Students will work to examine a case study about Belo Monte Dam regarding sustainable resources. The student will reflect on the specific case study about a controversial environmental facility, process, existing or planned, impinging on environmental sustainability, and present a factual argument agreeing or disagreeing with the case study.

Some of the areas to discuss include: the overuse of land or water resources, pollution, mitigation, effects on the environment, and any concerns affecting sustainability of a resource. References should include scientific studies, any environmental impact statement, and independent third-party sources.

The student must include a thesis statement, discuss the background of the case, concessions, and refutations, and provide a solution, or future considerations.