Environmental Science II (Period 1) Assignments
- Instructor
- Karen Cox
- Term
- 17-18
- Department
- Science
- Description
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The Habitable Planet is a multimedia course for students interested in studying environmental science at a higher level. Topics include: The History of the Earth, Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Human Population Dynamics, Energy Challenges, and Earth’s Changing Climate.
Prerequisite: Student must have completed Environmental Science, Biology and Chemistry.
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Worksheet review
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Review K-T extinction event lab / geologic time / block diagrams
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Block diagram work
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Review STENO's Laws of structural geology for determining relative dating of rock structures / block diagrams.
Continue working on block diagram LAB
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Review STENO's Laws of structural geology for determining relative dating of rock structures / block diagrams.
Begin working on block diagram LAB
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Review STENO's Laws of structural geology for determining relative dating of rock structures / block diagrams.
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Review game
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Cost estimates
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Cost estimates
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Start creating list of materials / to do's needed for pond installation / planning.
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Look / Finish scale drawings
Start cost estimates
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Finalize 'to scale' drawing of the courtyard that will be used in planning and installation of the courtyard pond.
Begin to compile a list of ideas for the pond from the students individual research.
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Add details to construction / conversions for to scale drawing of the courtyard that will be used in planning and installation of the courtyard pond.
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Continue construction / conversions for to scale drawing of the courtyard that will be used in planning and installation of the courtyard pond.
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Begin construction / conversions for to scale drawing of the courtyard that will be used in planning and installation of the courtyard pond.
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measurements of the courtyard for scale drawings
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Courtyard pond work prep.
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Water Usage LAB activity, finish and review
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Water Usage LAB activity
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Brainstorm ideas for the POND, Courtyard visit, measurements
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Begin working on Freshwater Ecosystems
Read pages 173-176 and outline information in preparation for class lecture and notes.
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Review Journal entries and continue working on observtaions
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Continue working on Journal Exercises
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Discuss and Review Journals
Begin Lesson on Journal Writing and Relationship to Scientific Notes
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Explore outdoor classroom
Discuss Nature Journal
Nature Journal entry #1
"Pick a spot to relax and away from any other students, take a few deep breaths and listen, look ....observe. What do you see? What do you hear? Smells? etc...."
HW: Take 10-20 minutes and make a HW nature journal entry at your house in your favorite outdoor location.
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Class Expectations
Review Syllabus
Discuss Project