1. Welcome to APES Mrs. J’s summer portfolio

2. My Summer Vacation….. Portfolio Assignment July 22, 2012Footer text here2

3. Explain your summer in the following terms. Where did you go? What did you do? Even if you did not travel to another area, you can make an excellent portfolio. How does that connect to our study of Environmental Science? What are the effects, issues and solutions to anything that you did? TransportationActivities Connection to Environmental Science Effects Issues and solutions July 22, 2012Footer text here3

4. Transportation….I traveled by jet and rental car……ugh! July 22, 2012Footer text here4 Over 10,000 miles………

5. Hiking and sightseeing….. Ka’u Desert Green Sands Beach July 22, 2012Footer text here5 Activities

6. Hiking and sightseeing July 22, 2012Footer text here6

7. Connections-The Big Island Several different ecosystems: July 22, 2012Footer text here7

8. Wind Power Hawaii makes use of the breezes from the ocean to produce clean renewable electricity using wind turbines. July 22, 2012Footer text here8

9. Endangered Species The Nene is a goose that is endemic (native to Hawaii and is found nowhere else on the planet). July 22, 2012Footer text here9

10. Endangered Species This native plant, the Silverswords, once covered the entire mountain of Mauna Loa. The National Park Service is restoring the population. July 22, 2012Footer text here10

11. Effects of my vacation….  Increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and as a result increase of carbon dioxide in the oceans.  I recycled all items.  No plastic bags on the Big Island….brought my own reusable bags! July 22, 2012Footer text here11

12. Effects continued….  Consumed local produce from the farmer’s market  Added to the economy of the local people….shopping and eating out!  Contributed to the National Park with my purchases. July 22, 2012Footer text here12

13. Eating OUT…… July 22, 2012Footer text here13

14. Issues and Solutions  Climate Change  Drove a fuel efficient car  Air Pollution  Hiked and walked to see different sights.  Horseback riding  Plastics pollution  Recycled and turned in for deposit all bottles and cans  Never used plastic bags..brought my own July 22, 2012Footer text here14

15. Conclusion Although my transportation was an issue, once I got to Hawaii I tried to act in an environmentally responsible manner! July 22, 2012Footer text here15

16. Your Assignment  Produce a portfolio of your summer activities.  It can be in book form, powerpoint, prezi, or video.  This is your first major grade.  Be sure to include pictures.  Please follow the rubric! July 22, 2012Footer text here16