2010-11+Earth+Science+Final

=__FINAL EXAM 2011__=

Your final exam will be done on Survey Monkey. Before going to the specific link for your class, do the exam (instructions below) on to a Word file and then copy and paste your answers into the Survey Monkey boxes. Once you've submitted your exam via Survey Monkey, let me know and I will then check to see that it has been properly submitted. DO NOT DELETE your Word file until I tell you it is ok - then please delete your file.

Your final exam involves analyzing the web sites of three important taxpayer-funded government organizations: USGS, NOAA and NASA. These are useful web sites of which you should be aware and utilize to keep informed. You will then summarize three stories from a nationally broadcast radio program called "Living on Earth." The last question asks you to give me feedback on the class. **To get the greatest amount of points possible for each question, your writing should be accurate, original and thorough - do not type short answers. Go into some detail.**


 * Below are instructions for each question along with the specific link you will need to use in order to answer it. The first two questions are: 1) type your name and 2) tell me what science class you are taking next year. The actual research portion of the exam begins with Question #3.**

3. Go to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) web site. Explore the various links within the NOAA site. List and describe the information you can obtain using this web site. Focus on five distinct topics. http://www.noaa.gov

4. Go to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) web site. Explore the various links within the USGS site. List and describe the information you can obtain using this web site. Focus on five distinct topics. http://www.usgs.gov

5. Go to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration web site. Explore at the various links within the NASA site. List and describe the information you can obtain using this web site. Focus on five distinct topics. http://www.nasa.gov

6. The "Living on Earth" radio program is presented on public radio stations throughout the country. The stories focus on relevant and interesting topics that pertain in some way to our planet. Rather than listen to the stories, you will read the transcripts. The first story is entitled: "Flammable Gas in Drinking Water from Hydraulic Fracking." This is an incredibly important issue that effects all of us since their has been discussion about doing this near Chapel Hill. Read the transcript of the interview and use the box below to do a thorough summary of it. Give your opinion of this issue after your summary. Here is the link to the transcript for this story: http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=11-P13-00019&segmentID=1

7. The second story is entitled: "Floods, Tornadoes and Climate Change." You are certainly aware of the large number of severe weather related catastrophes in the United States this past Spring. Read the transcript of the story and use the box below to write a thorough summary of it. Add your opinion or any questions you might have after the summary. Here is the link to the transcript for this story: http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=11-P13-00018&segmentID=2

8. Now choose a story from the 2011 archives that interests you and follow the same procedure as with the above two questions - write a summary and add your opinion or commentary. Here is the link to the archives for the year 2011: http://www.loe.org/shows/toc.html?year=2011

9. Tell me about your experience in Arts Academy Earth and Environmental Science class. What were your favorite topics, activities or projects? What did you not like or care for as much? Please give some constructive feedback and suggestions for me. Detail and honest assessment is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much for your time!


 * HERE ARE THE SURVEY MONKEY LINKS FOR EACH CLASS PERIOD:**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6R6FVDG
 * FIRST PERIOD**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6RZCK7C
 * THIRD PERIOD**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6RZZ686
 * FIFTH PERIOD**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6R5GY9P
 * SEVENTH PERIOD**