Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Geological Concepts Project

11/18/2013

So far, this six weeks, you've had 1 project opportunity:

  • Trends of Urbanization Prezi and Community Mapping Project
If you completed all, or part of this assignment, you should have been awarded credit. Make sure to check your grades, and let me know if I've missed an email. They get lost easily.

The SECOND project opportunity this six weeks is:

  • Geology and Earth Resources 3D model
    • Create a 3D model of any concept from Chapter 14.
    • Models need to be no larger than 24" to fit on classroom shelves
    • Models will be on display in the library for two weeks after you build them.
    • 10 points Extra credit for recycled materials. Must include a list (standing placard) for display that identifies all recycled contents.
    • You are working in pairs, and names should be displayed with project.
This assignment is due December 2 (Monday after Thanksgiving)

Here's your good friend Rubric.



CATEGORY
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Scientific Knowledge
Explanations by all group members indicate a clear and accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.
Explanations by all group members indicate a relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.
Explanations by most group members indicate relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.
Explanations by several members of the group do not illustrate much understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.
Function
Structure functions extraordinarily well, holding up under atypical stresses.
Structure functions well, holding up under typical stresses.
Structure functions pretty well, but deteriorates under typical stresses.
Fatal flaws in function with complete failure under typical stresses.
Information Gathering
Accurate information taken from several sources in a systematic manner.
Accurate information taken from a couple of sources in a systematic manner.
Accurate information taken from a couple of sources but not systematically.
Information taken from only one source and/or information not accurate.
Construction -Materials
Appropriate materials were selected and creatively modified in ways that made them even better.
Appropriate materials were selected and there was an attempt at creative modification to make them even better.
Appropriate materials were selected.
Inappropriate materials were selected and contributed to a product that performed poorly.
Construction - Care Taken
Great care taken in construction process so that the structure is neat, attractive and follows plans accurately.
Constuction was careful and accurate for the most part, but 1-2 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.
Construction accurately followed the plans, but 3-4 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.
Construction appears careless or haphazard. Many details need refinement for a strong or attractive product.

Monday, November 18, 2013

11/18/2013

Grading Policies for the Third Six Weeks

This six weeks you will have 15 grading opportunities that break down into the following categories.

  • 4 regular tests
  • 1 six weeks test
  • 7 daily grades
  • 3 projects (can include complete labs with lab reports)

Take a moment and add me as a teacher on Class Jump then we are taking computers back to the library

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Testing day




Here's the path to your online test:

http://www.schoolobjects.com/Aware/OnlineTesting?org=DAL-4923843B-63B        

Username: student id
Password: adamson

The End of Chapter 14 as we know it.

11.14.2013 THE QUIZZES ARE POURING IN!!! IN FIRST PLACE, PAULA CORDERO. SECOND, MARIA MENDEZ, AND THIRD, SHARON GARCIA. THE CHIPPEWA PRIZE FOR CHIPPING AWAY GOES TO THE TOP THREE.

Chippewa

Finish grading the last questions on your 6 weeks exam. The key is on the overhead cart.

You will experience the repeat exam tomorrow. Make sure you study. Expect to calculate growth, and doubling time (know these equations). Expect the answer choices to be scrambled.

Start with Chapter 14 quiz. Email me a screen shot of your score. tmegahan@dallasisd.org

I took the day so I would be chewing on you again about assignments :-/

Today make sure you have completed:

  • The Free Response over Biodiversity (good job Jorge, Kevin, Cruz, and Adams)
  • The Prezi for trends of Urbanization which includes pictures of your neighborhood mapping assignment (ask Jaimes or Beal if you don't remember).
  • Examining Tectonic Margins (the assignment from two days ago pg 316)
  • NEW!!! Mapping Geological Hazards pg 315

Test and reading over Chapter 14 is due tomorrow. This is why you really can't afford to spend your class time chatting.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Monday, November 11, 2013

11/11/2013

Invisible Bike Helmet

Form a quick hypothesis and post under comment. How do you think these two ladies invented an invisible bike helmet.

Click on the link and watch.

How close where you?

Complete the e-learn activity for Chapter 14. There will be a quiz before the end of class.


Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Trends of Urbanization

11/6 & 11/7

Quiz over Chapter 22. How did you do?

Send a screen shot of your grade to tmegahan@dallasisd.org if you don't know how ask Caroline Berrones, Jorge Jaimes, or Vivel Angel.

Just hit "print screen" (upper right corner of keyboard) and then paste into document or paint. Save and email.
 Use Prezi to create a timeline of urbanization trends since WWII. Must include:

 
  • exurban migration
  • urban sprawl
  • urban blight
  • growing dependence on cars
  • a picture of your plan (map) from your assignment.

Please make
Enter your response to the following free response on the google doc we will get to the best response as a group. You may need to edit by comment..

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Sustainable Urban Development, aka, SMART GROWTH

11/5

Contour Crafting

Create a list of pros and cons of Contour Crafting. We will use these to frame a debate.

We graded the three week exam at the beginning of class. It is very similar to the six weeks exam you are to come to class with questions about questions tomorrow. 

Grade your test by clicking here.

Tomorrow for the first fifteen minutes will we debate Contour Crafting as a technique consistent with the goals of Smart Growth. If you missed this discussion come ready to argue against Contour Crafting.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Tragedy of the Commons and Land Use decision making

11/4/2013

Begin the lab in groups of 4. We will collect Data for 10 minutes.

Don't forget Chapter 22 is Due Wednesday. Test and E-learn activity. Remember I'm monitoring how much of the e-learn you complete.

Read over the background information for today's lab.

As you watch the video, underline the things that are repeated from the background.

Tragedy of the Commons
 
What principles are mentioned in the video that should govern the use of common resources?

Repeat the lab, with your new knowledge. How is data changed?

Quick Quiz...we're only answering questions 1, 2, 3, 7, 13

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073370649/student_view0/module28/multiple_choice_quiz.html


 

Friday, November 1, 2013

Restoration to address decreased Biodiversity

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Vivel's 

Adam's Meme

Cruz? :)


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Sandra
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One of Kevin's


Johan


Gabriel


Well that's a start. Way to go. Resourceful folk.

Today in class you will finish reading Chapter 13, choose a restoration success story and create a poster in storyboard/comic strip detailing the steps of restoration

Remember the steps




  • Removing physical stressors.
  • Controlling invasive species.
  • Replanting.
  • Captive breeding and reestablishing fauna.
  • Monitoring


  • Find creative ways to caption or dialog in the cartoon  so steps are identified.