Jeopardy!

Today we had a very rowdy game of jeopardy to review some of the major concepts we learned this semester.

There was an exciting tie for first place. Malcolm, Gabriella, Paul & Edo's team tied with Jose, Adam and Jonatan's team. First place receives a no homework pass and a late homework pass.

Coming in third place were: Francesca, Ivan, Tomi and Antonella. Third place receives a late homework pass.

Film Reflection

Please answer the following questions. This is due in class tomorrow, your answers do NOT need t be typed. Each answer should be written in 3-5 complete sentences. This will count as your first grade for second semester.

1. What is the most memorable thing you learned from the film so far?
2. If Al Gore were sitting with you right now, what question would you ask him?
3. Based on what you have watched, what is your vision for the world ten years from now?
4. Based on what you have watched, what is your vision for the world one hundred years from now?
5. What are three things you learned from the film that you didn't know before?
6. Pick one thing from the film and describe how it relates to something we have learned about so far this year.

Acid Rain Rubric

Click the picture of the rubric to make it print size. You will receive this rubric in class tomorrow to give yourself a 'pregrade' on your project.

Final Taping of Acid Rain Videos

Tomorrow will be the final taping and editing of the acid rain videos. We will be in the classroom, NOT the computer lab on Monday.

On Tuesday we will be wrapping up the acid rain experiment.

On Wednesday we will watch the videos in class. Make sure you either have your video on a flash drive or bring a computer to class so we can hook it up to the projector to watch it.

Your peers will grade your video as well. Lastly, you will complete a peer assessment where you give your group members grades for their participation and teamwork.

Acid Rain Links

As you are working on this project, if you find any links that your classmates could use, please email them to me so we can start a 'link library.'

Francesca found this great one which is an overview of acid rain and what you can do to help minimize its effects.

Acid Rain PSA

What is a PSA? A PSA is a public service announcement that aims to raise awareness about a specific issue. You will be creating a 2-3 minute video on acid rain.

Your video should include:

1. A clear explanation of acid rain. What is it? How is it formed? What are the two most common compounds that contribute to acid rain?

2. How does acid rain affect plants, animals, aquatic ecosystems, the soil, man-made objects and people?

3. You can pick a specific country and focus on the effects of acid rain in Switzerland, Russia, Germany, the U.S. etc.

4. What can people to do minimize acid rain?

The plan for working on the video:
Wednesday Dec. 1
Go to the computer lab to research additional information and work on your script.

Friday Dec. 3
Turn in script for proof reading, rehearse, create props/posters for the video

Homework over the weekend:
Practice! Practice! Practice!

Monday Dec 6
We will video tape the PSA's in class. These video's will be posted on the blog.

Creativity Counts! This will serve as your test on acid rain, so make sure your information is correct. Everyone must participate in the project.

How will you be graded for this project?

Your grade on this project is divided into three parts:
1. Content: Is the content correct? Did you answer the questions above? (60%)

2. Team Work: How well did you work with your teammates? Did each person contribute? You will be grading each other on participation. (20%)

3. Creativity: Is your project a snooze-fest or does it inspire people to make a change? (20%)