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Set up Particulate Air Pollution data collection. Need Middle School Sustainability Fair commitment for Spring Projects by Friday Two Roland Park families on the Today show with ways to reduce your energy use at home - share with your family: http://www.bge.com/portal/site/bge/menuitem.4905b52e2b21449309c031e0da6176a0/
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1/27 | View exam - make an appt. if you would like to review it in depth. The atmosphere: tutorial http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
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http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/%28Gh%29/guides/mtr/home.rxml Using the Univ. of Illinois on line tutorial - read, watch animations and take notes on the following sections: Forces and Wind - Pressure, pressure gradient, coriolis force, sea breezes and land breezes. Under Air masses - look at air masses, cold front, warm front and El Nino. Bring your notes to class. Bring TEXT to class to leave it in class. Bring in your particulate collector. |
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Bring in particulate collecing dish Greenhouse Effect and Climate change concerns: Watch, read and take notes on each of the BBC segments on this site - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/sci_nat/04/climate_change/html/climate.stm Take notes on the pie chart and the comments from different individuals on this site - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/heat/etc/worldco2.html Listen to this NPR story and take notes - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122638800
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Preview the Solar Absorption experiment and be ready to discuss and plan your set up as soon as class begins - 10 to 15 min. Review notes on weather and atmosphere - 25 min. |
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2/2 | 2006 FR Homework I will answer questions you have from the weather homework Solar Absorption experiment- Decide how we will set up and gather data. Take home a white fabric square to do the tailpipe activity I will return your article summaries about Copenhagen from before winter break.
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Tailpipe activity - bring your white fabric square to class on the 4th. Include your name, type of car, mileage on the odometer. Prepare for discussion on Copenhagen and climate change. Look for updated information. Check out 350.org but don't limit yourself to this one website.
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2/4 | Assembly Schedule Turn in your labeled tailpipe fabric sampe. Set up Solar Absorption Experiment Examine plates for particulates
Assign groups for 6 major air pollution types. |
Read and highlight the book review "Hosed" by Elizabeth Kolbert - bring that and your climate change notes to class. I will distribute a handout copy of the article, but if you are absent, here is a link to it on line. http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2009/11/16/091116crbo_books_kolbert |
| Drop Down | 2/5 & 2/9 | Finish questions on Solar Absorption Lab - bring the lab sheets with you. Discussion about Copenhagen and climate change - be prepared to share opinion based on research and knowledge gained.
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| Day 6 | 2/8 | Snow Day - Blizzard of '10 Looks liek we will be out for a while folks. Remember to continue doing homework assigned even for days we miss and we will catch up as best we can. Air pollution http://www.epa.gov/air/urbanair/ Using the EPA website, you will form 6 groups, one to research each of the major air pollutants and create an information sheet that you will share with the rest of the class. You may also use your texts.
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http://www.epa.gov/air/urbanair/ Using this site, research your assigned air pollutant - produce about a hlf a page of notes, no more. Erica - particulate matter and Ryan - lead (you were absent when the topics were assigned.) Jonathan Safron Foer was on the Colbert Report last night and you might want to catch that interview on the re-runs or on line. His new book out is called Eating Animals and if you liked Omnivore's Dilemma thsi might interst you. |
| Day 8 | 2/10 |
Snow Day
We will still have our test on Feb. 24, regardless of how many days we miss so be sure to review your notes as well. |
Visit the following websites and take notes on the topics listed: http://www.enviroliteracy.org/category.php/1.html Acid Precipitation http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/sbs.html#Introduction Sick building syndrome - Introduction and causes Finally, look up the Montreal Protocol, the Kyoto Protocol and the US Clean Air Act and note the basics of each - What are they, When formed or agreed upon and who and how impacted?
I hope to see you all soon. Be careful of CO poisoning due to the use of stoves nd generators - be sure to stay ventilated and clear the snow from your car exhaust system!! |
| Drop Down | 2/19 &2/23 | http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9943298 It's all about carbon http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/12/021206075233.htmco2 as a limiting factor |
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| Day 10 | 2/16 | One hour delay and many of us were late to class due to traffic. - produce your half sheet facts for the assigned air pollutant- ******* 1st period students - e-mail me your half page so that I can copy them in time for Thurs. class.
All Bryn Mawr students will hear Leith Sharp, former Sustainability Coordinator at Harvard at assembly tomorrow- 2/17. You are all welcome to bring your lunch t othe Commons room after the assembly to meet and speak with Ms. Sharp |
If you did not do the homework over the snow days - you need to get caught up. |
| Day 2 | 2/18 | Global Cimate Change discussion
All air pollution fact sheets need to be to me via e-mail or a hard copy in time to copy them for the class.
