Optional Assignment - Due Wednesday, November 14

Science 8/9

Here is the link for BC Science Chapters 2.2 and 2.3 (both chapters are in the same file).

Word Document    http://db.tt/vxTG3nIE

PDF Document      http://db.tt/pQnUcSTg


Please complete the reading check.  I will add 2 marks to your test for each section.  4 marks max in total.  You can choose to complete one or both sections.  Please submit by email to byoung@schoolathome.ca.



Science 7

Here is the link for BC Science 7 Chapters 5.3 and 5.4 (both chapters are in the same file).

http://db.tt/EXJZmnU4

Please complete the Check Your Understanding sections.  I will add 2 marks to your test for each section.  4 marks max in total.  You can choose to complete one or both sections.  Please submit by email to byoung@schoolathome.ca.

The SOFeX Expedition

Only applies to grad class with Mr. Young on Friday, Nov. 2.  Please ignore this post exploratorium students.  

1. Read the overview of the SOFeX project:

Overview

Purpose

2. Discuss the following questions:

- What is the aim of the SOFeX Project?
- What specific questions do you think scientists will seek to answer during the cruise?
- how do you think scientists will go about their investigations during the cruise?
- how will the results of this cruise help scientists understand the global carbon cycle, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and climate control?

3. Explore the Cruise logbook, and the equipment and people pages:

Logbook

Equipment

People

4. Complete the SOFeX Cruise information sheet.  

5. Have each group prepare a "request for funding" brochure for the SOFeX Cruise, using information they have found throughout their investigation.  Students should include information on goals, rationale and purpose of the cruise; questions to be investigated; equipment and technology; and people involved.  

The Nutrient Cycle (Friday, November 2 only)

This post only applies for students taking the Nutrition Cycles class with me on Friday, Nov. 2.  Exploratorium students please ignore this post.      

The Carbon Cycle 
Watch: NASA: Keeping up with Carbon

Answer the following questions while watching the video:

1. Where is carbon stored in the world?

2.  Describe through a diagram how carbon is exchanged on land between plants, animals, and soil.  

3. Write down three important facts about carbon in oceans.

4. Describe the role of phytoplankton in the carbon cycle.  

5. Use a diagram to describe the process of upwelling. 

6. Describe the relationship between oceans and climate change.  

7. How are humans negatively impacting carbon levels?

8.  How do warmer ocean waters affect the carbon cycle and marine ecosystems?

9. How are scientists monitoring carbon levels?