This document provides instructions and examples for a school project on presenting an action to improve the local environment. Students are asked to research and propose an action, such as volunteering with an environmental organization or a long-term project to make the environment cleaner. The proposal and final presentation requirements are outlined across multiple slides, including documenting measurements, timelines, and resources needed. Examples of past student projects are provided at the end in PDF format.

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Instructions and Examples on how to do this project.
Examples at end. You must download this slideshare
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2. In our hearts we all understan the need to take care of our environment. However our
environment is often neglected during gift giving times. We rarely consider what we want without
thinking about the positive and negative long term impacts on the environment a gift can have.
Materials and energy used to make, pack, ship, wrap, and dispose of gifts often present hazards
to the health of our environment. For example: Americans throw away 25% more waste during
the Thanksgiving to New Year's holiday period than during any other month in the year. It is in our
best interests to have a healthy, sustainable environment, so…
 .............this year I‘m asking each of you to research, consult with your family, and choose an
action present that you will do to make our local environment better, cleaner or healthier.
 Examples are: Gift of your time to an environmentally friendly cause. A long term project that
will result in a more sustainable environment. A gift of something that will conserve resources
in the long term. Or anything reasonable along these lines.....
 Your gift doesn't have to be big, but it does have to be meaningful and have a lasting, positive
impact on the environment.
 The goal is to do something that will be positive and uplifting. If you are stuck for ideas search
for "Going Green" or "Ways to save the Environment" to get some starter ideas.
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3. There are Two Parts to this assignment:
The Proposal & the Final Presentation.
Part One – A Proposal for your Present to the Environment
• See the format for the proposal – Next slide.
• NOTE: 2 person group projects are possible, but must be pre approved and
written up separately by each individual involved. Be sure to mention all outside
help you will need. Each group of 2 is required to do double the outcome and
effort of a single person.
Part Two - My Present for the Environment
• An outline showing the general format and required order of topics of the goggle
slides, ppt, prezi or iMovie is at this link.
• Project is due no later than the assigned due date.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING THE EARTH!
MOTHER NATURE
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4. Proposal for a Present to the Environment :
a. Tell your proposal. Suggested beginning: I selected this present because ….>
b. Measurement/ Significance / Documentation:
1. Measurement: Show & Tell how you are going to measure your progress during
this project. Be sure to show:
 draft Data Table(s),
 draft Graphs,
 list of the Pictures you’ll need to take to before & after...
 any other ways you’ll need to measure progress
2. Significance: Explain the significance of this present to the environment and,
“How will this project help the environment”
3. Documentation: Completely describe how you propose to document and
present this project:
c. Timing: Draw a Timeline of the project phases. Most projects run six to eight weeks.
Peer Review will be in week seven. Final report at the end or week nine.
d. Resources: Tell / List the resources and help you will need to get this project done
excellently, on time and above standard.
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5. Present for the Environment Mid Term Report
The final report for this project will be due in class no later than ______for score. Projects
handed in later will require a late pass to avoid loss of points.
1. Tell in detail,
a. all actions
b. data collection
c. research
d. preparations you have done to date.
2. Show your project checklist, with estimated completion dates of each step to project’s
end. It is recommended that you complete your project actions about 14 days prior to the project
due date to give you time to finish the final report.
3. What help and/or materials do you still need to get?
4. Do I have a good final data table (active or outline) with which you will to display your
data with? If your project does not have a data table, show & tell how you will display the
information you need to collect for the final report.
5. Have you read and reviewed the requirements for the final report yet? See requirements
at: http://goscienceseven.com/enviromentbasics/enviropresent.html
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6. Final Report Checklist
This project will be due in class no later than _____for score.
Projects handed in later will require a late pass to avoid loss of points.
1. When will you complete your project?
2. What help and materials do I still need to get?
3. Do I have a project checklist? (If so, make one.)
4. Do I have a good data table (active or outline) to capture my data
with?
5. Do I have an outline of what the final report will look like? See
requirements at: http://goscienceseven.com/enviromentbasics/enviropresent.html
6. Do I have the materials in hand to make my final report?
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7. Disclaimer: This is the general layout for PFE projects.
Different projects may require you to vary from this layout a bit.
See your instructor if you have any questions about your specific layout
Ensure you have the required information of each page.
You may add other information as you desire.
The following pages show the elements for Present
to the Environment presentations page by page.
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8. Name:
Period:
You may choose any slide theme
…avoid animations!
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P1
1-2 Photo(s) required on this page

