earthday

Your hyperstudio stack should include a minimum of 5 cards.

Card One - Title Card - Title card will have your name and title and consist of 3 topic buttons to take you to the topics you have chosen, and the 4th button to take you to the conclusion card.

Card Two - Card Four - Card about topic, (example pollution)

Each card must disucss why this is a problem for the earth.
Each card must have a graphic and buttons to the other cards..
Each card must contain at least 3 factual statements or statistics. (Example: Every year 500 million tons of cardboard is thrown away that could be recycled.)

INTERNET SITES

http://www.epa.gov/kids

http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/ecology/faq.html#recycling

http://www.tvakids.com/electricity/conservation.htm

http://www.endangeredspecie.com/Ways_To_Help.htm

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/tree_planting/why_plant_trees.cfm

http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/gw.html

http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0215471/global_warming.htm

http://www.planetpals.com/earthday.html

What Does It Mean to Go Green?
Your Home Environment: A Great Place to Go Green

When many people think about having a “green” home they picture having to move to a spaceship-looking dome home somewhere in the desert far removed from any conveniences. Banish your fears – having a more environmentally-friendly home is easier than you think. You don’t have to make major changes to your home to make significant positive changes that will benefit your family and the environment in which you live.

Pitch the plastic. Plastics are made out of petrochemicals (fossil fuels) and the process which makes products highly-durable also makes it difficult to dispose of in a way that doesn’t hurt the environment. When you look for new furnishings in your home look for items made of natural or sustainable materials like wood or paper instead, or buy furniture made from recycled materials.
Love that new carpet smell? Well, you shouldn’t. Most carpets used in homes are made of synthetic alternatives (made of petroleum-based resources) and the smell that you’re inhaling is chemicals. Consider more natural floor coverings such as sisal, sea grass rugs or wool remnants.
Think before you paint. Look for natural paints and finishes or water-based products instead of ones that are oil-based and look for products that use no or low VOC (volatile organic compounds) which are air pollutants. Not only are VOC-laden paints harmful for the environment, no or low VOC natural paints and finishes or water based products are also a healthier alternative for young children and for people who have allergies or asthma or are pregnant.
Check your cleaning products. A clean home doesn’t have to (and actually shouldn’t) smell like bleach or pine cleaner. Because manufacturers aren’t required to label ingredients in their cleaning products, you might not know if you’re using items that contain volatile organic compounds or other carcinogenic toxins. If you have pets and/or children (who more frequently have contact with cleaned surfaces i.e. putting fingers in their mouths) it’s very important to look for and use nontoxic, environmentally-friendly and healthier alternatives such as oxygen- or hydrogen-based bleaches instead of chlorine bleaches and using durable cotton rags instead of chemical-filled “one-wipe” cleaning pads. Words that you should look for on product packaging are: nontoxic, biodegradable, chlorine-free, phosphate-free, non-petroleum based, vegetable oil based, fragrance free and no dyes.
Buy earth-friendly items. If you’re remodeling or building, look for green, or lower-impact, products to reduce toxins, reduce waste and preserve natural resources. Search for local salvage stores and junkyards for secondhand, reclaimed or waste timber, ricks, roof tiles, floorings, doors, and more.
Check on toxic trash collection in your area. Most families have basements, hall closets or garages full of aerosol cans, paint cans, glues, oils, acids and other toxic trash. Call your local town or city council to see how you can properly dispose of your chemical waste. Some municipal recycling centers and hardware stores will also accept certain cleaners for disposal.

CONCLUSION

You are now ready to begin. Be sure to check back to this page often to review the project requirements. Be creative! Most of all - have fun while completing this WebQuest! A rubric will be online soon, so check back.