81 Living Environment Regents

The following assignment is for class 81 Living Environment.
This is a 20 point take home exam due the Monday we return (Dec. 1)
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Open Today's Menu!

What would you like to do today?

PERMISSION SLIPS DUE!!!!!

PERMISSION SLIPS TO THE MUSEUM + $5 for lunch ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!

1.How many TONS of coal did you recover?

SHOW ALL WORK

2. Did you leave any coal behind? Why?

3. Observe what is left of your cookie. How does this relate to environmental impacts associated with real mining?

4. Explain why the earth would be better or worse after the mining and reclamation (restoration)

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

Which 2 renewable sources of energy will you use for NYC?

1. Hydropower
2. Solar Power
3. Geothermal
4. Wind Power

If NYC were to adopt 2 sources of renewable energy, which two would you advocate? Explain why your source is the best for this city.

-2 paragraph (minimum 5 sentences)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Think about…NYC’s structure/layout of the city

• where is there space in the city?
• why is your choice the best compared to the remaining choices?

In notebook

Final Pamphlet or Poster Due Monday 11/17

Create an pamphlet or notice that informs citizens of NYC about the new law that will soon be in effect.

You will be successful if:

•explain the law

•explain why the law is important

•incorporate scientific vocabulary into your informative pamphlet/notice

•Classwork Rubric will be used to assess this task.

What law will you create?

Homework for all classes:

You are a lawmaker who is going to create a law that makes the Bronx more sustainable. It goes into effect 1/1/2015.

1.What is the law’s name?

2.What will the law do? Be specific!!!!

3.Why is it important to pass this law?

4.Extra Credit: Research if there is a program similar to your idea in New York City.

*on loose leaf; to be submitted.


RECYCLE CITY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. In reality, it takes great effort to manage a sustainable city. What is the most difficult task in setting up a sustainable city? Is it an issue that one person can solve or does it take effort among many people? Justify your reasoning 

2. Do you think a town like Recycle City exists? Why or why not?

3. Do parts of Recycle City exist today in your community? Explain

4. What part of Recycle City is most needed in your community today?  How will this help?

All 8th Graders:

On your footprint:

1.State an action which will reduce your ecological footprint

2.Why did you choose this action?

3.How will it reduce your ecological footprint and why it it important?

Minimum of 5 sentences!