Bellringer-Electricity-25 pts.

• 1. What part do the charges of the atom’s parts play in the movement of electrons between atoms?

• 2. What is the name of the force that can get the electrons to move?

• 3. Where does the force come from that gets electrons to move?

• 4. What is a conductor?• 5. What is the purpose of an insulator

Bellringer-10 pts.

• Prediction-How many vanes will harness the optimum quantity of wind energy on a windmill?

Owl Pellet-10 points

• What is in an owl pellet– A. The regurgitated remains of the owl’s avian

or mammal meal– B. The bits and pieces of fur, bones and

feathers belonging to the animal the owl ate– C. Small insects that may have created a

habitat of the owl pellet– D. All of the above

Bell ringer 10 pts.

• 1. What is a motor?

• 2. Where would you expect to find a motor?

• 3. What do you think your life would be like if there were no motors?

Water Cycle Revisited-15 points

• 1. Explain how water is recycled

• 2. Describe the distribution of Earth’s surface water

3. Where is the majority of Earth’s freshwater found?

Bellringer-15 pts

• Yesterday, we looked at soil samples in class, how are the following things affected by the presence or absence of water

• A. the rock and mineral portions of the soil• B. the plant life found in the soil• C. the small invertebrates found in the soil• Think deeply about past abiotic and biotic

processes

Bellringer-30pts.

• 1.Define the following terms• A. Voltage-• B. Resistance-• C. Current-• 2. Draw a circuit that includes a • 1.Power source • 2. Pathway for current• 3. Resistor

Title-Zoological Biodiversity4-30-10

Answer the following Questions in essay format-50 pts15 minute continuous writing-You will turn in papers when

time is called• 1.What role does a zoo play in conserving the biodiversity of the world’s animals? 10

• 2. Do you think a zoo is a good habitat for many of the endangered species? Why or why not? 10

• 3. What animal or animals did you see yesterday that was said to be endangered or threatened? 10

• 4. If you could save a single species how would you do it? 10

• 5. What did you learn about zoos and what they do? 10

Bellringer Disasters-20 pts.

• Compare and Contrast Natural Environmental Disasters with Man Made Environmental Disasters

• In your mind which disaster has the greater impact on the environment and why. (consider short term and long term consequences)

Windmill Research Questions

• What is a windmill?

• How do windmills work?

• How do windmills store energy?

• What is done with the energy the windmill creates?

• How would you make a windmill and where would you place it?

Bellringer 20 pts

• Describe how a DC motor works.– List parts– Explain how parts function together

Bellringer-30 pointsOn sheet of paper write the answer to the

following questions-Write the questions

• 1.Describe the problem is that is effecting the waters off the coast of Louisiana-There was a massive oil spill off the coast of Louisiana

• 2.Describe one negative effect-The oil• 3.Predict the outcome and list a sequence of

steps that you would like to see solve this problem

• Continue Your Group Work

Bellringer 5-10-10 10pts

• What petroleum company is responsible for the oil spill?

• How does the company propose to stop the oil leak and recover the remaining oil?

Bellringer-5-12-10 50 points

• List 5 Factors that are important to you and why, in uncovering information to complete a project in any subject– 1– 2– 3– 4– 5

Bellringer-10 pts

• What might be the consequences of 1500 chickens on the environment if all the chickens were allowed to run free?

• Go to your designated groups and complete the group assignment or the questions about water in the environment.

Bellringer=Diversity is…-25 pts

• Individually write a short summary statement about what you think diversity is on the front of your note card