Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Q1 reflection; Begin Climate Change...Prince Ea video; OPB Story ---example notebook setup

Next right hand page in notebook 

(Heading)
Quarter 1 Environmental Science Reflection 

1. Something I did well in quarter 1 was...

2. Something I can improve in quarter 2 is...

3. (at least two) Ways I can contribute positively to our classroom culture are...

10 minute quiet reflection writing

-*Turn in if I'm not in my classroom: staff mailbox in main office

-Watch 'Dear Future Generations: Sorry' by Prince Ea, American rapper, spoken word artist, music video director and rights activist from St Louis, Missouri (6 mins)

Talk to your table group:

-general thoughts about his piece
-something you can do to contribute positively to global climate change

Make a class list and write down in notebook


What can I do about climate change?
-recycle/reuse goods
-use less resources
-bike/take public transit/carpool
-buy local
-use alternative energy
-eat no/less meat
-volunteer with environmental organizations
-educate/empower others


OPB Story-Teen sues government over climate change 


Write down 3 key points
-Case is 'Juliana vs. US'
-21 young people suing US government
-Claim that US knowingly promoted the use of fossil fuels even though they were aware of the environmental and health repercussions; violates 5th amendment right to life, liberty, property
-Victoria (interviewee) says that those most affected by climate change are those who have contributed the least

Example of notebook setup HERE



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