1. http://www.causecast.org/news_items/7777-beijing-to-drivers-give-up-your-car-well-pay-you-3600
2. My source is Causecast by Alex Pasternack.
3. The credentials are Alex Pasternack who is a reporter who is just passing the information along.
4. My source says that Beijing is paying citizens as much as $3,600 dollars to give up heavily polluting vehicles. They are even paying more for people to purchase cleaner cars.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because although it is just like a news report it seems very reasonable that they would do this to help control pollution.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Source 25
1. http://news.mongabay.com/2007/0213-china.html
2. My source is Mongabay.
3. Their credentials are China's environment protection agency and The state environmental protection (SEPA).
4. What my source says is that China failed to meet any of its 2006 pollution control goals. SEPA still believes they can meet future goals on the track they are going by 2010.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because i have found many sites that have said they have not reached their goals but are well on their way. It is also a very reliable source being the SEPA.
2. My source is Mongabay.
3. Their credentials are China's environment protection agency and The state environmental protection (SEPA).
4. What my source says is that China failed to meet any of its 2006 pollution control goals. SEPA still believes they can meet future goals on the track they are going by 2010.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because i have found many sites that have said they have not reached their goals but are well on their way. It is also a very reliable source being the SEPA.
Source 24
1. http://geology.com/nasa/monitoring-pollution-by-satellite.shtml
2. My source is Geology by NASA.
3. The credentials are NASA researchers in particular Hongbin Yu, an associate research scientist of the University of Maryland Baltimore County working at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.
4. My source says that NASA has a satellite that can measure the amount of pollution in the United States that comes from China. The amount of pollution in the United States from China is equivalent to 15% of local pollution.
5. Yes, I belive the source
6. I believe the source because NASA researchers are probably the most reliable source because of how much study they have done.
2. My source is Geology by NASA.
3. The credentials are NASA researchers in particular Hongbin Yu, an associate research scientist of the University of Maryland Baltimore County working at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.
4. My source says that NASA has a satellite that can measure the amount of pollution in the United States that comes from China. The amount of pollution in the United States from China is equivalent to 15% of local pollution.
5. Yes, I belive the source
6. I believe the source because NASA researchers are probably the most reliable source because of how much study they have done.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Source 23
1. http://us.oneworld.net/issues/energy/-/article/solving-chinas-white-pollution-problem
2. My source is oneworld Daily Headlines by many organizations reporting on this.
3. The credentials include The Ministry of Commerce,National Development and Reform Commission, and State Administrationfor Industry and Commerce who are all major organizations that help to control pollution in China.
4. My source says that air pollution is not the only major form of pollution in China but there is another one known as the white pollution problem. It is a pollution from plastic bags. China has hoped to put a stop to the plastic bag pollution by creating a law banning plastic bags.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because many major organizations have confirmed this and as a result there has been a ban on plastic bags in China. It makes sense to ban plastic bags if they are consuming so much oil.
2. My source is oneworld Daily Headlines by many organizations reporting on this.
3. The credentials include The Ministry of Commerce,National Development and Reform Commission, and State Administrationfor Industry and Commerce who are all major organizations that help to control pollution in China.
4. My source says that air pollution is not the only major form of pollution in China but there is another one known as the white pollution problem. It is a pollution from plastic bags. China has hoped to put a stop to the plastic bag pollution by creating a law banning plastic bags.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because many major organizations have confirmed this and as a result there has been a ban on plastic bags in China. It makes sense to ban plastic bags if they are consuming so much oil.
Source 22
1. http://www.eoearth.org/article/Air_pollution_in_China
2. The source is The encyclopedia of Earth by Sjaak Slanina.
3. The credentials include Sjaak Slanina who is just the lead author and reporter on this air pollution topic.
4. My source says that recent journal articles have been produced that show China is not the number one polluter in the world. It also gives several data tables showing the top 10 and top 20 leading pollution cities in the world.
5. I somewhat believe the source.
6. I don't completely believe the source because it says that China is not the leading producer of pollution in the world which is hard to believe because of how big China is. However I think they meant in terms of pollution in terms of size of city or country compared to amount of pollution putting out. This would then make a lot more sense that China is not number one but it is still up there.
2. The source is The encyclopedia of Earth by Sjaak Slanina.
3. The credentials include Sjaak Slanina who is just the lead author and reporter on this air pollution topic.
4. My source says that recent journal articles have been produced that show China is not the number one polluter in the world. It also gives several data tables showing the top 10 and top 20 leading pollution cities in the world.
5. I somewhat believe the source.
6. I don't completely believe the source because it says that China is not the leading producer of pollution in the world which is hard to believe because of how big China is. However I think they meant in terms of pollution in terms of size of city or country compared to amount of pollution putting out. This would then make a lot more sense that China is not number one but it is still up there.
Source 21
1. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7528523.stm
2. My source is BBC news by Michael Bristow and Zhu Tong.
3. The credentials include Michael Bristow who is a reporter and Zhu Tong is a Professor at Peking University who advises the Beijing Government about air pollution.
4. My source says that their is a chance they won't be able to meet the air quality standards and as a result action must be taken. Some of the action they are considering to help control the air pollution is to close factories and take 90% of Beijing's private cars off the streets at bad times.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source that they might not be able to meet the air quality standards, but I am not sure that they will go through with taking 90% of Beijing's private cars off the streets because that is a lot. I do believe however it is an inreasing problem and something needs to be done.
2. My source is BBC news by Michael Bristow and Zhu Tong.
3. The credentials include Michael Bristow who is a reporter and Zhu Tong is a Professor at Peking University who advises the Beijing Government about air pollution.
4. My source says that their is a chance they won't be able to meet the air quality standards and as a result action must be taken. Some of the action they are considering to help control the air pollution is to close factories and take 90% of Beijing's private cars off the streets at bad times.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source that they might not be able to meet the air quality standards, but I am not sure that they will go through with taking 90% of Beijing's private cars off the streets because that is a lot. I do believe however it is an inreasing problem and something needs to be done.
Source 20
1. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13908_3-10064031-59.html
2. My source is Cnet News by Graham Websters and researchers included in the report.
3. The credentials include Graham Webster is a reporter on the topic and researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
4. My source says that after multiple studies of China's energy sector there is not a big problem with the Coal power plants that lack cleaner technology to help with the pollution. The problem comes in with low-quality coal that is having a big impact on the amount of pollution in China.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I completely believe the source because there is many places that say that China has been spending so much money to get cleaner technology to control the pollution in China. It seems they have done this, and now this report confirms they have but now they have low-quality coal that is causing the problems.
2. My source is Cnet News by Graham Websters and researchers included in the report.
3. The credentials include Graham Webster is a reporter on the topic and researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
4. My source says that after multiple studies of China's energy sector there is not a big problem with the Coal power plants that lack cleaner technology to help with the pollution. The problem comes in with low-quality coal that is having a big impact on the amount of pollution in China.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I completely believe the source because there is many places that say that China has been spending so much money to get cleaner technology to control the pollution in China. It seems they have done this, and now this report confirms they have but now they have low-quality coal that is causing the problems.
Source 19
1. http://articles.latimes.com/2009/feb/02/world/fg-china-birth-defects2
2. My source is Los Angeles Times by Barbara Demick and quotes from Jiang Fan.
3. The credentials are Barbara Demick is a reporter on this topic and Jiang Fan is vice minister of the National Population and Family Planning Commission.
4. My source says that as a result of the pollution in China the birth defects is constantly increasing in both urban and rural areas. It also says that experts say it is difficult to see the relationship between pollution and birth defects.
5. Yes, I believe the source
6. I believe the source because Jiang Fan is a reliable source and it I think it would be possible that pollution could cause birth defects although I do agree with the scientists that is hard to see the relationship between these two.
2. My source is Los Angeles Times by Barbara Demick and quotes from Jiang Fan.
3. The credentials are Barbara Demick is a reporter on this topic and Jiang Fan is vice minister of the National Population and Family Planning Commission.
4. My source says that as a result of the pollution in China the birth defects is constantly increasing in both urban and rural areas. It also says that experts say it is difficult to see the relationship between pollution and birth defects.
5. Yes, I believe the source
6. I believe the source because Jiang Fan is a reliable source and it I think it would be possible that pollution could cause birth defects although I do agree with the scientists that is hard to see the relationship between these two.
Source 18
1. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/5288763/China-ready-to-strike-deal-on-global-warming-says-Ed-Miliband.html
2. My source is Telegraph by Peter Foster who is the reporter.
3. The credentials the reporter Peter Foster and Facts and quotes from Tom Delay, Chief Executive of the Carbon Trust and Wang Xiaokang, the President of CECIC.
4. My source says that China is ready to make a deal on Global Warming. Along with other major producing countries such as the United States, China is willing to invest significant portions of its £400bn stimulus package into controlling pollution and putting it onto a greener path.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because first something needs to be done and I believe they are taking the step to do this with this. Another reason I believe the source is because its a top News website and it has quotes and pictures of the people in charge from each of these countries agreeing on a plan to help control global warming.
2. My source is Telegraph by Peter Foster who is the reporter.
3. The credentials the reporter Peter Foster and Facts and quotes from Tom Delay, Chief Executive of the Carbon Trust and Wang Xiaokang, the President of CECIC.
