Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Decision Making - Theme Park

Learning Goals.

1. I can make logical multi-factor decisions using a decision making Matrix.
2. I can compose a 5 paragraph decision making report using a decision making matrix as a guide.

Lesson.

Review Ecologic Footprint Essay


Teach Decision Making using the example which selects the best theme park to visit.

Materials


ANSWER

Answer with report

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Representing Elevation on Maps - Ecozone Construction

Learning Goals

I can represent elevation on a map using contour lines, spot elevations or bench marks, and colour.
I can organize elevation data into a digital Elevation Model (DEM)


Lesson

Teach relief (Elevation) representation. contouring , colour, spot heights and bench marks.
Activity - Attached

Complete Activity
Start producing a DEM of model Island in Excel
Template

Monday, April 7, 2014

Friday April 04 Ecozones

Learning Goals

I know what an Ecozone is.
I know how to determine the soil, vegetation, landform and climate of an ecozone.
I Know where Canada's 15 Ecozones are located.

Lesson

Lesson provided on Ecozones including Definition.

Students produced a legend for Canada's 15 Ecozones. Soil, Vegetation, Landform and Climate were included on each legend.
Activity: Complete the legend found in the attached Power Point using the information in the PowerPoint


Thursday, April 3, 2014

GLOBAL WARMING AND THE GLOBAL ENERGY BUDGET.

Learning Goals

I know what enhanced global warming refers to.
I know the consequences of Global Warming.
I know how to reduce my own contribution to global warming.

Lesson:

Start class with news film clip - UN report on Global Warming

Take up questions from yesterdays class.

Answers to An Inconvenient Truth worksheet questions.

Teach the global energy budget and relate it to Global Warming.

April 02 - An Inconvenient Truth - Global Warming

Learning Goal

1. I can explain why the theory of Global Warming is difficult to prove.
2. I can explain how global warming occurs.
3. I can describe some outcomes of global warming.

Lesson

Watch the film An Inconvenient Truth and answer
the attached questions.