Debrief guest speaker; Introduction to Aquaponics (THURSDAY 1/31/19)

Welcome: Sub Mr. Starke 

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Tutorial Schedule today

1. Reflection and debrief from Tuesday's guest speaker Camille Lewis on Modern Agriculture & the Environment

-Answer the following questions in your notebook: (~10 minutes of independent writing, more if needed) 

Heading: Guest Speaker - Modern Agriculture & Environment
     1. Name (at least) three new things you learned about                 modern agriculture and the environment.
     2. What surprised you the most?
     3. Is there anything you might do differently in your                 personal life after learning more about this topic?
     4. What Environmental Science topics were discussed
     during the presentation? (there were many!)
     5. What's your opinion of 'clean meat' or 'cell based                 meat'? Would you try it? Why or why not?
(If you were not in class for the guest speaker, use your current knowledge about agriculture and the environment to answer the questions to the best of your ability; or you can also look at my NOTES from the presentation to help you)

-Here are your 'Gots' and 'Needs' feedback from the speaker: (read over together out loud)

'Got' (what you learned)
    -8 million land animals are killed per hour for food
    -I was able to connect what I know about farming with             personal experiences and gain some perspective
    -plant based diets are better for the environment
    -Goal of modern agriculture is to produce more animals,
     in the least amount of space, as quickly as possible
    -180,000 hens in each chicken shed (even organic!)
-The poop problem: animals produce 335 million tons of

waste

-Feedlot lagoons collect waste and pollute surrounding land

-Eating a lb of beef vs showering daily for 3 months: the

production of beef uses more water

-Takes 100 gallons of water to produce 1 lb of corn, 750 to produce 1 gallon of milk, 2500 gallons of water to produce

1 lb of beef

-Amount of water needed to produce common foods:
736 almonds/year (2 lbs) - 736 gallons of water/yr

245 eggs/yr - 12,985 gallons of water /yr

144 burgers/yr - 104,000 gallons of water/yr

'Need' (question/something you're wondering about)

-Do scientists consider the clean meat to be ethical?

-Are there risks associated with eating clean meat?

-Out of the 8 million animals killed hourly, how much

meat is actually produced and can be consumed?

-How can we better manage the waste from animals

raised for food?

-Why is it legal to use misleading terms like 'cage free'

'free range,' etc. if it's not true?

-What impact could we have just by not eating meat?

-How much land and water could we save by choosing

more plant-based foods?
-Would my family consider doing 'Meatless Mondays'?

2. Begin 'Aquaponics' 

Heading: Introduction to Aquaponics (in notebook)
Learning Objective: I can define aquaponics, describe how this system is set up, and describe its benefits.

Watch Intro video HERE (2:30 mins; just watch, no notes)

Answer the following questions in your notebook using the website "Aquaponics.com" as a reference: (use personal electronics or laptops if available)

        Aquaponics Intro Questions
    1. What is aquaponics?
    2. Describe how it is typically set up
    3. What are five benefits?
    4. What kinds of food can you grow with aquaponics?
    5. Why is aquaponics considered 'sustainable'?

Watch 27 minute video (HERE) as a class and answer questions on Franklin HS teacher Anne McHugh's students' research with NASA: "One Step Closer to Mars with Aquaponics: Cultivating Citizen Science in K12 Schools"  

    Student Aquaponics Research
    1. What was their essential question?
    2. Why was NASA involved in this student research?
    3. What were some of the independent variables tested?
    4. Why did they choose peas, basil, & tomatoes?
    5. What type of fish did they use and why?
    6. Why is a nitrifying component essential to an 
        aquaponics system?
    7. What components of the system were measured over
        the 10 week time period?
    8. What types of microbes did the students find in their 
         tanks?

All three sets of questions from today will be stamped as a homework titled 26."Guest Speaker Debrief & Aquaponics Intro"; I will check on Monday 2/4

Modern Animal Agriculture feedback survey (win a gift card!)

Please remind your students to fill out our online Feedback Survey so they can have a chance to win a $100 AMAZON gift card in the monthly student drawing. It takes less than 3 minutes to complete!

