Read and Research: What Does it Take to Make- Part 1

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Points 10
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Overview

For this assignment, you will learn about the true costs and impacts of everyday products.

Read

Read HAMBURGER, FRIES, AND A COLA WHAT DID IT TAKE TO PRODUCE THIS FAVORITE AMERICAN MEAL (PDF). As you read, focus on the materials and energy used through the production cycle of the "favorite American meal." Also, think about some of the hidden costs that are involved in the process.

Research

Once you have completed the reading, think about all of the resources used and the environmental and human impacts that it takes to produce the "American Meal." Using this same critical lens, research your assigned item and fill in the Breaking it Down Chart.

Submit your research by Google Link. Bring a print or electronic copy of your research to class.

Rubric

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Do: What Does it Take to Make- Part 1

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CCR Reading Anchor 1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. (Apply this standard to text of appropriate complexity as outlined by Standard 10.)

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5 pts

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (RI/RL 9-10.1) · Application: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information. Application: cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.

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4 pts

Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (RI/RL. 8.1)

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3 pts

Cite textual evidence that supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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2 pts

With prompting and support, cite textual evidence supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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5 pts

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Anchor 8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

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5 pts

ndependently gathers relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citations Independently demonstrates insight and understanding of topic and sources cited in writing.

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4 pts

With support, can gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citations

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3 pts

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2 pts

With guidance and support can identify relevant information from multiple sources, integrating it into written work. With support and guidance, demonstrates some understanding of topic and sources cited in writing.

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5 pts

Total Points: 10 out of 10