Plate Tectonic Links

OPB site http://www.opb.org/news/series/unprepared/

New Yorker Article  http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/07/20/the-really-big-one

Environmental Footprint Activity

Use the link below to complete the environmental footprint activity.

http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/

Then use your results to answer the survey questions in this next link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaItmqtemiZSaMOKpVdIYKVmGmRxxhoTUlST4jzPf10TIbBA/viewform

Unit 2 - Final Project

Here is a copy of the writing guidelines for the Unit Project
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q3YA6hD9HxFr3qL1zGPr0zpPVK1MfGxzSCJ31NdkbX0/edit?usp=sharing

Here's a link to the background summary I shared earlier
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNI01LZOkH3Ad64Xht3Z0OzfvPa63PChjRiwJ2YO8UQ/edit?usp=sharing

And here are the links to the two videos we watched in class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-nWVPxZ5Uc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AnldQLWjLo

There are many other resources available online.

Ch 14 - Vocab and Reading guide

Here is the vocab list. vocab list

The quiz is Nov 2.

Here is the link to flashcards.

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/3496155/r3v4

Here is the Ch 14 reading guide questions

Ch 14 Reading Guide.

Soil Lab Results - Survey Link

Follow this link to the form for submitting lab results for the Soil Lab.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpzIhZ7PJNtyLD8VIMOqaO3EOJ7fhFuNRw50QGrzlvPRaIOA/viewform

Ch 12 and 13 Reading Guide and Vocabulary.

Here's a link to the Ch 12 and 13 reading guide.  It's due Friday 10/21.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kxbF7SdnIVq07r2wMuojDl80v4R6krTWP_N2tWTqXW4/edit?usp=sharing

Here's the vocabulary list  for Chapters 12 and 13.   The quiz is on 10/25.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w-rFoFqwKgTn80fyZnKCkKi9XAuMZih_bfHSl08zhJM/edit?usp=sharing

Here's a link to the vocabulary as flashcards.

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/3488898/g7l8

Unit Two - LAND and WATER RESOURCES

Unit 2:  Using Land and Water Resources Part 1 (chapters 12-15)

How do we balance conflicting desires for the Klamath River watershed?

I. C. Global Water Resources and Use (Freshwater/saltwater; ocean circulation; agricultural, industrial, and domestic use; surface and groundwater issues; global problems; conservation)

I. D. Soil and Soil Dynamics (Rock cycle; formation; composition; physical and chemical properties; main soil types; erosion and other soil problems; soil conservation)

IV. A. Agriculture 1. Feeding a growing population (Human nutritional requirements; types of agriculture; Green Revolution; genetic engineering and crop production; deforestation; irrigation; sustainable agriculture) 2. Controlling pests (Types of pesticides; costs and benefits of pesticide use; integrated pest management; relevant laws)

IV. C. Rangelands (Overgrazing; deforestation; desertification; rangeland management; federal rangelands)

IV. F. Fishing (Fishing techniques; overfishing; aquaculture; relevant laws and treaties)

10/21 Reading Guide Ch 12 and 13

10/25 Vocab Quiz Ch 12 and 13

10/26 Reading Guide Ch 14

11/2 Vocab Quiz Ch 14

11/7 Presentations

11/15 Test