Hydraulic Fracturing- Fracking

To accomplish this webquest, you will need to complete the following steps.

1. First you’ll have one class period in the computer lab to look through the supplied websites(below) and form a personal opinion on the subject of fracking (are you for, or against it).

   1. To help you choose a side, read through the supplied websites, and take down pros and cons that would help you to argue your side- you will need 5 pros and 5 cons to get top marks (see rubric under "evaluation").

   2. As you fill out your T- chart, try to think of related pros and cons. For example, pro: supplies oil and gas for product we need everyday. Con: To create these products we are polluting the environment.

1. Once you've picked a side, you will be placed in a group with 1-2 other people, who share your same opinion

   1. Share your findings from your individual research day.

   2. Decide what kind of presentation you’d like to create- Get this format of presentation approved by your teacher.

1. You will have two days to do all of the following: continue research with your group, back up your opinion, and create a presentation to present at City Hall, which will persuade everyone that your choice is the best option. Your presentation should be approximately 5-8 minutes.

   1. You will need to divide the work. One person can search for other websites or news articles that support your group’s opinion. A second can start organizing your groups ideas, and forming persuasive arguments.  If you have a third person, they can choose multimedia (video clips, pictures, etc) and start on the presentation.

1. We will have one day of presentations- a mock “City Hall Meeting” where everyone will present their arguments. Every group member should play a part in presenting your group’s decision.