It's a sea WHAT?!?!?!

Research newly discovered sea creatures on sites such as the following:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/12/photogalleries/sea-animals/index.html
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/07/photogalleries/100707-new-species-weird-deep-sea-atlantic-ocean-science-pictures/

Describe the species discovered, the latin and common names, and what role it has in the ecosystem.

How would you feel about swimming with one? Describe your reaction if you found one yourself.

DO NOT repeat other students' responses and make sure your response is complete.

 

Due on Monday, October 31 at midnight.

Water, Water Everywhere

If over 70% of the Earth is water, then water is an especially essential resource. Choose a water abuse that would have impacts on the other spheres and explain those impacts.

USE correct grammar, spelling and DO NOT repeat someone else's response.

Due on Friday, October 21st at midnight.

Air... I have an issue with you!

Millions of things can cause pollution. Choose one source of AIR pollution and describe what harmful gases are emitted into the atmosphere as a result. What are measures to control that form of pollution?

Blogs with grammatical errors and incomplete responses will earn a maximum of an 80. Repetitious responses will not pass (60 maximum). Failure to write original material will be quizzed individually and will receive a 0 (zero) if copy and paste is revealed.

Due on Thursday, October 13th at midnight.

Take a reading

Choose a weather instrument and describe what it measures and how it was developed.

DO NOT REPEAT! This will be extremely challenging if you wait until the last minute!

Due on Wednesday, October 5th at midnight.

Atmosphere turns dangerous

Choose an atmospheric phenomenon and describe how it can be damaging. Explain how that particular condition develops and why. Find a historic event that is an example of when it was especially dangerous.

Helpful links:
http://www.teamnacwo.org/documents/NOAAWeatherDefinitions.pdf
http://weather.weatherbug.com/weather-glossary/N/NOAA.html

WRITE all comments using trusted sources, but be careful NOT TO COPY AND PASTE!

DO NOT REPEAT SOMEONE ELSE'S TOPIC!

Can I get a job?

Research a career in Earth Science. Answer the following questions in your comment:

1- Are jobs open in that field?
2- What is the education required?
3- What is the entry salary?
4- What locations are jobs available?
5- Any other information of interest.

DO NOT REPEAT ANYONE ELSE'S RESPONSE!!!! You may use the following links for ideas:
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/career/
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/navigation/careers.cfm
http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/brochure.html

Spheres of Influence

Research a current event that discusses recent concerns in one or more areas of Earth Science. Think in terms of the major spheres. Post the source of your article and write a summary paragraph of the topic.

 

Make sure to read over previous posts so that you do not repeat another TOPIC or ARTICLE.