Offshore Oil Drilling
The Deepwater Horizon catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico brought methods of oil
drilling to the front and center. Although colossal oil spills like this one are rare
(numerous smaller ones occur quite frequently) it only takes one to make things
never the same again.
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
What does offshore oil drilling mean? Describe the process oil rigs use to pump oil
out of the ground.
List Pro’s and Con’s (at least 3 each) of offshore oil rigging.
What are some direct impacts of drilling of the shore of North Carolina to North
Carolinians? To the ecosystem of North Carolina? Explain.
How would the expected rise in sea level effect offshore drilling operations? Explain.
SPECIFIC RESOURCES ON OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING
How Stuff Works: Why is Offshore Drilling so Controversial?
http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/offshore-drillingcontroversy2.htm
Legal Planet: Offshore Oil Drilling Debate
http://legalplanet.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/the-offshore-oil-drilling-debaterevisited-again/
Video: The Gulf of Mexico Oil Catastrophe
http://www.energyboom.com/policy/shocking-material-nrdc-video-highlightsworst-gulf-mexico-oil-catastrophe
Climate Hot Map: Mississippi Delta
http://www.climatehotmap.org/global-warming-locations/mississippi-delta-lausa.html
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