Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Endangered Species: Entry 4
Yesterday Tommaso and I split up the work. He was to do the slide(s) on deforestation and I was to do sow ith climate change. I found a bunch of information from tons of magazines which I read and took note of at home. The Animoto video was completed the day before yesterday, with only the song to add.We are moving somewhat slow, but am confident that we will finish with time to spare. We are presenting on Tuesday.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Endangered Species: Entry 3
Yesterday blogger was down for maintenance so we could not post what we had done during the double lesson.
We didn't get much work done as I would have liked to due to the distractions of an individual. We added a few more images to the Animoto video, which looks like it is just about done. We found some more information about the Japanese Sea Lion and added it onto the PowerPoint. We found some more extinct animals and why they went extinct.
We didn't get much work done as I would have liked to due to the distractions of an individual. We added a few more images to the Animoto video, which looks like it is just about done. We found some more information about the Japanese Sea Lion and added it onto the PowerPoint. We found some more extinct animals and why they went extinct.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Endangered Species: Entry 2
We couldn't blog yesterday as there were connection problems. We got started on our on our video and have already included a few video clips and image and we also researched a few bits of information for our powerpoint. We managed to follow the plan we had set for the previous session.
Today, we got started on our Powerpoint and added onto it our research and specific details to our Powerpoint. We found images and statistical data about deforestation. We got on task and worked effectively, though there were a few minor distractions.
Today, we got started on our Powerpoint and added onto it our research and specific details to our Powerpoint. We found images and statistical data about deforestation. We got on task and worked effectively, though there were a few minor distractions.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Endagered Species: Entry 1
Problem: Species are going extinct
Goal: To educate the community on the fact that species are going extinct
Sources that we will be taking a look at today:
http://www.arkive.org/
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Using these sources, we were able to find different animals, land, water and air, that are going through different stages on extiction.
Despite certain distractions, we were able to get a lot of work done today and have plenty of ideas for the introductory movie as well as the presentation.
Next Class:
Sort out what we are going to include in our powerpoint presentation and research.
Goal: To educate the community on the fact that species are going extinct
Sources that we will be taking a look at today:
http://www.arkive.org/
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Using these sources, we were able to find different animals, land, water and air, that are going through different stages on extiction.
Despite certain distractions, we were able to get a lot of work done today and have plenty of ideas for the introductory movie as well as the presentation.
Next Class:
Sort out what we are going to include in our powerpoint presentation and research.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Carbon Footprint: As seen through images and cartoons
What's one way that we can understand the severity of an issue? Through visual representations. Through images, photographs, and even cartoons.
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| http://www.lawisgreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Carbon-Footprint.jpg |
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| http://fr.toonpool.com/user/5817/files/carbon_footprint_673685.jpg |
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| http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yjtFPQJ1hkg/S4MneXHjIRI/AA AAAAAAACM/9QqqB1caofs/s400/Measuring+ Carbon+Footprint.jpg |
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| http://www.townofossining.com/images/events/ EarthDay_Logo180.jpg |
Carbon Footprint: Around the World
http://www.footprintnetwork.org/ Is a very resourceful site which can explain what exactly the "carbon footprint" is, news, publications, an interactive carbon footprint calculator, what the United Nations (UN) is doing, the Living Planet Report 2010, data and so much more! You can even sign up for a newsletter
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See the link of this organization conducting several projects in China to reduce their carbon footprint: emissions zero
"Our first aim is to empower these individuals and organizations to take climate change into their own hands and go carbon neutral. By eliminating their carbon footprints, individuals and organizations not only work against global climate change but also contribute to our second aim: promoting sustainability in China.
Each carbon offset purchased helps fund the construction of a clean energy project that would have been impossible without money from carbon credits. These projects improve local environments, bring economic development to underdeveloped areas of China and spread environmental awareness and green technology to remote areas.
By connecting people and businesses with these projects, we aim to increase environmental awareness and promote sustainable development in China while simultaneously working to combat global climate change."
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Visit http://parkwoodgreen.blogspot.com/ . It is a very interesting blog which provides news as to, mainly what the United States in doing to be eco-friendly and reduce their carbon emissions, including stories of individuals and communities.
List of countries by 2007 emissions
Rank | Country | Annual CO2 emissions[8][9] (in thousands of metric tonnes) | Percentage of global total |
| World | 29,321,302 | 100% | |
| 1 |  China[10] | 6,538,367.00 | 22.30% |
| 2 |  United States | 5,838,381.00 | 19.91% |
| - |  European Union(27) | 4,177,817.86[11] | 14.04% |
| 3 |  India | 1,612,362.00 | 5.50% |
| 4 |  Russia | 1,537,357.00 | 5.24% |
| 5 |  Japan | 1,254,543.00 | 4.28% |
| 6 |  Germany | 787,936.00 | 2.69% |
| 7 |  Canada | 557,340.00 | 1.90% |
| 8 |  United Kingdom | 539,617.00 | 1.84% |
| 9 |  South Korea | 503,321.00 | 1.72% |
| 10 |  Iran | 495,987.00 | 1.69% |
Complete list (2007) on:
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