STUDENTS:  surveymonkey/r/ethical1       

Or copy/paste:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ethical1

'City Farm' lab due; Guest Speaker - Environment & Modern Agriculture

Please turn in your 'City Farm' lab at the beginning of the period for full credit (32 points)

Guest Speaker Camille Lewis from the Ethical Choices Program
Presentation: Environment and Modern Agriculture

'Got' and 'Need' sticky notes as exit ticket
Ms. Ferro will pass them out during presentation

Please be respectful and engaged for our guest

Interactive Farming Activity; Stamp for reflection writing

Video: Urban Homestead in Pasadena, CA (6 mins)

Heading: City Farm Interactive Lab
Learning Objective: I can analyze biological resources with regard to food supply and environmental impact.

Go to  https://opb.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/sust13.sci.eco.cityfarm/city-farm/

Follow the directions on the City Farm - Interactive Lab worksheet using the website as a reference.

Complete the worksheet and turn in for points. 

I will come around and stamp your Semester 1 Reflection Writing while you work.

New Seating Chart for Quarter 3; Four Corners Name Tent Pair Share; Reflection Writing; Review Class Agreements, syllabus, rules

New seating chart
-Pick a popsicle stick and pick your own seat at your new randomly assigned table
-Try this table out for today, we'll adjust if necessary
-Ms. Ferro reserves the right to make adjustments if needed

Make a name tent to do another Four Corners:
Upper Left - Most interesting APES topic so far
Upper Right - Favorite morning beverage
Bottom Left - Most looking forward __ to this semester
Bottom Right - Number of siblings

Pair share at your table and be prepared to introduce your partner to the class, picking one or two attributes to share out in our class circle

Welcome to Semester 2 of AP Environmental Science
Things to look forward to:
-Aquaponics tanks!
-Guest speaker on Modern Agriculture & Environmental Science!

-Half day walking field trip to Mt. Tabor!

In your notebook...
Semester 1 Reflection Writing:
1. What did I do well in Semester 1? What things did I accomplish? What am I most proud of?
2. If given a second chance, what would I change about Semester 1? Is there anything you wish you would have done differently? Why? 
3. Who is someone that helped you out in Semester 1? If you didn't make that connection, who is someone at school, home, etc. that you might be able to reach out to for support in Semester 2?
4. What is a personal goal you have for Semester 2? What is an actionable item you can do as the first step towards achieving this goal?
5. What environmental science topic do you want to learn about in Semester 2?

B--R--E--A--K 

Review Class Agreements - any changes?

Period 1: 
1. Be engaged - Listen to the speaker
2. Be focused - Put all your attention to the task at hand
3. Honesty - Speaking truth to one another
4. Help classmates - Offer assistance if you see someone struggling
5. Integrity - Don't copy others' work
6. Work hard
7. Respect boundaries/property
8. Take responsibility for your actions - Own up to what you do
9. Be organized - Come to class prepared
10. Be safe - think about your actions and their consequences
11. Be respectful of others - Be polite/kind

Period 3: 
1. Contribute - Share ideas
2. Be respectful of materials and surroundings
3. Follow class instructions/directions
4. Be respectful of others 
5. Be present during class time (engaged)
6. Be motivated to get work done without being told
7. Take accountability for your actions
8. Be a positive influence in the classroom
9. Take breaks appropriately and responsibly
10. Be kind

Period 4: 
1. Don't force your opinions on others - Don't shut someone down whose opinion is different than your own
2. Respect your peers' boundaries - Listen when asked to stop
3. Be prepared - Bring supplies/materials
4. Be serviceful - Help others who need it
5. Work hard and fairly - Don't let others do all the work in group projects
6. Be safe - Follow directions 
7. Be mindful of your space - Leave it better than you found it

Ms. Ferro's #1 non-negotiable rule: RESPECT 
Also...
Come to class prepared, on time

Notebooks and materials out, phones away when bell rings

Dear Students,

1. I believe in you.

2. I trust in you.

3. You are listened to.

4. You are cared for.

5. You are important.

6. You will succeed.

Love,

Ms. Ferro

Review Syllabus
Grading:
Assessment 50%
Homework 20%
Labs/Projects 20%
Classroom Work 10%

Semester 1 Final - In Class Review Assignment

Final assignment for Semester 1 APES:
In-class review (30 points; 10 points per unit)
-Open notes/worksheets/tests
-No electronics while completing review!
-When finished, turn over and study for other finals
-When all are done, we'll trade and grade

Why cows?

