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TED Talk on Climate Change

Student groups of 2-4 will present a five minute live presentation on Climate Change. Visuals in the form of a slide show are required to enhance the live presentation, but not to supplant it. Focus is on the content of the message and the learning from the future delegates on the science and policies related to mitigating or adapting to Climate Change to the audience in the present. Perspective is from the point of view of their country or region. Advice to the present is emphasized.

Rubric Code: GX5CWBC

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Subject: Communication

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Delivery
	Missing 0 pts	Poor 20 pts	Fair 24 pts	Average 28 pts	Good 32 pts	Very Good 36 pts	Excellent 40 pts
Extemporaneous Speak conversationally from your knowledge of the topic on climate change without notes	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Eye Contact Maintain direct, consistent and comfortable eye contact with audience throughout your presentation	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Volume Project your voice at a clear and comfortable volume appropriate for the size of the room/audience	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Pace speak with a varied, dynamic, interesting pace (avoid using a 'sing-song,' predictable rhythmic-pattern)	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Vocal Fillers Use silent pauses between points, avoid fillers such as 'um, ah, uh, like, you know, etc.'	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Energy Present information with energy and enthusiasm to engage your audience's attention and interest	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Nonverbal Communication Use supportive gestures; move with purpose (avoid pacing and distracting movement)	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Professional Maintain a professional (i.e., appropriate), organized, and well-prepared delivery throughout	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Content Introduction and the Body
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Identify Yourself State your name, the country you represent, the time period you come from, and the story of why you are here	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
The Science Summarize the science, i.e. the basic concepts and terms related to climate change, and provide actual scientific evidence that support your claims	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Set Context Describe the future in terms of what would happen if the status quo was followed, ways your country might adapt, and mitigation efforts	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Policy Options Pursued Explain why you chose certain policies and explain how those policies impacted the future in terms of climate change mitigation or adaptation	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
The Message/Communication State the message to the audience of the present that you want to be conveyed concerning climate change, e.g. be inspirational, informative, and clear in your message delivery	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Slides for TED Talk Body
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Main Slides Slides reflect and explain the main points of the science and public policies in a clear and organized manner (they follow the flow and pattern of the speaker)	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Content Conclusion
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Summary Summarize your main public policy points and lessons learned from the future point of view	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Content Conclusion
	Missing 0 pts	Poor 2.5 pts	Fair 3 pts	Average 3.5 pts	Good 4 pts	Very Good 4.5 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Ending End with Impact	Missing	Poor	Fair	Average	Good	Very Good	Excellent

Subjects:

Communication

Types:

Presentation

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