TODAY'S ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AGENDA

Monday, April 4, 2016
Deforestation
Urban Growth Boundaries - presentation
National Forest Assignment
​Homework:
Review chapter 11
National Forest Presentation Assignment due 4/21

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
Discussion Question:  Do you have a favorite National Forest?  Explain.
Urbanization Quiz review
National Forest Presentation
​Homework:
Review chapter 11
Presentations on UGB

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​Friday, March 25, 2016
Urbanization Quiz
Project Peer Review
Pacific Island Model
​Homework:
Peer Review due today
Review chapter 10
Presentations postponed to next wee

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Discussion Question: What is green building design?
Reviewing Maps
​Urban Boundaries - Presentations
Pacific Island Model
​Homework:
Read chapter 10
Presentations today
Quiz on Friday

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​Monday, March 21, 2016
Discussion Question: What is green building design?
Pacific Island Model
​Homework:
Read chapter 10
Presentations Wednesday 23rd

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​Thursday, March 17, 2016
Discussion Question: How can urbanization help us to live more sustainably?
Population Density vs. Carbon Emmissions
Patterns of Sprawl
TEDtalks - Route to a sustainable future
Urban Growth Boundaries - presentation
Homework:
Read chapter 10
Presentations Wednesday 23rd

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​Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Urbanization, Land Cover, Sprawl
​Group Work on Pacific Island Model
Homework:
Read chapter 10

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​Friday, March 11, 2016
Group Work on Pacific Island Model
Homework:
Read chapter 10 - Case Study postponed
Essays due today

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Discussion:  Access a textbook and read page 291, Growing Pains in Portland, Oregon.  Be prepared to discuss the question of balance.
​Case Study on Urban Growth
Design proposal for Pacific Island
Homework:
Read chapter 10 - Case Study due Friday
Biomagnification Essay 
Emerging Diseases Report

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​Monday, March 7, 2016
Discussion:  What is "sprawl" and how does it impact the environment.  
​Land Use and Urbanization
Homework:
Read chapter 10
Biomagnification Essay 
Emerging Diseases Report

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​Thursday, March 3, 2016
Discussion:  Why didn't you think it was important to read Chapter 9 before you took the test?
Test Review
Biomagnification Essay
Emerging Diseases Report
Homework:
Read chapter 10
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​Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Chapter 9 Test - Environmental Health
Complete model diagram 
Homework:
Read chapter 1

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​Friday, February 26, 2016
Discussion:  What has been the hardest part of creating your island model?
Complete model diagram 
Homework:
Read Chapter 9: Environmental Health - Test Tuesday, March 1st
Home Survey of Toxic Chemicals - due today

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​Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Discussion:  What does it mean "the dose makes the poison" and how does that affect our understanding of toxic substances?
Biological Hazards
Planning your model: Island Ecosystems - Information you need
Homework:
Read Chapter 9: Environmental Health - Test Tuesday, March 1st
Home Survey of Toxic Chemicals - due Friday

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​Monday, February 22, 2016
Discussion:  What did you find in your home that could be considered a toxic substance
Toxic Substances in the Environment
Planning your model: Island Ecosystems - Information you need
​Disasters in Nature
Homework:
Read Chapter 9: Environmental Health
Home Survey of Toxic Chemicals - due Friday

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​Thursday, February 18, 2016
Discussion:  Name some chemical hazards you would find in your home.
Toxic Substances in the Environment
Planning your model: Island Ecosystems - Information you need
Homework:
Read Chapter 9: Environmental Health

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Natural Resources and Sustainability
Planning your model: Island Ecosystems
Homework:
Read Chapter 9: Environmental Health

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​Thursday, February 11, 2016
Discussion:  Describe three environmental problems and summarize the scope.
Natural Resources and Sustainability
Planning your model: Island Ecosystems
Homework:
Read Chapter 9: Environmental Health
​KWL Worksheet

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​Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Discussion:  What are the resources that are critical to your island community?
Resources Overview
Planning your model: Island Ecosystems
Homework:
Read Chapter 9: Environmental Health
​KWL Worksheet

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​Thursday, February 4, 2016
Discussion:  What happens to water when it falls from the atmosphere?
Watershed Activity
Homework:   Watershed Essay

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​Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Please record in your notebook-
Discussion:  What are some of the climate change threats that the Pacific island nations are facing?
Compile Research Notes in your Group:  Your notes should address in detail all three ecosystems on your island.
Model Plan Part III - Use your research notes to create an outline plan on paper.  See guidelines.
Homework:   Are your research notes complete?