Blog Post due 11.19

This week we analyzed the 2011 NYC Water Quality report and began to learn about the bottled water industry thanks in part to a visit from author Elizabeth Royte.

In your post reflect on how your thinking has changed about the quality and safety of NYC tap and bottled water.

Poland Spring delivery truck on 182 and Amsterdam

Do you think differently about each now after what you have learned in class this week?
What things specifically made you change your thinking?
Did you find anything surprising?  Why?
How does what you learned connect to yourself/family/and community?
What other questions/ideas do you have about tap and bottled water?

Elizabeth Royte posting questions

On Thursday, Elizabeth Royte will be visiting our class to answer your questions.

When you get the chance, please check out her blog and bio.

After completing your reading please post three questions on the following topics.

1.  A question you have about NYC's water.

2.  A question you have about bottled water or the bottled water industry.

3.  A question you have about being an author/writer.

BioBus pics from 10.25

The BioBus @ WHEELS

This week we had a visit from the BioBus.  Reflect on your experience.  Use the questions below to help guide your response.

• What was your BioBus experience like?
• How was this experience different from other science classes/experiences you have had?
• Did the BioBus make you think differently about science?  Explain.
• Did the BioBus make you think differently about what scientists do?
• Would you ever consider becoming a scientist?  Why or why not?
• What influence (if any) did your interaction with BioBus scientists have on your consideration of becoming a scientist?
• How did this experience impact your relationship and what you know about trout?

MillionTreesNYC Planting 10.19

Scroll down for Optional blog post below.

Period 6 plants a Witch Hazel tree in the school garden.

Martin Marosey 10.16

Trout expert visit

Optional Blog Post due 10.21

Optional blog post for those looking to replace a missing post or improve a low grade.

Please reflect on one of the following things we learned in class this week.

1.  Our socratic circle on "The Burden of Thirst" article

2.  Our visitor, Martin Marosy, trout expert.

Mr. Fox