Agricultural Revolution
Questions:Identify two advantages and two disadvantages of the agricultural revolutionWrite one additional thing you think you learnedWrite one question you now have Discussion Wrap-Up submit a ClEvR...
View ArticleThe Anthropocene
Define AnthropoceneIdentify two things you think you learnedWrite one question you now have.
View ArticleEcology 101
Answer the following questions in your notebookDefine: Conservation BiologyDefine: Restoration EcologyWrite two things you think you learnedWrite one question you now have
View ArticleWhere in the Biome am I?
You will be researching two Biomes on-line using the sheet provided. Using Biomes of the World website begin to research and learn where your biome is located in the world. (See...
View ArticleKeystone Species
After the video respond to the following in your notebook:What is a keystone species? What is an Endemic species?Identify two things you think you learnedWrite one question you now have. On your biome...
View ArticleBiodiversity Case Study
Biodiversity Case StudyYour task: create a google slide presentation by the end of Thursday that demonstrates your understanding of habitat characteristics, biodiversity values, threats, and solutions....
View Articlelesson for 10/18 - Understanding settlements
Answer the following: Diagram and explain the relationship between available services and the distances between towns and cities. Identify three of the factors indicated for the location of cities....
View ArticleLesson for 10/20 - Why does this City Exist?.
How did the time period when the city developed affect the population distribution in that city?How has transportation affected the development of cities? Why do population densities in Europe remain...
View ArticleLesson for 10/22 - Urban Sprawl
What is Urban Sprawl? How can Urbanization be considered a good thing? What is Smart Growth? Is there any evidence of smart growth in your assigned city?
View ArticleDetermining Slope
SlopeWhat it is: Slope refers to the steepness of the land surface. What it means: The slope of land is a major factor in determining: Land UseErosionVolume and rate of runoffPotential for growing...
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Map Reading Assignment
Pullman Map Using your map, or the digital maps on this page you will answer a series of questions. You and your partner need to note the answers in your notebook as well as upload them to this...
View ArticleAncient Methods of Navigation
You will be working in groups of two to research the following devices:Stick Chart (Marshallese) Board and string (Arab Kamal) European Cross-StaffHanging pendant (Greek Mariners Astrolabe)Chinese...
View ArticleSoil Basics
Here are the basic concepts presented in class todaySoil is a Mixture: Minerals, Organic Materials, Water and AirSoil is defined by particle size: Gravel, Sand, Silt, ClayRocks are broken down into...
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Two ages of civilization followed by ores in Washington
A pair of videos to get us started on OresGo to this link and complete the Mineral Distribution in Washington exercise. The image shows the location of ore deposits in Washington, and the questions...
View ArticleNova Saving the Dead Sea
Video for today . We will talk sinkholes and applications on Mondayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY3d3Onr3bo
View ArticleDifferentiation/Separation Notes
Methods presented for separating materials in a mixture from last time: Filtration - Particle Size Distillation - Boiling Point Crystallization - Freezing Point Partial Melting - Melting Point (similar...
View ArticleSoils #1 - Surface tension. Notes
Key terms Adhesion Cohesion Capillary Action Surface Tension
View ArticleSoils Investigation #2 - Particle Size
Objective: To determine the flow rate and water retention capacity for different soil types.Purpose: To understand the effect of particle size on flow rate and water retentionPart One: Write your...
View ArticleNitrogen and Phosphorous Cycles
Sketch out the basic water cycleSketch out the basic carbon cycleWhat is the role of carbon in ecology?What is the role of Nitrogen in ecology?What is the role of Phosphorous in ecology?Define nitrogen...
View ArticleSoil Investigation #3 - Soil Profiles
Objective: To classify soil samples by particle size Purpose: To see how a mixture of material types affects soil properties Procedure #1•Look at your soil sample and make observations •Observe color...
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