6/8/15 and Pear Deck Survey

Today was our final day of class and we reviewed for the final exam. The exam will be 50 (or so) multiple choice questions and will cover topics from this semester such as:

How can we…

• manage forests more sustainably?
• obtain energy in a more sustainable manner?
• address air and water pollution concerns?
• dispose of solid waste in a more sustainable manner?
• combat/mitigate climate change?
• determine the effectiveness of a solar heater?
• protect biodiversity?

Also, please click here and answer the questions to the best of your ability. If you complete it, get the permission form signed, and then return it to me then I will reward you with some extra credit.

6/5/15

This weekend you should begin reviewing for the final exam. The exam will discuss topics like:

energy calculations
how we can improve our energy consumption/usage (as a planet, nation, etc.)
renewable energy resources
how we can change solid waste, air/water pollution
climate change and how we can mitigate it
measuring heat (ex. by solar heaters)
biodiversity and how we can protect it

Use your old exams and study guides (ex. for the APES exam) to help you prepare.

Regarding the final, if you are unsure as to if you qualify for an exemption for the final (i.e. you have a 90 average or above), then check PupilPath ASAP. Those are the grades that I am using to determine who is exempt and who is not.

Regarding the project due today, if you did not turn it in then you will notice a change in your grade. I will change the grade when I receive a paper copy of your final project.

If you do not find either of these to your liking, then you should speak to me in class on Monday.

Finally, Monday will be our final day of class (Tuesday is a clerical half day and you will be dismissed at 11:35... I think). So if that means something to you, then make sure that you're in class on Monday.

6/3/15

Between now and Friday, you should:

1. complete Part 4 of the solar heater design project and bring a paper copy to class on Friday
2. find your textbook and APES review book and bring them to class on Friday
3. watch an episode of BBC's "Planet Earth"

I will be available in my classroom tomorrow starting at 10:30am for making up work or working on exhibitions.

6/2/15

Today we analyzed our collected data and worked to draw conclusions about its effectiveness and efficiency. Here is the overview of the task due Friday.

Here is a link to the class data sets, which can be used for comparing the efficiency of your solar heater and providing a baseline for its overall effectiveness.

Also, please remember to bring back the textbook and APES exam review book. Lastly, your final exam will take place on the afternoon of next Wednesday, June 10th.

6/1/15

Today in class, we finished retesting our solar heaters and obtaining data. Your only homework for now is to bring back your textbook and review book (if you borrowed one).

5/29/15

Today we retested our solar heaters outside and then began to work to determine how efficient they are. Here is where we recorded our data and started our calculations. We will test our heaters once again indoors on Monday in order to determine if our redesigns and changes produced actual improvements.

5/28/15

Today we revised, improved, and optimized our solar heater designs. Tomorrow we will test our designs and heaters one more time and calculate the amount of energy it captures and the temperature change it produces.

5/27/15

Today in class we tested our solar heaters and performed some calculations. The template for that work can be found here. You can complete Part 2 of the project tonight, but we will also spend time finishing it in class tomorrow.

5/22/15

This is no written homework this weekend. Maybe work on your solar heater or... your EXHIBITION. We'll work on the solar heaters on Tuesday and then test them on Wednesday.

And for the seniors, this was 403 during periods 3 and 4. Thanks?

5/21/15

Today we started to implement our designs and build solar heaters. We will be continuing tomorrow and Tuesday.

5/20/15

There is no formal science homework tonight.

5/19/15

Tonight - in addition to working on your exhibition - you could/should work on the design for your solar heater. Here is the guide from class today.

Please bring in a plastic drink bottle (~20 oz.), an aluminum drink can, and/or any unneeded cardboard you have at home. Thank you.

5/18/15

There is no homework tonight. Work on that exhibition!

5/14/15 (and 5/15/15)

Solid work today. Tonight and tomorrow's homework will be to continue to prepare to formally discuss climate change mitigation strategies in class on Monday. This means that you could be evaluated on your ability to form a clear claim/argument (ex. about how we should approach climate change), support that argument/claim with evidence and rationale, be respectful to other students, and speak clearly and confidently.

Tomorrow in class you will view your classmates' Stabilization Wedges and evaluate them according to how different stakeholders would respond.

