May 29, 2003
Dear Science Teachers,
You can access a free Power Point presentation about high levels of mercury in South Carolina's fresh waters to show your students. This presentation was designed to compliment your existing lesson plans and is ready to use. Just select the Slide Show icon to begin. The Power Point presentation:
* Defines the mercury problem in South Carolina's fresh waters.
* Illustrates the process of how high-level mercury accrues.
* Describes the effects of mercury.
* Explains the alternatives to coal-fired power, the largest contributors to mercury emissions in SC.
The presentation can supplement your existing science units with an alternative medium for teaching and learning. Its color and animation helps students stay engaged with the material. The content includes current facts, statistics, and examples, saving you a great deal of preparation time.
By viewing the presentation, students can gain:
* Increased knowledge of the environment and biological processes.
* Extensive understanding of mercury and its effects.
* Awareness of health-related concerns due to mercury.
The information in the presentation was researched and compiled as a joint effort among four classes under our guidance at Francis Marion University during the fall semester of 2002. An Honors Environmental Science class performed the research and provided the data. A Technical Communications class condensed the data and created the Power Point Presentation, documenting all sources in the Notes view. Two Business Writing classes then drafted all letters to accompany the presentation. Students in all classes reviewed and revised the content to prepare it for mass distribution.
As you plan your courses, please integrate this quick and easy, complimentary Power Point presentation on the mercury problem in South Carolina. Working together, we can reduce the effects of high mercury levels and improve environmental conditions for future generations.
Sincerely,
Ms. Lisa Pike
Environmental Science
Lpike@fmarion.edu (843) 661-1411
Dr. Lynn Hanson
Professional Communications Lhanson@fmrion.edu
(843) 661-1524