Process: Field Investigation Team

Investigates questions concerning the Occurrence, Fate and Transport of DDT.

Guiding Questions

1. What is DDT? What are the historic uses? What are the current uses?

2. What are the most likely places for the application of DDT in Ramford County?

3. What are the known concentrations of DDT in soil and produce in Ramford County? How do you explain its occurrence?

4. How does DDT interact with the environment (i.e. solubility, volatility)?

5. What is the persistence of DDT in the environment?

6. How is DDT transported in the environment?

Each team will be responsible for:

A. Preparing written answers to the guiding questions listed above;

B. One team member will synthesize the information into the three minute argument that will support your consulting company’s position in the debate;

C. One team member will synthesize the information into the two minute rebuttal that will support your consulting company’s position in the debate.