5/13/15

Tonight's homework is to:

1. complete what is left of Assignment 78A - namely #7: Once your stabilization triangle is finished, write a half page explaining and supporting your approaches to achieving carbon emissions stabilization. If you were absent from class then you should go through Assignment 78A and then this presentation.

2. try to read at least one more article about climate change mitigation strategies and watch at least one video clip. Based on what you worked on today, think about the most interesting, efficient, effective, etc. methods for stabilizing carbon emissions and mitigating the greenhouse effect
.
Again, if you find an interesting article, then please feel free to email it to me.

Additional articles
Carbon stabilization strategies
EXTREMELY USEFUL Powerpoint presentation about the Carbon Stabilization Strategies/Game

5/12/15

I appreciate all of you hanging tough on the trip today - we had to walk and the heat was a little rough, but we made the most of it. Your homework is to complete Assignment 77 based on the trip and what you already know about wastewater treatment. Don't sweat it if you have some trouble with the questions (not everything from the trip related to them) - we can/will discuss some of the questions tomorrow in class.

Assignment 77 Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility Visit Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions to the best of your ability on another piece of paper in complete sentences.

1. Describe what happens to wastewater as it moves through the treatment facility.

2. Draw a diagram to illustrate the process you described in #1.

3. What are your reactions towards/thoughts about what you viewed today? Explain yourself and be specific whenever possible.

5/11/15

Today in class we started to investigate and discuss how to combat and mitigate climate change and its impacts. We read this and if you were absent (for some reason, students took it upon themselves to opt out of class to watch another period of debates), then you should read it ASAP - and make sure you make up the reading check from today also. Our goal is to become better versed in potential methods for combating and mitigating climate change so as to discuss and debate them formally on Monday of next week - and become more informed voters and citizens.

It is really important that you get the permission slip signed if you have not done so already. Please bring it to class tomorrow. Check the previous post for links to obtain a copy of the permission slip. If you brought it in previously, then you are all set.

Tonight's homework is to read at least one more article about climate change mitigation strategies and watch at least one video clip. Based on what you read today, think about the most interesting/feasible/worthwhile/etc. strategies and try to do research on them on your own. If you find an interesting article, then please feel free to email it to me.

Related articles (more will be posted)
Climate Change Mitigation - United Nations Environment Programme (click on the different options to learn more)
Cities Will Solve Climate Change, Not Nations

Video clips
Geoengineering (changing albedo) against climate change
Hopeful lessons from the battle to save rainforests
The state of the climate and what we might do about it
A reality check on renewable energy resources
How to fight desertification and reverse climate change
Fusion is energy's future

TED's "The End of Oil" playlist

5/8/15

This weekend's homework is to read "Storm of the Century" (or try this if the first link doesn't work). Be ready to answer a few simple questions about it.

ALSO: the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility trip is rescheduled for Tuesday. Please get the permission slips (here and here) signed and return them on Monday.

Optional Reading
Dangerous Global Warming Closer Than You Think, Climate Scientists Say

5/7/15

Your homework (yeah, we're back on it) is to watch VICE's "Greenland Is Melting" (first part of episode) and/or "Deliver Us From Drought" (second part of episode - about 15 minutes in). You're doing this to reintroduce yourself to the real and potential impacts of climate change. Tomorrow we will read about and further discuss the consequences of climate change.

Optional - Check out "Chasing Ice" (it's streaming on Netflix) and/or look at the IPCC's (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) 2014 Report on Climate Change - (it's intense - here's the summary for policymakers and the chapter on the impacts for North America).

5/6/15

There is no homework tonight. If you get a chance, then you should read this awesome (but morbid) article:

"This What Happens To Your Body After You Die" - Moheb Costandi

In Class - 5/515

Click here to access the class survey.

5/4/15

You're (basically) done! Good job and great effort today. Get some rest and tomorrow we'll reconvene, relax a bit, and then work to determine what comes next.

Pollution Exam Answers

Multiple Choice
Free Response #1 - except that for the first part I opened up the question and allowed to discuss nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter
Free Response #2

5/1/15

This weekend, you should study. Just study. Come to the review session and spend some time reviewing on Sunday, but be sure to get a lot of rest.

Be here for 8:15 on Monday so we can get the exam started as quickly and painlessly as possible. And bagels? Oh yes, there will be bagels. I'll pick up a few different types and some spreads.