4. My source says that China is ready to make a deal on Global Warming. Along with other major producing countries such as the United States, China is willing to invest significant portions of its £400bn stimulus package into controlling pollution and putting it onto a greener path.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because first something needs to be done and I believe they are taking the step to do this with this. Another reason I believe the source is because its a top News website and it has quotes and pictures of the people in charge from each of these countries agreeing on a plan to help control global warming.
Source 17
1. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=chinas-children-of-smoke
2. My source is Scientific American by Dan Fagin.
3. The credentials include Dan Fagin who is just a reporter on this topic but multiple scientists that are Epidemiologists.
4. My source says that scientists have found clues to air pollution in China is affecting youngsters. It is not yet confirmed but many scientists agree that the exposure of pollution to children can result in future illness.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because although it is not yet true it would make sense that breathing pollution can cause illness especially for youngsters. Also many scientists agree on this which even confirms the point further.
2. My source is Scientific American by Dan Fagin.
3. The credentials include Dan Fagin who is just a reporter on this topic but multiple scientists that are Epidemiologists.
4. My source says that scientists have found clues to air pollution in China is affecting youngsters. It is not yet confirmed but many scientists agree that the exposure of pollution to children can result in future illness.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because although it is not yet true it would make sense that breathing pollution can cause illness especially for youngsters. Also many scientists agree on this which even confirms the point further.
Source 16
1. http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2006/01/70107 2. My source is WIRED by Yun Qian.
3. Qian's credentials are he is the lead author of the study along with other researchers from the U.S. department of energy.
4. What the sources says about the topic is China's skies have darkened over the past 50 years because of a nine-fold increase in fossil fuels which has caused haze. The haze also appears to reflect the sunlight back into space and cooling the Earth's surface which is the complete opposite of global warming. However, when the cooling mask is lifted the effects of the fossil fuels now will accelerate global warming.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because Yun Qian aling with many other researchers are doing a study on this and they are the lead researchers so they would know what they are talking about. I also believe it because you can actually see the haze in China from all the pollution if you look at some of the photos.
3. Qian's credentials are he is the lead author of the study along with other researchers from the U.S. department of energy.
4. What the sources says about the topic is China's skies have darkened over the past 50 years because of a nine-fold increase in fossil fuels which has caused haze. The haze also appears to reflect the sunlight back into space and cooling the Earth's surface which is the complete opposite of global warming. However, when the cooling mask is lifted the effects of the fossil fuels now will accelerate global warming.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because Yun Qian aling with many other researchers are doing a study on this and they are the lead researchers so they would know what they are talking about. I also believe it because you can actually see the haze in China from all the pollution if you look at some of the photos.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Source 15
1. http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/archive/2008-06/2008-06-24-voa2.cfm?CFID=200948619&CFTOKEN=81599868&jsessionid=6630febebecf823e2ef01a5b1d737650486a
2. My source is News VOA by Faith Lapidus and Steve Ember.
3. Their credentials are radio casters that report on various topics one being Chinese Pollution.
4. Thge source says that air pollution can be a serious issue for people who compete in athletic events. Some doctors have urged Olympic athletes not to train in China because it could be harmful to their health.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because although it is a radio network and some information may be false I think it would make sense that doctors wouldn't permit athletes to train in polluted environments because it could be harmful to them.
2. My source is News VOA by Faith Lapidus and Steve Ember.
3. Their credentials are radio casters that report on various topics one being Chinese Pollution.
4. Thge source says that air pollution can be a serious issue for people who compete in athletic events. Some doctors have urged Olympic athletes not to train in China because it could be harmful to their health.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because although it is a radio network and some information may be false I think it would make sense that doctors wouldn't permit athletes to train in polluted environments because it could be harmful to them.
Source 14
1. http://jed.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/12/2/239
2. The source is on Saje Journals Online by Victor Brajer and Robert W. Mead.
3. It does not express the credentials of these two people but it does say it is a Journal of Environment and Development.
4. What the source says is that in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics the city has undertaken environmental cleanup activities. It says that health conditions in China have improved from 1999-2008 substantially.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because it would make sense to make their country look good they would do a lot in preparation for the 2008 Olympics including trying to control the air pollution.
2. The source is on Saje Journals Online by Victor Brajer and Robert W. Mead.
3. It does not express the credentials of these two people but it does say it is a Journal of Environment and Development.
4. What the source says is that in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics the city has undertaken environmental cleanup activities. It says that health conditions in China have improved from 1999-2008 substantially.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because it would make sense to make their country look good they would do a lot in preparation for the 2008 Olympics including trying to control the air pollution.
Source 13
1. http://folk.uio.no/kaunan/workshop04/power/Pan.ppt#256,1,Study
2. My source is Xiao-Chaun.
3. Xiao-Chaun's credentials are Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health at Peking University School of public health.
4. The source says about the topic is the indoor air pollution is concerned more and more by the public and Government in chnia nowadays. It also has information on the key pollutants of the urban and rural areas of China.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because the person studies about environmental health and it has graphs and studies to support the data of indoor air pollution and what it is doing to the people of china.
2. My source is Xiao-Chaun.
3. Xiao-Chaun's credentials are Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health at Peking University School of public health.
4. The source says about the topic is the indoor air pollution is concerned more and more by the public and Government in chnia nowadays. It also has information on the key pollutants of the urban and rural areas of China.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because the person studies about environmental health and it has graphs and studies to support the data of indoor air pollution and what it is doing to the people of china.
Source 12
1. http://harvardmagazine.com/2008/09/greening-china.html
2. My source is Harvard Magazine by Dale W. Jorgenson.
3. Jorgenson's credentials are he is a Morris University Professor in Quantitative Social Science.
4. The large document says that 750,000 people a year are killed by Chinese pollution and
current levels of air pollution in China far exceed international environmental standards.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because it is a large document that has many facts and scientific studies about the chemicals being released into the air because of pollution and what it is causing. It is a very well written document and a very credible source.
2. My source is Harvard Magazine by Dale W. Jorgenson.
3. Jorgenson's credentials are he is a Morris University Professor in Quantitative Social Science.
4. The large document says that 750,000 people a year are killed by Chinese pollution and
current levels of air pollution in China far exceed international environmental standards.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because it is a large document that has many facts and scientific studies about the chemicals being released into the air because of pollution and what it is causing. It is a very well written document and a very credible source.
Source 11
1. http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/China's_Coal_Power_Pollution
2. The source is Wikinvest but it has no stated people in the article.
3. The article has no credentials besides that its from the website Wikinvest.
4. The source says that through China's use of coal it is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world. The negative pollution impacts from coal on China's farming could increase the demand for agricultural imports and hinder Chinese foodstuff exports.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source although it has no credentials it seems very reasonable that it is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world because of how many people are in China.
2. The source is Wikinvest but it has no stated people in the article.
3. The article has no credentials besides that its from the website Wikinvest.
4. The source says that through China's use of coal it is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world. The negative pollution impacts from coal on China's farming could increase the demand for agricultural imports and hinder Chinese foodstuff exports.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source although it has no credentials it seems very reasonable that it is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world because of how many people are in China.
Source 10
1. http://www.scidev.net/en/news/china-moves-to-tackle-pollution-effects-on-health.html
2. The source is members of the The Ministry of Health and the State Environmental Protection Administration.
3. The credentials the multiple scientists included in this document have are knowledge on environment and health related issues to pollution.
4. My source says that China is moving to tackle pollution effects on health and is going to conduct national surveys to get what they need done by 2015.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because if they get everything they need to get by the year 2015 I think that 6 years is plenty of time to get a grip on the pollution in China and atleast control it and that is what the Scientists agree on also.
2. The source is members of the The Ministry of Health and the State Environmental Protection Administration.
3. The credentials the multiple scientists included in this document have are knowledge on environment and health related issues to pollution.
4. My source says that China is moving to tackle pollution effects on health and is going to conduct national surveys to get what they need done by 2015.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because if they get everything they need to get by the year 2015 I think that 6 years is plenty of time to get a grip on the pollution in China and atleast control it and that is what the Scientists agree on also.
Source 9
1. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/03/070308-china-pollution.html
2. My source is National Geographic by Anne Minard.
3. Anne's credentials include reporting on this area for National Geographic but included in the report are quotes and facts from people that document and record the effects of air pollution in China.
4. The source says air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels in China is depriving nearby hills and mountains of rain and snow. It also says that scientists have discovered a connection between pollution and decreased rainfall.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because there is credible scientists in the document that have done studies and have good supportive information to confirm this.
2. My source is National Geographic by Anne Minard.
3. Anne's credentials include reporting on this area for National Geographic but included in the report are quotes and facts from people that document and record the effects of air pollution in China.
4. The source says air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels in China is depriving nearby hills and mountains of rain and snow. It also says that scientists have discovered a connection between pollution and decreased rainfall.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because there is credible scientists in the document that have done studies and have good supportive information to confirm this.
Source 8
1. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/nov2005/nf20051128_4335_db039.htm
2. The source is Business week by Dexter Roberts.
3. Dexter Roberts credentials are a reporter that reports on environmental issues.
4. What the source says is as the recent benzene spill shows, worsening pollution increasingly endangers Chinese citizens, and their spreading anger is worrying Beijing. It also says that people are suffering respiratory sickness from the smog and extinction of animals and wildlife such as bears has occurred as a result of the pollution.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because it is a Business Week newspaper or report and this is a news analysis of what is happening in china. It also seems very logical that pollution can cause these things to wildlife and people after long term effects.
