Coming in late on this, but I agree with those who’ve said you’re more likely to get a good grade if you do something different from the rest of the class. My son had a similar assignment last year, and he got an A on a paper/presentation about the electric distribution system.
It was a current, “controversial” topic, due to recent major storms; it had plenty of facts available to show research ability; and it didn’t punch anyone’s Freakout Buttons.
Thank you TC. I don’t even know what that is. Threads like these make me realize what a dope I am. :)