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Week 1: April 6-10
Week 1: April 6-10
Learning Goal:
Learning Goal:
I can demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the structure of the Earth and how it changes over time.
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hour 30 minutes
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hour 30 minutes
Learn & Practice:
Learn & Practice:
- Watch this Geology video which gives you an introduction to the makeup of our earth and how it changes over time. Check your knowledge by filling in the concept map.
- Read the following article and answer the questions.
- Use the quizlet flashcards to practice the vocabulary over geology.
- Complete the following simulation and reflection questions.
- Challenge yourself! Complete the Kahoot.
Week 2: April 13-17
Week 2: April 13-17
Learning Goal:
Learning Goal:
I can explain the types of energy that are used to power our world and discuss benefits and drawbacks of each.
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hour 30 minutes
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hour 30 minutes
For all portions of this lesson you can document all of the questions and answers in your notebook OR click HERE and make a copy of the google slide notes to keep for yourself.
Learn & Practice
Learn & Practice
PART 1: Energy Resources
Watch this video on the types of energy used most in the world and answer the questions below.
- What are the top 3 energy sources for the world?
- Name 2 ways that our energy sources and uses are changing.
PART 2: Fossil Fuels
Watch this video about fossil fuels and answer the questions about their benefits and drawbacks and then answer the questions.
- What fossil fuel burns the cleanest?
- What greenhouse gas is released by all three fossil fuels?
- What three countries harvest the most coal?
PART 3: Renewable Energy
Watch this video discussing renewable energy sources and their uses then answer the questions below.
- What is EROEI and why is it being used to measure each energy source?
- Which energy source do you think is the MOST practical for large scale use? Why?
- Which energy source do you think is the LEAST practical for large scale use? Why?
PART 4: Nuclear Energy
Watch these videos on nuclear energy (1, 2, and 3 ) and answer the questions below.
- Why do we use light water reactors as our main source of nuclear energy?
- What do you think is the most compelling reason to stop using nuclear energy? Why?
- What do you think is the most compelling reason to keep using nuclear energy? Why?
PART 5: Energy Review
Based on what you have learned, create a list of 3 energy sources that you would want the world to use. You must include why they are the best choices AND what drawbacks there would be by using them.
Week 3: April 20-24
Week 3: April 20-24
Learning Goal:
Learning Goal:
I can demonstrate knowledge and understanding about environmental hazards and human health.
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Learn & Practice:
Learn & Practice:
- Watch Bozeman Video about the health impacts of pollution and respond to the follow-up questions by making a copy of the google doc or writing it in your notebook.
- Read update on Coronavirus
- Create Concept map defining vocabulary. For an example click HERE
- Reflect knowledge gained from power-point, article, video, lethal dose lab through reflective questions (You can use the answer key to check your work.)
- Connect with a classmate. Call them and ask them to share some of their interest in this chapter.
- Be curious; conduct a 2-minute search online to learn something new about another area of human health hazards that interest you.(For real - set a timer!)
Week 4: April 27 - May 1
Week 4: April 27 - May 1
Learning Goal:
Learning Goal:
I can explain the types and causes of air pollution and how it affects the human body.
Estimated Time for The Week:1 hours, 30 minutes total
Estimated Time for The Week:1 hours, 30 minutes total
Learn & Practice:
Learn & Practice:
Engage:
- Follow the link to read this case study over air pollution.
Explore:
- Spend 90 seconds writing down as many questions as you can think of about air pollution. (Actually set a timer!)
- Spend 15-20 minutes investigating, observing, and researching, as much as you can about air pollution.
Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:
- Essential Vocabulary: Complete the Crossword or Wordsearch.you may use this word bank.
- Read this article and answer the questions: It’s Your Environment - Protect it!
- Check your work here.
- Watch this video: How does air pollution affect health?
- Try this simulation: Lung Attack
Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.
- Watch this video: Air Pollution
- View this presentation.
Do & Connect:
Complete the following: Investigation of Air Quality
Week 5: May 4-8
Week 5: May 4-8
Learning Goal:
Learning Goal:
I can demonstrate knowledge and understanding about global climate change.
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hours, 30 minutes total
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hours, 30 minutes total
Learn & Practice:
Learn & Practice:
- Engage:
- Phenomenon: How the Coronavirus Has Impacted the Environment… interesting read.
- Play this kahoot to see what you may already know about climate change.
- Explore:
- Watch this video about climate change.
- Read this article about climate change and answer the following questions.
- What evidence is given in the article to counter the argument that ‘low-value forest products for bioenergy use will create a ‘carbon deficit’ or ‘carbon debt’’?
- Essay: The article ‘Substantial bioenergy resources are available to tackle climate change’ is an opinion based article. Read the entire argument and write in your own words if you agree or disagree with the authors? Build an argument to support your choice.
- Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:
- Essential Knowledge: Google slides about climate change.
- Play this kahoot again to see what you know now!
- Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.
- Read this article to see how humans impact climate change.
- Do & Connect:
- Research ways you may be able to reduce your ecological footprint and then implement them!
Week 6: May 11-13
Week 6: May 11-13
Learning Goal:
Learning Goal:
I can demonstrate knowledge and understanding about Solid and Hazardous Waste.
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hour, 30 minutes total
Estimated Time for The Week: 1 hour, 30 minutes total
Learn & Practice
Learn & Practice
Engage:
- Watch Bozeman Power- point on Solid and Hazardous Waste.
- Answer questions they will reinforce concepts in Chapter 16.
Explore:
- Spend 90 second writing down as many questions as you can think of about the solid and hazardous waste. (Actually set a timer!)
- Spend 15-20 minutes investigating, observing, and researching, as much as your can about the solid and hazardous waste.
Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:
- Essential Vocabulary
- Read Chapter 16 “Solid and Hazardous Waste” in the online textbook.
- Design two-column notes and define words and give an example if applicable.
Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.
- After watching Bozeman power- point, and elaborate on the Superfund and Suburu question. Be specific.
Do & Connect:
- Connect with a classmate. Call them and ask them to share some of their interest with their solid waste, ask them how they dispose of their solid waste? Discuss options City of Edmond waste management offers with your classmates.
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