Re-seeding at the Interpretive Center

This saturday I went to the Interpretive Center at the Air Station Prairie.

For the time I was there, we gathered the seeds of a plant that were going to spread when the wind came, unbalancing the ways of the prairie.

By the end of the morning we had gathered many bags that looked like this.These seeds are to be taken to other locations where invasive species, such as buckthorn, has been cutdown and the land is in need of another plant.

In front of the prairie was a building that ran on the solar panels on the roof and a wind mill in front. Also the tables and all materials used were made out of different recycled woods that could been removed without having the tree die. They also had countertops that were made out of sun flower seeds.

Not only did the solar panels and wind mill provide electricity, it also heated the building and the water.

Overall, I learned a lot about the air station and the prairie, a part of my town that I never really knew about.

Passing Back Papers and Prepping for Test :)

Mrs. Stein began class today by having us collect our past graded work along with turning in our Alien Species Posters. We got back a number of various papers including; Lab 58 (Learning About Population Density,) Lab write ups for the testing of leaves experiment we did, the video worksheet we did when we watched the planet earth video, our past homework stamp sheet, and the comparison chart for section 6.4 (features climate change, the ozone layer, and fisheries.) Given that all of these things would most likely impact our grades Mrs. Stein also gave us grade reports. She also mentioned in class that when commenting on our classmates’ oil spill videos our comments need to be more in depth than just, “good job!” so keep an eye out for that. After all of this Mrs. Stein passed out slips of paper which included tips on how to study which is shown above! She also explained how the curves on tests work and a little bit about academic dishonesty.

When Mrs. Stein asked if we had any questions about the test for tomorrow and the room fell silent..not many people had much to say. For the rest of class students either played review games in the back of the room or watched a 60 minutes episode on global warming. By the time class was over students were either prepped for the test or very informed on global warming. You can access both the review game and the video on the moodle and the Glenbrook south homepage.

Tomorrow's scribe will be...ALEX!

Homework:
1. Video comments and moodle forum-Wednesday
2. Extra credit-various dates (look on blog for dates)
3. STUDY FOR TEST TOMORROW!
*review session tomorrow morning at 7:00 in room 374
*also to help you study look on objective pages in your packet!

Jordan and Caroline's Oil Spill Movie

Friday's In The Lab!

Today was a pretty good friday, we actually got out of our seats!

First, we did a star and wish for Dana's blog. Next we took notes on the Greenhouse Effect, below i displayed the notes I took in class.

Notes:
Greenhouse Effect - Natural situations where heat is trapped by CO2 methane and other gases.
-Results from burning of fossile fuels and forrests.
Effects of Global Warming:
- Rising of sea levels
- Loss of Biodiversity
- Natural Disasters
Ozone Depletion:
- A layer of O3 gas in the atmosphere
- Filters harmful UV rays (sunscreen for earth)
- CFCs caused hole in ozone layer
- Use of aerosol cans containing CFCs banned in 1987
- Ozone holes are Shrinking!

After taking notes Mrs. Stein considered showing us another 60 minute video that was about 15 minutes long but instead we decided to go straight to the lab. Once in the lab we each sat at a computer, logged on to our moodle accounts and started watching and commenting on eachothers oil spill videos. After watching the videos on the blog, some people started part of the homework while others who couldnt upload their videos recieved help from Mrs. Stein.
Below is the homework from Friday.

Next Scribe is Holly!
Skim section 5.3 for diagrams and key ideas -Before Test!
Alien poster - Due Monday
Moodle forum questions - Due Monday
STUDY FOR TEST TUESDAY!

Oil Spill Project By Michael Dowd and Michael Ruderman

60 Minutes Vidoes

60 Minutes - Global Warming
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4964681n&tag=mncol;lst;1

60 Minutes - Wasteland
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4586903n&tag=mncol;lst;3

Oil Spill Video

Hey guys, here's our video!

Thanks for watching,

Angel, Holly, & Alex.

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Gaby & Calie's Oil Spill Project

eNjOy!

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday classes

On Monday, we met in the IMC from the beginning of class, so that we could work on our projects. You had a choice to either work on your Oil Spill project with your partner, or work on your Alien Species Poster individually. Mrs. Stein collected Lab 58 which was homework over the weekend, and gave us each a stamp for completing the Cornell Notes.