2. The source is Business week by Dexter Roberts.
3. Dexter Roberts credentials are a reporter that reports on environmental issues.
4. What the source says is as the recent benzene spill shows, worsening pollution increasingly endangers Chinese citizens, and their spreading anger is worrying Beijing. It also says that people are suffering respiratory sickness from the smog and extinction of animals and wildlife such as bears has occurred as a result of the pollution.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because it is a Business Week newspaper or report and this is a news analysis of what is happening in china. It also seems very logical that pollution can cause these things to wildlife and people after long term effects.
Source 7
1. http://www.wri.org/publication/content/8416
2. My source is The World resource Institute by Zhao Weijun.
3. Zhao Wijun credentials include the deputy director of the air pollution department of NEPA.
4. The source says that the burning of 1.5 billion metric tons of coal annually will cause the air quality to worsen in China. Without advanced control of air pollution, the deterioration of air quality seems inevitable. It also says that the emissions are the highest in the Northern half of China.
5. Yes, I believe the source
6. I believe the source because Zhao Wijun is the deputy director of NEPA and also there are listed sources at the bottom of the document.
2. My source is The World resource Institute by Zhao Weijun.
3. Zhao Wijun credentials include the deputy director of the air pollution department of NEPA.
4. The source says that the burning of 1.5 billion metric tons of coal annually will cause the air quality to worsen in China. Without advanced control of air pollution, the deterioration of air quality seems inevitable. It also says that the emissions are the highest in the Northern half of China.
5. Yes, I believe the source
6. I believe the source because Zhao Wijun is the deputy director of NEPA and also there are listed sources at the bottom of the document.
Source 6
1. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12638591
2. My source is npr by Anthony Kuhn.
3. It doesn't say what their credentials are but npr is a nationally public radio so it is probably just passing the information along.
4. What my soruce says about my topic is since China is spending so much on controlling pollution it may cancel out their economic growth. It also says that that pollution costs China 5.8 percent of GDP yearly.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because they are a national radio that receives information from crediable sources and they condense it and pass it along to the public.
2. My source is npr by Anthony Kuhn.
3. It doesn't say what their credentials are but npr is a nationally public radio so it is probably just passing the information along.
4. What my soruce says about my topic is since China is spending so much on controlling pollution it may cancel out their economic growth. It also says that that pollution costs China 5.8 percent of GDP yearly.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because they are a national radio that receives information from crediable sources and they condense it and pass it along to the public.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Source 5
1. http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE53M0Q020090423?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews
2. My source is Reuters with research done by Zhou Shengxian.
3. Their credentials are the minister.
4. My source says that China is on track to meet its pollution targets by 2010 even though it is still strugglying to deal with its coal-dependent energy sector.
5. I somewhat believe the source.
6. I dont fully believe the source because it seems that it would be hard to control that much pollution in one year because it is clearly visible in China there is a lot of pollution, but then again I don't know what the ministers standards are so it could be possible.
2. My source is Reuters with research done by Zhou Shengxian.
3. Their credentials are the minister.
4. My source says that China is on track to meet its pollution targets by 2010 even though it is still strugglying to deal with its coal-dependent energy sector.
5. I somewhat believe the source.
6. I dont fully believe the source because it seems that it would be hard to control that much pollution in one year because it is clearly visible in China there is a lot of pollution, but then again I don't know what the ministers standards are so it could be possible.
Source 4
1. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-02/24/content_7508856.htm
2. My source is China Daily byZhang Lijun
3. His credentials are the deputy minister of environmental protection.
4. My source says about the topic is there is efforts to control air pollution in China but Water and Air pollution is still a serious problem.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because I think they are trying to put air pollution under control but it would cost a lot of money, $7.46 billion US dollars in an attempt to put it under control which seems reasonable.
2. My source is China Daily byZhang Lijun
3. His credentials are the deputy minister of environmental protection.
4. My source says about the topic is there is efforts to control air pollution in China but Water and Air pollution is still a serious problem.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because I think they are trying to put air pollution under control but it would cost a lot of money, $7.46 billion US dollars in an attempt to put it under control which seems reasonable.
Source 3
1. http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0319/p09s01-coop.html
2. My source is Jacques Leslie who is an environmental writer.
3. Their credentials include education on environment and pollution involving environment.
4. What the source says is that China's pollution nightmare has becomed everyones pollution problem the sulfur-dioxide emissions it severely effects air quality in the U.S.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I do believe the source because it seems correct that air pollution is a world wide effect and will eventually effect the United States as well.
2. My source is Jacques Leslie who is an environmental writer.
3. Their credentials include education on environment and pollution involving environment.
4. What the source says is that China's pollution nightmare has becomed everyones pollution problem the sulfur-dioxide emissions it severely effects air quality in the U.S.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I do believe the source because it seems correct that air pollution is a world wide effect and will eventually effect the United States as well.
Source 2
1. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/26/world/asia/26china.html
2. My source is The New York Times including the Ministry of Health experts.
3. The credentials are the Ministry of Health which are experts on health including air pollution.
4. My source says that 1% of "city dwellers" breathe air considered safe and over 500 million people lack access to safe drinking water.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because it would make sense that drinking water is polluted if the air is polluted and also health experts have done many studies on air pollution and have come to this conclusion.
2. My source is The New York Times including the Ministry of Health experts.
3. The credentials are the Ministry of Health which are experts on health including air pollution.
4. My source says that 1% of "city dwellers" breathe air considered safe and over 500 million people lack access to safe drinking water.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I believe the source because it would make sense that drinking water is polluted if the air is polluted and also health experts have done many studies on air pollution and have come to this conclusion.
Source 1
1. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/01/china-pollution-citizen-survey.php
2. My source is treehugger.
3. The credentials are researchers on pollution for china and citizens of china.
4. The source says that pollution in China is worse than ever according to a survey taken by the citizens.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I do believe the source because it is a survey taken by people that live in China and they should know the air quality although this cite doesn't get very scientific it just explains what the people think.
2. My source is treehugger.
3. The credentials are researchers on pollution for china and citizens of china.
4. The source says that pollution in China is worse than ever according to a survey taken by the citizens.
5. Yes, I believe the source.
6. I do believe the source because it is a survey taken by people that live in China and they should know the air quality although this cite doesn't get very scientific it just explains what the people think.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Rights Assignment
1. My right is the Right to Privacy.
2. What it means to exercise this right is the right of a group or an individual to isolate themselves or information about themselves and reveal this information at their own will. Their is three main types of privacy physical, informational, and organizational. Physical privacy includes preventing unwelcome searching of your home and privacy to your belongings. Informational privacy includes sharing data about one's self such as Financial, Internet, Medical, Sexual, and Poltical Privacy. The last main type of privacy is organizational which protects companies from revealing information to other organizations or individuals. Privacy can be seen as security and anonomity from the outside world.
3. The limitations that exist on privacy are the right for the government to obtain a warrant to take action against an individual or individuals if they are considered harmful or carrying ilegal weaponry or items and considered "violent". Limitations includes the placement of electronic survelliance such as camera's in public places, but not to invade one's privacy but to ensure the security of everyone.
4. These limitations exist on privacy because although people have the right to their belongings, property, information and such if they are suspected criminals such as carrying belongings that could potentially harm another individual, having information that is a plot for a crime, or possessing ilegal drugs an action must be taken against them. Stated by the 4th ammendment, it does require an issue of a warrant to invade anothers privacy and this warrant is specific to the place to be searched and what they are looking for. Although the right of privacy is very important there is limitations on this for the security of other individuals.
5. If I had to give up the right of privacy what I would want in return is the right of security and economic prosperity. The right of privacy is a big concept in a person's life and to give it up would require a big commitment. So to give up privacy I would still want some kind of security to protect against crimes, but I would also want to become wealthy as a result of such a trade.
6. My privacy right exists because it protects a person against unwarranted publicity. It gives people the right to live without having their name, picture, or stature or that of a relative, made public against his or her will. It is necessary for the security and anonymity of a person.
Sources-
1. http://netsecurity.about.com/od/newsandeditorial1/a/aaprivacyrights.htm
2. http://www.lawrence.edu/fast/BOARDMAW/Privacy_brand_warr2.html
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privacy
4. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment04/
5. http://www.rbs2.com/privacy.htm
6. http://www.privacyrights.org/
7. http://www.ivanhoffman.com/privacyrights.html
8. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/copothr.html
9. http://gilc.org/privacy/survey/intro.html
10. http://www.privacilla.org/fundamentals/privacyright.html
11. http://www.usconstitution.net/xconst_Am4.html
2. What it means to exercise this right is the right of a group or an individual to isolate themselves or information about themselves and reveal this information at their own will. Their is three main types of privacy physical, informational, and organizational. Physical privacy includes preventing unwelcome searching of your home and privacy to your belongings. Informational privacy includes sharing data about one's self such as Financial, Internet, Medical, Sexual, and Poltical Privacy. The last main type of privacy is organizational which protects companies from revealing information to other organizations or individuals. Privacy can be seen as security and anonomity from the outside world.
