Mr. Hallihan - Archived 09/19 Notes

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

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Posted: February 25, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 15

Today we started in on Unit 2 - Ecology and Ecosytems.  I handed out some notes on the 'Organization of Life' as well as descriptions of the '11 Organ Systems' of the human body.  We started watching the videos on the development stages of the human body but we only got to part 2.  May continue tomorrow...  I handed back the test and marks have been updated online. HW:  Work on Eco-Challenges and continue researching your topic.
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Posted: February 22, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 14

We wrote the unit test today.HW:  Continue researching your topic and working on your Eco-Challenge Activities

Posted: February 20, 2013

Unit 1 Test is Thursday...Here are the review solutions!

I have attached the solutions to the review questions and crossword.
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Posted: February 19, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 13

Today we finished up our discussion of Darwin and his ideas on evolution.  Watched some videos on:  Darwin's finched, the wonders of the islands he explored and a video/song that reviews evolution...links are in the lesson.  I have included some review questions along with a crossword to review terminology.  Check out Ms. Sherrard's homepage for the solutions... HW:  UNIT TEST will be on Thursday
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Posted: February 15, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 12

Today we are in the library researching a chosen topic (ideas were suggested last Friday).  In this lesson you will find the library plan (must be completed and passed in on Monday), a list of links for resources available online for researching and an interactive website link that discusses how effectively research online.  Continue to work on your Eco-Challenge ideas...  
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Posted: February 14, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 11

We finished our investigation (More is Less), watched part of the biography of Charles Darwin and looked into some key terms with evolution.  HW:  Read Case Study on Charles Darwin's Voyage and prepare for researching your topic at the library tomorrow.
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Posted: February 13, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 10

We discussed the 'Lessons from Easter Island'.  We did an activity - Populations:  More is Less.  We will finish this activity tomorrow...
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Posted: February 12, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 9

Finished with population terminology and watched video on Easter Island.  Finished with a quiz on terminology.HW:  Read 'Lessons from Easter Island' which is included in the lesson
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Posted: February 11, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 8

Discussed populations...quiz tomorrow on terminology!  Pass in ecological footprint by Wednesday.
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Posted: February 8, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 6

I included the lesson with links to the videos that were shown in class...
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Posted: February 8, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 7

Today we were at the library...I have attached the journal entry that is due by Monday.  Print off your ecological footprint and pass it in too.  Begin researching an environmental issue...I have attached some ideas.
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Posted: February 6, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 5

Discussed the lab from yesterday and began watching the Human Footprint videos from National Geographic.ECO-CHALLENGE: Articles with summaries due tomorrow!
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Posted: February 5, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 4

Lab and lab report are included in this lesson.  DUE:  Friday at the end of class.
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Posted: February 4, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 3

Reminder that Wednesday is the deadline for any course logo eco-challenge. Eco-challenge Idea:  Find an article on a 'local' environmental issue to be displayed on the class bulletin board.  You must include a brief summary (typed) with the article.  5 points (max is 2)
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Posted: February 1, 2013

Environmental Science 120 - Day 2

HW:  Reflection on issues (5 questions) and reflection on 'The Lorax' video. ECO-Challenge Idea:  Design a logo for the class (school spirit, 'green' thinking, fisheries theme?)  Due by Wednesday.
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