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Natural Resources. Introduction to Speech and Research Paper Project. Don't Panic!. Why Me?. Explore your choice of soil subjects. Travel to speech contest. May win share of $1200 in Scholarships. Worth two test grades. Your Choice…. Soil Make-up Habitat Protection Land Judging
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Natural Resources Introduction to Speech and Research Paper Project Don't Panic!
Why Me? • Explore your choice of soil subjects. • Travel to speech contest. • May win share of $1200 in Scholarships. • Worth two test grades.
Your Choice… • Soil Make-up • Habitat Protection • Land Judging • Soil Pollutants • Pesticides / Trash • Soil Conservation • No / Minimum Till • Other Ideas
Travel Possibilities Travel Possibilities - District Competition - Regional Competition
Win Free Money! • $500 State Champion • $400 Second Place • $300 Third Place May be used at any South Dakota University Or Technical School. Scholarship Money
Grading Requirements • Paper worth one Test Grade • Speech worth one Test Grade • Scoresheets can be found at: http://www.state.sd.us/doa/forestry/speechbrochure.pdf Click Here For Link!
Research Requirements • Must document all sources used. • Properly display all quotes. • Use research time wisely. • Visit educational sites only.
Paper Requirements • Must be completed on Microsoft Word • 750-900 words est. • Turn in document on 3.5” disk or copy to teacher accessed file.
Search Tips • Use good search engines • Google, WebCrawler • Use quotation marks to tie words together • “Natural Resources” • Use specific terms • “soil erosion” • “erosion”
Warning! • Visit only related educational websites! • Your computer will tell on you! • You will be punished for violations!
Off You Go…. • Don’t leave this for the last minute! • Ask questions as you go. • Take Pride in your work…do your best! • Good Luck!