Good luck preparing. You are almost there.

4/30/15

Today in class we revisited wastewater treatment (in lieu of visiting Newtown Creek :-) as well as the land and water use units. For tomorrow, you need to complete Assignment 76 (read this and answer #1 of this) and I recommend that you work on Assignment 75A and B. And study. As much as you can/want.

Assignment 75A (scroll down for answers)
Assignment 75B #2 (scroll down) and answers
Assignment 75B #3 (scroll down) and answers

APES Exam Resources

Alex Djonovic and Andrea Gasic were kind and excellent enough to share their APES exam study guide. Feel free to use it as you see fit. And thank them if you get a chance.

Saturday Session Study Guides
Geologic Processes and Soil
Ecology and Biogeochemical Cycles
Aquatic and Terrestrial Biomes
Population
Agriculture and Pesticides
Nonrenewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Biogeography and Climate Change
History and Legislation

2003 APES Exam - Questions and Answers (Powerpoint - big file)
2003 APES Exam - Questions and Answers (Google Slides - may be easier to view)

Trip to Newtown Creek is...

...postponed. My apologies - the folks at Newtown Creek reached out and asked that due to a staffing issue that we postpone our trip until later this month. If we wait (date TBD ASAP), then we can see more of the facility (as was intended) and how it works. So basically, we're waiting because we're nice people and so that we have the most interesting trip possible.

Also, we get a little more time in class to review. You're so excited.

4/28/15

Today we reviewed renewable and nonrenewable energy resources and the impacts of their usage. Please work on and complete Assignment 74A/B as soon as you can. We're almost there.

Assignment 74A #2 (scroll down) and answers
Assignment 74A #3 (scroll down) and answers

Assignment 74B (answers at the bottom)

Assignment 75A (what we will likely discuss on Thursday morning)

Math Help

Some students expressed some concern about the math that was part of today's assignment. This type of math is common in physical science classes in college and can be relatively useful in daily life. On the AP exam, it is quite common to encounter a long free response question that involves some dimensional analysis. Thus, we are going to practicing dimensional analysis in class and outside of it. Of course, I will do my best to help you in class and support you outside of it. In the meantime, here are a potentially useful resource and a video that goes along with it.

4/27/15

Today we reviewed Populations in preparation for the APES exam next Monday. I suggest working on Assignment 73 A/B, but do remember that tomorrow we will be having our Environmental Laws/Treaties/Protocols check-in tomorrow, so you should prepare accordingly. Finally, you should bring in the permission slip for Thursday's trip to Newtown Creek. Parents/guardians are welcome as well.

Today's Materials
Populations Review sheet
Assignment 73A (answers at the bottom)
Assignment 73B - "2" and answers (scroll down to #2 in both cases)
Assignment 73B - "4" and answers (scroll down to #4 in both cases)

Also, #4 from the 2008 Exam could be helpful to go over again. Answers.

4/24/15

Your homework for this weekend is continue studying and preparing for next Monday's AP exam. One significant part of the course that you need to be very familiar with the legislation used to promote sustainability. Here is a overview of that legislation and there will be a checkin on Tuesday.

Also, remember to get your permission slip for Thursday's trip signed and back to me ASAP.

4/23/15

Keep on truckin' (that means keep working). Use 72A and notes to help you prepare for the FRQs tomorrow. We're getting there.

4/22/15

Today we reviewed pollution and global change for tomorrow's exam. Please complete the multiple choice practice questions here (answers found at the bottom) and the practice free response questions here (question #2 from the 2014 exam) and here (question #3 from the 2013 exam). You can find the answers to #2 and #3 as well.

Good luck studying.

4/21/15

Today's review focused upon the Ecology and Biogeochemical Cycles unit. You should do your best to complete as much of Assignment 71A/B as possible. Remember that the Pollution and Global Change Unit Exam will occur on Thursday and Friday in class.

Assignment 71A (answers are found at the end of the document)
Assignment 71B and answers

If you are going on the Hamlet trip tomorrow then I STRONGLY SUGGEST that you check the website tomorrow to the review materials posted for the Pollution and Global Change exam.

