Which Top Cosmetics Brands Contain Nanoparticles? Are Nanoparticles Safe? The Labeling Debate Video Clips "Nanoparticles in items you use everyday - are they safe, and why aren’t they better regulated?" Nanoparticles in the Environment: Nano materials, sunscreens and cosmetics - risks: Nanoparticles potentially harmful: Macro concerns in a micro world: Preventing Adverse Health Effects from Nanotechnology (by the Center for Disease Control) Internet Search: Please do not rely on Wikipedia! It’s a good starting point, but please use Google, Bing or the school library database search to expand your research 2. Collaborate with Your Group Your group will have one week to complete this project, so delegating the pieces and collaborating regularly is essential! During the week you will each need to post to your team’s forum at least twice this week. 3. Create a Rough Draft of Your Policy Recommendation Write a rough draft of your recommendation. Remember to define nanoparticles, give examples of how and why they are used in personal care products (pros and cons) and address peripheral issues like environmental impact and labeling requirements. Make sure what you write could be used by an FDA representative to guide policy decisions. You may want to trade drafts with at least one other group member to get some feedback. 4. Share Your Recommendation With Your Peers/Get Feedback
Trade drafts with two of your peers (anyone in the class) and ask for feedback like “is the information I provided clear, relevant, and helpful? Could it help the FDA make decisions fair and balanced policies regarding inclusion of and labeling regarding nanoparticles in personal care products? 5. Self-Check Your Work Against the Rubric I’ll be using the same rubric to grade your WebQuest, so I highly recommend you check your work along the way. 6. Turn in Your Final Policy Recommendation Copy your document into the “Nano Project” folder on the G-Drive. Make sure all group member’s names appear on the title page of your document. WebQuest Evaluation Rubric This is the rubric; no mystery here. The project is worth 60 points, so I suggest you refer to this frequently while working so you don't leave anything out. If you want me to check if you met a requirement before you turn in your final draft just ask. :-) Exceeds Standards (90-100%) Met Standards (70-89%) Below Standards (0-69%) Collaboration (5 points) Posted at least twice during the week about how the research was going; submitted you own research summary on time. Posted at least once during the week about how the research was going; submitted your own research summary no more than one day late. Did not post at all how the research was going and/or your research summary was turned in more than one day late. General Content (30 points) Report covered all key points: definition of nanoparticles, their common uses, pros/cons, and recommendations on responsible labeling. Report was missing one of the following key points: definition of nanoparticles, their common uses, pros/cons, and recommendations on responsible labeling. Report was missing more than one of the following key points: definition of nanoparticles, their common uses, pros/cons, and recommendations on responsible labeling. Logic and Clarity (10 points) The report was organized in a logical sequence. It was easy to see your supporting evidence for all of the recommendations made. The report was organized in a logical sequence, but it was difficult to see your supporting evidence for the recommendations made. The report lacked a logical sequence and it was difficult or impossible to see the evidence that supported your recommendations.