Arts+Academy+Earth+Systems+Science

=__Arts Academy Earth and Environmental Science 2010-2011__=

= NEXT NIGHT SKY OBSERVATION TO BE ANNOUNCED - MAPLEVIEW FARMS ON DAIRYLAND ROAD =

CLASS CALENDAR
=**EARTH SCIENCE FINAL**=

=** __FOURTH QUARTER__ **= = = Students will keep a notebook during the last 9 weeks for the Astronomy unit. It will be worth 100 points (if everything is in it and in order) at the end of the nine-weeks. Use the class calendar for what we did in class each day (including uploaded powerpoints, links, etc.)

**ASTRONOMY NOTEBOOK 2011**
This link will be constantly updated. Here you can find a list of all items that should be in your notebook in sequential order.



=__ THIRD QUARTER __= = = =** The link for the Island Project is at the bottom of this page. **=

** (Purple indicates guest speakers and extra credit opportunities ** )
Mon. Jan. 10 – Final drafts of Natural Island attributes research. Specific instructions have been provided for each category.The categories include: location, weather and climate, plate tectonics and geology, topographic features and surface hydrology, natural resources, human history and island issues.Your final drafts should be typed. The heading should include:Your Name, class period, island name, category.

Fri. Jan. 21 – A final decision must be made about the name of your island.

Fri. Jan. 28 – Natural Island map and key.A topographic map of the island you create on a 12” x 12” sheet of plain white paper.In addition: a “rough draft” map key on a separate sheet of plain white paper.For further explanation, read the file:Instructions for Natural Island Map.The name of the island should be on each.Print your name and class period on the back.

Fri. Jan 28 – Developed island attributes I (rough draft) Included are the essays on population, preserved areas, recreation, waste and recycling and transportation. Use the template to gather information on these topics.Use the web sites I’ve provided plus do your own investigations.Use the “notes template” to collect information for your rough draft.Follow the instructions for the heading.Submit a printed copy of each attribute.

Mon. Jan. 31 - Video: The Next Industrial Revolution - William McDonough and Michael Braungart and the Birth of the Sustainable Economy

Tues. Feb 1 > Fri. Feb. 4 - Edit rough drafts. Begin transition to Developed Island Map. Begin work on second round of Developed Island Attributes

Mon. Feb. 7 (5th and 7th periods only )Guest presenter: Wendy Smith, Environmental planner for Chapel Hill topic: storm water and runoff

Tues. Feb. 8 (1st and 3rd periods only)h Wendy Smit

**Fri. Feb. 11– Developed island attributes I (final draft)** Follow instructions for the heading.Submit a printed copy of each attribute

 * Mon. Feb. 14 - Geothermal presentation by Alex Miller, former CHHS student (class of '06) **


 * Tues. Feb. 15 - Thurs. Feb. 17. Developed Island map check-in.** Mapmakers will go over what has been done so far.I need to see evidence that researchers’ recommendations are being incorporated into map


 * Fri. Feb. 18 – Developed Island attributes II (rough draft)** Included are the essays on residential areas, business district, water, energy and local foods. Use the template to gather information on these topics.Use the web sites I’ve provided plus do your own investigations.Follow the instructions for the heading.Submit a printed copy of each attribute

** Sat. Feb. 19 (10AM) Tour of the NC Botanical Garden Education Center (optional; extra credit) WEATHER PERMITTING **

**//Our botanical garden is one of just a few LEED-certified platinum projects in the state of NC//**


 * Mon. Feb. 21 - Landscape Design presentation by Yvonne Maher **


 * Wed. Feb. 23 - Walking Tour of UNC campus "green" projects (optional: extra credit) WEATHER PERMITTING **


 * Fri. Feb. 25 – Developed Island attributes II (final draft)** Follow instructions for the heading.Submit a printed copy of each attribute.


