NYC Green Infrastructure

Check out this swale located near 122nd and St Nicholas.  Remember Green Infrastructure is all about slowing the flow of stormwater in order to prevent CSOs

Dr. Kate Ascher visits WHEELS

Dr. Kate Ascher author of "The Works: Anatomy of a City" and Columbia University professor will be visiting our class on Monday, December 19th.

Post at least one question you have about NYCs sewer system, wastewater treatment plants, or water delivery system in preparation for her visit.

If interested you can also post an additional question about our subways, bridges, tunnels, streets, or waste removal system

Public Hydrofracking hearing 11/30

Wastewater treatment

Sewage Treated!

Blog Post due Sunday December 4th

Reflect on this week's classes

Week 9 (optional) post due Sunday 11/13

Post a response about the BioBus experience or Ian Urbina's visit

BioBus visits WHEELS

Dr. Ben and Sarah brought their mobile science lab with microscopes and Dapnia for a visit.  You can visit the bus's website, like it on Facebook, or follow it on Twitter @BioBus.

Ian Urbina visits WHEELS

Ian Urbina, national correspondent for the NY Times and author of many articles on hydrofracking, will be visiting our class on Wednesday.

Post at least one question you have for Ian by Monday night.

Week 8 - Optional Blog Post due 11/6

Post a comment this week to raise a lower score or make up a missing assignment.

Blog post idea - Reflect on the writing process.  Comment on your position towards hydrofracking.

Week 7 Blog Post - Due Sunday 10/31

Seniors.

Remember that connecting what we have learned to your own life is an essential party of your post.
Think about how what we are learning has changed your thinking about an issue, why you found it interesting, how it relates to your life...

Mr. Fox

Week 6 Blog Post (optional) - Due Sunday 10/23

This week's post is optional.  Use it to make up a missing post or improve a lower score.

Elizabeth Royte author of Bottlemania visits WHEELS

Elizabeth Royte visits WHEELS

Elizabeth Royte, the author of Bottlemania will be coming to visit us on Tuesday.  Check out her website and blog.

Everyone must post at least one question they have about bottled water, tap water, or NYC water in general in preparation for her visit.  DUE MONDAY

This counts as a homework assignment

Week 5 Blog Post - Due Sunday 10/16 @ midnight

Call 311

1.  Ask for a free drinking water lead test kit.
2.  Send your water in to get tested.
3.  Bring your results into school and show them to me for extra credit.

WHEELS visits HIghbridge

Thanks to Steve Duncan, urban explorer, for an amazing trip. Check out www.Undercity.org to see him in action under NYC.

Week 4 Blog Post - Due Sunday 10/9

The Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How of NYC H20

Post by midnight on Sunday.
Print out a hard copy and submit it by end of the day Monday.
E-mail me by Saturday with any questions.

REMEMBER TO BRING IN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP FOR OUR TRIP TUESDAY.

Optional Week 3 reflection is below for those interested replacing a low score

If anyone is interested in this event let me know could be a good day out

Bronx River Bike Tour

Did you know that New York City tapped the Bronx River to supply citizens with drinking water in 1889?   The population of NYC grew so fast after the Croton Aqueduct began delivering fresh reliable water (1842) that demand had exceeded what the Old Croton Aqueduct could supply.  Interestingly in 1896, the lower Bronx River was labeled an “open sewer” because industry and residences were dumping their refuse into it. 

Come bike along as Bronx native Mike Gupta explains the rich and conflicted history of the river, and we explore old remnants of the ill fated Bronx River Water System.

The ride is 6 miles long and will take 2.5 hours. We will ride at a leisurely 12mph pace and stop at several places to explain their significance to the river.  It is the riders’ responsibility to stay together with the group.
Rain Date: October 30

Optional Reflection Week 3 Due 10/2

This week's your post is optional and will not count against you if you do not blog.

• Post this week if you are looking to improve a low score on a previous post.
• Post this week if you are interested in reflecting on what you learned about in class.

Water main break on 106th st.

Reflection Week 2 Due 9/25

Thanks to all who posted on time last week.  Remember posts are due by midnight.
Be sure to stay focused on one topic.  The more specific the better, reflecting deeply about what you learned, found interesting, and are still wondering.
Make connections between the subject matter and your own life, family, etc.

WHEELS at the UN water forum

Water Calculator

Here's an online water calculator that you can use that is a bit more interactive and accurate than the one we did in class.  Try it out to compare against your in-class data.

For example in our class activity I used about 94 gallons a day compared to the 1,245 gallons/day I use according to this calculator!  Although this is a lot, I do feel kind of good that it is a lot less than the average American who uses 2000 gallons/day.

Post your results here and I'll give you a bonus point on your reflection.

-Mr. Fox

Reflection 1 - Due 9/18/2011

Weekly Journal Reflection - Reflection is an important part of the learning process.  All students should have at least one post on the blog per week.

• The entire reflection should focus on one topic they have learned about in class that week.
• The reflection should be connected to the student’s life and community.
• The reflection should be interesting to read.
• The reflection should be of a sufficient length to capture the entirety of the topic and student thoughts.
• REMEMBER TO POST YOUR FULL NAME

Reflections are due by midnight on the Sunday of each week