ModelingSystems

=Modeling Systems=

Explanation:
For use when attempting to teach ideas containing multiple variables and/or processes that affect each other in order to gain higher level thinking skills pertaining to “the big picture.” Learners are encouraged to think critically, examine interrelationships, and produce a predetermined goal-driven outcome.

Question:
City Council has decided to build a new power plant for your community. Research at least 5 types of power plant generators and create a table outlining various pros and cons of each. Form an opinion based on your research to determine which type of generation is best for your community. Based on your opinion, write a persuasive letter to your local elected officials about which power plant would most likely benefit the community.

Template of Outcome:
Students will create a table outlining multiple pros and cons of different power generators. Students will form their own opinions and write a persuasive letter to their local officials on which type of generation would benefit the community.


 * Power Generation Table ||
 * || Pollution || Building Cost || Annual Expense || Amount Generation || Pros || Cons ||
 * Hydroelectric ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Nuclear ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Coal ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Oil ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Natural Gas ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||

Rubric:

 * Evaluation Rubric**
 * Evaluation Rubric**


 * 3**
 * 2**
 * 1**
 * 0**
 * Table completion**
 * Table is complete with three or more pros and cons for each type of generator**
 * Table is complete with two pros and cons for each type of power generator**
 * Table is complete with one pro and con for each type of power generator**
 * Table is incomplete**
 * Persuasive style**
 * Letter utilities persuasive writing techniques**
 * Letter utilities persuasive writing techniques**
 * Letter is not persuasive**
 * No letter present**
 * Persuasive arguments/facts**
 * Letter is full of arguments and facts present**
 * Letter has some basic arguments and facts present**
 * Letter is missing either arguments or facts**
 * No letter present**
 * Persuasive grammar/spelling**
 * No grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * No more than 10 grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * Over 10 grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * No letter present**
 * Letter utilities persuasive writing techniques**
 * Letter is not persuasive**
 * No letter present**
 * Persuasive arguments/facts**
 * Letter is full of arguments and facts present**
 * Letter has some basic arguments and facts present**
 * Letter is missing either arguments or facts**
 * No letter present**
 * Persuasive grammar/spelling**
 * No grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * No more than 10 grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * Over 10 grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * No letter present**
 * Letter is missing either arguments or facts**
 * No letter present**
 * Persuasive grammar/spelling**
 * No grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * No more than 10 grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * Over 10 grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * No letter present**
 * No grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * No more than 10 grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * Over 10 grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * No letter present**
 * Over 10 grammar or spelling mistakes**
 * No letter present**
 * No letter present**
 * No letter present**