 * BEGINNING OF MARCH - BY THIS TIME EACH GROUP SHOULD BE WORKING ON THE ARCHITECTURAL MODEL. **
 * LARGER MODELS MUST BE BUILT AT HOME (larger than size of salad tray). I DO NOT HAVE THE ROOM TO STORE THEM .**


 * TUES. MARCH 2 - PRESENTATION BY ARCHITECT JAY FULKERSON **

// WE ARE HERE //

 * Mon. March 7 – Five Sustainable Projects (rough drafts)** Follow instructions for the heading.Submit a printed copy of your description of each project.


 * Mon. March 7 – Wed. March 9 - Developed Island map check-in.** Mapmakers will go over what has been done so far.I need to see evidence that researchers’ recommendations are being incorporated into map.


 * Mon. March 14 – Three Sustainable Projects (final draft)** Follow instructions for the heading.Submit a printed copy of each attribute.


 * Wed. March 16 – Restaurant menu – rough draft is due**.


 * Tues. March 22 – Developed island map and final map key are due.**


 * Thurs. March 24 – Completed display boards are due. Restaurant menu final draft is due.**

I will transport laminated maps and display boards.One person from each group will be responsible for bringing the architectural model and restaurant menu to the event.At least one person from your group should arrive between 9-9:30AM.Architectural model and restaurant menus are due at the event.
 * Sat. April 9 – EARTH ACTION DAY @ SOUTHERN VILLAGE PARK **


 * FIRST OR SECOND MONDAY IN MAY (T.B.A.) - CELEBRATION OF ISLAND PROJECT COMPLETION**
 * Evening get together in courtyard behind Penang Restaurant. Displays of Island Projects.**
 * Food may be purchased at VIMALA'S CURRYBLOSSOM CAFE**

Thurs Nov 18 - Test on Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes and Earthquakes Mon Dec 13 - Rough drafts of Island Project (natural island) research is due Jan 10 - Final drafts of Island Project (natural island) research is due
 * __ SECOND QUARTER DATES: QUIZZES, TESTS AND PROJECTS __**

Thurs Sept 9 - Geologic time research project is assigned Wed Sept 8 - Solar Nebula Early Earth Quiz #1 Fri. Sept 17 - Geologic Time research project instructions Mon Sept 20 - Sun and Earth Quiz #2 Mon Sept 27 - Petroleum Web Quest Thurs Sept 30 - Fri Oct 1 - Mineral Properties lab Last week of Sept/first week of Oct - Study guides for minerals and mineral formation handed out Mon Oct 4 - Advanced Mineral Lab Fri Oct 8 - Chocolate Chip Cookie Mining Thurs Oct 22 - FIRST QUARTER TEST - Thurs Nov 18 - test on plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes Sat Dec 4 - optional geology field trip - Falls Lake area Mon Dec 6 - Guest presenter - Dr. Orrin Pilkey, Professor Emeritus at Duke University Wed Dec 8 - Hydrology quiz
 * __FIRST QUARTER DATES: QUIZZES, TESTS AND PROJECTS__ **

=** Important Web sites and documents: **=

North Carolina earth and environmental science reference tables New York state reference tables

[|Science for All Americans Online]

One of the best guidelines for achieving higher levels of thinking in education is Bloom's Taxonomy. [|**Bloom's Taxonomy**]

[|NASA Earth Observatory]

U.S. Geological Survey [|USGS]

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [|NOAA]

Free Monthly Night Sky Map - Go to "DOWNLOAD NOW" at center of page [|Skymaps]

Making geological map data for the earth accessible [|ONE Geology]

A systems approach to environmental science [|The Habitable Planet]

Awesome video with music - [|Earth's Amazing Sights]

[|Understanding Earth]

The Earth http://explanet.info/Chapter08.htm

Exploring the Planets http://explanet.info/

Essentials of Geology http://www.wwnorton.com/college/geo/egeo/index/overview.htm

Cosmic Perspective

Meteorology

Collapse by Jared Diamond

Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough

A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

Living on Earth

Fresh Air with Terri Gross

Google Earth

Stellarium

Skynet


 * Current Events News Links: **

**Deep in Gulf oil spill, bacteria are eating spilled oil**

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Living on Earth interview: Gulf Oil and Gulf Restoration []

** Virtual Labs and Webquests: **

 * [|Classzone] SAS in School **