Earth and Space Science Today
This year in ESS, we will focus on global 21st century issues that threaten our beautiful planet. It will be the responsibility of this and future generations to find solutions to these problems through raising awareness, discovering new technology, rewarding innovation, and by passing legislation. This blog will reflect the voice of every earth and space science student in Ms. B's classes during the 2013-2014 school year.
Monday, May 12, 2014
can you go strictly vegan for one full day?
Challenge 1-How difficult is it to be a vegan? Now that you're Vegucated, try out a healthy, vegan diet for one full day, based on veggies, fruit, whole grains, and legumes. Comment on your experience, noting what you ate and how you felt.
can you create a meal based only on local, fresh ingredients?
Challenge 2- Shop at a local farmers market this saturday and find ingredients needed to create a complete, fresh, organic, free-range meal for your friends or family. Comment on the foods you chose, what you made, and the feedback you received for your efforts. Attach the recipe you used.
Coppell Farmers Market
how much do you rely on carbon-producing transportation?
Challenge 3- For one full day (from the time you wake up until you go back to sleep), free yourself completely from carbon-producing transportation, such as cars, motorcycles, and elevators. For this challenge you may not carpool with anyone. Comment on your experience walking, biking, skating, etc., all day without the use of fossil fuels.
how much trash do you produce each day?
Challenge 4- For one full day (from the time you wake up until you go to sleep again), carry with you all the trash you produce in one day. Comment below about your experience and describe how much, and what, you ended up with at the end of the day.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
OPTION #1-World Science U
Sign up for the World Science U courses guided by Brian Green of The Elegant Universe! Quick answers to science questions, short courses, and university courses are available! Comment below on how you have chosen to use this relevant and engaging way to learn more about the subject we love most, science!
Monday, March 17, 2014
OPTION #3- UTA Planetarium
Sign-up to join ESS learners at the Planetarium at UT Arlington on April 5th at noon to see the Texas night sky (as it should be seen) and the show, We Are Astronomers! Cost to get in will be $4-7. The price goes down as more students sign-up.
After attending, comment about your experience below to receive credit.
After attending, comment about your experience below to receive credit.
OPTION #4- Cosmos- The NEW Series
Watch an episode of 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey' with Neil DeGrasse Tyson and comment below about what you learned, noting the title of the episode. If you watch the first episode of the series, discuss what you could use from the program, specifically, in your "Evolution of Life During the Phanerozoic" iBook pages.
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