In this week we are exploring topics from Chapter 2. It is my expectation that you have read these chapters and will ask questions if you don't understand. I will also expect that students will be able to apply the knowledge to labs in class.
Energy Efficiency is in the news! Here California is making state wide requirements for energy efficiency in vehicles, homes, and appliances.
**** Here is an Article that is directly related to the salinization lab we are doing in class right now. Real world application to what we are learning in class right now. In the Shadow of oil boom, North Dakota farmers fight contamination ****
This is a simple video run-down of how ENERGY FLOWS and MATTER CYCLES
September 14-18, 2015
Students will have a QUIZZAM on Friday of this week. Study-up Buttercups! The quizzam will cover chapters 2, and 3. APES Club/tutoring in Tuesday after school!!
The Owl Pellets Lab will be completed and turned in by Friday 9/18
Students are to complete a research project for a specific Earth biome. The directions are as follows. Presentations will be on September 29 - October 2, 2015. As always, there is an individual part AND a group component, they are connected = research for one will provide material for the other.
Biome Presentations will be this week! September 29 - October 2. Please be prepared, professional, and thorough! The Individual part of the assignment will DUE on Friday. Please feel free to turn it in early for 5 bonus points and feedback!
Climatograms will be due on Thursday! Ideally you will have a little time in class each day to work on it. Use the time effectively!