3. The limitations that exist on privacy are the right for the government to obtain a warrant to take action against an individual or individuals if they are considered harmful or carrying ilegal weaponry or items and considered "violent". Limitations includes the placement of electronic survelliance such as camera's in public places, but not to invade one's privacy but to ensure the security of everyone.
4. These limitations exist on privacy because although people have the right to their belongings, property, information and such if they are suspected criminals such as carrying belongings that could potentially harm another individual, having information that is a plot for a crime, or possessing ilegal drugs an action must be taken against them. Stated by the 4th ammendment, it does require an issue of a warrant to invade anothers privacy and this warrant is specific to the place to be searched and what they are looking for. Although the right of privacy is very important there is limitations on this for the security of other individuals.
5. If I had to give up the right of privacy what I would want in return is the right of security and economic prosperity. The right of privacy is a big concept in a person's life and to give it up would require a big commitment. So to give up privacy I would still want some kind of security to protect against crimes, but I would also want to become wealthy as a result of such a trade.
6. My privacy right exists because it protects a person against unwarranted publicity. It gives people the right to live without having their name, picture, or stature or that of a relative, made public against his or her will. It is necessary for the security and anonymity of a person.
Sources-
1. http://netsecurity.about.com/od/newsandeditorial1/a/aaprivacyrights.htm
2. http://www.lawrence.edu/fast/BOARDMAW/Privacy_brand_warr2.html
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privacy
4. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment04/
5. http://www.rbs2.com/privacy.htm
6. http://www.privacyrights.org/
7. http://www.ivanhoffman.com/privacyrights.html
8. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/copothr.html
9. http://gilc.org/privacy/survey/intro.html
10. http://www.privacilla.org/fundamentals/privacyright.html
11. http://www.usconstitution.net/xconst_Am4.html
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Inconvenient Truth Fact #5
1. Global Warming is causing ice sheets to melt and as a result polar bears are drowning.
2. http://online.wsj.com/public/article_print/SB113452435089621905-vnekw47PQGtDyf3iv5XEN71_o5I_20061214.html
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-09/10/content_6696035.htm
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/256644385
3.
2. http://online.wsj.com/public/article_print/SB113452435089621905-vnekw47PQGtDyf3iv5XEN71_o5I_20061214.html
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-09/10/content_6696035.htm
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/256644385
3.
- http://online.wsj.com/public/article_print/SB113452435089621905-vnekw47PQGtDyf3iv5XEN71_o5I_20061214.html
- The source is the Wall Street Journal by Jim Carlton.
- The credentials include expert scientists that study the relation between global warming and habitats.
- The source is fairly credible because it says "scientists" multiple times in the report but never gives specific names on who the scientists are.
- The source says that scientists for the first time have documented multiple deaths of polar bears off Alaska, where they likely drowned after swimming long distances in the ocean amid the melting of the Arctic ice shelf.
- I somewhat believe the source.
- I somewhat believe the source because even though the information seems accurate and they claim to have done many studies on this there is no identification of who these scientists really are.
- http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-09/10/content_6696035.htm
- The source is China News
- The credentials include nobody because there is no listing of any person that did the report besides The U.S. Geological Survey.
- The source is not credible because it has no information on how they got their conclusion that polar bears are dieing or what experts had their input on the report.
- The source says that two-thirds of the world's polar bears will be killed off by 2050 because of thinning sea ice from global warming in the Arctic.
- I kind of believe the source
- I kind of believe the source because it seems accurate that as things get warmer more polar bears would drown, but I don't know the background on how well polar bears can swim so I can't jump to a conclusion in which I kind of believe the source.
- http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/256644385
- The source is Care2 by Stephen Harper.
- The credentials are Stephen Harper is the Prime Minister of Canada and is sponsored by Nature Canada.
- The source is credible because it is the government of Canada getting involved and is sponsored by Canadian experts that specialize in this aspect.
- The source says that as their natural habitat gets warmer and decreases in size, the end result is fewer polar bears. For the polar bear climate change could lead to extinction.
- Yes, I believe the source
- I believe the source because the Canadian experts are probably right that as it gets warmer because of global warming polar bears will begin to die off.
4. I believe that Polar Bears are dieing because of melting ice in the sea and they end up drowning. However I do not think at the moment it is at a rate that will jeopardize Polar bears existince. I do believe that if greenhouse gases are continued to be put into the atmosphere that eventually because of this problem Polar Bears might be at risk for extinction.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Inconvenient Truth Fact #4
1. If the Global Warming trend continues Global sea levels could rise by more than 20 feet.
2.http://scienceline.org/2009/04/06/environment-bond-sea-level-rise-north-america/
http://news.mongabay.com/2006/0323-sea_levels.html
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/24/MNG22HTITV1.DTL
3.
2.http://scienceline.org/2009/04/06/environment-bond-sea-level-rise-north-america/
http://news.mongabay.com/2006/0323-sea_levels.html
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/24/MNG22HTITV1.DTL
3.
- http://scienceline.org/2009/04/06/environment-bond-sea-level-rise-north-america/
- The source is Scienceline.
- The source credentials include Jerry X. Mitrovica, a geophysicist at the University of Toronto in Canada.
- The source is very credible because Jerry X. Mitrovica is the lead author of the predictive study.
- The source says that the ocean bordering North American coastal cities like New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles may rise by more than 20 feet if the West Antarctic ice sheet melts due to global warming.
- Yes
- I believe the source because Mitrovica is the lead author of the predictive study of global warming and is one of the most credible sources out there.
- http://news.mongabay.com/2006/0323-sea_levels.html
- The source is Mongabay
- The source credentials include researchers from the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), the University of Arizona, the University of Colorado, and the University of Calgary.
- The source is very credible because it has multiple researchers that reply on this topic from many different well known universities.
- The source says "unless something is done to dramatically reduce human emissions of greenhouse gas pollution," said Peck "we're committed to four-to-six meters (13 to 20 feet) of sea level rise in the future."
- Yes
- I believe the source because it has a lot of research backing up the information and good data that supports it as well.
- http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/24/MNG22HTITV1.DTL
- The source is SFGate.
- The source credentials include many scientists one in particular is John R. Christy, a noted atmospheric scientist at the University of Alabama.
- The source is very credible because it has scientist from universities that study this subject and have accurate information on it.
- The source says that Glaciers and ice sheets on opposite ends of the Earth are melting faster than previously thought and could cause sea levels around the world to rise as much as three feet by the end of this century and 13 to 20 feet in coming centuries.
- Yes
- I believe the source because the information provided is written by top scientists and have facts and models in the article that back up the reason why they believe this.
4. I believe that Global sea levels could rise by more than 20 feet if global warming continues because of the rate of greenhouse gases being produced in the atmosphere and as a result icecaps are melting which cause an overall rise in the sea levels.
Inconvenient Truth Fact #3
1. Global Warming will cause droughts and wildfires will occur more often.
2.http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/global-warming-will-cause-more-forest-fires-droughts-and-floods-411918.html
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/science_and_impacts/impacts/early-warning-signs-of-global-4.html
http://rumela.com/diary/diary_global_warming.htm
3.
2.http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/global-warming-will-cause-more-forest-fires-droughts-and-floods-411918.html
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/science_and_impacts/impacts/early-warning-signs-of-global-4.html
http://rumela.com/diary/diary_global_warming.htm
3.
- http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/global-warming-will-cause-more-forest-fires-droughts-and-floods-411918.html
- The source is The Independent Environment.
- The credentials include Steve Connor who is a Science Editor.
- The source is very credible because Steve Connor studies information from all scientists and forms an overview of everything.
- The source says forest fires, droughts and floods are all likely to become more severe and more common if global warming heats the planet as seriously as some scientists predict.
- Yes
- I believe the Source because it gives information on why global warming will cause droughts and floods to become more likely.
- http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/science_and_impacts/impacts/early-warning-signs-of-global-4.html
- The source is Union of Concerned Scientists.
- The credentials include many scientists that specialize in Global Warming.
- The source is very accurate because it is probably the best site for Global Warming it has information and studies on every aspect on global warming and how it affects us.
- The source says that increased evaporation from global awrming will lead to more server and longer-lasting droughts. It also says that droughts and fires are the early warning signs of Global Warming.
- Yes, I completely believe the source
- I believe the source because it has so much studies and scientists that work together and post information on this site that explain about global warming and specifically droughts and fires.
- http://rumela.com/diary/diary_global_warming.htm
- The source is Rumela
- The source has no credentials for global warming but just site credentials.
- The source is not very credible because it has no credentials to base the information about global warming off of.
- The source says that Droughts and wildfires will occur more often.
- Yes
- I believe the source only because of other sites I have recently researched that have close to identical information.
4. I believe that because of global warming there is and will continue to be more droughts and wildfires because of the fact that more intense evaporation causes droughts and without water wildfires start to come into play.
Inconvenient Truth Fact #2
1. As a result of Global Warming heat waves will be more frequent and more intense.
2.http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/08/060801-heat-waves.html
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/science_and_impacts/impacts/early-warning-signs-of-global-6.html
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,206371,00.html
3.
2.http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/08/060801-heat-waves.html
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/science_and_impacts/impacts/early-warning-signs-of-global-6.html
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,206371,00.html
3.
- http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/08/060801-heat-waves.html
- The source is National Geographic.
