It's time again for NWEA Testing. During the Week of 5/14/2012 We will be reviewing concepts from this year and reviewing minerals and the rock cycle.
Below is a form where you can post questions about certain topics we went over this year. I will post answers here and we will also review in class.
What is biodiversity and the importance of biodiversity? Today we will be identified endangered species using various resources. Please Identify 3 Animals and why they are endangered according to the links below.
Endangered Species Link:
Endangered Species Map
Extra Credit: During the week of 5/7/2012 we are learning about resources that contribute to living things and the environmental impact of stated resources.
Humans have long been technologically advanced, however with the ability use scientific knowledge to create chemicals, we have unfortunately caused damage to our essential resources.
Read the Resources Below to identify answers for specific questions:
Question 1: What is Bioaccumulation
What is Bioaccumulation?
Question 2:
Nine New Banned Chemicals - United Nations
Question 3 - PCBs and GE (General Electric)
PCBs History Of
Question 4 - PCBs of Today
PCBs in Fish Oil
Now that you have Completed Part 1, you will now choose a biome and give specific details. Please utilize the links below (They will open in a new window / tab).
National Geographic Biomes
Berkeley Biomes
Blue Planet - Biomes
The following links will guide you to resources while filling out the form below. NOTE: You will receive credit once your form is filled out completely. DO NOT copy directly from sites, this will result in a 0% for plagiarism, unless you quote your sources.
National Geographic Habitats
