Friday, December 20, 2013

Coming Soon

Our next standard will deal with Global warming. We will be exploring natural factors and human impact factors that contribute to climate change.  What do you already know about issue of global climate change? 



Thursday, December 19, 2013

Solving Problems with Science

We have been learning about issues in Science and seeing what solutions are available. When seeking solutions there are two area to consider criteria and constraints. What do the words criteria and constraints mean when engineering a solution in science ?


Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Human Impact Solutions

What invention or solutions have been created to lessen human impact on the Earth 



Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Human Population Affect

Name a natural resource and how it is affected by human population. Can you think of any natural resources that are more greatly affected by increase in human population than others? 

Friday, December 13, 2013

Human Population Facts

Please post some facts about human population and its effect on the Earth 

Cite your sources please.


Thursday, December 12, 2013

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

What does it take to make it

Think of an item and name one or as many natural resources needed to make that item. 


Monday, December 9, 2013

Human Impact

In what ways do humans impact the environment and affect earth systems? 

Friday, December 6, 2013

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Mineral Resources

What is the difference between metallic and nonmetallic  mineral resources? Please give an example of each.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Renewable energy resources

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric? 


Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Fossil Fuels

Why are coal, oil and natural gas considered to be fossil fuels ? 

Is it possible that plastic dinosaurs could be made from real dinosaurs ?