- The Credentials are Scientists at Oxford that specialize in climate research.
- The source is very credible because it is Scientists that specialize in this topic at an univeristy.
- It says that global warming may be to blame for the scorching heat waves across the United States.
- Yes, Somewhat
- I believe the source because they seem to know what they are talking about, but is questionable in a few areas.
- http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/science_and_impacts/impacts/early-warning-signs-of-global-6.html
- The source is Union of Concerned Scientists.
- The credentials include many scientists for environment solutions
- This source is very credible because it is most of the top scientists that conclude this information
- It says that the patterns of temperature correspond with the model predictions when greenhouse gas are considered together.
- Yes
- I believe the source because they have a lot of facts and have modeled this situation many times that show good evidence.
- http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,206371,00.html
- The source is FoxNews Natural Science.
- The credentials include "scientists" but no specific names or where they are from.
- The source should be credible because it is scientists but there is no information stating where they are from.
- The source says for the long-term future, the world will see more and worse killer heat waves because of global warming.
- Yes
- I believe the source because even though the scientists do not have information on what they are from they have good supporting facts
4. Overall I believe that because of global heat waves will be more frequent and intence because the greenhouse gases and heat waves are a direct correlation resulting in more heat waves. I think that there is enough good information out there that will support the fact that heat waves will continue to get more intense as long as we keep putting pollution into our atmosphere.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Inconvenient Truth Fact #1
1. Global Warming causes more precipitation.
2. http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2009/0109global_warming_causes_severe_storms.htm
http://www.livescience.com/environment/070828_rainfall_changes.html
http://news.mongabay.com/2007/0827-nasa.html
3.
2. http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2009/0109global_warming_causes_severe_storms.htm
http://www.livescience.com/environment/070828_rainfall_changes.html
http://news.mongabay.com/2007/0827-nasa.html
3.
- http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2009/0109global_warming_causes_severe_storms.htm
- The source is ScienceDaily.
- The source credentials include information from the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union
- The source is very credible because it is written by people that do numerous studies on this.
- The source says that global warming is significant enough to cause an increase in the occurrence of sever storms.
- Yes
- I believe the source because they do a lot of studies on this and seem like they know what they are talking about.
- http://www.livescience.com/environment/070828_rainfall_changes.html
- The source is LiveScience
- The source credentials include scientists including NASA researchers.
- The source is very credible because it is NASA researchers reporting on this subject and they are very knowledgable in this area.
- The source says that Scientists have confirmed that global warming has increased rainfall in the tropics.
- Yes
- I believe the source because NASA is very credible on their information
- http://news.mongabay.com/2007/0827-nasa.html
- The source is Mongabay
- The source credintials include NASA researchers who specialize in this.
- The source is very credible because NASA reports on this.
- The source says that NASA results in higher levels of rainfall.
- Yes
- I beleive the source because they have a lot of information that supports the fact.
4. I believe the fact that Global Warming causes more precipitation because all of my sources support information and have credible reporters that say that more precipitation has occurred as a result of Global Warming.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Middle East Conflict Questions
1. Israel got involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East because of Israel and Arab generally fight over territory. The Arab-Israeli conflict has been taking place for roughly one century of political tensions and open hostilities. The main 1948 Arab-Israeli war is known as the "Israeli War of Independence". The conflict has shifted over the years from a large scale Arab-Israeli conflict to a more regional Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Arabs and Israelis still generally remain at odds with each over territory. The Arab-Israeli conflict has resulted in at least four major wars and many minor conflicts.
2. The history of Israel's involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict started with the Immigration of European Jews which increased the Jewish communities in Palestine. Their was four major wars between the Arabs and Israel.
The first major war was the 1948 War of Independence which was when Israel declared their independence but did not end the conflicts in the Middle East.
The second major war was the 1956 Sinai War in which Egypt violated the terms of the Egyptian-Israeli armistice agreement and blocked Israeli ships from passing through the Suez Canal. This meant that Israel trade with Asia was more costly and caused huge conflicts between Israel And Egypt.
The third major war was the Six Day War which was a war between the Israel and neighboring states such as Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. The end of the war resulted with Israel gaining control of the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, the Gaza strip, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. The results of this war still affects the geopolitics of this region to this day.
The Fourth major war was the 1973 Yom Kippur War, in which Syria and Egypt launched a surprised attack on Israel on the day of Yom Kippur. The Camp David Accords was created after this which led to normalized relations between Egypt and Israel.
After all the wars Israel defended itself each time and won.
3. The enemies of Israel include Yemen, Saudi Arabi, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Although these are only the ones Israel has had wars with there are some other neighboring countries that are considered enemies. Most Arab Nations including Palestine group are considered enemies with Israel. Egypt sways between enemy and ally, but as of the Camp David Accords Egypt would be more of an ally to Israel.
4. Israel has very little friends in the middle east. Although Egypt and many surrounding countries have been involved in wars with Israel according to peace treatys they have been reunited such as Egypt has.
5. What Israel wants out of the Arab-Israeli conflict is to have peace, religious freedom, and their own country. Israel is defending their country against Arab Nations and Palestine refugees that are trying to take it over.
6. Israel is not fighting to get land. After each time it successfully defended itself it withdrew from the areas it captured. Israel is willing to reach peace even at the risk of fighting for its very existence each time.
7. Israeli people will not give up Israel their country because that is what they are fighting for. Everything else they are willing to give up to get freedom and their country.
2. The history of Israel's involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict started with the Immigration of European Jews which increased the Jewish communities in Palestine. Their was four major wars between the Arabs and Israel.
The first major war was the 1948 War of Independence which was when Israel declared their independence but did not end the conflicts in the Middle East.
The second major war was the 1956 Sinai War in which Egypt violated the terms of the Egyptian-Israeli armistice agreement and blocked Israeli ships from passing through the Suez Canal. This meant that Israel trade with Asia was more costly and caused huge conflicts between Israel And Egypt.
The third major war was the Six Day War which was a war between the Israel and neighboring states such as Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. The end of the war resulted with Israel gaining control of the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, the Gaza strip, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. The results of this war still affects the geopolitics of this region to this day.
The Fourth major war was the 1973 Yom Kippur War, in which Syria and Egypt launched a surprised attack on Israel on the day of Yom Kippur. The Camp David Accords was created after this which led to normalized relations between Egypt and Israel.
After all the wars Israel defended itself each time and won.
3. The enemies of Israel include Yemen, Saudi Arabi, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Although these are only the ones Israel has had wars with there are some other neighboring countries that are considered enemies. Most Arab Nations including Palestine group are considered enemies with Israel. Egypt sways between enemy and ally, but as of the Camp David Accords Egypt would be more of an ally to Israel.
4. Israel has very little friends in the middle east. Although Egypt and many surrounding countries have been involved in wars with Israel according to peace treatys they have been reunited such as Egypt has.
5. What Israel wants out of the Arab-Israeli conflict is to have peace, religious freedom, and their own country. Israel is defending their country against Arab Nations and Palestine refugees that are trying to take it over.
6. Israel is not fighting to get land. After each time it successfully defended itself it withdrew from the areas it captured. Israel is willing to reach peace even at the risk of fighting for its very existence each time.
7. Israeli people will not give up Israel their country because that is what they are fighting for. Everything else they are willing to give up to get freedom and their country.
Arab-Israeli Conflict Fifteen Sources
1. http://www.science.co.il/arab-israeli-conflict.asp
2. http://www.memri.org/conflict.html
3. http://www.historyteacher.net/Arab-Israeli_Conflict.htm
4. http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=4284&l=1
5. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761588322/arab-israeli_conflict.html
6. http://www.fresno.k12.ca.us/divdept/sscience/history/middle_east.htm
7. http://samsonblinded.org/titles/Israel_war_resolve.htm
8. http://www.lowyinterpreter.org/post/2009/01/Five-Middle-East-crises-(1)-The-Arab-Israeli-conflict.aspx
9. http://middleeast.about.com/od/middleeast101/u/me080323.htm#s2
10. http://www.somebodyhelpme.info/mideast/mideast.html
11. http://www.israel-palestina.info/english_section.html
12. http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/myths/mftoc.html
13. http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?l=1&id=1271
14. http://geography.howstuffworks.com/terms-and-associations/middle-east5.htm
15. http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/Articles/MiddleEast.htm
16. http://www.procon.org/PDF/airuniversity.pdf
2. http://www.memri.org/conflict.html
3. http://www.historyteacher.net/Arab-Israeli_Conflict.htm
4. http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=4284&l=1
5. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761588322/arab-israeli_conflict.html
6. http://www.fresno.k12.ca.us/divdept/sscience/history/middle_east.htm
7. http://samsonblinded.org/titles/Israel_war_resolve.htm
8. http://www.lowyinterpreter.org/post/2009/01/Five-Middle-East-crises-(1)-The-Arab-Israeli-conflict.aspx
9. http://middleeast.about.com/od/middleeast101/u/me080323.htm#s2
10. http://www.somebodyhelpme.info/mideast/mideast.html
11. http://www.israel-palestina.info/english_section.html
12. http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/myths/mftoc.html
13. http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?l=1&id=1271
14. http://geography.howstuffworks.com/terms-and-associations/middle-east5.htm
15. http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/Articles/MiddleEast.htm
16. http://www.procon.org/PDF/airuniversity.pdf
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Reflection Post Questions
1. What I learned was a lot more about the American Revolution than I previously knew. I learned a lot more in depth of what caused the war and the actual battles themselves.