Earthships

Bees! 

Debrief 'Unbroken Ground'; bring notebook to finals day

All Periods today! Classes are 42 minutes long

Period 1               8:15-8:57

Period 2               9:04-9:46

Period 3               9:53-10:35

Period 4               10:42-11:24

Lunch                    11:24-11:59

Period 5               12:06-12:48

Period 6               12:55-1:37

Period 7               1:44-2:26

Period 8               2:33-3:15

Check Synergy - all grades are in! 

During Finals we'll do an in-class Semester 1 review that will be due as an assignment grade at the end of the period. That will be your last grade for the semester.

1/15/19
Heading: 'Unbroken Ground'
Essential Question: How are our food choices connected to climate change?

"This film explores four areas of agriculture that aim to change our relationship to the land and oceans. Most of our food is produced using methods that reduce biodiversity, decimate soil and contribute to climate change. The film tells the story of four groups that are pioneers in the fields of regenerative agriculture, regenerative grazing, diversified crop development, and restorative fishing." -IMDb

Review your 'Gots' and 'Needs' from Unbroken Ground...

Gots
-"Soil is more important than oil"
-No other fishery has a smaller footprint than the one featured on Lummi Island, WA
-There is a movement back to 'simpler' ways of farming
-Reef net fishing is better for the environment than most other forms of fishing
-Grazing buffalo (bison) in the Plains Region can restore the soil in a way that raising cattle can't
-Scientists are working on a grass that doesn't need to be replanted annually
-Sustainable farming is better for the environment and doesn't deplete the land in the long term

Needs (click links for more info)
-How is soil restored to plant more food 
-Isn't buffalo hunting considered taboo? 
-What makes soil better for growing crops?
-What turning point do farmers have that makes them change how they do things?
-How can reef fishing be profitable? (~$37/lb!) 
-If the natural way of breeding is cross pollination, how do people create GMOs?
While conventional breeding, which has been going on for centuries, involves mixing all of the genes from two different sources, producing a GMO is much more targeted. Rather than crossing two plants out in the field, they insert a gene or two into individual cells in a lab. 

Homework: Bring your notebook and come on time to finals day! We're doing a Semester 1 Review assignment. 

Homework check & review; look at US land use; watch 'Unbroken Ground'

Homework check: 

24. 'Bozeman Science Agriculture' video
and answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. What are the 5 characteristics of Industrial Agriculture?
2. Name a negative effect of each characteristics (5 total)
3. Name a solution to each of the 5 negative effects. 
4. What is Atrazine? What are some problems with it?
5. Due to negative effects of industrial farming, what are many farms now moving towards?

Global Land Use Facts:
30% of earth is land
70% of land is 'usable'
50% of usable land is used for agriculture
77% of agricultural land is used for livestock

Let's look at land use in the US: Bloomberg article

Watch 'Unbroken Ground' (26 mins) 

Answer questions on board/do exit ticket after film.

Land Use continued; Vocabulary Quiz; Bozeman Agriculture video & questions

Tutorial Schedule today!

Mandatory Tutorial attendance today for the following students:
Per 1
Jian Alexia Julianna Karime Nate Kevin Angie
Per 3
Austin Nathan Shantell Max Adrian Laura Joscelyn Daniel
Denise Diana (Otis) Michael
Per 4
James Phillip Nickole Holden Eh K'Nyaw Oscar

-Review key points from land use graph on food allocation

-What is so striking about the last two categories compared to the 'agriculture' category? Is this sustainable? 

What I See: "When I compare the caloric and protein intake to the land used for agriculture..."
What It Means: "It means that..."

A word about APES test scores & credit, as seen on a social media teacher group post:
"A former student returned yesterday and let me know that Virginia Tech gave him 8 credits for the 5 he earned on the APES exam! That's incredible! Anyone else know of other schools giving significant credits for high APES scores? It think that this time of year, it could serve as a motivator for students."

Land & Water Use Vocabulary Quiz
10 points
You're given a definition, fill in correct term from word bank

After you finish the quiz:
Watch 'Bozeman Science Agriculture' video (9 mins)
and answer the following questions in your notebook:
1. What are the 5 characteristics of Industrial Agriculture?
2. Name a negative effect of each characteristics (5 total)
3. Name a solution to each of the 5 negative effects. 
4. What is Atrazine? What are some problems with it?
5. Due to negative effects of industrial farming, what are many farms now moving towards?

