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Quest Learning
- Make a login for Quest Learning and Assessment
- Login to Quest Learning and Assessment
- Search for my class with the ID: 560391215
- Request to be added to my class
Using Google Classroom
This must be done through your dpsnc.net email address
(all Durham Public Schools students were assigned an email address)
If you don't remember - this is the format: [email protected]
GO TO THIS LINK FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SET UP A SCHOOL ACCOUNT SO YOU CAN USE GOOGLE APPS:
http://central.dpsnc.net/media-tech/google-apps/gmail-setup-for-students
Sign-up for Google Classroom
Creating a document in Google Classroom
(all Durham Public Schools students were assigned an email address)
If you don't remember - this is the format: [email protected]
GO TO THIS LINK FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SET UP A SCHOOL ACCOUNT SO YOU CAN USE GOOGLE APPS:
http://central.dpsnc.net/media-tech/google-apps/gmail-setup-for-students
Sign-up for Google Classroom
- Sign-in to classroom.google.com using your @dpsnc.net e-mail
- On the home page, click the + sign
- Copy/paste the following code:
- For A-DAY: 9f9zkt
- For B-DAY: blbdt2
Creating a document in Google Classroom
- Sign-in to classroom.google.com using your @dpsnc.net e-mail
- Click on the assignment
- Copy the questions (Command + C)
- Click on the OPEN button at the top right
- Click on the CREATE button
- In drop down menu select - Create Document - a blank document will open
- Paste the Questions (Command + V)
- Go back to the original page and open the links I've provided so you can answer the questions
- When complete, click TURN IN
Remind
Sign up for Remind (formerly Remind101) to receive reminders about homework and projects.
I promise to send as few reminders as possible.
Text "@70617" to 81010
I promise to send as few reminders as possible.
Text "@70617" to 81010
Unit 1 -- Ecology
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Easter Island Questions | |
File Size: | 436 kb |
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Car Biodiversity Lab Handout | |
File Size: | 28 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Car Biodiversity Pre-Lab Data | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Car Biodiversity Lab Data | |
File Size: | 52 kb |
File Type: | xls |
Carbon Footprint Webquest
Go to http://enns.weebly.com/
Changes to some of the links:
STEP ONE
Link works fine
STEP TWO
http://www.globalissues.org/article/233/climate-change-and-global-warming-introduction
STEP THREE
The first link below is the footprint calculator I'd like you to use. If it doesn't work, try the ones below it.
http://www.footprintnetwork.org/gfn_sub.php?content=calculator
Nature Conservancy Carbon Footprint Calculator
http://www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator/
EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator
http://www3.epa.gov/carbon-footprint-calculator/
Go to http://enns.weebly.com/
Changes to some of the links:
STEP ONE
Link works fine
STEP TWO
http://www.globalissues.org/article/233/climate-change-and-global-warming-introduction
STEP THREE
The first link below is the footprint calculator I'd like you to use. If it doesn't work, try the ones below it.
http://www.footprintnetwork.org/gfn_sub.php?content=calculator
Nature Conservancy Carbon Footprint Calculator
http://www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator/
EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator
http://www3.epa.gov/carbon-footprint-calculator/
Unit 2 -- Chemistry and Ecology
Chemical Cycles and Questions | |
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Deer and wolves | |
File Size: | 52 kb |
File Type: | doc |
The Sixth Extinction - Chapter 1 Discussion Questions | |
File Size: | 389 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
Sea Lion Case Study | |
File Size: | 159 kb |
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Population Pyramid Questions | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Population Pyramid Data | |
File Size: | 67 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Biomes Notes
Using the Wikipedia page for each biome, record the following information
Chaparral
Grassland
Taiga
Tropical rainforest
Temperate coniferous forest
Temperate deciduous forest
Desert
Montane
Mangrove
Coral reef
Intertidal
Pelagic
Wetland
Using the Wikipedia page for each biome, record the following information
- Key biotic features (flora and fauna)
- Key abiotic features (temperature, elevation, precipitation)
- Location in the world
Chaparral
Grassland
Taiga
Tropical rainforest
Temperate coniferous forest
Temperate deciduous forest
Desert
Montane
Mangrove
Coral reef
Intertidal
Pelagic
Wetland
Biomes Travel Book Project | |
File Size: | 46 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Succession Reading and Questions | |
File Size: | 30 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Feedback Loops Worksheet | |
File Size: | 19 kb |
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Chapter 5 Lecture | |
File Size: | 7645 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
Unit 3 -- Soils and Agriculture
Soil Horizon Worksheet | |
File Size: | 35 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Chemical Weathering Lab | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Mechanical Weathering Lab | |
File Size: | 28 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Soil Lab (outside) | |
File Size: | 53 kb |
File Type: | doc |
PBS Harvest of Fear
- Go to PBS Harvest of Fear
- Complete the readings and answer the question after each reading
Galapagos Case Study
- Open the document below
- Note the links in the "Internet Sites" sections on pages 3, 6 and 10
- Research the Goats/Tortoises and Conservation/Fishing conflicts using those links
- Come to class with two or three demands that you would want met for the sake of your assigned interest group
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Unit 4 -- Water
Watch the following video. Take notes on:
- Primary water treatment steps
- Secondary water treatment steps
The Jet Stream and the ENSO
Using the following links, take notes on the Jet Stream and ENSO.
Pay particular attention to the effects on weather in different parts of the US. See "More Info" links for a more in-depth explanation with more graphs and diagrams.
Jet Stream
ENSO
More Info
ENSO explained
ENSO water current diagrams
Weather Impacts of ENSO
Using the following links, take notes on the Jet Stream and ENSO.
Pay particular attention to the effects on weather in different parts of the US. See "More Info" links for a more in-depth explanation with more graphs and diagrams.
Jet Stream
ENSO
More Info
ENSO explained
ENSO water current diagrams
Weather Impacts of ENSO
Fishing Methods
In your assigned group, research your fishing method and create a Google Presentation or Prezi. Your presentation should include:
Here's an overview of fishing methods to get you started.
In your assigned group, research your fishing method and create a Google Presentation or Prezi. Your presentation should include:
- Many pictures; few words (feel free to include videos, if helpful)
- A description of the method
- Where the method is practiced / where it is banned
- What fish species are targeted by this method
- A description of the types of by-catch
Here's an overview of fishing methods to get you started.
Shoreline modifications
Research and take notes on the following types of shoreline modifications. Include a labeled birds-eye diagram, description, and explanation of consequences (both intended and unintended)
- Breakwater
- Jetty
- Groin
- Seawall
- Living shoreline
Breakwater
Jetty
Groin
Seawall
Jetty vs. groin
Living Shorelines
Unit 5 -- Energy
CollegeBoard Energy Primer | |
File Size: | 175 kb |
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Introduction to US Energy Use | |
File Size: | 344 kb |
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Virtual Power Plant Tours | |
File Size: | 15 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Energy Debate Bracket | |
File Size: | 93 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
Energy Debate Instructions | |
File Size: | 16 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Yucca Mountain Factsheet | |
File Size: | 2759 kb |
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Unit 6 -- Air
Atmosphere Foldable | |
File Size: | 202 kb |
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Air Pollution Notes - Part I - Outdoor Air | |
File Size: | 5301 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
Air Pollution Notes - Part II - Indoor Air | |
File Size: | 10288 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
Ecocolumns
Ecocolumn Lab Handout | |
File Size: | 271 kb |
File Type: | docx |