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Study for the test. Prepare your notes and mark any areas where you have questions or need clarification. |
| Day 4 | 2/22 | Review lab, car exhaust activity and particulate matter collection as well as questions from any Homework assignments. All of this should be studied for the test. | |
| Drop Down | 2/25 & 3/1 |
Work on refining your spring project plans. Set deadlines that you will need to meet. Submit a one page description of your final plan and time-line. |
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| Day 6 | 2/24 | Test - Climate, weather, global climate change, ozone layer and air pollutants: indoor and out.
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Complete Water Pre-assessment questions to turn in or send via e-mail. Take text to next class. |
| Day 8 | 2/26 | BRING TEXT TO LEAVE IN CLASS - We will be using them today.... We will take notes from Chapter 21 as we discuss in class. http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/focus/2007/1000521/index.html
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Read and highlight your excerpt from The Big Necessity by Rose George. |
| Day 10 | 3/2 |
Discuss HW reading excerpt and waste water treatment options - in text Chap. 22. Begin Frontline Video -Poisoned Waters
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Watch more of Poisoned Waters on line and complete the questions up through the Puget Sound. Stop when they return to the east coast and begin talking about Tyson's Corner. |
| Drop Down | 3/5 &3/9 | Water filtration contest The team that produces the cleanest water with the smallest volume of filtration material wins. Materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring in anything on your own that you think will be effective. http://www.spectrawatermakers.com/solarcube/index.html
Discuss FR question from the test- return tests while your filtration systems are running. |
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| Day 2 | 3/4 | Finish Poisoned Waters - Tyson's Corner Water shortages - Where, Why and what the problems are for the future. http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/focus/2007/1000521/index.htm
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Utilizying this website, answer questions. Also review your notes and handouts on water and note anyt questions you have to ask in class. |
| Day 4 | 3/8 | Water wrap up Baltimore City water Sewage's Cash Crop - article Letter from an alumnae.
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Quest next class on water |
| Drop Down | 3/11 & bonus day 5 on 3/22 due to snow make up | Read section 14.6 and then research and choose one species from the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species to make a poster. First come-first serve on selections. Include any applicable national and/or International regulations related to the species.
Amusing: http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/carwash.asp Snopes is an excellent place to check validity of this type of forwarded e-mail
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| Day 6 | 3/10 | Quest - Water pollution and water availability Begin Silent Spring video |
Projects -make contacts if needed and finalize plans.\ |
| Day 8 | 3/12 | Finish Silent Spring video
Work on research for poster on Endangered Species
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Spring Break - no homework Good time to use one of the Review books if you find time on your hands. If you go outside the state, keep an eye out for environmental issues in that area and just general differences in the ecology of the area you visit. Be thinking and making connections!! |
| 3/22 | 1st period class has drop down on the replacement snow day, Endangered species research.
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| 3/23 & 3/29 | You will not attend class for drop down due to science comment writing day on the 29th. You do need to research one of the following toxic chemicals and produce a one page fact sheet, with sources cited, about the chemical. This should take no more than the 40 min. that would be used for drop down. Your fact sheet must be done in word processing and e-mailed to Mrs. Kircher. Due 3/30 | ||
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3/24 | Endangered Species Presentations- You will have 30 min. at the beginning of class to finish your posters so be sure you have all of your materials prepared and ready to glue on. If finished, you will use that 30 min. for your spring project. |
Toxics packet- read and highlight "Ecological Risks" - mark any portions that are not clear of if you have questions. |
| Day 2 | 3/26 |
Let Mrs. Kircher know if you are interested in attending the St. Paul's Earth Day Forum Wrap Endangered Species and Biodiversity Begin Toxics
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Toxics - pre-lab for Bioassay Read and Highlight packet portion " Toxicology Protocols"- mark any sections where clarification is needed. Be ready to set up the experiment. |
| Drop Down | 3/31 & 4/6 | Outside, weather permitting journal entry
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| Day 4 | 3/30 |
Toxic fact sheets due from drop down classes - e-mailed to Mrs. Kircher Set up Bioassay lab LD-50 with lettuce seeds
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Quiz - endangered species and biodiversity article. BRING text to class if it is not already there. |
| Day 6 | 4/1 | FYI...........Michael Pollan will be speaking at Goucher College on Tues. April 13 at 8:00pm - the tickets are free but you do have to call the box office 410-337-6333 to reserve your ticket or e-mail boxoffice@goucher.edu Quiz - endangered species Check lettuce seeds http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/business/economy/31leonhardt.html?ref=health Demo - less toxic cleaning Categories of Pollutants - text |
Go to website to help you http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/malathio.htm answer questions on the handout you were given in class Work on your Spring Project. |
| Extra Day 8 | 4/5 | Gather data for Bioassay Lab Finish text - categories of pollutants
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Toxics FR Question to be collected. Be prepared to go outside duing class Wed. morning. Bring appropriate footwear that can get dirty. Work on Spring Project |
| Day 8 | 4/7 | Turn in FR HW. Finish Bioassay lab with data from both classes Weeding and mulching and recyclables sorting and crushing. FYI.........Trying to save Habitat is not always easy: http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/510/sister-dorothy.html The story of Sister Dorothy.