Land Use Notes Continued; Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday!

I'm glad to be back - hope you had a great break!

This week: Tutorial Wed & Thurs
Land & Water Use Vocabulary quiz next class, Wed 1/9 (10pts)

Grades: no more late work accepted after today! 
-I still need to enter your FRQ #3 & #4
-Homework Check #2 was entered before break
-Semester 1 Final: I'll give you a self-check Semester 1 Study Guide so that you can be sure you're on track as we move forward, but...no final exam! We'll continue with our current unit

Continue Unit 4: Land and Water Use 
(notebooks out & open to this page)

Unit Objective: I can analyze the environmental impact of human land and water use by studying land types and uses, water resource management, and biotic resources used for food supply. 

Last week with the sub you should have:
-Reviewed 'Positive Environmental News from 2018'
-Reviewed/studied/categorized vocabulary terms
-Land use brainstorm answers: agriculture, recreation, residential, commercial, transportation
-Completed Bozeman Science 'Land Use' video & questions:
    1. Urbanization is the movement from rural to urban areas.         Down side is more transportation, loss of land, urban                  sprawl, pollution
    2. Most people now live in urban areas (~80% in US as of           2010)
    3. (Two) Ways cities can grow smarter are to create                    walkable neighborhoods, compact building designs, growth        boundaries, and sense of place in the city.
    4. (Three) Types of land preservation are national parks,            wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas.

Let's go back to your notes from last class and add some more key points...

Infographic: Earth's surface area

-71% of the earth's surface is covered in water; 29% is land

-Land cover is the physical and biological material found on the surface of the land, existing as vegetation or the built environment (human-created structures). Land use describes the various ways in which human beings make use of and manage the land and its resources.

-How is that land (a third of the earth's surface) used and impacted by humans? It's difficult to find data on global land use!

-Look at info/graphs on 'Our World in Data' and draw charts in notes

-As of the early 1990s, about 13% of the Earth was considered arable (suitable for growing crops) land, with 26% in pasture, 32% forests and woodland, and 1.5% urban areas (=72.5%)

-USGS Landcover Institute 
-Yale Global Forest Atlas: land use
-Enviroliteracy.org: land use

Stanford Earth Video: Measuring Land Use Change & Human Impact with Technology

Agricultural Land by Global Diets (world data)

Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz on Quizlet!

Begin Unit 4: Land and Water Use

Happy New Year! I hope you had a fun and restful holiday break with your family and friends.

Positive Environmental News from 2018 (look over together)

Before break, we finished Unit 3: Population and studied population biology and human population trends.
We also had a homework check and scored FRQ's.

More on upcoming schedule, grades, and finals when Ms. Ferro is back on Monday!

(begin new right hand page in notebook)

Unit 4: Land and Water Use

Unit Objective: I can analyze the environmental impact of human land and water use by studying land types and uses, water resource management, and biotic resources used for food supply. 

1. Quizlet Vocab Terms ~ 40 minutes
To familiarize yourself with the vocabulary used in this unit, use this study set on Quizlet (HERE); use your personal electronics to access. In your notebook, create the following 5 categories and write down the 43 vocabulary terms under the correct category: Agriculture, Pesticide Use & Laws, Forestry, Mining, Fishing. For now just write down the term, but you should use Quizlet for definition study later. Get a stamp when done. 
(If you finish early, study and/or write down the definitions! VOCAB QUIZ ON MONDAY!)

2. In what ways do we use the land on earth? (~10 mins)
Brainstorm at your tables for a few minutes, then each table share out at least 1 idea and write on board (write down in notebook); hint - there are generally 5 broad categories 

3. Watch Bozeman Science 'Land Use' video (HERE; video is 8 mins) and answer the following questions in your notebook:  
(~15 minutes)
(write questions down before watching video):
     1. Urbanization is:
       2. Most people now live:
     3. Two ways cities can grow 'smarter' are:
     4. Three types of land preservation are:
Get a stamp when done.


If time: Check out this website on Land Use in the US (https://enviroliteracy.org/land-use/)