-Homework:
Read Section 6.4 and make a chart/table.
LOOK: At both suggestions for your graph/ chart:
http://gbsmoodle.glenbrook225.org/moodle/file.php/1521/Ecology/6.4_Comparison_Chart.pdf
(this is a suggestion, so make sure you make your own grap h!)
http://gbsmoodle.glenbrook225.org/moodle/file.php/1521/Ecology/6.4_Comparison_Chart.pdf
-Due: Wednesday

On Tuesday, we met in the Auditioium for our montly Science Day. There, we watched part of the movie Planet Earth. While we were watching it, we were told to fill out a bubble map that was to be turned in at the end of the period.
-Homework:
Same as Monday's.

On Wednesday, we met in the classroom. Mrs. Stein collected the homework from whoever had it. Some people had concerns/questions so Mrs. Stein explained the homework again. If you did not understand it or did not complete it for any reason, you have one extra day to complete it. Then, Mrs. Stein passed out our quizzes from last week. We looked over them and went over any questions we had. We then continued with us learning about population density. We got into groups of four and filled out a workesheet. The worksheet was simply asking us questions like:

• What is the earth's population?
• What might become a major problem as the population keeps on increasing?

We went over a couple of those questions after we had a short discussion with our group members. After that, we ended class by watching a video on population density and how it has increased over the years.

-Homework: (important reminders)

1. Oil spill project -Due: TOMORROW (upload it to the blog and be ready to hand in all written work.)
2. Alien Poster -Due: 9/27
3. Extra Credit, Grove -9/25
4. Skim Section 5.3 for diagrams and key ideas BEFORE test.
5. Start Studying for the Ecology Test on Tuesday

Population Density Lab

On Friday, in Science we started by asking questions about the Alien Species Project and about then wrote our homework, which is below. We then spent our class time outside and started the LAB 58. The point of this experiment is to learn more about population densities. Mrs. Stein assigned each group an area, and then each group set up a “quadrat” of 1 square meter, so each group basically isolated one square of 1 meter squared from the rest of the grass. Then, each group had to separate the squared area into ten sections, each ten centimeters apart, and start counting how many plantain plants, how many dandelion plants, and the number of clover plants were present in that particular area. Then, the group would total up their numbers of each plant.

Below is a dandelion like the ones we counted.

In the mean time, Mrs. Stein called us up and told us our grade on the last quiz; that is if we wanted to know our grade. Then, we went to the classroom, and we shared our data. The class data was that there were 176 dandelions, 95 plantains, and 236 clovers. Class ended by telling Mrs. Stein what animal one wanted to research and do his/her project on for the Alien Species Project.

Remember, on Monday, our period 2 STS Biology class will be meeting in the IMC.

The next scribe is Anastasia M.


HOMEWORK:

- Oil Spill Project, due 9-23
- Alien Specie Project, due 9-27
- 6.3 Cornell Notes, due 9-20
- Lab 58 Analysis and Interpretation (finish), due 9-20

MORE EXTRA CREDIT DATES!

SATURDAY, September 18th & SUNDAY, September 19th:: Restoration Work Day at Air Station Prairie

Help Air Station Prairie's restoration team collect seeds or remove invasive plants to make way for native prairie grasses and forbs. Bring work gloves if you have them. Please meet at the Tyner Interpretive Center, 2400 Compass Rd.; 9:00-12:00.
http://www.glenviewparks.org/Air-Station-Prairie-Tyner-Center/restoration-work-days.htm
http://www.northbranchrestoration.org/calendar.html#

Saturday, September 25th
Come out to The Grove from 9:00 to 12:00 and do your part by collecting native seeds or removing invasive brush. Please meet at the Interpretive Center.  OR join the North Branch Restoration Project at Harms Flatwoods from 9:00-12:00 for brush cutting, weed removal and general cleanup. See these websites for more information:
http://www.glenviewparks.org/The-Grove/get-involved.htm
http://www.northbranchrestoration.org/calendar.html#
http://www.publiclandsday.org/involved/sites.htm?state=Illinois

Saturday, October 9th: Restoration Work Day at The Grove
Grove Interpretive Center 9:00-12:00.