2. My research question was Why and How did the American Revolution take place.
3. The answer to the reearch question is very complex but is explained well in our scrapbook we made as our final product.
4. Yes the final product answered that question.
5. It answered it by providing a picture of each important act and war that made up the American Revolution. Each page also included a description under the picture.
6. What we did well on the project was creating the final product. I thought it was well created and was a good success.
7. What I could have improved was the index cards I could have planned out a bit better what I was going to use each one for as a few I had no use for them, but overall I think it went well.
8. I would really change anything I did on the project because I thoguht everything went very smoothly.
9. I thought the assignement was pretty fun and I think it was well planned and nothing should be changed on it.
10. I think I should get an A because I worked hard on the project and I think that it completes the task.
2. My research question was Why and How did the American Revolution take place.
3. The answer to the reearch question is very complex but is explained well in our scrapbook we made as our final product.
4. Yes the final product answered that question.
5. It answered it by providing a picture of each important act and war that made up the American Revolution. Each page also included a description under the picture.
6. What we did well on the project was creating the final product. I thought it was well created and was a good success.
7. What I could have improved was the index cards I could have planned out a bit better what I was going to use each one for as a few I had no use for them, but overall I think it went well.
8. I would really change anything I did on the project because I thoguht everything went very smoothly.
9. I thought the assignement was pretty fun and I think it was well planned and nothing should be changed on it.
10. I think I should get an A because I worked hard on the project and I think that it completes the task.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Index Card 41
http://www.history.army.mil/downloads/SOAR/Charleston-640.bmp
This is a picture of The Battle of Charleston.
This is a picture of The Battle of Charleston.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Day 17
Today I wanted to finish my plan so that I am almost finish with the entire project itself.
What I did was I finished the plan completely.
This helps answer my research question because it is my plan which will make the final product which will answer my research question.
My next step is to finish the last few pages of my Scrapbook so that I am done with my project.
What I did was I finished the plan completely.
This helps answer my research question because it is my plan which will make the final product which will answer my research question.
My next step is to finish the last few pages of my Scrapbook so that I am done with my project.
Index Card 40
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/The_battle_of_princeton_by_john_trumbull.jpg
This is a picture of the Battle of Princeton.
This is a picture of the Battle of Princeton.
Index Card 39
http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-princeton.htm
This site gives a good desccription of the Battle of Princeton and is a good reference.
This site gives a good desccription of the Battle of Princeton and is a good reference.
Index card 38
http://steadyhabits.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/trenton1.jpg
This is a great picture of the Battle of Trenton.
This is a great picture of the Battle of Trenton.
Index Card 37
http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-trenton.htm
This sites give in depth description of the Battle of Trenton. It has everything you need to know from start to finish about the Battle of Trenton.
This sites give in depth description of the Battle of Trenton. It has everything you need to know from start to finish about the Battle of Trenton.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Day 16
Today I wanted to get my planned finish.
I almost got the entire plan finished and I just have a few pages left to do.
This will help me answer my research question because it will help me create my final project which will anser my research question.
My next action will be to finish my plan.
I almost got the entire plan finished and I just have a few pages left to do.
This will help me answer my research question because it will help me create my final project which will anser my research question.
My next action will be to finish my plan.
Index Card 36
http://se.inf.ethz.ch/people/leitner/erl_g/image/tea_cup_small.jpg
This is a picture of tea that relates to the Tea act.
This is a picture of tea that relates to the Tea act.
Index Card 35
http://askmerv.choice3realty.com/images/taxes_people.jpg
This is a picture of people that are mad about the raising of taxes and is good for The TownShend Revenue Act.
This is a picture of people that are mad about the raising of taxes and is good for The TownShend Revenue Act.
Index Card 33
http://coins.ha.com/common/info/press/Images/50Note.jpg
This is a picture of what money looked like during the currency act.
This is a picture of what money looked like during the currency act.
Index Card 32
http://www.myhushspace.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/molasses.jpg
This is a picture of molasses a good picture for the Sugar Act.
This is a picture of molasses a good picture for the Sugar Act.
Index Card 31
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://history.state.gov/milestones/images/FrenchandIndianWar2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775&usg=__njjlIP5O3b20_yMXRKN-SYhwAqw=&h=272&w=400&sz=41&hl=en&start=5&um=1&tbnid=Km1W3C6YBF1XdM:&tbnh=84&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfrench%2Band%2Bindian%2Bwar%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1
This is a picture of the French and Indian War.
This is a picture of the French and Indian War.
Day 15
My next action entering the day was to go over to Sam's house on Thursday and finish the book.
What I did was I went over to his house and we got almost all of the scrapbook done, and we just have two pages left.
This helps answer my research question because it is my final product which will answer my research question.
My next action is going to be finish the scrapbook and read it over.
What I did was I went over to his house and we got almost all of the scrapbook done, and we just have two pages left.
This helps answer my research question because it is my final product which will answer my research question.
My next action is going to be finish the scrapbook and read it over.
Day 14
My next action was to go over to Sam's house on Wednesday and get some of the Book done over Spring Break.
What I actually did on Wednesday was we got an idea of how we could make the book and we got half of it done.
This helps me answer my research question because it makes my final project which will answer the research question.
My next action is to get the rest of my scrapbook done.
What I actually did on Wednesday was we got an idea of how we could make the book and we got half of it done.
This helps me answer my research question because it makes my final project which will answer the research question.
My next action is to get the rest of my scrapbook done.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Day 13
My next action entering the day was to get most of my planning of what each page of my project is going to be like.
What I actually did was I got about the first 10 pages of my scrapbook planning done and what I am going to have on those pages.
What I did today is going to helps anwer my research question because its creating my final project which is going to naser my research question.
My next action is to finish my scrap book planning and to start on the scrapbook.
What I actually did was I got about the first 10 pages of my scrapbook planning done and what I am going to have on those pages.
What I did today is going to helps anwer my research question because its creating my final project which is going to naser my research question.
My next action is to finish my scrap book planning and to start on the scrapbook.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Day 12
My next action entering the day was to get a basic outline of how the scrapbook is going to be laid out.
What I did was I thought of how its going to be laid out but did not write it down. I have a basic outline of what to do though.
What I did helps answer my research question because it helps lay out my final project which will answer my research question when its finished.
My next action is going to be take the basic outline of what my scrapbook is going to be and get together with my partner and get a detailed outline page by page of the scrapbook that will eventually lead to the entire scrapbook itself.
What I did was I thought of how its going to be laid out but did not write it down. I have a basic outline of what to do though.
What I did helps answer my research question because it helps lay out my final project which will answer my research question when its finished.
My next action is going to be take the basic outline of what my scrapbook is going to be and get together with my partner and get a detailed outline page by page of the scrapbook that will eventually lead to the entire scrapbook itself.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Eleventh Day
My next action entering the day was to try to get a few thoughts done for how my partner and I are going to layout the project itself and get started on it.
I got a few ideas about how we are going to set up our scrapbook and will need to share those thoughts with my partner. However, we did not get started yet.
What I did today helps me answer my research question because it plans out the final project.
My next action is to get together with my partner to start making the scrapbook.
I got a few ideas about how we are going to set up our scrapbook and will need to share those thoughts with my partner. However, we did not get started yet.
What I did today helps me answer my research question because it plans out the final project.
My next action is to get together with my partner to start making the scrapbook.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tenth Day
My next action entering the day was to get all my researching done and to finish my 30 index cards.
What I did today was I finished all my research and did 30 index cards.
What I did helps answer my research question because I researched information to put together a scrapbook that will eventually answer my entire research question.
My next action is to start planning out my scrapbook and then get started on it.
What I did today was I finished all my research and did 30 index cards.
What I did helps answer my research question because I researched information to put together a scrapbook that will eventually answer my entire research question.
My next action is to start planning out my scrapbook and then get started on it.
Index Card 30
http://www.solarnavigator.net/history/explorers_history/american_war_of_independence_york_town_surrender_general_cornwallis.jpg
This is a historical moment in the United States history and in the American Revolution itself. This picutre shows General Cornwallis surrending to George Washington.
This is a historical moment in the United States history and in the American Revolution itself. This picutre shows General Cornwallis surrending to George Washington.
Index Card 29
http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/doc-content/images/constitution-m.jpg
This is a picture of the Constitution a revision of the Articles of Confederation. The Constituion is the supreme law of the United States.
This is a picture of the Constitution a revision of the Articles of Confederation. The Constituion is the supreme law of the United States.
Index Card 28
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War
This is the wikipedia page of the American Revolution. It gives detailed information on the entire American Revolution.
This is the wikipedia page of the American Revolution. It gives detailed information on the entire American Revolution.
Index Card 27
http://agodword.com/thanksgiving/GeorgeWashington.jpeg
This is a picture of George Washington. He was a major leader of the American Revolution.
This is a picture of George Washington. He was a major leader of the American Revolution.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Ninth Day
My next action was to get a few index cards done in the library so I could get a little ahead.
What I did in the library is I got 2 index cards done which described the peace treaty to the American Revolution.
What I did today helps answer my research question because its another step towards finding out how and why the american revolution took place.
