This task will involve a research design as well as a considerable amount of data analysis using data (1) gathered from your own surveys, and (2) collected from various web sites or library resources. Use the Research Toolss to learn more about data and graphical analysis, scientific inquiry, and research design relating to the completion of your PowerQuest culminating performance task.
Develop a persuasive presentation that could be used to convince a particular consumer population in Hawaii to begin using alternative energy solutions. Your group will prepare a multimedia presentation that encourages a specific population of consumers (e.g., retired couple living on a fixed income, single person under 25 living alone) to consider using alternative energy sources and/or devices as well as changing current lifestyle practices relating to electricity consumption to reduce our state's reliance on nonrenewable energy sources. Click here to see details of what should be included in your multimedia presentation.