Environmental Impact

Butterfly conservationists ask court to stop border wall constructionThe North American Butterfly Association is asking a federal court to halt the government's border wall construction in the Rio Grande Valley, arguing that the construction is interfering with its property rights.

ASSIGNMENT:

1) Read the article above and respond.

2) Do you think environmental impacts should be considered when building human structures?

ASSIGNMENT:

1) Watch the video on Pollution.

2) As you're watching, create a bubble map on pollution. Be sure to include types of pollution and effects.

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2019/01/business/loop-reusable-packaging-mission-ahead/index.html

ASSIGNMENT:

1) Read the article above on an innovative way to eliminate waste.

2) Take a side- for or against- a government mandate that would require users to opt in to such a program. Use this article and further research to develop a one page essay either FOR or AGAINST a program that would require users to re-use containers for consumable products.

www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/PS15/PS15.html

ASSIGNMENT:

1) See me for a copy of the virtual lab examining factors that effect SOLUBILITY (how much solute you can dissolve in a solution).

2) Use the instructions on the left side of the screen to complete the data table.

3) Open the journal icon and answer the questions using complete sentences on the same paper as your data table.

www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/CT04/CT04.html

ASSIGNMENT:

1) See me for a copy of the virtual lab identifying contaminants in drinking water.

2) Use the instructions on the left side of the screen to complete the data table.

3) Open the journal icon and answer the questions using complete sentences on the same paper as your data table.

www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/CT11/CT11.html

ASSIGNMENT:

1) See me for a copy of the virtual lab comparing rain water pH in different states to the amount of SO2 pollution.

2) Use the instructions on the left side of the screen to complete the lab.

3) Open the journal icon and answer the questions using complete sentences when you've completed the lab.

glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/dl/free/0078802849/383929/BL_09.html

ASSIGNMENT:

1) See me for a copy of the virtual lab assessing water quality by the presence or absence of invertebrates.

2) Use the instructions on the left side of the screen to complete the data table.

3) Open the journal icon and answer the questions using complete sentences on the same paper as your data table.

Global Warming or Just Hot Air? A Dozen Different ViewsClimate change has gone from being a scientific actuality to a political wedge issue, used as a cudgel by parties of all persuasions to point fingers and score points. LiveScience presents a range of views.

ASSIGNMENT:

1) Read the article above on global warming and various viewpoints. Watch the video as well.

2) Create a double bubble map comparing two sides of the issue- that global warming is occurring/is an event influenced by humankind and that global warming isn't occurring/isn't effected by humankind.

3) Under your bubble map, write a paragraph, using complete sentences, on your thoughts and opinions. You can do your own reading beyond the video and article provided to complete this assignment.

Oceans are warming at the same rate as if five Hiroshima bombs were dropped in every secondThe world's oceans are now heating at the same rate as if five Hiroshima atomic bombs were dropped into the water every second, scientists have said.

ASSIGNMENT:

1) Read the article above.

2) React with 3-5 sentences.

3) What evidence does this article present to support that global warming is occurring? What can be done to curb the warming?

ASSIGNMENT:

1) Watch the video above on temperature inversion.

2) Do research and create a poster or other presentation showing how temperature inversions impact weather patterns and polar ice caps.

3) Then, research ways to demonstrate how a temperature inversion works. Put your plan on paper, and when approved, you will demonstrate a temperature inversion and explain.

ASSIGNMENT:

1)See me for a copy of the fill-in notes for the video.

2) Watch the video above on ecological succession and complete the fill-in notes.

ASSIGNMENT:

Create a digital documentary, Prezi, PPT, GoogleSlides or other approved format focusing on two areas of the world. Demonstrate how local environments have changed over time due to both natural and human activities in those areas. Provide examples of how specific ecosystems have recovered due to natural processes. Identify and evaluate current local events or activities that may have a global impact.