Part A I understand that water is always on the move. From the time the earth was formed, it has been endlessly circulating through the hydrologic cycle. Groundwater is an important part of this continuous cycle as water evaporates, forms clouds, and returns to earth as precipitation. The concept of how at a certain depth the ground, if it is permeable enough to allow water to move through it, is saturated with water.

Over 50% of the United States population depends on groundwater for drinking water. Groundwater is also one of our most important sources of water for irrigation. Unfortunately, groundwater is susceptible to pollutants. Drinking contaminated groundwater can have serious health effects. Materials from the land's surface can move through the soil and end up in the groundwater. For example, pesticides and fertilizers can find their way into groundwater supplies over time. Road salt, toxic substances from mining sites, and used motor oil also may seep into groundwater. In addition, it is possible for untreated waste from septic tanks and toxic chemicals from underground storage tanks and leaky landfills to contaminate groundwater. Diseases such as hepatitis and dysentery may be caused by contamination from septic tank waste. Poisoning may be caused by toxins that have leached into well water supplies. Wildlife can also be harmed.

We don't know how much water there is, how fast we're depleting aquifers, or how long we can use this resource before devastating effects take place, like drying up of wells or rivers. I say this because new research has found that the world's sources for groundwater could be depleted before the year 2050.Groundwater is the largest freshwater resource around the world, but as demand is increasing, availability is decreasing.

Part B
Now that you’ve completed the research on the topic you selected, it’s time to organize your content. Use this outline to organize the information for your newscast:

Headline: An attention-grabbing hook to draw in your audience.

The lead paragraph should include the following pieces of information:

who (individuals discussed in the news report)
what (subject, event, or incident discussed in the news report)
when (timing of the event)
where (place where the event occurred)
why (causes, effects, reasoning behind the event or incident)
how (a brief explanation of the topic and how the event occurred)
Body paragraphs (1–3) should include the following pieces of information:

an explanation of information
different viewpoints on the same issue
quotations from fictitious sources or primary historical sources
The conclusion paragraph should include the following items:

a closing remark that restates the main idea of the news report
a final statement that encourages the audience to find out more about the issue
Remember the following points as you develop your newscast:

Make sure that your lead paragraph clearly states your topic and has an attention-grabbing hook.
Your thesis statement should be included in the lead paragraph. It should clearly state the purpose or message of your news story.
Provide an explanation of how your information is relevant to the topic.
Include fictitious quotes in your report. For instance, you can use quotes from a pretend interview between you and a Mesopotamian farmer that is based on your research. You can also use actual quotes from a real historical figure or primary historical sources.
Include at least three reliable sources and an explanation of how they support your news story.
Make sure your report gives both sides of an issue or multiple viewpoints.
Your news story should stay on topic.
Your closing statement and conclusion should remind the audience about the purpose or message of your newscast.
Your news story should have a conclusion that sparks the audience’s curiosity or interest to learn more.
Type your completed outline into the response box.