Review Week - DAY 2

Please download and print out the following pictures that we will use to work in DAY 2 science activity: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwW_x9KouNuJRzFZdUFHODRJWWM/view?usp=sharing

The vocabulary list can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwW_x9KouNuJRjRkNjZ6WnJuanM/view?usp=sharing

Please remember to bring your own materials to work!

Due date: Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Save the Earth!

Please remember that on Monday, May 23rd you have the presentations of your Save the Earth posters. Your presentation should include:

1) The 12 actions that we should and shouldn't do to protect the environment.
2) What do you think is the most importat problem related to global warming? What can you do to solve it?
3) What is your commitment with the environment? Remember that this is a commitment you have to think about a realistic actio:  I will... and your group's #hashtag.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Watch the video "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" and write your 3rd writing assignment according to the following instructions.

A) Summarize the most important ideas that you see in the video. (100 words)

Take into account the following information:
1) Plastic and how human beings use it.
2) Characteristics of plastic (what makes it so harmful?)
3) What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Where is it located? Is it an important place? Why?
4) What problems are shown in the video and what are their consequences?

 

B) Your opinion (50 words)
1) Write your opinion feelings or thoughts about what you saw.
2) What can you do to help change this situation?

Words to introduce your opinion:
In my point of view,
In my opinion,
I think that...
I believe that...
For me...

Due date: Friday, May 20th 2015

Save the Earth!

What can we do to protect the Earth? What are we doing to destroy it?

Next Friday, May 20th:

• We will work in groups of 3 students to make a collage (I have the butcher paper) and prepare a short presentation.
• Each member of the group should bring 10 images that show actions we are doing to destroy the Earth (5 images) and actions we can do to protect it (5 images).
• Eah member should bring information (300-400 words) about global warming.

Earth Underwater

Welcome back!

• Watch the video attentively.
• Use your previous knowledge and answer the following questions (in your notebook).

Questions:

1. Why does the answer to sea level rise can be found in Antarctica?
2. What could happen if Antarctica’s ice sheets melt?
3. Is sea level rise a reality or a myth? Explain why.
4. Think of what you already know and answer: What conclusions were drawn from ancient corals reefs that were found in Florida?
5. Why are global temperatures rising again?
6. What happens when temperatures rise?
7. Why is it difficult to predict how much and how fast the sea level is going to rise in the future?
8. What will happen in places like Florida if the sea level rises by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 feet (1,82 m)?

Due date: Monday, May 2nd 2016

The Story of Earth Part 3 - Snowball Earth

Watch The Story of Earth Part 3 video to help you finish your sequence of events chart. Enjoy!

The Story of Earth Part 3 text can be downaloaded from: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwW_x9KouNuJYnVQcG5wcFAxcXc/view?usp=sharing

Snowball Earth - Images

The Story of Earth Part 3 images can be downloaded from: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwW_x9KouNuJYmZ6UVdpYm5ldWc/view?usp=sharing

Please make sure to print and paste them in your sequence of events chart.

Due date: Thursday, March 10th 2016.