Process



=Follow these steps in order to complete your preliminary research.=

**The EPA director needs to learn a little bit about your group, and she needs to provide some basic information for you as well. Complete the following steps to learn more.**

 * 1) ====**Complete the survey to let the EPA director know about your group.**====
 * 2) ====**Watch the BrainPop videos "Natural Resources" and "Humans and the Environment".**====
 * 3) **Complete the Background Research Concept Map**
 * 4) **Explore the EPA for Kids Website.**
 * 5) **Complete the Climate Change Concept Map**

**Phase 2: Developing Your Script**
====**Now that you have a better understanding of natural resources and the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources, it is time to determine how you will persuade the public of the importance of using renewable resources.** ====


 * ==Preliminary Scripts ==
 * 1) ====**Each group member will need to write a short description of the scene and a script that includes dialogue for each actor.** ====
 * 2) ====**The written description and scene should include some of the background information learned earlier.** ====
 * 3) ====**Write the description using a Google document. Make sure you select "share" so your writing can be viewed by your group members and the EPA Director.** ====
 * ==**Sharing Your Scripts** ==
 * 1) ====**Once each script is written, read through each one.** ====
 * 2) ====**Discuss what ideas you like the best and what ideas worked the best.** ====
 * 3) ====**Determine which script your will use OR merge the scripts together to create a brand new script.** ====


 * ==**Refining Your Group Script** ==
 * 1) ====**Proofread and edit your group's script in Google Documents.** ====
 * 2) ====**Make sure your have "camera angles" and descriptions of emotions/action movements for actors** ====
 * 3) ====**Share your refined script with the EPA director.** ====

**Making an iMovie**

 * 1) ====**Checkout a video camera from the EPA director.**====
 * 2) ====**Carefully film the scenes of the video.**====
 * 3) ====**Use iMovie to edit your video.**====
 * 4) ====**Share the iMovie as a Quicktime video.**====
 * 5) ====**Post the iMovie on your Wikispace**====

**Making an Xtranormal Video**

 * 1) ====**Open the Xtranormal website**====
 * 2) ====**Write your script text into the text column**====
 * 3) ====**Choose the camera angles and facial expressions of the character.**====
 * 4) ====**Choose the actor and scene background**====
 * 5) ====**Publish the animation**====
 * 6) ====**Post the Xtranormal animation into your Wikispace**====

**Phase 4: Reflecting On Your Accomplishments**
====**After you have created and shared your PSA with the public, the EPA director asks that you take a moment to reflect. She asks that you answer the following in 1-2 page document that includes an introduction, body and conclusion.**====


 * 1) ====**Why is it important to use renewable resources?**====
 * 2) ====**How does my video demonstrate the importance of using renewable resources?**====
 * 3) ====**What did I learn about renewable resources from this project?**====
 * 4) ====**How important is educating the public about using renewable resources?**====