Sophomore Research project

 

Choose a question from the water sheet or make up your own question.

 

 

Brainstorm everything you know about that question, including guesses.

 

 

 

List key words from your brainstorm that will help you search for materials in the library.

 

 

 

Sample Question

Sample Thesis Answering Question

How is water delivered to San Francisco for various uses?

 

Water is stored in three reservoirs in the Yosemite Valley and carried through a series of pipes & tunnels known as the Hetch Hetchy water system 167 miles to San Francisco.

 

Where does water come from?

 

Water comes from rivers, reservoirs and lakes or groundwater, but to be useful to people it must be transported and stored.

 

 

Who is responsible for keeping water clean?