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Review all toxicity notes and handouts for a quiz. Work on Spring Project |
| Day 10 | 4/9 | Toxics Quiz Consumption George Carlin Talks About Stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac Video : The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard. with excerpts from her recent bool of the same title. |
Read and highlight or take notes: Excerpt from GarbageLand by Elizabeth Royte Get permission slip signed for the One Straw Farm field trip on April 29. |
| Day 2 | 4/13 |
Solid Waste disposal - notetaking http://science.howstuffworks.com/landfill6.htm
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Current Event (within 2009-2010) article related to consumption or waste - Must be more than a blurb on line. Submit with a summary/ why you chose that article and your reaction. Will be graded as A, B or C quality. Gilman students - due to speaker Wed. evening, this is due by 3:00 Fri. Bring your text to leave in class |
| Drop Down | 4/14 & 4/16 | Dumpster Diving 4/14 and mulching 4/16 |
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| Day 4 | 4/15 | Collect Current Event articles. Review LD50 FR HW http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/sg_envir_sci_02_11517.pdf Hazardous Waste Disposal in text - Chap. 29 http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/index.html Tapped Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72MCumz5lq4 2006 FR Practice Question and a few mc practice. Arbor Day - April 30 http://www.arborday.org/arborday/ Tree coupons - state - $25 coupon http://www.trees.maryland.gov/ Balt. Co., Balt. City and Harford Co. $10 coupon http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/environment/growinghome/index.html
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Spring Projects - Your plans should be finalized if not completed. |
| Day 6 | 4/19 | The Cove |
Read and notes in text section 14.5 and FR from 2006 Return text to class
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| Drop Down | 4/20 & 4/22 | Finish and discuss The Cove |
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| Day 8 | 4/21 | Only 1st period - 2nd period is lost due to gym drill. Electric and Hybrid cars - Guests: Mr. Bill Clarke and Mr. John Murach
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Review notes from first semester - note topics or concepts that you feel we need to discuss. Begin Agriculture Terms and questions due by the start of class 4/27
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| Day 10 | 4/23 | 1st period class will watch the video- Food Inc. and anyone from Gilman or RPCS in 2nd period class may come watch the video or may meet with me about spring project or review. Bryn Mawr students will be attending a funeral. Current info. connected to the movie http://www.foodincmovie.com/about-the-issues.php Recommended viewing: HBO Movie Temple Grandin http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/05/arts/television/05grandin.html Everyone is responsible for the HW assignment which is the same as last class.
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Agriculture terms and questions due by start of next class.
Spring Projects - Your plans should be finalized if not completed. |
| Day 2 | 4/27 assembly |
Agriculture - packet of information with questions to answer. These will be included on the quiz 5/5. Questions for the field trip.
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FR - GM Crops Complete any class handouts that were not completed during class. Agriculture quiz (last graded item of the year except for project - on 5/5) Projects due 5/3 |
| Drop Down | 4/28 & 4/30 | Soil Types lab - packet Work in groups to identify soil type. We will test for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and pH if time allows in a class next week. soil horizons
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| Day 4 | 4/29 | Field Trip to One Straw Farm in Baltimore County FYI - http://www.wwoof.org/ |
Spring Projects due Mon. May 3 |
| Day 6 | 5/3 |
Spring Projects Due if possible. - Final deadline is 5/5 Natural Disasters - Chap. 16 |
Final quiz on agriculture 5/5 Review Vocabulary for the YEAR 2 FR practice questions |
| Last Drop Down | 5/4 & 5/6 | Environmental Laws, agencies and treaties Use your text or internet to identify each on the list.
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| Day 8 | 5/5 | Final quiz on agriculture Last date for Spring Projects unless your event has been scheduled for the next few days. Biozone Powerpoint - Review Can be accessed in Studproj network; folder Biozone; open Ecology. There are 6 Poerpoints, all are good review.
Online BayJournal
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Final organization of your past tests, FR questions, handouts, notes.Mark areas that you want to discuss and bring in everything you have questions about. |
| Day 10 | 5/7 | Final Class!!!!!! bring in food and review LEED Buildings |
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| Day 1 | 5/10 | I am available to review or answer questions -All Day except 1st period - please make an appt. time
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| Day 2 | 5/11 | *******AP Exam 8:00*******
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| Day 4 | 5/13 | Class exam for those who are not exempt - sigh.
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