Monday, October 28, 2013

83: Advertisement Project

2 paragraphs on loose leaf:
How does your advertisement promote sustainability?

Why is your representation important?

Sentence Starters:
  1. My picture symbolizes 
  2. My picture represents
  3. The message is important because 
  4. As an individual I can...
  5. If everyone....

Friday, October 25, 2013

HW for Monday 10/28

81:

  • Finish parts 1-6 of lab
  • central park advertisement that promotes sustainability or going green due
  • essay is late if submitted this weekend
  • test corrections for those who got a D or below
  • email me with questions if necessary

82:
  • essay for central park is due. email or share it with me via email echo@archimedesacademy.org
  • use text as evidence: article used in class
  • advertisement already due!

83:
  • make an advertisement that promotes sustainability or going green
  • include words (The clever the better!)
  • include a drawing
  • use the sheet of paper I gave you as a final copy! :)
    • words to give you clues:
      • renewable/nonrenewable
      • 3Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle
      • greenhouse effect/global warming
      • ecosystem/biodiversity
84:
  • argument essay on central park due
  • use your graphic organizer to help you!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Homework for Monday 10/21

81: study for exam

  • topics will be include scientific method unit
  • look for review guide here or email

82: finish biodiversity lab analysis questions USING THE CER MODEL!!
  • we will review on Monday for your exam on Tuesday!

83: questions 1 and 2 of Claim, Evidence, Reasoning worksheet


84: finish biodiversity lab analysis USING THE CER MODEL!!

  • we will review on Monday for your exam on Tuesday!


As always, email me at echo@archimedesacademy.org for questions, comments, concerns.

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

Friday, October 11, 2013

3 day weekend HW

for 83:
-ecological footprint/sustainability essay. Draft is due Tuesday. Use the rubric!


For 81:
-If NYC were to adopt one source of renewable energy, which type would you advocate? Explain why your source is the best for this city.
-1 paragraph (minimum 5 sentences)
-Incorporate the vocabulary from the word wall. 
Think about…
 NYC’s structure/layout of the city
This will relate to our performance task at the end of the unit. 

Thursday, October 10, 2013

HW for 82

1.How many TONS of coal did you recover?
2.Observe what is left of your cookie. How does this relate to environmental impacts associated with real mining?
3.What did you notice as you tried to restore the land back ?

4.Once the coal is used, can it be reused again or placed back into the earth? Explain

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

HW from ecological footprint simulation:

1. how many earths did you need?
2. Reflect on the # of earths--is this result shocking or are you indifferent?
3. How can you reduce the # of earths you need to sustain your lifestyle?
4. What can you conclude about this experience?
5. How can you contribute to maintain sustainability?