Task


 * Project is Due on January 19th 2010**

Using your new found love of research and new found fear of boats you will:
 * Part A**

After completing your research in the above areas, you will choose one of the options below as the focus of your research. Part B **
 * Name and Describe 7 types of natural resources found in Canada.
 * You will then describe a variety of methods used to extract or harvest these natural resources.

Choose only one of the following: Some Examples if you choose option 2:
 * 1) You will assess the environmental impact of industrial practices related to the extracting or harvesting of natural resources, and you will describe ways in which that impact can be monitored and minimized.
 * 2) You will analyse, on the basis of research, the impact that an environmental contaminant, parasite or bacteria has on the sustainability of a natural resource in Canada.

The effects of PCB’s on Arctic Sea Mammals Sea Lice on Farmed and Wild Salmon E. Coli on Water Resources Zebra Mussels Mercury Poisoning Asian Long Horned Beetle Mountain Pine Beetle Killing Lodgepole Pines Eye Flukes: Infectious Fish Parasites Effects of Pesticides on Frogs (or Other Animals) Lead Poisoning Perfluorooctanyl Sulfonate (PFOS) and Health

Once your area of research has been focused you will begin to compile your information. Luckily you are not alone in this and you have enlisted the help your two BFF’s Leigh Mulhall and Gina Thurston. They are great at keeping you focused and helping you with your research.

You then need to decide who your target audience is going to be and your method of getting them the message. Will you be addressing: Choose one of the above options in order to get your message out to the people.
 * A local member of parliament in a detailed report?
 * A large gathering of people at a rally in your neighbourhood (presentation)?
 * A group of people through a newspaper/magazine article? A blog?
 * A group of people via a webcast or podcast?
 * A group of people through a DVD or public access cable program?

Whichever target audience you choose, or method in which you do it you must remember that you have to include the following:


 * A detailed report or presentation. Photographs, charts, graphs and diagrams are permitted and encouraged. Written pieces of work will be 2-3 Pages in length and presentations will be 5-7 mins in length.
 * No matter what your presentation is you need to hand in a written copy of your script or presentation.
 * A title page that includes your name, the title of your issue, the teachers name and the due date
 * Neatness and care taken will be taken into account
 * A Minimum of 3 resources.
 * A bibliography of your resources

**Project is Due on January 19th 2010**