My next action is to finish my index cards and researching and start on the project itself
What I did in the library is I got 2 index cards done which described the peace treaty to the American Revolution.
What I did today helps answer my research question because its another step towards finding out how and why the american revolution took place.
My next action is to finish my index cards and researching and start on the project itself
Index Card 26
http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/56/65256-004-C2A57D39.jpg
This is a picture of the Paris Peace Treay of 1783.
This is a picture of the Paris Peace Treay of 1783.
Index Card 25
http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/milestones/paris/
This site gives a description of The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783. This was the Peace treaty for the end of the American Revolution and this site gives a brief description of it.
This site gives a description of The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783. This was the Peace treaty for the end of the American Revolution and this site gives a brief description of it.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Eighth Day
My next action entering the day was to try to get as many Index Cards as I could done.
What I actually did today was I got a lot of index cards done and am now at 24 index cards.
What I did today helps answer my research question because I am getting more research done which well help me answer my question and do my project in the end.
My next action is to get 30 index cards and finish my researching so I can start making my project.
What I actually did today was I got a lot of index cards done and am now at 24 index cards.
What I did today helps answer my research question because I am getting more research done which well help me answer my question and do my project in the end.
My next action is to get 30 index cards and finish my researching so I can start making my project.
Status Report
1. What I have accomplished on my project so far is I have my project planned out and most of my research on index cards done.
2. What I still have left to do is finish my research and index cards and to start and finish the project part of it.
3. Nothing has really been harder than I thought it was except the index cards are time consuming.
4. Everything has been a lot easier than I thought it would be especially the index cards, but generally after you learn how to do something it is always easier than before.
5. If I had to start over again I think I would do the same exact thing I did this time as I think it worked very well.
6. What I need to accomplish before spring break is to have all my research and index cards done and need to be well into my project.
2. What I still have left to do is finish my research and index cards and to start and finish the project part of it.
3. Nothing has really been harder than I thought it was except the index cards are time consuming.
4. Everything has been a lot easier than I thought it would be especially the index cards, but generally after you learn how to do something it is always easier than before.
5. If I had to start over again I think I would do the same exact thing I did this time as I think it worked very well.
6. What I need to accomplish before spring break is to have all my research and index cards done and need to be well into my project.
Index Card 24
http://s3.amazonaws.com/images.nachofoto.com/b-Battle-Yorktown-1781-4f4e9bb56e7c.jpeg
This is a great picture of the Battle of Yorkown giving a basic idea of what the battle was.
This is a great picture of the Battle of Yorkown giving a basic idea of what the battle was.
Index Card 23
http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/USAHistory/AmericanRevolution/YorktownBattle.htm
This site gives good information on the battle of Yorktown. The Battle of Yorktown, although it did not end the war, was the last major battle of the war.
This site gives good information on the battle of Yorktown. The Battle of Yorktown, although it did not end the war, was the last major battle of the war.
Index Card 22
http://www.154thny.com/154thnyReborn/FamilyHistory/Images/Saratoga-large-version.jpg
This is a picture of the Battle of Saratoga an important battle in the American Revolution.
This is a picture of the Battle of Saratoga an important battle in the American Revolution.
Index Card 21
http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/USAHistory/AmericanRevolution/Saratoga.htm
This site gives important information on another major battle in the American Revolution. The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war for the American Forces and this site explains why this was.
This site gives important information on another major battle in the American Revolution. The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war for the American Forces and this site explains why this was.
Index Card 20
http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/USAHistory/AmericanRevolution/AmerRevolution.htm
This site has a timeline of the American Revolution. It is not of just the battles, but it has sites to click onto from how the American Revolution got started to how it got resolved.
This site has a timeline of the American Revolution. It is not of just the battles, but it has sites to click onto from how the American Revolution got started to how it got resolved.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Seventh Day
My next action entering the day was go to get more index cards done so I can get more sites to incorporate into my research.
What I did today was I got 5 research index cards done which put me at 19 index cards total. I also got some helpful pictures that will enhance my scrap book in the end.
What I did today helps answer me research question because I got more information which will lead me to my research question.
My next action is going to be to continue get more pictures and information for index cards that will help me answer my research question
What I did today was I got 5 research index cards done which put me at 19 index cards total. I also got some helpful pictures that will enhance my scrap book in the end.
What I did today helps answer me research question because I got more information which will lead me to my research question.
My next action is going to be to continue get more pictures and information for index cards that will help me answer my research question
Index Card 19
http://www.sonofthesouth.net/revolutionary-war/patriots/ticonderoga-battle.jpg
This site gives a picture of another important American Revolution battle, The battle of Ticonderoga.
This site gives a picture of another important American Revolution battle, The battle of Ticonderoga.
Index Card 18
http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-ticonderoga-1777.htm
This site gives detailed information on the The Battle of Ticonderoga 1777. This is an important battle in the American Revolution for both sides.
This site gives detailed information on the The Battle of Ticonderoga 1777. This is an important battle in the American Revolution for both sides.
Index Card 17
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/2/2a/20080706214625!Battle_of_bunker_hill_by_percy_moran.jpg
This is a picture of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
This is a picture of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Index Card 16
http://www.britishbattles.com/bunker-hill.htm
This site gives detailed information on another major baattle in the American revolution, Bunker Hill.
This site gives detailed information on another major baattle in the American revolution, Bunker Hill.
Index Card 15
http://www.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu/coakhist/amrev.html
This site gives a good layout of the main causes, battles, people, and what happened post revolution of the war. It is very good for getting some basic information.
This site gives a good layout of the main causes, battles, people, and what happened post revolution of the war. It is very good for getting some basic information.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sixth Day
My next action entering the day was to get a lot of Index Cards done to get some more information for my research question.
What I actually did today was I got a lot of index cards done that are going to help my answer my question and I am starting to get into the War battles itself.
What I did today helps answer my research question because it gives me more information on the American Revolution and the battles itself.
My next action is to get more index cards specifically on the battles which will be the big part of my research question
What I actually did today was I got a lot of index cards done that are going to help my answer my question and I am starting to get into the War battles itself.
What I did today helps answer my research question because it gives me more information on the American Revolution and the battles itself.
My next action is to get more index cards specifically on the battles which will be the big part of my research question
Index Card 14
http://darter.ocps.net/classroom/revolution/revere.htm
This site gives a biography of Paul Revere's ride telling you his main role in the American Revolution. Along with Paul Revere's ride it gives some more basic information on what Paul Revere did during the course of his life and in the American Revolution.
This site gives a biography of Paul Revere's ride telling you his main role in the American Revolution. Along with Paul Revere's ride it gives some more basic information on what Paul Revere did during the course of his life and in the American Revolution.
Index Card 13
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Us_flag_large_Betsy_Ross.png
This is a website of the picture of the 13 colonies flag. The flag was the original flag of the first 13 colonies of the United States.
Index Card 12
http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/battles.asp
This site has most of the important battles in the American Revolutin with a basic chart of the commanders, battles, and casualties. It also has links to each of these battles for more in depth information. This is a great site if i need to find battles quickly of the American Revolution or even put them in chronological order.
This site has most of the important battles in the American Revolutin with a basic chart of the commanders, battles, and casualties. It also has links to each of these battles for more in depth information. This is a great site if i need to find battles quickly of the American Revolution or even put them in chronological order.
Index Card 11
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Paul_revere_ride.gif
This is a picture of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride to warn the American people that the British were coming.
This is a picture of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride to warn the American people that the British were coming.
Index Card 10
http://www.americanrevolution.com/MidnightRideofPaulRevere.htm
This site gives information about Paul Revere's ride to Lexington to announce the coming of the British. This is one of Paul Revere's famous things he did in history to warn the Ameriacns that the British were on their way.
This site gives information about Paul Revere's ride to Lexington to announce the coming of the British. This is one of Paul Revere's famous things he did in history to warn the Ameriacns that the British were on their way.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Fifth Day
My next action entering the day was to get some more research done on the battles itself and the start of the American Revolution.
What I actually did today was got a lot of information on the first battle of the American Revolution which was the Battle of Lexington including pictures and information.
What I did today helps answer my research question because I am getting into why and how the American Revolution happened which is my research question and by researching the battles this is how it happened.
My next action is to get more research done on the battles and why they occurred so I can continue to get a basic overview of the entire revolution.
What I actually did today was got a lot of information on the first battle of the American Revolution which was the Battle of Lexington including pictures and information.
What I did today helps answer my research question because I am getting into why and how the American Revolution happened which is my research question and by researching the battles this is how it happened.
My next action is to get more research done on the battles and why they occurred so I can continue to get a basic overview of the entire revolution.
Index Card 9
http://www.myrevolutionarywar.com/battles/750419.htm
This sites main purpose is to give detailed information on the battle of lexington. They day that the battle took place it gives minute by minute information on everything that happened on that day. This is a great site if your looking for very specific information on the battle of lexington.
This sites main purpose is to give detailed information on the battle of lexington. They day that the battle took place it gives minute by minute information on everything that happened on that day. This is a great site if your looking for very specific information on the battle of lexington.
Index Card 8
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h654.html
This site is only for the Battle of Lexington. It gives you an overview of what happened before and up to the battle of lexington. It also gives a good description of why it happened and how is was the starting point of the American Revolution.