Saturday, October 23rd: Restoration Work Day at Air Station Prairie
Please meet at the Tyner Interpretive Center, 2400 Compass Rd.; 9:00-12:00.

Saturday, October 30th: Techny Basin River Cleanup Day
Help to beautify the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River with trash pick-up, brush cutting and weed removal. Work gloves, tools and bags will be provided by the Village of Glenview's Natural Resource Commission. Please meet in the Kohl's parking lot off of Willow Rd.; 9:00-12:00. PLEASE NOTE: We are also looking for a site captain to oversee this work day! Contact Henrietta Saunders or Robyn Flakne for more information.

Sunday, October 31st: Restoration Work Day at Air Station Prairie
Please meet at the Tyner Interpretive Center, 2400 Compass Rd.; 9:00-12:00.
http://www.northbranchrestoration.org/calendar.html#

Saturday, November 13th: Restoration Work Day at The Grove
Grove Interpretive Center 9:00-12:00.
http://www.glenviewparks.org/The-Grove/get-involved.htm

Saturday, November 20th: Restoration Work Day at Air Station Prairie
Please meet at the Tyner Interpretive Center, 2400 Compass Rd.; 9:00-12:00.
http://www.glenviewparks.org/Air-Station-Prairie-Tyner-Center/restoration-work-days.htm

Sunday, November 21st: Restoration Day at Harms Flatwoods
Sponsored by the North Branch Restoration Project. Seasonal activities include brush cutting, weed removal and seed collection. Please meet at Forest Preserve parking lot on the west side of Harms Road, directly west of Old Orchard Road where it ends on Harms Road; 9:00-12:00.
http://www.northbranchrestoration.org/calendar.html#

Extra Credit & Battle at Kreuger

Looking for Extra Credit?  Looking to help fight invasive species in Glenview?  Go to the Grove on Saturday 9/25/10 for the Grove Restoration Day.  Take atleast one photo of yourself (NOT YOUR FACE) working at the Grove and post it to the blog.  On your post, write a short paragraph about what you did there and why it was important.  OR take a video at the work site and SPEAK about what you are doing and why it is important. Post that video to the blog (DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR FACE).

For more information, check out the link below.
http://www.glenviewparks.org/The-Grove/get-involved.htm

Below is the link to the video we weren't able to see in class.

The next scribe is Vicky

Wednesday Blog

Today in science we started by turning in our blue anticipation guide and went over pages 35-41. Which was a review of interpreting logistical maps and exponential graphs, and what they ment.

We then started taking notes from a power point (picture of my notes below). The power point went over four main topics. Limiting factors, density-dependent limiting factor, density-independent factors, and predator-prey relationships.

After that Mrs. Stein showed us how to calculate the deer population change on page 45 in our "Issues in Ecology" packet. She told us to add the predation and starvation numbers together and then subtract that from the deer offspring. Also, she let us start on our homework which was pages 44 & 45, to look over and annotate Lab 58 from our paper booklets, and to study for the test tomorrow.

The next scribe is Michael R.

Mrs. Steins's 2nd period STS Biology

Today science class was definitely out of the ordinary. Class started out with a series of drills, first came the no warning and warning tornado drills, then came the fire and lock down drills. I thought that class was going to be easy, but I didn't think that class was going to be extended! Soon we began our real biology class, we started out discussing last nights homework. We talked about how primary succession takes place when a whole new ecosystem is being created.This can take hundreds of years. On the other hand secondary succession is a much quicker process, this takes about fifty years. secondary succession takes place after a natural disaster hits and repair to the ecosystem is required.

we also discussed the three stages of primary succession. In the primary stage Lichens break down rock into soil, mosses and grasses start to sprout. In addition perennial plants also start to grow. For the intermediate stage shrubs pines and cotton woods start to grow. Lastly in a climax community a dense forest of beach and maple trees develops. Toward the end of class we were given about twenty minutes to work on the biom charts. What was not finished was to be completed for homework.

Tonights homework is to complete pages 35-41 in the unit packet and collect your 10 oil spill pictures


The next scribe is Calie N