The Atmosphere

Thank you for turning in your homework...mostly on time! The homework will be explained and examined in class, as will the grading system.

As for the homework, most people did a fine job on the Science Topics in English prints. A few people were confused by ST 2, number 3. The third question was to write what 5 elements you would include in your sustainable community. Maybe it was a little unclear by the question, but I gave examples as well. I did not mean to include 5 chemical elements. I meant to include 5 man-made items which can contribute to a sustainable community, such as: a composting station, a dam creating hydroelectric power, a man-made stocked fish pone, a solar power plant, vegetable gardens, and the like.

In addition, for ST 1, I wanted to read a definition of what environmental science means deeply to you. For example, tell me why and how you became interested in environmental science. Were you shocked to see global warming? Do you have a love for nature and want to save the environment?

As for the book homework, most of you did a fine job with the first 3 parts: letters A, B, and C. In part C, you were to write each topic sentence and give information that comes after each topic sentence, hopefully in your own words.

Speaking of your own words, in part D you were to summarize the reading on page 17. Summary means a shortened version of something you have read, in your own words. I noticed that many people copied directly from the textbook. It is not enough to just know where the information came from. You have to be able to understand it in English briefly as well. Copying paper directly and handing them in as your own is called plagiarism, and it is very bad. I don't care if you make many mistakes, or if your writing is short. It is better to write your own work, than to plagiarize! I had to take off some points if you copied.

This week we will be examining the atmosphere and I hope to do a pair Topic Project related to the atmosphere in class. Your homework for next week will include some information from the Topic Project, as well as: 3.4 Extending Skills, A, C, D, G, and H. Please do on a separate sheet of white paper with names and student numbers. See you in class!