9.  Describe what you are doing for this project.
 Explain why you chose this one project over all
the other projects you could of chosen.
 Hint: Discuss the other projects you were considering
and then tell why you chose this project
Insert a
Picture
on this page
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P2

10.  Explain
 The research you did to make this project
successful.
 Which reference sources you would recommend
to others doing the same project.
 Have at least 3 references & tell why each was
valuable…or not. Insert a
Picture
on this page
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P3

11.  Insert the control data (data table required)
 Give summary data! (Make sure your math is done!)
 Explain what this data shows
 Discuss difficulties with this data, reasons for data
not “flowing properly” etc
 You may need more than one page to do this!
(most folks do) If you need multiple pages, photos are
required on the pages without data tables
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P4

12.  Insert the ExperimentalTrial data (data table(s)
required)
 Give summary data! (Make sure your math is done!)
 Explain what this data shows
 Discuss difficulties with this data, reasons for data
not “flowing properly” etc
 You may need more than one page to do this!
(most folks do) If you need multiple pages, photos are
required on the pages without data tables
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P5

13. This is an information page only….!
 1. Compare the control & experimental trial Summary evidence. (Note
this is a required item on just about all projects.)
 2. Photos are of your actual present with you included, no downloads,
except for the Reference page (can use a download)
 3. Utility bills etc. showing data before (like time) & after as applicable
 4. Copies of receipts if appropriate (circle the key items => Black out any
ID or purchasing data).
 5. Other items of evidence (movies, articles, etc.) that are key to tell the
story of what you accomplished.
 6.A full signature from your parent certifying you have completed this
project to specifications.
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14.  Compare Control & ExpTrials final data
 Check out your “Using Evidence” HO to help
you on how to provide evidence properly. In
the end, be sure to tell:
 If your project succeeded (use evidence = numbers)
 Include potential errors.
 See me if you need assistance
(before project due!).
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Insert a
Picture
on this page
P6

15.  Tell:
 What you would of done differently next time.
(bulleted format)
 General hints to someone doing a present to the
environment project.
(bulleted format)
Insert a
Picture
on this page
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P7

16.  Hyperlink references. (examples below)
(Use the site’s name & hyperlink this.)
 Goscienceseven
 Where does my waste go?
 Population 911
 Monterey Bay Seafood Guide
 FAQ for FijiTravelers
Insert a
Picture
on this page
Put your name & period # here
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P8

17.  Over All => Follow the format
 => Use Actual Photos
 => Break up words with bullets
 Title Page => Tell what project is about on Title Page
 P2 Why Chose => Tell why & why not others. Explain well
 Tell what you actually did in your project!
 P3 Research => Be specific. Tell what site were good about your project.
 P4 CT => Use proper DT format
 => units mixed up
 => bad math
 => Explain what your data shows (What does this mean?)
 P5 ET => Same as CT Data missing or not there at all
 P6 Did Project Succeed? Explain type of errors & effect on data
 P7 Recommendations – Be specific & descriptive
 P8 Reference Page missing
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18. Example 1: Composting project pdf
(You’ll have to download the slideshare to view)
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19. Example 2: Water project - pdf
(You’ll have to download the slideshare to view)
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20. Example 3: Use of Meat vs Veggies on water use- pdf
(You’ll have to download the slideshare to view)
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