Env. Science B Course Resources
Module 6: Air, Atmosphere, and Global Climate Change
Instructor Information
Emily Kroutil
Email: Emily.Kroutil@gavirtualschool.org
Phone: 470-238-8663 (voicemail)
The resources in this newsletter are in addition to those found in MODULE 6: Air, Atmosphere, and Global Climate Change (GCC) of your course content. You should first go through the content and complete the quizzes and activities. These resources are to supplement your understanding of the concepts. Please contact me if you have questions!
ASSIGNMENT RESOURCES AND TIPS
QUIZ: Vocab Quiz
- The vocabulary words can be found on page 2 of the module.
- Make sure to complete the vocabulary notecards assignment before you take the vocabulary quiz.
- A digital alternative to paper notecards is https://quizlet.com
LAB: Particulate Air Pollution
- The handout for this lab can be found on page 3 of the module.
- This lab will take a few days (at least) to collect data. DO NOT try and start it the night before.
- You can choose locations in your HOME OR SCHOOL. Do not choose some locations in your home and some at school because it will be difficult to compare the data.
- Make sure your lab report has ALL requested sections, answers ALL of the questions on page 2 of the handout, and is written in paragraph form with complete sentences, proper grammar, punctuation, etc.
ASSIGNMENT: Global Climate Change (GCC) Brochure
- The handout for this assignment can be found on page 7 of the module.
- Make sure your brochure has all of the requirements on the handout so your brochure can earn full points.
Lab: Effects of Acid Rain
- The handout for this lab can be found on page 4 of the module.
- This lab takes AT LEAST 5 DAYS to collect the data. Do not try and start it the night before.
- Make sure your lab report has ALL requested sections, answers ALL of the questions on page 2 of the handout, and is written in paragraph form with complete sentences, proper grammar, punctuation, etc.
DISCUSSION: Global Warming
- Use this RUBRIC to help you write a discussion posting that will earn full points.
- Make sure when you respond to your classmates that you post AT LEAST a 2-3 sentence response. "I agree with..." or "I disagree with..." is not enough to earn full points for a response. You must say why you agree or disagree and back up your reasoning.
Quiz: Virtual Ozone Hole Tour
- The handout for this quiz can be found on page 5 of the module.
- Answer all of the questions on the handout BEFORE you start the quiz.
Discussion: Ocean Current
- Use this RUBRIC to help you write a discussion posting that will earn full points.
- Make sure when you respond to your classmates that you post AT LEAST a 2-3 sentence response. "I agree with..." or "I disagree with..." is not enough to earn full points for a response. You must say why you agree or disagree and back up your reasoning.
QUIZ: Air, Atmosphere, and GCC Review
- This module covered a lot of information. Please review your notes BEFORE you begin the quiz.
TEST: Air, Atmosphere, and Global Climate Change (GCC)
- Check the feedback on your two quizzes from this module BEFORE you begin the test and review those weak areas BEFORE you begin the test.