Friday, December 12, 2014

ANWR debate outline

Complete Paragraphs 1-3 for Monday

Enlarge the image to see what is required in each paragraph

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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

Monday, November 17, 2014

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


Friday, November 14, 2014

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.