4/20/15

Today begins our review for the APES exam on May 4th. There were a lot of absences (due to the 11th grade field trip and 12th grade... rain outside?), so let's be clear about what is expected of you. Today in class we discussed topics and questions relevant to the Earth Systems and Resources unit. Students were given 3 tasks to accomplish - 1. use this as a template to made a review guide for the unit's material, 2. work on practice MC questions (Assignment 69, below), and 3. work on practice FRQ questions (Assignment 70, also below), and 4. check/score/revise Assignment 68.

Going forward (until after the APES exam), you homework and how it is checked are slightly changed. Tomorrow (or any day going forward) you can show me any completed work from this week for credit/Work Habits points, but missing/incomplete work will not count against you.

Assignment 68 #1 answers
Assignment 68 #2 answers (it's #1 from the 2004 exam)

Assignment 69 - Earth Systems and Resources MC Practice Questions (w/ answers at the end)

Assignment 70 Part 1 (#3 from the 2014 exam) Earth Systems and Resources FRQ Practice #1 and answers
Assignment 70 Part 2 (#4 from the 2004 exam) Earth Systems and Resources FRQ Practice #2 and answers

4/17/15

This weekend's homework is to complete Assignment 68 and to... STUDY and REVIEW. The Pollution unit exam will take place on Thursday and Friday of next week.

4/16/15

For tomorrow, you should go over this week's notes and material for tomorrow's check in and complete the Unit 7 Mini-Project.

4/15/15

11CD

Tonight's homework is to complete Assignment 67. Here is the link for #3. The pollution unit exam will take place on Thursday and Friday of next week. REMINDER: The Particulate Matter mini-project is due on Friday.

12BD

The homework due Friday is to complete Assignment 67. To do so, watch the video clips and read p. 520, 521 and p. 538 from Botkin and Keller. Here is the link for #3. There will be a check-in on Friday. Also, the pollution unit exam will take place on Thursday and Friday of next week. REMINDER: The Particulate Matter mini-project is due on Friday.

Resources:
"The Vice Guide To Congo" (watch at least parts 1 and 2)
"Following The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste"

Assignment 67 - Can We E-liminate e-waste?

Use the video clips and reading to answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

1. What are the issues that surround the production, use, and disposal of electronics like computers, cell phones, etc.?

2. What do you think should be done, if anything, about these issues? Support your opinion.

3. Review the New York City Department of Sanitation’s Initiatives page and the programs discussed there. How is New York City working to promote sustainability?

4/14/15

Tonight's homework is to complete Assignment 66 and continue working on the Unit 7 Mini-Project. The pollution exam will take place next week (date TBD).

Assignment 66 Solid Waste Management Comprehension and Reflection Questions

Answer the following questions to the best of your ability in complete sentences.

1. Which of the following statements best describes you?

Set #1

_____ I recycle of my own volition, whenever possible, and go out of my way to do so.

_____ I recycle on my own, but only when it is feasible and easy to do so.

_____ I recycle only upon prompting or when I have no other choice.

_____ I do not recycle, whenever possible, and go out of my way to do so.

Set #2

_____ I reuse materials and/or minimize waste of my own volition, whenever possible, and go out of my way to do so.

_____ I reuse materials and/or minimize waste on my own, but only when it is feasible and easy to do so.

_____ I reuse materials and/or minimize waste only upon prompting or when I have no other choice.

_____ I do not reuse materials and/or minimize waste, whenever possible, and go out of my way to do so.

2. Justify your responses to #1. Why do you think you manage your material usage and disposal in the manner that you do?

3. What factors influence how a person is going to manage their waste? What could make it easier to recycle or reuse? Which factors could make it more difficult?

4. From which sources does most of (y)our waste arise? What can be done to minimize that material waste?

5. Identify and describe one piece of legislation that addresses (non-nuclear) waste disposal.

6. How does discussing solid waste management connect to our ideas and definitions of sustainability?

APES Review Session #4

Below are the dates and links for the last set of review sessions. Please sign up if you are planning on attending (or even on the fence about it). All sessions will feature the same content - air and water pollution and working through the 2003 exam.

April 18th: Boys and Girls HS Brooklyn

April 25th: The Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Queens

May 2nd - NYC Museum School, Manhattan

4/13/15

Tonight's homework is to analyze your data and work to complete Unit 7's Mini-Project (due Friday) and to check (AND SCORE - I will be asking about it) your answers for Assignment 65.

