Wyoming Energy Puzzle
Wyoming Energy Puzzle |
CONSidering the big question ....
What role does Wyoming play in contributing to the nation’s energy needs?
To explore answers to this Minequest’s big question, imagine that the development and distribution of Wyoming’s coal, uranium, oil, and gas supplies were suddenly and significantly reduced for some reason. How would the rest of the nation be affected?
For the next tasks, the team leader should click this link to print a copy of the Minequest problem-solving matrix or your teacher will provide a copy for you.
Task #8: As a team, agree on four significant influences that a reduction in Wyoming energy development would have on citizens in other parts of the nation. You will use the Matrix to determine which of your four outcomes might turn out to be the most significant. In order to do so, your team must also identify from three to five criteria that you will use to judge your outcomes. For example, you might decide to include as one criterion, the number of people likely to be affected by the reduction. Enter your predicted outcomes and your criteria on the Matrix. Using the directions on the Problem Solving Matrix, score each of your predictions according to the criteria you have entered and tally the scores.
Your teacher will direct you to complete the following task as an individual or a team.
Task #9: From your completed matrix, select any two separate scores your team assigned on your completed problem-solving matrix. Identify the scores you choose by the cell they are in such as Solution 3, Criterion 5. In a written explanation, make a case to support these two ratings.
Last but not least...
Task #10: Visit the Minequest Lobby and share your insights about discoveries you made in this learning journey. What conclusions would you draw about the role Wyoming plays in meeting the nation’s energy needs?
Moving on ...
Check to see that you have turned in any work that your teacher requires for evaluation or to earn a class grade.
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