Zero+Carbon+Moreland+22+March

Purpose: You will prepare a persuasive text which will help convince people to use their cars less to get around Moreland.
Goal: To find creative and practical solutions to the traffic problems in Moreland and offer ideas to cut down on air pollution and global warming because of carbon gases from vehicles, reduce noise pollution, lessen dangerous traffic and make our community cleaner and safer. It will also save you time, money and stress. The topic is, "People need to use their cars less to get around Moreland."

Here are some topics for you to develop: People need to use their cars less to get around Moreland. Students at Moreland schools, who live 5km away or closer, must walk or ride to school. or People need to use their cars less to get around Moreland. Sydney Rd. should be closed to car traffic. or People need to use their cars less to get around Moreland. Moreland Council should __ to cut down on traffic on our streets. (Put in your own idea here)

Use the persuasive writing map planner to plan your arguments and ideas to justify your thinking. Click on the link below.

What do you think about this idea? Do you agree or disagree? Perhaps you can think of ideas for both sides. Write to convince a reader of your opinions. **Think about: Starting with an introduction –** a way to introduce your ideas by clearly saying what you think about the topic **Give your opinions and reasons -** support your reasons with evidence **Finish with a conclusion -** a summary of the main points of your argument. **Remember to:** Use this planner to help develop your ideas.
 * plan your writing before you start
 * write in sentences
 * pay attention to punctuation and spelling
 * choose your words carefully to convince a reader
 * use a paragraph for each new idea
 * check and edit your writing so that it is clear for the reader

This fact sheet can also be accessed through the site below with a direct link.

[|Transport | Moreland Energy Foundation ideas for writing]

==Moreland's Sustainable Transport Ideas Competition == ===What is it? Transport is the second greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Victoria after energy, comprising 16.3% of our emissions. There is an urgent need to develop positive and constructive ideas on how to reduce our transport emissions. ===

To support this, Zero Carbon Moreland is running ** Moving Green **, a sustainable transport ideas competition. We want ** your **ideas on sustainable transport in Moreland. How are we, as a community in Moreland going to reduce our transport emissions?



How to enter
There are three entry types:  For your type you must enter one of the following two categories:
 * 1) ** Individual **
 * 2) ** Collaborative **
 * 3) ** School/Youth **

** Category 1 - A specific place in Moreland that shows sustainable transport in action. This could be (but not limited to) your street, station, school, or local shopping centre. **

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** Category 2 - A sustainable transport journey in Moreland. This could be **** (but not limited to) **** from your home to work or school. **

 Your submission must consist of a visual representation, accompanied by no more than 600 words outlining your idea and steps towards it. Don’t worry if you can't draw or paint - the visual part could be a collage that includes photography or maps etc. The format for the visual representation and the words are entirely up to you.  Submissions will only be accepted through email, and can be emailed to michael@mefl.com.au  Closing date for submission is midnight on 25 March 2011.



Judging Criteria
Submissions will be judged on the following criteria:

** 1. Environmental sustainability **  Is you idea good for the environment? What are the practical it reduces transport pollution emissions? Can it make a positive impact on the environment?

** 2. Human sustainability **  Is your vision good for people? How does your vision support community and people’s health?

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