Wind Farms along the coast
Winds are generally steady and predictable up and down our coastline. Many argue
that wind farms are unsightly and detract from the natural beauty of a sea view.
Others object on the grounds of wind turbines causing harm to aquatic birds. The
military claims that radar used for defense of our coast does not penetrate wind
turbines.
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Set up a free PREZI account and learn how to use this presentation tool. Go
through the tutorial and check out samples of completed PREZIs.
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Research this topic using the specific resources (below) and at least one
NASA resource. You may use other resources you find that are not listed –
just remember to cite them on your resource page
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Create a PREZI that answers each of the guiding questions (below) in detail
and in your own words. Refer to rubric.
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In the PREZI, describe the NASA resource(s) you used in your research.
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Highlight at least FIVE vocabulary words (see list at end of packet) that apply
to your topic and incorporate into the PREZI
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Insert photographs, satellite images, videos and animations in the PREZI
that pertain to your topic and help answer the guiding questions
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Make a list of all the resources you used to create PREZI
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Refer to the rubric. That is how this project will be graded
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Please email your PREZI to rgreenberg@chccs.k12.nc.us by the due date,
which is Monday May 28th. In the subject line of the email, put your name
followed by PREZI
GRADING RUBRIC
PREZI is worth up to 100 possible points. Please follow instructions and do your
best. There will be no other opportunities to raise your grade.
Response to each question
10 pts. maximum per guiding question – In your own words (not copied and
pasted); Responses should be thorough and show an understanding of the
question and topic.
10 pts. maximum if PREZI is unique, powerful, effective and compels the audience’s
attention.
10 pts. maximum if PREZI is easy to read and all elements are clearly
written/labeled.
10 pts. maximum if the “path” you create is clear, logical and effective
10 pts. maximum for using media in creative and innovative ways. Use of
photographs, simulations, multi-media, maps, etc.
10 pts. maximum for resource page
10 pts. for defining at least 5 vocabulary words (from list)
GUIDING QUESTIONS
Before having done research, what are your opinions regarding wind farms? Do you
believe they are a disturbance? Explain.
How much energy can a wind turbine generate? How would an increased number of
wind farms on North Carolina coasts affect citizens?
What are some towns that have been claimed to be good sites for Wind Farms?
What is keeping some of these projects from happening? Consider economic, visual,
and environmental setbacks.
Create a well thought out argument in 2-3 paragraphs outlining why you would
install a wind farm or why you would refrain from doing so. Support your answer in
detail and with quotes from the above sources.
SPECIFIC RESOURCES ON WIND FARMS ALONG THE COAST
All about wind power
http://www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/wind.htm
Pushing Power Offshore: Wind Energy regions
http://www.offshorepower.net/information.asp?Page=7&menu=1&type=menu&prin
t=print
UNC Energy Services: Coastal Wind – Energy for North Carolina’s Future
http://www.climate.unc.edu/coastal-wind
NC Coastal Federation – Wind Energy off NC Coast
http://www.nccoast.org/Article.aspx?k=ee33ca5d-9485-4a76-b1cf-c934188ee877
NASA RESOURCES
Climate Time machine
http://climate.nasa.gov/ClimateTimeMachine/climateTimeMachine.cfm
Sea Level Viewer
http://climate.nasa.gov/SeaLevelViewer/seaLevelViewer.cfm
Earth Observatory
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
Global Map: Sea surface temperature
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/GlobalMaps/view.php?d1=MYD28M
Visible Earth: Hurricane Irene breaches Outer Banks
http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=51960
Visible Earth: Currituck Sound
http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=7128
Visible earth: Kitty Hawk, NC
http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=3598
Visible Earth: Hurricane Earl along NC coast
http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=45597
Visible Earth: Hurricane Alex
http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=13630
Global Climate Change: Vital signs of the planet (sea level – interactive data)
http://climate.nasa.gov/
GENERAL RESOURCES
Waves, beaches and Coastal Erosion
http://scidiv.bellevuecollege.edu/gj/WavesCoastsChapter.pdf
Coastal Care: Barrier Islands and Sea level Rise – Dr. Orrin Pilkey
http://coastalcare.org/2010/09/barrier-islands-and-sea-level-rise/
On Earth interview with Dr. Orrin Pilkey
http://www.onearth.org/article/q-a-life-on-the-edge
NOAA - Sea Level Rise Planning Maps
http://plan.risingsea.net/North_Carolina.html
Coastal sea level rise and flooding impacts
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/slr/viewer/#
EPA – climate change – sea level changes
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/science/recentslc.html
Article: As NC Beaches erode, debate arises
http://www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/Charlotte_Observer_Feb_11.pdf
News and observer: Debate arises on Saving NC’s Eroding Beaches
http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/27/1017086/debate-rises-on-saving-ncseroding.html
Sea Level rise and beaches
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120228114306.htm
Sea level at NC coast could be seven feet higher by 2100
http://www.newsrecord.com/content/2010/03/12/article/sea_level_at_nc_coast_could_be_7_feet_hi
gher_by_2100
Coastal Hazards Management
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/irc/docs/00004469.pdf
How high will seas rise? Get ready for seven feet.
http://e360.yale.edu/feature/how_high_will_seas_rise_get_ready_for_seven_feet/2
230/
What causes beach erosion?
http://www.beachsaver.com/erosion.html