<p>North Topsail Beach </p><p>Considered the ‘most dangerous beach in North Carolina,’ houses at the northern end of this barrier island have been under-washed by storms. It has been proposed that moving the inlet would save the remaining homes in the Topsail Reef community. The question arises: is it best to protect ill-placed homes or preserve the beach for future generations?</p><p>INSTRUCTIONS: </p><p>- Set up a free PREZI account and learn how to use this presentation tool. Go through the tutorial and check out samples of completed PREZIs.</p><p>- Research this topic using the specific resources (below) and at least one NASA resource. You may use other resources you find that are not listed – just remember to cite them on your resource page</p><p>- Create a PREZI that answers each of the guiding questions (below) in detail and in your own words. Refer to rubric.</p><p>- In the PREZI, describe the NASA resource(s) you used in your research.</p><p>- Highlight at least FIVE vocabulary words (see list at end of packet) that apply to your topic and incorporate into the PREZI</p><p>- Insert photographs, satellite images, videos and animations in the PREZI that pertain to your topic and help answer the guiding questions</p><p>- Make a list of all the resources you used to create PREZI</p><p>- Refer to the rubric. That is how this project will be graded</p><p>- Please email your PREZI to [email protected] by the due date, which is Monday May 28th. In the subject line of the email, put your name followed by PREZI GRADING RUBRIC</p><p>PREZI is worth up to 100 possible points. Please follow instructions and do your best. There will be no other opportunities to raise your grade.</p><p>Response to each question 10 pts. maximum per guiding question – In your own words (not copied and pasted); Responses should be thorough and show an understanding of the question and topic.</p><p>10 pts. maximum if PREZI is unique, powerful, effective and compels the audience’s attention.</p><p>10 pts. maximum if PREZI is easy to read and all elements are clearly written/labeled.</p><p>10 pts. maximum if the “path” you create is clear, logical and effective</p><p>10 pts. maximum for using media in creative and innovative ways. Use of photographs, simulations, multi-media, maps, etc.</p><p>10 pts. maximum for resource page</p><p>10 pts. for defining at least 5 vocabulary words (from list)</p><p>GUIDING QUESTIONS</p><p>1. Do you think it is smart to build developments on a beach? Why or Why not?</p><p>2. What would be some necessary steps to take when considering building homes near the ocean?</p><p>3. Do you think it is best to protect ill-placed homes or preserve the beach for future generations? Why?</p><p>4. Would rising sea levels impact your answer to Question 3? How so? SPECIFIC RESOURCES TO NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH</p><p>Eyewitness news – North Topsail Beach Fighting Erosion http://www2.wnct.com/news/2012/jan/11/north-topsail-beach-fighting-erosion-ar- 1804897/</p><p>Jacksonville, NC Daily News – Sea level rise http://www.jdnews.com/articles/rising-88071-changing-sands.html</p><p>Photo of beach houses http://coastalcare.org/2012/03/rising-sea-levels-seen-as-threat-to-coastal-u-s/</p><p>Shoreline Protection project – environmental impact statement http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Wetlands/Projects/NorthTopsailBeach/FEIS/Appen dices/Appendix%20F.pdf</p><p>North Topsail suspends request for terminal groin http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/topsail_voice/news/article_9366bdb0-0bed- 54c4-a38f-7376ca080f48.html</p><p>NASA RESOURCES</p><p>Climate Time machine http://climate.nasa.gov/ClimateTimeMachine/climateTimeMachine.cfm</p><p>Sea Level Viewer http://climate.nasa.gov/SeaLevelViewer/seaLevelViewer.cfm</p><p>Earth Observatory http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/</p><p>Global Map: Sea surface temperature http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/GlobalMaps/view.php?d1=MYD28M</p><p>Visible Earth: Hurricane Irene breaches Outer Banks http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=51960 Visible Earth: Currituck Sound http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=7128</p><p>Visible earth: Kitty Hawk, NC http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=3598</p><p>Visible Earth: Hurricane Earl along NC coast http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=45597</p><p>Visible Earth: Hurricane Alex http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=13630</p><p>Global Climate Change: Vital signs of the planet (sea level – interactive data) http://climate.nasa.gov/</p><p>GENERAL RESOURCES</p><p>Waves, beaches and Coastal Erosion http://scidiv.bellevuecollege.edu/gj/WavesCoastsChapter.pdf</p><p>Coastal Care: Barrier Islands and Sea level Rise – Dr. Orrin Pilkey http://coastalcare.org/2010/09/barrier-islands-and-sea-level-rise/</p><p>On Earth interview with Dr. Orrin Pilkey http://www.onearth.org/article/q-a-life-on-the-edge</p><p>NOAA - Sea Level Rise Planning Maps http://plan.risingsea.net/North_Carolina.html</p><p>Coastal sea level rise and flooding impacts http://www.csc.noaa.gov/slr/viewer/#</p><p>EPA – climate change – sea level changes http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/science/recentslc.html</p><p>Article: As NC Beaches erode, debate arises http://www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/Charlotte_Observer_Feb_11.pdf</p><p>News and observer: Debate arises on Saving NC’s Eroding Beaches http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/27/1017086/debate-rises-on-saving-ncs- eroding.html</p><p>Sea Level rise and beaches http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120228114306.htm Sea level at NC coast could be seven feet higher by 2100 http://www.news- record.com/content/2010/03/12/article/sea_level_at_nc_coast_could_be_7_feet_hi gher_by_2100</p><p>Coastal Hazards Management http://www.dnr.state.md.us/irc/docs/00004469.pdf</p><p>How high will seas rise? Get ready for seven feet. http://e360.yale.edu/feature/how_high_will_seas_rise_get_ready_for_seven_feet/2 230/</p><p>What causes beach erosion? http://www.beachsaver.com/erosion.html</p>