Mr. Hallihan - Archived 09/19 Notes

MATH HELP... Tuesday's at 12:30 - 1:00 & Wednesday's at 3:30 - 4:30

Notes

Posted: October 7, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 24

Today we discussed Biomes in more detail...be sure to check out notes.  Also passed out Biome Brochure assignment that will be due on Oct. 17.  We will be in the library tomorrow to work on the assignment...HOMEWORK:  Graphic Organizer #1 and 75 Ecopoints on Inventory due next Tuesday, Oct. 14
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Posted: October 6, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 23

LIBRARY PLAN DAY #3...research the issue and gain information/resources for your chosen topic.  Begin to complete Graphic Organizer #1 (due Tuesday Oct. 14).  You may also want to organize an activity for eco-points (75 points due with inventory on Tuesday Oct. 14).  HOMEWORK: Library plan due tomorrow!

Posted: October 3, 2014

ECO-POINT OPPORTUNITY...Show us your poetic talent!

Write a poem about the environment... 5 points.Publish your poem on the website... 10 pointsRecite the poem and publish audio clip on website ... 15 points!!!

Posted: October 3, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 22

Levels of Ecological Organization...be sure to get the notes!  Checked out a video on Biosphere 2... 
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Posted: October 3, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 21

Unit 1 Test

Posted: October 1, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 20

We discussed the solutions to the Unit 1 review...check lesson for all the solutions.  Began Unit 2 - first topic was the organization of life...be sure to get the notes!HOMEWORK:  Unit 1 Test Tomorrow
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Posted: September 30, 2014

ECO-POINT OPPORTUNITY...Bring in recyclables!

Early Childhood Services program are looking for donations of recyclable materials.  Item that are popular include... -large clear pop bottles (make sure they are rinsed)-egg cartons-large ice cream containers (make sure they are clean)-large coffee cans-toilet paper rolls-paper towel rolls-tin pie plates-shoe boxes-cereal boxesChelsea and Devan have agreed to organize this venture and tally what was brought.  Bring materials in before Friday to my classroom.1 eco-point per item up to a max of 20 ecopoints!

Posted: September 30, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 19

Gave out the solutions to the crossword puzzle and began working on the review questions.  Reviewed the math formulas (will be given on the test) and explained the variables.  Finish for tomorrow...check solutions by viewing today's lesson.HOMEWORK:  Unit 1 Test on Thursday
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Posted: September 29, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 18

REVIEW for Unit 1 Test on THURSDAY!  Check out lesson for review questions and crossword terminology puzzle.Gave back Quiz from last Thursday along with lab reports...went over the solutions.
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Posted: September 29, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 17

LIBRARY PLAN DAY #2...research the issue and gain information/resources for your chosen topic.HOMEWORK:  Library plan due on Monday and begin reviewing for test.

Posted: September 29, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 16

We watched a couple videos...one on Darwin's finches (evolution) and another on Atlantic Salmon Decreasing Populations (environmental issues).  Be sure to check both out!  Quiz on Unit 1 terminology was done second half of class.
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Posted: September 24, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 15

We did an online activity involving adaptations...link is in lesson.  Discussed local species and how they adapt to our environment (Boreal Forest).  Visited Hinterlands Who's Who - good website for yesterday's eco challenge.  Watched video that summarizes Darwin's evolution...check out link.HOMEWORK - Terminology Quiz on Environmental Issues & Populations
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Posted: September 23, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 14

We discussed Charles Darwin (see attached Case Study and link to Biography clip).  Then discussed the terms involved with adaptions and evolution.  Checked out some examples and gave an eco-challenge opportunity (see lesson).
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Posted: September 22, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 13

Finished up our notes and discussions on populations.  Introduction to adaptations and eveloution...
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Posted: September 18, 2014

Environmental Science 120 - Day 12

We watched a follow-up video that discussed some of the scientific studies that are being conducted on Easter Island.  We discussed the connections to the Lorax and possible future of the Earth.  Also discussed how population terms like exponential growth, logistic growth, carrying capacity and limiting factors can be related in the film.After that, we took some notes on forecasting populations and looked at some interactive websites that study global populations...be sure to check ot the links!Reminder to come to period 6 at 1:45 (start of IS) to get attendance and then we will be attending the prep rally.
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