Nature Walk

1) On the nature walk I learned that kids are very observant and they enjoy learning about nature. Kids our age aren't as observant or talkative about what we see like these children are. It's very beneficial to talk to these kids about nature and what is going on around them because they can start caring about the earth at a young age. Owen started a collection of leaves and flowers and things, and I was happy to hear him say that he would ask his dad if he would bring him back to the nature trail again. I had so much fun with these little guys and I would love to take them on another walk.

2) Biological oxygen demand connects to our project because we can see how the sewage is effecting our trails.

3) Our project is marking the nature trail and letting people know it is there.

4) We are coming along very well, and we'll shortly have some trail markers going up, and a new map printed out.

5) My responsibilities are to shop for supplies, community presentations, and helping with the construction of the powerpoint.

Carbon Footprint

1. http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/


2. Yes this was a good site for me, but i don't think it would be good for younger kids seeing all of the questions about bills and driving.


3. My footprint is that we would need 5.5 planet earths to accomodate my lifestyle.


4. a) I could probably reduce my water usage by not taking as long of showers, and turning the water off when I brush my teeth.
    b) At school I could recycle more papers in stead of throwing them away.
     c) In the community I could drive less and walk more, since I live so close to the school.


5. My project will be about the importance of recycling and saving evergy, so this is definitely connected to my project in many ways. This carbon footprint test is all about energy and using what we have in moderation, which is what we should be thinking about while doing every day things.

First Post

    In all actuality I don't really feel the need to learn anything new about the internet. I know everything I want to know, which is Facebook and StumbleUpon. I think it's cool that we do a lot of work in this class on computers though. I would like to know why my cell phone is spastic and decides not to work sometimes... that's technology right? It's hard to pick out specific things I want to know when I know we will be learning new things all trimester.
   I would like to learn tons of stuff in global science! This seems like a really fun class and it will make me aware of a lot of things on earth that I am not conscious of already. I like to learn about the different kinds of energy producers like windmills and such. Also, i'm really, really excited to learn about space and the solar system. That kind of stuff is my favorite. I'm looking forward to learning about the environment this tri.

p.s. I'm a really good driver! :)

-Rachel.