1. with Ms. deVesty Please check your audio and mic. Go to “Tools” – “Audio” – “Audio Setup Wizard” and follow the steps!

2. ClassConnect Rules: Mic and Speakers must be functioning properly Students will raise their hand when they have a question/comment. Students will NOT participate in private chat with other students during a lesson Students will participate in lessons when asked by the teacher. When using the Web Cam, students must follow NMVA Web Cam Policies. Student will ALWAYS be respectful of the teacher and classmates. Webcam Policies: Students and Staff will be properly dressed during usage of Webcam (dress code in NMVA Handbook). Students and Staff will ensure the background during the Webcam usage is appropriate and distraction free.

3. Date 11/18/1311/19/1311/20/1311/21/1311/22/13 Unit Name Unit 4: Environmental Concerns Lesson 9: Your Choice Unit 4: Environmental Concerns Lesson 10: Case Study: Biodiversity and Extinction Unit 4: Environmental Concerns Lesson 11: Biodiversity and Extinction Unit 4: Environmental Concerns Lesson 12: Global Climate Concerns Unit 4: Environmental Concerns Lesson 13: Field Study: Pollution 3 Work to Complete 4.09 Your Choice 4.10 Case Study: Biodiversity 4.10 Quiz 4.11 Biodiversity & Extinction 4.12 Global Climate Concerns 4.12 Quiz 4.13 Field Study: Pollution 3 Assignment Due Date 11/18/201311/19/201311/20/201311/21/201311/22/2013 Graded Activities Due This Day 4.10 Quiz4.12 Quiz

4. Strand I: Scientific Thinking and Practice I: Understand the processes of scientific investigations and use inquiry and scientific ways of observing, experimenting, predicting, and validating to think critically. 9-12 Benchmark I: Use accepted scientific methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data and observations and to design and conduct scientific investigations and communicate results. 1. Describe the essential components of an investigation, including appropriate methodologies, proper equipment, and safety precautions. 2. Design and conduct scientific investigations that include: testable hypotheses controls and variables methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data results that address hypotheses being investigated predictions based on results re-evaluation of hypotheses and additional experimentation as necessary error analysis. 3. Use appropriate technologies to collect, analyze, and communicate scientific data (e.g., computers, calculators, balances, microscopes). 4. Convey results of investigations using scientific concepts, methodologies, and expressions, including: scientific language and symbols diagrams, charts, and other data displays mathematical expressions and processes (e.g., mean, median, slope, proportionality clear, logical, and concise communication reasoned arguments. 5. Understand how scientific

5. Unit Objectives Compare and contrast renewable, nonrenewable, and perpetual resources. Summarize the soil case study, showing an understanding of the facts involved. Describe how soil is formed over time. Describe some of the major types of soils and their characteristics. Demonstrate comprehension of scientific facts presented in the water case study. Interpret diagrams showing civic water systems, including aspects of water treatment. Identify key laws regarding water conservation and management. Describe some of the major aspects of forestry, including sustainable yields. Summarize case studies, showing an understanding of the facts involved. List and explain how food resources are developed and distributed in ancient and modern life. List and characterize different kinds of fossil fuels. Cite cost-to-benefit scenarios about the use of fossil fuels in the modern world. Discuss concerns about the use of fossil fuels as a limited natural resource. Communicate the results of your water resources field study.

6. GOALS: Acquire data about water resources. Organize data about water as a resource. Compare and contrast data from your water resources field study to other data. Communicate the results of your water resources field study.

7. Have a great week!