Assignment 65 Answers
#1
#2
#3

Particulate Matter Data Collection Spreadsheet

Unit 7 Mini-Project “Investigating Sources and Effects of Particulate Matter” Analysis Questions

Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability in completely sentences on a separate piece of paper to be collected.

1. Calculate the average illumination for each test card location.

2. Calculate the percent light transmittance using the following equation:

% transmittance =          ______average illumination____   x   100

                                             avg. illumination for control

3. Thoroughly analyze the data. Remember, this entails…

            a. Graphing the data

            b. Forming inferences, looking for trends, etc.

            c. Evaluating your hypothesis

            d. Explaining the data and connecting it to class content

4. What sources of error could have affected your data collection, data, and/or conclusions? How did these errors actually change your data/conclusions?

5. What actions can you take to cut down on the number of particulates in the air?

4/7/15 - Interesting Science Article

Hope that everyone is having a relaxing break.

Here is an interesting article I came across about the droughts and water usage in California.

4/2/15

Your homework for spring break is the following:

1. set up your particulate matter collector and let it... collect for the designated amount of time. This means you take it out from in between the plates (unless it serving as a control) and place it somewhere (in your room, near the window, etc.). Then you take it down, return it to the Styrofoam plate case, etc. and bring it back to school.
2. complete Assignment 65
3. maybe begin reviewing old exams, check-ins, notes, etc. for the AP exam?
4. optional/recommended - read Chapter 19 and 23.6-23.12 of Botkin and Keller

Resources
Powerpoint on Urban and Indoor Air Pollution

4/1/15

Tonight's homework is the following:

1. review the Unit 7 Mini-Project and develop a hypothesis and basic plan
2. watch "Toxic Linfen" (at least Part 1 on YouTube) or here (whole movie through Vice Media)
3. prepare for tomorrow's check-in on air pollution
4. continue reading Chapter 21 to buttress your knowledge

Resources
Powerpoint from class today on Air Pollution

3/31/15

Tonight's homework is to complete Assignment 64 (#5 can be ignored for now). Additionally, it is strongly recommended to look over Chapter 21 in Botkin and Keller to help fill in any gaps in knowledge. Your exam grade is present on PupilPath and you will be receiving it back tomorrow in class. If you are unhappy with your score, then time for exam corrections will be available on Wednesday and Thursday after school.

3/30/15

Tonight's homework is to complete Assignment 63 and read 21.3 from Botkin and Keller.

Assignment 63 Understanding Ozone and Ozone Depletion

Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability.

1. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A. Ozone near the surface of Earth protects us from ultraviolet radiation.

B. Ozone in the stratosphere protects us from harmful radiation from the Sun.

C. Exposure to ozone increases one’s risk of skin cancer.

D. Ozone is added to the atmosphere by fossil fuels.

E. Ozone can form in the deep ocean.

2. What role do chlorofluorocarbons play in the environment?

A. They add ozone to the troposphere.          D. They lead to the depletion of stratospheric ozone.

B. They add ozone to the stratosphere.          E. They no longer pose a threat to the environment.

C. They lead to the depletion of ground-level ozone.

3. The type(s) of ultraviolet radiation most strongly absorbed by ozone in the stratosphere would be

A. UVA.                                                            D. UVB and UVC.

B. UVB.                                                            E. UVA and UVB.

C. UVC.

Free Response Practice

4. In the mid 1970s, Sherwood Rowland and Mario Molina predicted a thinning of the stratospheric ozone layer over Antarctica. The thinning was confirmed in the late twentieth century and has continued into the twenty-first century.

a. Identify the class of chemical compounds that is primarily responsible for the thinning of the stratospheric ozone layer and describe TWO major uses for which these chemicals were manufactured.

b. Describe how the chemical compounds that you identified in part a. destroy stratospheric ozone molecules. You may include chemical equations as part of your answer.

c. Identify the major environmental consequence of the depletion of stratospheric ozone and describe TWO effects on ecosystems and/or human health that can result.

d. Ozone formed at ground level is a harmful pollutant. Describe TWO effects that ground-level ozone can have on ecosystems and/or human health.

3/26/15 and 3/27/15

This weekend's homework is to complete Assignment 62. There will be a check-in tomorrow regarding our discussions of climate change thus far. Also, you should read this (and the associated pages) or 20.5 (How We Study Climate) in Botkin and Keller.