This site is only for the Battle of Lexington. It gives you an overview of what happened before and up to the battle of lexington. It also gives a good description of why it happened and how is was the starting point of the American Revolution.
Index Card 7
http://pro.corbis.com/images/IH024114.jpg?size=67&uid=%7B10C9D8B0-C553-40D5-9518-869ADD164C9C%7D
This is a picture of the battle of lexington. This is the first battle in the Revolutionary War and was where it started. This picture gives a good idea of what the weapons and kind of cannons they use in this type of war.
This is a picture of the battle of lexington. This is the first battle in the Revolutionary War and was where it started. This picture gives a good idea of what the weapons and kind of cannons they use in this type of war.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Fourth Day
My next action entering the day was to get a few sites and pictures down for my index cards so I can use them to get my information for my scrapbook.
What I actually did today was I got 6 index cards down with information and pictures so I have the basic websites of how the American Revolution got started.
What I did helps me answer my research question because I got how the American Revolution started which is part of how the American Revolution took place and that is part of my research question.
My next action is to find out about the war itself now that I have how the war started I can start researching the American Revolution beginning battles.
What I actually did today was I got 6 index cards down with information and pictures so I have the basic websites of how the American Revolution got started.
What I did helps me answer my research question because I got how the American Revolution started which is part of how the American Revolution took place and that is part of my research question.
My next action is to find out about the war itself now that I have how the war started I can start researching the American Revolution beginning battles.
Index Card 6
http://therevolutionofamerica.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Boston_Tea_Party.317204916_std.jpg
This is a picture of the Boston Colonists disguised as Indians throwing tea into the harbor. They did not want to pay taxes so as a result this is the action they took. This made the british parliament angry and forced them to pass the intolerable acts which brought America and British even closer to war.
This is a picture of the Boston Colonists disguised as Indians throwing tea into the harbor. They did not want to pay taxes so as a result this is the action they took. This made the british parliament angry and forced them to pass the intolerable acts which brought America and British even closer to war.
Index Card 5
http://www.ncs-nj.org/teachers/svain/americanrevolution/clipart/bostonmassacre%20real.gif
This is a picture of the Boston Massacre in which British Troops killed civilians in retaliation to them throwing snowballs. This was one of the big events that occurred that contributed to the American Revolution.
This is a picture of the Boston Massacre in which British Troops killed civilians in retaliation to them throwing snowballs. This was one of the big events that occurred that contributed to the American Revolution.
Index Card 4
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm
This site is a timeline of the revolutionary war with links to other sites for specific details on every aspect of it. This site has everything from the French Indian War to when the U.S. constituion was ratified. It gives good information if your looking at when something happened and then you can go from there.
This site is a timeline of the revolutionary war with links to other sites for specific details on every aspect of it. This site has everything from the French Indian War to when the U.S. constituion was ratified. It gives good information if your looking at when something happened and then you can go from there.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Index Card 3
http://multied.com/revolt/causes.html
Along with the site I gave that posted 3 major events that caused the war this site give a basic overview of why and how the war was started along with links of some of the major events. Although many events occurred that led to the American Revolution the background of all this was that Americans were also entitled to democratic rights. This site also has links to each of the major events that led to the American Revolution.
Along with the site I gave that posted 3 major events that caused the war this site give a basic overview of why and how the war was started along with links of some of the major events. Although many events occurred that led to the American Revolution the background of all this was that Americans were also entitled to democratic rights. This site also has links to each of the major events that led to the American Revolution.
Index Card 2
http://www.myrevolutionarywar.com/leaders/
This site does not give specific information on the revolutionary war itself but is a great site if I need to refer to something about the leaders of the American Revolution for both sides. It also has links to the important leaders of the American Revolution for America and Britain.
This site does not give specific information on the revolutionary war itself but is a great site if I need to refer to something about the leaders of the American Revolution for both sides. It also has links to the important leaders of the American Revolution for America and Britain.
Index Card 1
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002540/revolution.html
The main reason that the American Revolution was started besides the want of American Independence was because of three ideas.
The first big reason is the Boston Massacre which resulted in 5 civilian deaths by British troops. The second event that occurred was boycotting. The 13 colonies cut off trade from coming in and out of the 13 colonies which greatly affected Britain and the original 13 colonies. This was a big problem for the British because the 13 colonies were a major part of trading for the British.
The final event that played a big part in the start of the American Revolution was the Boston Tea Party. The colonists dumped tea into the Boston harbor which cost the British a lot of money and made them very mad. In the end these events all contributed to the start of the American Revolution.
The main reason that the American Revolution was started besides the want of American Independence was because of three ideas.
The first big reason is the Boston Massacre which resulted in 5 civilian deaths by British troops. The second event that occurred was boycotting. The 13 colonies cut off trade from coming in and out of the 13 colonies which greatly affected Britain and the original 13 colonies. This was a big problem for the British because the 13 colonies were a major part of trading for the British.
The final event that played a big part in the start of the American Revolution was the Boston Tea Party. The colonists dumped tea into the Boston harbor which cost the British a lot of money and made them very mad. In the end these events all contributed to the start of the American Revolution.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Third Day
My next action entering the day was to finish my product prospectus and get started on my index cards so I can have three done by next class.
What I actually did today was I finished my project prospectus and I looked at some research sites but I haven't started recording any information yet.
What I did today helps me answer my research question because I basically got everything planned out now and got my what I am going to do for my final project and I just need to start researching information and pictures now.
My next action is to get three index cards done of information about the American Revolution that pertains to my research question.
What I actually did today was I finished my project prospectus and I looked at some research sites but I haven't started recording any information yet.
What I did today helps me answer my research question because I basically got everything planned out now and got my what I am going to do for my final project and I just need to start researching information and pictures now.
My next action is to get three index cards done of information about the American Revolution that pertains to my research question.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Second Day
My next action entering the day that I wanted to accomplish is getting my research topic and question down. Once I find out how my partner and I will be presenting the final product it will be very easy to start researching.
What I actually accomplished was I got my research topic and question written and I got an idea of how my final project will be presented. Also I started a blog post on the seven questions of the start of the project.
What I did today does not help me answer my research question but it gives me what I'm going to be researching which is needed to answer a research question.
My next action for this project is to pick a way in which I will be able to present the project in an interesting way. Then I will need to finish my 7 questions so I can start researching.
What I actually accomplished was I got my research topic and question written and I got an idea of how my final project will be presented. Also I started a blog post on the seven questions of the start of the project.
What I did today does not help me answer my research question but it gives me what I'm going to be researching which is needed to answer a research question.
My next action for this project is to pick a way in which I will be able to present the project in an interesting way. Then I will need to finish my 7 questions so I can start researching.
Product Prospectus
1. The research question I chose to research is Why and How did the American Revolution take place? This question gives an overview of what the American Revolution was about and that is where I am heading.
2. The final product will be in the form of a scrap book but its going to be a little bit altered. We are going to have pictures on each page of a hard cover book and have labels describing how that picture leads us to our final project or answer to our question. Each picture with a label will lead to the next picture until the question is completely answered.
3. We chose this particular form because any kind of model wouldn't necessarily work because of the multiple fights in the American Revolution and we felt that multiple pictures with labels would help reach the answer to our question and be the best presentable to anyone.
4. A definition of the finished project is multiple pages of pictures and labels that will be sufficient to answer our research question.
5. This project will answer my question because I can have pictures and labels of American support for independence and also pictures of how the American Revolution take place and multiple fights of that to describe it more in depth. I can have a bunch of pictures for each of the sub parts of my research question I'm trying to answer that will ultimately lead to the final product.
6. The task breakdown/work flow for the project is going to be research sites to get pictures and information on the American Revolution as well as filling out daily journal entry's for my daily progress. Once I research enough information I can start inserting pictures and labels into the book.
7. The next actions to be taken on the project is I need to start researching information and pictures for my index cards to be on my way to getting information.
2. The final product will be in the form of a scrap book but its going to be a little bit altered. We are going to have pictures on each page of a hard cover book and have labels describing how that picture leads us to our final project or answer to our question. Each picture with a label will lead to the next picture until the question is completely answered.
3. We chose this particular form because any kind of model wouldn't necessarily work because of the multiple fights in the American Revolution and we felt that multiple pictures with labels would help reach the answer to our question and be the best presentable to anyone.
4. A definition of the finished project is multiple pages of pictures and labels that will be sufficient to answer our research question.
5. This project will answer my question because I can have pictures and labels of American support for independence and also pictures of how the American Revolution take place and multiple fights of that to describe it more in depth. I can have a bunch of pictures for each of the sub parts of my research question I'm trying to answer that will ultimately lead to the final product.
6. The task breakdown/work flow for the project is going to be research sites to get pictures and information on the American Revolution as well as filling out daily journal entry's for my daily progress. Once I research enough information I can start inserting pictures and labels into the book.
7. The next actions to be taken on the project is I need to start researching information and pictures for my index cards to be on my way to getting information.
Friday, February 6, 2009
First Day
My next action entering the day was to get started and set up this project.
Today I set up a blogger account and Delicious account.
This will not help me answer my research question but will be the basis of where i put my information.
My next action is finding a topic and question to research.
Today I set up a blogger account and Delicious account.
This will not help me answer my research question but will be the basis of where i put my information.
My next action is finding a topic and question to research.
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