Read this ARTICLE. Today a quiz started the day. Hooray! We then discussed the different types of plants and how to classify them. We finished the day by going outside and getting hands on experience classifying plants. The lab we did can be found within the labs folder under Unit 5. Homework tonight is pages 504-506, 492-493 (reproduction). |
Optional Assignment
This assignment will count as a minor grade, and will exempt the lowest minor grade during the second nine weeks (quiz, homework, lab grade). Your task is to:
1. Watch the following video below (about 20 min.)
2. Calculate your ecological footprint here. Note: You will need Adobe Flash for this and possibly your parents' help due to the nature of some of the questions.
3. Choose one of the ecology infographics/websites below and read through it.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Global Water Crisis
Effect of Overpopulation on Public Health
The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bag
Electronic Waste
3. Go to this document, and answer the questions found within.
1. Watch the following video below (about 20 min.)
2. Calculate your ecological footprint here. Note: You will need Adobe Flash for this and possibly your parents' help due to the nature of some of the questions.
3. Choose one of the ecology infographics/websites below and read through it.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Global Water Crisis
Effect of Overpopulation on Public Health
The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bag
Electronic Waste
3. Go to this document, and answer the questions found within.
This assignment is due Sunday if students choose to complete it.