Mr. Hallihan - Archived 09/19 Notes

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

Notes

Posted: March 27, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 30

We discussed ecological pyramids and looked at some examples.  Make sure you get the notes and refer back to the examples.  Check out the links to possible eco-challenge ideas within the lesson.HW:  Read handout on Energy Pyramids AND bring material for researching your topic at the computer lab tomorrow!
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Posted: March 26, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 29

Today we discussed solutions to the case study given yesterday.  We also followed up the lab with some videos on th etopic.  Check out the new notes on species interactions.HW:  Paper fold a pyramid of energy
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Posted: March 26, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 28

I was out today...given class to work on a case study involving the snow goose (see attached lesson for instructions).HW:  Finish up to #4
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Posted: March 22, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 27

We finished our lab on the owl pellet dissection.  I have included a page with links that we will look at on Monday...if you want a sneak peek - check it out!  HW:  Lab report is due on Wednesday, March 27...work on eco-challenge activities (150 attempted by April 2nd)
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Posted: March 21, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 26

We were in the lab doing an owl pellet dissection.  For any of you who missed the class, we will have to arrange a time (during IS?) where you can complete this lab.  I have attached the lab and the lab report.
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Posted: March 19, 2013

Environmental Science - Day 25

Today we discussed how species interact...make sure you have the notes.  I also have a slide with possible eco-challenge ideas and links to examples.  If the link from the globe does not work - copy and paste the address into your browser.  HW:  Assignment on Food Chains/Webs and work on eco-challenge ideas
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Posted: March 19, 2013

Environmental Science - Day 24

Today I was out but I left an assignment to work on...check the lesson below if you need a copy. HW:  Assignment is due on Wednesday
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Posted: March 15, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 23

Today we discussed food chains, food webs and trophic levels.  Check out the exercise in the notes on food webs. HW:  Biome Brochure is due on Monday
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Posted: March 15, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 22

Yesterday we celebrated PI Day...found some examples of how to apply the mathematical constant to science. HW:  Finish up Biome Brochure

Posted: March 13, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 21

Today we started into some notes on food chains and food webs... will further discuss them tomorrow.  Bonnie Wright and Betty Ward brought delivered our eggs and gave a great presentation on the life cycle of a salmon.  They also told some great stories about the salmon and shared their passion for the river.  Now it's our job to maintain the tank and make sure that the fish can make their journey back to the Northwest Miramichi.  
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Posted: March 12, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 20

We went to the library to finish up the Biome Brochure that is due on Monday.  Reminder that if you need me to print it in color - it must be passed in electronically by Friday, March 15.  Here is the library plan that must be passed in tomorrow... HW:  Finish biome brochure, work on eco-challenge projects/activities and keep researching your topic!
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Posted: March 11, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 19

Today we went back over the notes given before March Break and discussed the progress of the biome brochure.  Reminder that it is due next Monday (good link in the notes to help your research).  We started work on ecosystems and discussed in more detail some of the terms.  We will work on food chains and food webs tomorrow... HW:  Biome brochure and keep working on Eco-Challenge points
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Posted: March 1, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 18

We went to computer lab to work on the following:  1)  Biome Travel Brochure - due March 18 OR 2) continue to research your topic for your reasearch paper. HW:  Reminder that 150 Eco-Challenge Points must be attempted by April 2nd
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Posted: February 28, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 17

Today we reviewed the notes that were discussed on Tuesday.  We also watched a TED talk on biospheres and the video link is in this lesson.  I passed out the Travel Brochure project on biomes and your progress report.  During IS we had a Skype presentation from Sarah Lehnert, who is a former MVHS grad that is working on her PhD studying aquacultures. HW:  We will be doing research on the computer tomorrow so bring any necessary materials.
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Posted: February 26, 2013

Environmental Science - Day 16

We had some notes on levels of ecological organization and biomes.  We are planning to do a 'travel brochure' on biomes and details will be given on Thursday (since tomorrow is Winter Carnival day). HW:  Reminder that you MUST have 150 Eco-Points attempted by April 2nd.
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