Environmental Systems
2nd Six Weeks
Dates and assignments are subject to change! Check back frequently.
October 2nd and 7th
- Finish Harnessing Human Power
- To Dam or Not To Dam Activity
- Captain Planet
October 5th and 6th
- Fundraiser
October 2nd and 7th
- Finish Harnessing Human Power
- To Dam or Not To Dam Activity
- Captain Planet
October 5th and 6th
- Fundraiser
October 8th and 9th
- Documentary: Pump - Film Study |
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October 13th and 14th
- PSAT for 10th and 11th graders - Film Discussion - Work on reflection Paper (Due 10/15 for B day and 10/16 for A day) |
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October 15th and 16th
- Energy Unit Test
- Energy Unit Reflection Paper Due!
- After the test:
In your field journal, answer the following questions in paragraph form.
- Energy Unit Test
- Energy Unit Reflection Paper Due!
- After the test:
In your field journal, answer the following questions in paragraph form.
- What is your perspective on food?
- Does food serve any role beyond nutritional?
- How do Americans eat in comparison to other countries?
October 19th and 20th
- TED Talk: Ann Cooper - What am I Eating? Activity - Calories and Land (Homework: Due 10/26 for A day, 10/27 for B day) - Extra Credit Opportunity: Visit a farmer's market for a new food experience. Simply email me a picture proving you were there. Adds one point onto your overall six weeks grade. Due 11/6 |
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October 21st and 22nd
- TED Talk: Ending Hunger Now - "The Rice is Right" Demo - Feeding the World Lecture - Check for Understanding - One-Pager over Feeding the World Lecture (exclude the quotes and costa questions) |
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October 23rd and 27th
- Introduction to GMOs (watch this clip before doing research) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z_CqyB1dQo - Preparation for GMO "Crash Debate" - Work on food labels or one pagers |
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October 26th and 29th
- GMO Debate - Assign Unit Reflection Paper |
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October 28th and 30th
- Farm Fresh Food Activity
- Farm Fresh Food Activity
November 2nd and 3rd
- Food Deserts - Dollars and Sense - How to Eat Now Time Magazine Article and Questions |
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November 4th and 5th
- Food Documentary: Cowspiracy |
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Food Unit Test and Reflection Paper Due: 11/9 (A day) and 11/10 (Bday)