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Due to the nature of the class, you should be reading and reviewing any
material being covered in class. At any time, there could be a quiz on any
material that we are currently covering. You should be reading "ahead" not
just reading when you have homework.
Mon 10/6/08
1. Senior Assmebly (1A only)
2. Continue working on Food Web activity.
3. Check plants for water.
HW: You should have the review questions and study guide for sections 1-3
completed. Your homework is to complete the remaining questions and
study guide for sections 4-7 of chapter 4.
Thur 10/2/08
1. PopQuiz based on sections 1-3 of chapter 4.
2. Water and fertilize plants after quiz.
3. Activity: Food Webs
HW: Continue working on your chapter 4 study guide notes and review
questions.
Tue 9/30/08
1. Notes: Chapter 4
2. Check plants
HW: Complete the notes for sections 4-1 through 4-3.
Answer review questions for each section from handout.
Fri 9/26/08
1. Quiz: Chapter 3
2. Check growth & apply fertilizer to plants.
HW: None
Wed 9/24/08
1. Check germination of plants.
2. PPT on Chapter 3
HW: Study for quiz on Chapter 3. Check back after 5 pm on Thur for more
specific information about the quiz.
-How does environmental science differ from other natural sciences/
-What are the steps of the scientific method and how do scientists
reduce errors in their data collection?
-Know the different types of models and examples.
-What is meant by time delay?
-Know the difference in the effect of positive and negative feedback
loops.
-What is meant by synergistic effect?
-Structure of matter (protons, neutrons, electrons)
-Atomic number vs. atomic mass
-Difference in ionic & covalent bonds and how they form.
-Differentiate between inorganic and organic compounds (examples)
-Matter quality (high vs. low) see diagram on page 51
-Potential vs. Kinetic energy
-Electromagnetic spectrum (various forms of radiation)
-How do cosimc,gamma, x-ray, uv radiation differ from other forms of
electromagnetic radiation?
-Energy quality (see diagram on page 53)
-Physical vs. chemical changes
-3 factors that determine how harmful a pollutant is.
-Types of pollutants and examples
-What are the three types of ionizing radiation released from
radioisotopes?
-How do those ionizing particles differ?
-Review the pie graph on page 57.
-Differ between nuclear fusion and fission. (pg 57 & 58)
I tried not to make it too long, but there is a lot of material in this
chapter. I made this list based on the questions I plan on putting on the
quiz. The quiz will be about 35-40 questions. "Maybe" if everyone does
well
on it, I will count it as a test.
Mon 9/22/08
1. Set up lab on the effects of pollution on plant growth.
2. HW: Finish Chapter 3 Study Guide and Vocabulary
Thur 9/4/08
1. Write your Representative about "No Child Left Inside of 2008".
I emailed you the links. Check it out, make a difference.
2. Video: The Lorax w/ discussion questions (see APES Assignments page)
3. Read the "Truax" and compare to the Lorax.
HW: Read "Tragedy of the Commons". Use the internet to help understand
its contents.
Tues 9/2/08
1. Class Intro and Expectations
2. Clarify summer assignment
3. Environmental Science Survey
HW: Bring your APES New Journal to class.
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