Mr. Murduck’s Homework/Practice 5/13 – 5/17
Monday – Science –Today we will continue working on our land plots along the
Williamsport River. As we discussed, man has created problems that affect
tropical rainforests by mining, logging, farming, ranching, and development
of the land. You are working with a partner and developing a plot of forest
land next to the Williamsport river. As land owners, you received 3 million
dollars to use to develop and maintain your property. The land can not
include malls, stadiums, and factories that take up a lot of space due to the
size of the land given. The land use was supposed to be planned out first.
The land area then was to be sketched. Finally the land is being colored and
is due tomorrow. Complete details of your land area are to be explained in
sentences on a loose leaf piece of paper. Class time will be given on
Tuesday to finish this. Presentations to the class will be given on
Wednesday! Homework – Grade printouts will not be passed out this week!
Complete the land plots that are due tomorrow!
Tuesday – Science – Today we will work on the detailed paper explaining how
your land plot is environmentally friendly. This needs to be neatly done in
complete sentences. Presentations will be given on Wednesday! Homework –
Complete everything that is due for your land presentations tomorrow! Make
sure to explain how your land is environmentally friendly. Recycling,
composting, sewage systems, litter control, renewable resources, control of
erosion, use and preservation of rainforest products, etc.
Wednesday – Science – Today we will discuss our land plots. Student
groups will present in class. Homework- No homework tonight!
Thursday – Science –Today you will watch a rainforest video. You will take
notes on how animals and plants are adapted to live in the rainforest that
will be turned in at the end of the class. Homework –No homework tonight!
Friday – Science–Today we will discuss the layers of the rainforest and
animal adaptations that help organisms survive. Homework – No homework
tonight! Have a safe and fun weekend!
