October 20, 2009
In class today we did the following:
1. Dr. H then gave a presentation on Topic #10 The Earth's Energy Balance. This is a key TOPIC OF THE SEMESTER for understanding global change processes. :
Topic #10
The Earth's Energy Balance [
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2. Students present got BONUS POINT by writing down their thoughts on the Sustainability Segment video: "The Story of Stuff" (see following)
3. SUSTAINABILITY SEGMENTS:
- We watched a video about the UA's entry in to the SOLAR DECATHLON, a competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house: http://www.solardecathlon.org/ Here's the: UA video
- It was noted that the 350.org group is sponsoring an
International Day of Climate Action this Saturday, Oct 24th.
Watch the related video here:
https://www.youtube.com/v/dqof641pWys;autoplay=1
For info on Tucson' TUCSON’S 350.org Extravaganza, see: http://www.350.org/node/6874
- Lastly, we watched a video on "THE STORY OF STUFF" and students wrote down their thoughts/opinions about it on the back of the index-card. You can watch it again under VIDEOs in D2L. We didn't have time to hold a class discussion, but will do so on Thursday.
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visit the link above to watch it again ( if you like) and also find : • A Fact Sheet • Glossary • Annotated Script with footnotes • plus more |
DISCLAIMER: Draw your own opinion – this video is not part of the “science content” of the class and you are free to agree or disagree with it – It’s meant to get you thinking! |
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RQ-5 REMINDER: Cutoff is this THURSDAY Oct 22nd, 30-minutes before class begins.
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ASSIGNMENT I-3 is due IN CLASS a week from today, on OCTOBER 27th . The directions are posted in D2L. Please bring your assignment to class ALREADY STAPLED!
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REMEMBER TO CHECK THE WEEKLY D2L CHECKLIST for what to do each week. NOTE: We’ll be reading more in the Dire Predictions text in upcoming weeks.
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The EXAMS are being graded this week. You should have them back early next week.