chemistry

Topics for Peer-Reviewed Project

1. Energy Sources for the Future:

· Discuss need for alternative energy sources

· Describe options: Nuclear Energy, Solar Energy, Geothermal Energy etc.

· Describe in detail ONE particular energy source that you think is the best option for the future. Discuss any possible drawbacks or hazards associated with this energy source.

· Discuss any improvements that need to be made to use this energy source more effectively.

· You must have at least three different references: textbooks, journals, internet etc.

OR

2. Scientists and their Contributions:

· Choose ONE scientist from the list given below and discuss their contributions to

the field of chemistry

· Possible Choices: Marie Curie

Dmitri Mendeleev

· You must have at least three different references: textbooks, journals, internet etc.

OR

3. Global Warming and Ocean Acidification

· What is global warming and ocean acidification?

· Discuss the causes and consequences of global warming and ocean acidification.

· How can we stop global warming and ocean acidification?

· You must have at least three different references: textbooks, journals, internet etc.

Please bring an outline and rough draft to class on April 23, 2014. This assignment should be typed, double-spaced and 3-4 pages long. The final draft of this assignment is due on April 28, 2014.