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Debate:
Pro- The 3 Gorges Dam has had a positive impact on China
Con- The 3 Gorges Dam has had a negative impact on China.
Essay:
Question: Can the Great Dragon (Yangtze River) be tamed? Should the 3 Gorges Dam have been built? Respond to this question
based upon your assigned role and support it with 3 clearly explained reasons.
Aspects to consider for research: Divide these research topics among your group.
Background info on the dam
Location
Size
Construction materials
Cost
How it works
Impact issues:
Environmental/ecosystem- land & animals
Human –
Living space
Culture
Family Life- relocation, inheritance of land,
Generational perspective-old traditional vs. new modern ways
Agricultural
Historical- archaeology,
Trade- import export impact
Economy-cost issues
Modernization- ports
Work force/labor
Politics- internal and global
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Project Requirements:
Essay Writing Prompt: 20 Points Due by June 3
Question: Can the Great Dragon (Yangtze River) be tamed? Should the 3 Gorges Dam have been built? Respond to this question
based upon your assigned role and support it with 3 clearly explained reasons.
Format: Typed-12 point font-Times New Roman
Length: Approx. 1-2 pages double-spaced
Debate: 20 points June 3
Dressed neatly for the debate 3 points
Prepared with notes 5 points
Active Participation 7 points
Appropriate behavior 5 points
Notes: 10 points Due June 3
Complete & detailed
Neat, legible, & organized
Citations (properly formatted)
Total Project Points- ______/50