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Forum: The Disappearing Lake (3.6)

3/28/2017

Guiding Thought Question: Open Google Maps Timelapse and use the bottom bar to navigate to the Aral Sea (Along the border of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan) and come up with three possible explanations that could cause such a rapid decrease in the size of the lake. Rank them according to probability (1 being most probably, 3 being the least probable).

Today's Learning Objective:

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Forum 3.5 - Importance of Trees

3/21/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: List 5 reasons why it is important to protect trees/forests, and one reason why it is not.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about the causes and effects of deforestation and be able to come up with local, national, and international examples of efforts to conserve forests.

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Forum 3.4 - Punishment for Polluting

3/8/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: What do you think would be an appropriate punishment for individuals who litter and pollute? What should be the punishment for businesses?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will understand the problems associated with trash and the littering of the planet by looking at issues related to the problem at a local, national, and global scale.

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Forum 3.3 - Effects of Air Pollution

3/6/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Besides contributing to climate change, list 2 other negative impacts of air pollution.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about the measurements, impacts, and responses to air pollution and be able to explain the effects of it on our planet. Students will examine the AQI and emissions data and present the information.

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Forum 3.2 - Combating Climate Change

3/1/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: List three things that you can do to combat climate change

Today's Learning Objective: Students will understand the data and arguments about climate change. Students will be able to explain the potential impacts and answer questions related to the concepts of climate change.

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Global Studies Class Forum

Welcome to the Forum! Here is where you will be answering your daily warm-up questions. Please do not enter your last name for privacy reasons, and you may use a nickname if you would like (Just make sure Mr. Tredinnick is aware of the nickname you are using). Write out thoughtful responses to the forums on the days they are assigned. If you miss a day please take it upon yourself to complete the Forum you missed. Each Forum has the targeted Learning Objective(s) there so you can see what the focus of the day's class will be.

Forum: The Disappearing Lake (3.6)

Forum 3.5 - Importance of Trees

Forum 3.4 - Punishment for Polluting

Forum 3.3 - Effects of Air Pollution

Forum 3.2 - Combating Climate Change

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