Name ______________________________________________Date _______________ Per.

______ Research Projects

Objectives:
Students will be able to explain an alternative energy technology in terms of:

how it solves energy issues. the science concepts behind how it works the benefits of the technology

Physics

Earth

Solar energy Wind turbines Geothermal Wave / tide utilization Hydro power Hydrogen fuel cells

Solar energy Algae Geothermal Wind turbines

Chemistry Algae power Hydrogen fuel cells Solar

Biology Algae power Biofuels

During this part of the unit, you will begin to develop your business plan using research on your technology. These projects are based on the product your company will be developing to meet our energy needs. Some of these technologies are:

Physics
Solar energy Wind turbines Geothermal Wave / tide utilization Hydro power Hydrogen fuel cells

Earth
Solar energy Algae Geothermal Wind turbines

Chemistry

Biology

Algae power Hydrogen fuel cells Solar

Algae power Biofuels

You will be able to choose the format for pitching your idea to investors called Venture Capitalists. For example, you may want to create a video or a keynote presentation. In addition to the resources we have used previously, please use the resources listed in Diigo to help you begin to find information on your chosen technology. You will collect your work in a collaborative Wiki.

Alternative Energy Project Description

Which technology will your business develop? ________________________________

Your group will be developing a business plan to address an energy need locally. You will proceed through the steps described here to develop your plan, and at the end, pitch your plan to the Venture Capitalists in the room. The goal is to get as much seed money as possible to start your business. Step 1: Choose the roles each of you will take on for your business. a. Project Manager/Lead-This person will be responsible for ensuring the group is on task, make sure the group is meeting time lines, and take the lead on managing the content in the project and everyone is fulfilling their roles. This is the person who will turn in the project when it is done. b. Engineer-This person is responsible for understanding and explaining in the project how the technology will work, and making it understandable to the audience. c. Marketing-Responsible for the look and feel of the business plan, the business logo, color schemes, etc. d. Scientific consultant-Ensures that all of the science content is correct, responsible for creating the part of the presentation along with the engineer that explains the science in terms the audience will understand. Step 2: Research your project a. Go to your assigned Wiki and start to research your technology to learn about why your business plan is worth investing in. You need to ensure that you understand the technology enough to explain how it works in an easy to understand way for the audience. b. Completely answer the questions on the Wiki. 1. Explain the problem your product is solving and why it is important. 2. How does your product specifically work? 3. What are the pros and cons of your product? 4. Discuss some current companies or researchers involved in the development and marketing of this product/technology. c. Collect your citations using MLA format and put them on the Wiki page. d. Come up with an organization for your research so you can present it logically as your business plan. Step 3: Present your business plan a. Take the information from your Wiki and start to put it into your presentation tool. b. Ensure each team member has contributed their part in the presentation. c. Ensure that each person understands what they are going to say during the presentation. Each group member will be responsible for doing a part of the presentation according to their role.

Name __________________________________________________________ Date ___________________ Per. ______

Alternative Energy Project Rubric

What is your topic? ________________________________
CATEGOR Y Required Content 10 (Advanced)
- All questions clearly and thoroughly answered. -Relevant examples are provided. -Deep understanding of the topic is evident. Contains no factual errors.

8 (Proficient)
-All questions clearly answered. -Relevant examples are provided. -Understanding of the topic is evident.

6 (Basic)
-Questions not clearly answered, or not answered at all. -Examples are provided, but may not be relevant. -Some understanding of the topic is evident. Contains many factual errors, but meaning is still understood. Missing two or more of the following: -Engages target audience. -Excellent use of eye contact, enthusiasm voice inflection, gestures, movement, etc. -Proper attire -Within time limit -Organized and wellprepared Somewhat distracting in terms of design (color and font), layout, and graphics. The format chosen was somewhat engaging.

4 (Below Basic)
-Most questions not answered. -Examples are not provided. -Limited understanding of the topic.

Scor e

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Scientific Accuracy

Contains a few factual errors, but they do not detract from meaning. Missing one of the following: -Engages target audience. -Excellent use of eye contact, enthusiasm voice inflection, gestures, movement, etc. -Proper attire -Within time limit -Organized and well-prepared Attractive in terms of design (color and font), layout, and graphics. The format chosen was somewhat engaging. Written and organized in a clear manner, and adheres to standards of conventions with use of academic language. One source is not listed, not valid, and/ or is not in the required format.

Contains substantial factual errors, no understanding demonstrated. Missing three or more of the following: -Engages target audience. -Excellent use of eye contact, enthusiasm voice inflection, gestures, movement, etc. -Proper attire -Within time limit -Organized and wellprepared Design elements distract from the content.

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Presentatio n

-Engages target audience. -Excellent use of eye contact, enthusiasm voice inflection, gestures, movement, etc. -Proper attire -Within time limit -Organized and wellprepared

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Creativity and Design

Mechanics

Exceptionally attractive in terms of design (color and font), layout, and graphics. The format chosen to deliver the message is engaging. Well written, well organized, adheres to standards of conventions, and uses a high level of academic language.

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Makes attempts at clear writing and organization, contains grammatical errors that detract from meaning.

Lacks clear organization, grammatical errors detract from meaning.

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Sources

Correctly formatted source listed for: -Every image/graphic -All included facts

More than one source is not listed, not valid and/or sources are not in the desired format.

Most sources are not listed, not valid and/or are not in the required format.

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Total ____ /100

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