- We are practicing our ability to read on science topic and understand the content of what we've read by citing* the best evidence in the text. (RHST1.)
- We are practicing answering LANGUAGE ARTS open-ended questions using clear answers, logical and thorough explanations, and well-selected evidence. (W9.)
What Are We to Do?
First,
Here's an interesting article about a new energy technique from one of my very favorite non-USA countries, Japan. Click here to read "An Energy Coup* for Japan: 'Flammable Ice.'" Read it.
Then, answer this
Open-Ended Question
The article states that Japan has possibly discovered a way to extract* fuel energy from undersea methane hydrate, or "flammable* ice."
- What, according to the article, are the reasons that Japan would be excited to pursue this opportunity?
- What are the possible drawbacks* presented in the article to using this "ice" as an energy source?
How will we be assessed on this?
Science: Have you clearly answered the questions and provided valid explanations that demonstrate an ability to understand the science topics taught previously?
Language Arts: Have you structured two logical paragraphs well and selected an apt* quotation to prove your analysis? If necessary, have you employed* an ellipsis* to show words that you have omitted*?
Vocabulary Help You May Need
citing - using as proof
flammable - able to be burned easily, explosive
drawbacks - problems or negative things about a proposed plan
apt - fitting, smart
employed - used to do a job
ellipsis - the three dots that show that you've left out some words in a quotation [ . . . ]
omitted - left out
Extra Credit: In the 1600s, English created the word "inflammable," which means "easily burned." Then, in the 1800s, English created a second word, "flammable," that means the same thing. Can you guess why they decided to coin this second word? Send Mr. Holder an email with an answer (looking it up on Google is cheating, though I'll still be happy that you're learning about words).
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