why or why not?
What are the current or future developments?
In groups of 3-4, sign up for a topic you wish to research and present and your presentation date.
Your presentation should be approximately 15 minutes.
Projects must be handed in before or immediately after your presentations.
Presentation Dates: April 13, 14, 15, and 16
You will fill out an assessment for every member of the group including yourself. Assessments are strictly confidential as
they are handed in directly to your teacher and will only be seen by your teacher. Your assessments will be considered
when grading your projects so please write these honestly. They are due the day after your presentation.
Assessment Rubric
1-2
Research & Content
Visual Presentation
- Few suggested
topics covered or
not covered in detail
- Significant factual
errors
- Content is too
complex and
presenters do not
have full
understanding
- Little to no use of
visuals such as
charts, graphs,
models, etc.
- Messy and/or
disorganized
- Difficult to see
and/or follow
3-4
- Most suggested
topics covered in
moderate detail
- Few factual errors
- Content may be
too complex for
Science 9 students
at times
- Some use of
visuals such as
charts, graphs,
models, etc.
- Mostly neat and
organized
- Easy to follow
most of the time
5
- All suggested
topics covered in
detail
- Content depth is
appropriate for
Science 9 students
- No factual errors
- Extra interesting
details provided
- Great use of
visuals such as
charts, graphs,
models, etc.
- Colourful, neat and
well-organized
- Visually engaging
- Easy to follow
YOUR NAME
MEMBER 1
MEMBER 2
MEMBER 3
MEMBER 4
KEY
“STAR”
“X”
“TRIANGLE”
“CIRCLE”
“CHECK MARK”
Oral
Presentation
- Voice is
monotonous and
unenthused
- Too fast or too
slow
- Little to no
knowledge of
content
- Reading off a script
- Voice is audible,
clear and enthused
most times
- Speed is too fast or
slow at times
- Moderate
knowledge of
content
- Possible overuse of
cue cards
- Voice is always
loud and clear with
lots of enthusiasm
- Presentation speed
is appropriate
- Obvious mastery
of content
- Cue cards are
referred to and not
read off of
Cooperation &
Teamwork
Miscellaneous
- Clear unequal
distribution of work
- Lacking continuity
between topics
- Disorganized with
no flow
- Lacking creativity
- Incoherent
- Lacking synergy
- Quality of oral &
visual presentations
are way off
- Disruptive during
other presentations
- Possible unequal
distribution of work
- Continuity
between topics
- Organized with a
decent flow
- Interesting and
educational
- Some discrepancy
between the quality
oral & visual
presentations
- Disengaged at
times during other
presentations
- Members
supported each
other during
presentation
- Individual
members clearly
accountable in both
visual & oral
presentations
- Entertaining and
creative
- Highly educational
- Great grasp of
concepts clearly
incorporated into
product
- Respectful and
engaged in other
presentations