Introduction |
| Anchor Video |
| Concept Map |
| Project Calendar |
| Lesson Plans |
Letter to Parents |
| Assessments |
| Resources |
Modifications |
| Grant |
This project models an interdisciplinary course in High School Science and Math. While primarily focusing on geologic concepts (TEKS 112.49 (c) (9) (A), (B), and (C)) and mathematics standards in (?Algebra and Algebra II, Calculus), it does cover some aspects of chemistry, physics and biology. It may in fact be most appropriate for a capstone course in science. Prerequisite to this course would be studies in biology, chemistry, algebra, algebra II, statistics, possibly calculus.
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Weekly Focus |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Description of the general topic for the week. |
Teacher Lectures |
Computer Modeling (Applied Mathematics) |
Weekly Student Presentations |
Mathematics Applications |
Weekly Student Presentations |
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Introduction
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Energy and the Earth
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Oil and Hydrocarbons
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Alternative Fuels Human Scale |
Introduction
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Energy and the Earth
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Oil and Hydrocarbons
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Alternative Fuels
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Student Project Overview and Rubric |
Where do fossil fuels come from?
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What is a hydrocarbon?
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Geologic Processes
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Geologic Timeline |
Where are the fossil fuels now?
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Types of fossil fuels
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Deposition and Distribution |
When do we run out
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Graphing
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Variables |
Presentation Modeling
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Sources
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Alternative Fuels
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Fossil Fuels Assessment: Misconception, Preconception |
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Oil and Gas
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History
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Impact on our State
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US and Oil: Past, Present and Future |
Oil & Gas Exploration
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Where are we likely to find oil? Coal? Natural gas?
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How do we find it? |
Discovery, Drilling, Collection & Refining
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Coal
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Oil (Crude, Shale, Tar)
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Natural Gas |
Bio-fuels
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What are they?
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Supply/Costs
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Benefits / Shortcomings |
Models and Simulation
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Mathematical Models
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Regression |
Student Presentation
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Middle East
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Crude Oil
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Bio-fuels Assessment: Mathematical Models, Regressions |
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Use and Utility of Fossil Fuels
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Energy
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Agriculture
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Manufacturing |
What do we use oil for?
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Energy uses
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Manufacturing
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Fertilizers
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Other |
Simulation Earth
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Computer-based simulation of ecosystem
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Setup and Use |
Nuclear Energy
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What is it?
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Supply/Costs
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Benefits / Shortcomings |
Interpretation of Graphs and Charts
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Student analysis and interpretation of charts relating to fossil fuels. |
Student Presentation
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Asia
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Oil / Shale and Tar Sands
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Nuclear Energy Assessment: Oils, Nuclear Energy |
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Putting it together
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Choices
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Forward thinking
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Activism |
Hydrocarbons
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Chemical Structure
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Energy Content
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Quantity |
Simulation Earth
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Computer-based simulation of ecosystem
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Stage 1 |
Solar/Wind/Geothermal
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What are they?
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Supply/Costs
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Benefits / Shortcomings |
Computer Tools
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Excel / Spreadsheet
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SPSS and other statistical analysis tools |
Student Presentation
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North and South America
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Natural Gas
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Solar/Wind/Geothermal Assessment: Solar Energy |
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Fossil Fuel Impact
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Greenhouse Effect
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Global Warming
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Acid Rain
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Other |
Conservation
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What is it?
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Supply/Costs
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Benefits/Shortcomings |
Simulation Earth
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Computer-based simulation of ecosystem
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Stage 2 |
Conservation – Individual Student Presentations
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Conservation program
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Applicability
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Sustainability |
Supply and Demand
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Graphing
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Variables
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Developing formulas to fit observed phenomena |
Student Presentations
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Africa
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Conservation Assessment: What is the principle? |
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Summary
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Future
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The role of youth |
Futures
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Historical Context
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Where do we go from here? |
Student Summit & Summary Report
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Student Group presentations – Recommendations to the United Nations and WHO |
Student Summit & Summary Report
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Student Group presentations – Recommendations to the United Nations and WHO |
Student Summit & Summary Report
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Student Group presentations – Recommendations to the United Nations and WHO |
Assessment: Final Examination – Essay and Multiple Choice |
Lecture/Didactics Student Project / Presentation Modeling/ Simulation Computer Projects Assessments