On Friday, the species at risk project was collected. The class then copied a note on the carbon cycle. We discussed the role of carbon in global climate change and viewed an episode of The Eyes of Nye on global climate change. Remember, if you didn't get the zebra mussel assignment done in class on Thursday, it is to be done for homework.

Parents....if you are reading this blog, please ask your child what happened in the computer lab on Thursday. I'm very disappointed that someone in our class used a school computer and printer in a very offensive and inappropriate way. We are in the process of trying to determine who is responsible. I would encourage all parents to discuss with their child their responsibilities as part of a school community, especially as we begin to prepare for final examinations...it's a stressful time of year for all involved.
Thank you,
Mrs. R-H

Good afternoon SNC2P students! Today you will finish your specis at risk project, print it or save it to the S: drive (Students/Grade 10/SNC2P folders) and then complete the following research based assignment on zebra mussels. If you are already finished your project then you can begin this assignment right away.

http://206.130.199.25/~jennross@fc.amdsb.ca/S0395BA85.24/Zebra%20mussels%20assignment.wpd

Open this link to the assignment and type in your answers. Print it and hand it in when you are done.

Today we reviewed the species at risk classification terms. Students then analysed the 3 views on managing ecosystems that we discussed yesterday in reference to the wolves in Yellowstone Park case study. Students decided which view they most agree with. We then created a flow chart to illustrate the effects of the removal of the wolves from Yellowstone. Finally, students began to copy a note on food chains and food webs (The Flow of Energy in an Ecosystem). We will continue this note tomorrow.

Today we reviewed a collection of ecology terms that are important for all students to know in this unit. We then read about and discussed the removal of the wolf population from Yellowstone Park.

On Friday, students had their second work period on the species at risk project. A few students are finished and many are close to being finished. So, one more work period will be provided on Thursday of this coming week and the projects are due on Friday May 29th.

Today students began researching their species at risk and preparing their product (either a brochure, a web page, or a slide show). Tomorrow, students will continue this work.