Business and Personal LawUnit 6: Starting a BusinessThematic ProjectProtecting Social and Environmental Concerns Protecting our environment is a topic in the news almost every day. Whether it is air or water quality, scarcity of natural resources, or energy regulation, we all need to pay attention. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for protecting human health and the environment. Use the Search feature on its Web site to locate the information you need to complete this assignment. The U.S. Department of Energy's mission is to "advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex." Its Web site has a special link for consumers and another for students. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates electricity and natural gas. Use its Web site to find information for your project. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Web site provides information about the licensing, constructing, and opening of nuclear power plants. Legal Terminology Links FindLaw offers an online searchable dictionary. Nolo offers an online searchable dictionary. Law.com provides a searchable dictionary by legal term, definition, or letter of the alphabet. Merriam-Webster provides an online dictionary of law. Note-Taking Tips The Education World Web site provides information on how to take notes for a variety of purposes. WiredSafety.org offers a convenient slide presentation of note-taking tips and techniques. Computation Use these online calculator tools to help you as you estimate and compute the facts and figures you discover. Calculator.com is a Web site full of calculators. Math.com offers math tutoring, calculators, and homework help. Word-Processing Tips and Tricks Use Microsoft Word or another word-processing program to create your informational guide. If you are not sure how to use a word-processing program, these links might help: Microsoft's education Web site: From the Florida Gulf Coast University Web site: What Is a Rubric? A rubric is a printed set of criteria for evaluating your work and providing feedback. A rubric gives you the standards on which your essay, project, activity, or other assignment will be graded. One example of an evaluation rubric can be found in your textbook and is reproduced below.
Other examples of rubrics include: The Rubistar Web site created by 4Teachers.org provides access to a variety of rubrics. It also includes a rubric maker. There is a Spanish version available as well. Rubric for a research project From Boise State University, a list of rubrics created by teachers at Quest High School |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