Remember that the APES review session will be held at the Museum School from 9:00 to 3:00 on Saturday.

Resources from today
Today's Powerpoint about what to do about climate change

3/25/15

Tonight's homework is to complete Assignment 61.

Resources
Powerpoint presentation from class today

3/24/15 and Mock Exam Resources

Tonight's homework is to review the mock exam and produce a study aid (ex. review sheet, flash cards, etc.). You should bring this study aid to class tomorrow. Below are several resources to aid you in this process.

Here are a few ideas:
- look at the questions related to pollution and climate change (especially those you may have gotten incorrect) and make flash cards/a review sheet with the terms and definitions
- focus on the questions about old material

Mock Exam Multiple Choice Key

Mock Exam Multiple Choice Answers + Explanations - this could be pretty helpful! It's got the questions, the answers, an explanation of why the answer is what it is, along with which unit/topic the question is aligned with, and what proportion of students in 2008 got it right

Free Response Scoring Guide - also very useful - just saying.

FRQ Scoring Commentary (i.e. what students did well/messed up in 2008)

FRQ #1 Sample Student Responses

FRQ #2 Sample Student Responses

FRQ #3 Sample Student Responses

FRQ #4 Sample Student Responses

3/23/15

Tonight's homework is to complete Assignment 60 (hypothesis, graph, and data analysis). Tomorrow we will go over the Mock Exam.

Assignment 60 - Investigating the Effects of a Greenhouse Gas

Introduction

Global climate change is defined as changes in any aspects of the Earth’s climate, including temperature, precipitation, and storm intensity and patterns. This activity will focus on one of those variables: temperature.

Global average temperature has fluctuated over the past 4.7 billion years. Over the past 900,000 years, the troposphere has experienced prolonged periods of global cooling and global warming. Such periods can be caused by a number of factors:

•       Changes in the length of Earth’s elliptical orbit around the Sun every 100,000 years.

•       Changes in the tilt of the Earth’s axis as it rotates around the Sun every 40,000 years.

•       The direction of the tilt of Earth’s axis wobbles with a period of 26,000 years.

•       Changes in outputs of energy by the Sun related to 11-year sunspot and 22-year solar magnetic cycles.

•       Large volcanic eruptions.

•       Changes in levels of greenhouse gases in the troposphere.

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s lower troposphere and surface because of greenhouse gases. These gases trap heat reradiated from Earth’s surface and are essential to keep the global average temperature high enough to sustain life. Greenhouse gases include water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. While these gases have been present in the troposphere throughout Earth’s history, their concentrations have significantly increased since the Industrial Revolution. These increases result from burning fossil fuels, clearing and burning forests, and planting rice and using inorganic fertilizers. Global warming is a warming of the Earth’s atmosphere because of increases in the concentration of one or more greenhouse gases.

Today we are going to investigate the effects of carbon dioxide on a surface’s ability to retain heat.

“Investigating the Effects of a Greenhouse Gas” Analysis Questions

Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability in complete sentences.

1. Form a hypothesis. How do you think the temperature change will be different when the container is filled with added carbon dioxide compared to when it is filled with just air?

2. Thoroughly analyze your data. This means that you should:

·         Graph your data

·         Make inferences and evaluate your hypothesis

·         Support your conclusions by referring to your data

·         Try to explain what happened 

Resources from Today's Class
Climate change presentation from class today

11BD

Time (minutes)	Temp. (◦C) – added CO2	Temp. (◦C) – no added CO2	Concentration CO2 (ppm) – added CO2	Concentration CO2 (ppm) – no added CO2
0	23	26
5	33	40
10	38	42	1250	1225
15	34	37	9950	1150
20	31	30	9406	1111
25	28	27	6400	1098

12BD

Time (minutes)	Temp. (◦C) – added CO2	Temp. (◦C) – no added CO2	Concentration CO2 (ppm) – added CO2	Concentration CO2 (ppm) – no added CO2
0	53	56	1815	1575
5	40	56	7542	1647
10	32	39	2745	1495
15	29	33	2240	1543
20	28	31	1943	1572

3/20/15

Thank you for your hard work on the mock exam and the energy exam. Your only homework is to finish reading Chapter 20 in the textbook (and the article from class today if you somehow did not/could not do that).

ONE FAVOR TO ASK THOUGH: I need your mock exam Scantrons back. Please bring them with you to class on Monday. Thank you.

And it may look a little dark right now for Wheltonian Democracy. Maybe Iowa State wasn't a strong bet. But just you wait. Just. You. Wait.

3/19/15

For Monday, you should finishing reading Chapter 20 from Botkin and Keller and then complete the back of Assignment 58.

3/17/15 and 3/18/15

Tonight you should study for the Energy Resources exam. Work on your brackets if/when you need a break - they're due tomorrow.

Nonrenewable and Renewable Energy Resources Exam Prep

Topics of Interest (in progress):

nature of energy and 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics

how electricity is produced

energy units - watts, kilowatts, kilowatt-hours

prefixes - kilo, mega, giga, tera

calculations - dimensional analysis, half-life determinations

the following energy resources - definitions, examples, advantages, and disadvantages:

coal

oil

natural gas

nuclear energy
wind power
solar energy
hydroelectric power

geothermal energy
biomass/biofuels
hydrogen fuel cells

Student Opportunities

Students can apply for a 2 weeks coding summer program with a $2000 fellowship. 

Details and the application at: http://flatironschool.com/dosomething

The Center for Excellence in Youth Education, housed in the Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is pleased to announce the opening of our Summer Program Application!

This summer, we will offer three hands-on, project-based research courses for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. In addition, rising seniors are encouraged to apply to our Hospital Placement internship program. Do keep in mind that students who participate in one of our research courses, will receive preference for the internship program should they choose to apply during their junior year!

The new application and course descriptions are attached to this e-mail and will be posted on our website at: www.icahn.mssm.edu/ceyesummer. More specific directions related to the application process and requirements can be found on the coversheet of the application attached here.

Please note that applications are due April 2, 2015 and only students with complete applications will be considered.

Please also find a flyer for our upcoming Brain Awareness Fair on Thursday, March 19th, a hands-on event open to students of all ages! Lastly, check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ceye.cmca<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_ceye.cmca&d=AwMFaQ&c=4R1YgkJNMyVWjMjneTwN5tJRn8m8VqTSNCjYLg1wNX4&r=ng8QVCzHUoNpy7rQOKd78VBQ8i4tDC6dzHD_hsCEq4g&m=AWIBirqSkx-DE6ItooSyFAkSmzyW-OaE_vyVryMVMDk&s=KWzz-Yqn_B_WBxPncMJkgdBEYb_eHnUaynRX-XGskpE&e=  to see more of what we do at Mount Sinai.

3/16/15

Tonight's homework is to focus upon studying/preparing for Wednesday and Thursday's energy resources exam.

Additionally, you should complete Assignment 59 by interpreting the graphs and reading Chapter 20 in Botkin and Keller for next Monday, 3/23.

March Madness

Click here to set up your Men's tournament bracket and here to set up your Women's tournament bracket. Use the password we discussed during class (our mascot with only the first letter capitalized). Pick well, win, and earn some extra credit.

3/13/15

I really appreciate all of you working hard on the mock exam today and last week. I'll get it all graded and back to you so we can discuss it ASAP.

This weekend's homework is to complete Assignment 57 in order to help you prepare for the Energy unit exam next Wednesday and Thursday.

In order to answer question 10 iii., it may be helpful to know that the formula for the combustion of methane is: CH4 + 2O2 --> CO2 + 2H2O

3/12/15

There is no written homework tonight. Why not review for the mock exam or for the energy exam next Wednesday and Thursday?

If you're interested, here is an interesting article about growing corn for ethanol from the companion book to Food, Inc.

3/11/15

Tonight's homework is to complete Assignment 56 (from class today) and read 16.7 and 16.8. There will be a check-in tomorrow about the week's material.

Assignment 55 Answers (minus letter A)

3/10/15

Tonight's homework is to:

1. make sure that Assignment 55 is completed.
2. think about solar/wind power and develop (in other words, write a paragraph including) a question, hypothesis, and very brief experimental plan to test tomorrow. Think about variables that could impact the amount of electricity generated such as angles, orientation, how you arrange the panels, etc.
3. sign up for the APES Review Session on 3/28. See the previous post for the link.

Resources
Basic Wind Experiment Kit Manual
Sun Angle Science Kit Manual