Students,
Here is your 100 question final.
Questions 1-100
Ms. Smith
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Hydroelectric & Nuclear Visuals
Students,
Answer the following questions after viewing the powerpoint and video in class. If you are not sure of the answer take an educated guess.
Hydroelectric Plant
1.) What happened?
2.) Where did it happen?
3.) What were the after effects?
4.) Did anyone die? If so how many people and how?
5.) What happened to the land around the plant?
6.) What happened to the people in the surrounding area?
7.) Could this happen again?
8.) How did this effect power in the area?
9.) Could this happen in the United States?
10.) Has this happened in the United States? (search on the web to find out)
Chernobyl
1.) What happened to Reactor 4?
2.) What were the operators trying to do?
3.) What areas of the plant were effected?
4.) How were the people in the town effected?
5.) What happened to the guy fishing next to the reactor?
6.) Who was missing when this happened? (job title)
7.) What happened after the explosion?
8.) How was the world effected immediately afterward?
9.) How were the surrounding areas effected long term?
10.) What could have been done to protect the people in the town?
Post the answers to this on your blog. This will be due December 11, 2009
Answer the following questions after viewing the powerpoint and video in class. If you are not sure of the answer take an educated guess.
Hydroelectric Plant
1.) What happened?
2.) Where did it happen?
3.) What were the after effects?
4.) Did anyone die? If so how many people and how?
5.) What happened to the land around the plant?
6.) What happened to the people in the surrounding area?
7.) Could this happen again?
8.) How did this effect power in the area?
9.) Could this happen in the United States?
10.) Has this happened in the United States? (search on the web to find out)
Chernobyl
1.) What happened to Reactor 4?
2.) What were the operators trying to do?
3.) What areas of the plant were effected?
4.) How were the people in the town effected?
5.) What happened to the guy fishing next to the reactor?
6.) Who was missing when this happened? (job title)
7.) What happened after the explosion?
8.) How was the world effected immediately afterward?
9.) How were the surrounding areas effected long term?
10.) What could have been done to protect the people in the town?
Post the answers to this on your blog. This will be due December 11, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Final Review
Students,
Click the title of this blog for your review sheet. Everything on this sheet will be fair game for your final. Your final will be set in the format of 1 vs. 100 where everyone will answer, but you will have the opportunity to gain extra points. Be sure to study hard on each subject and if you are confused, lost your notes or have questions please let me know prior to the final. Good luck!!!
Ms. Smith
Click the title of this blog for your review sheet. Everything on this sheet will be fair game for your final. Your final will be set in the format of 1 vs. 100 where everyone will answer, but you will have the opportunity to gain extra points. Be sure to study hard on each subject and if you are confused, lost your notes or have questions please let me know prior to the final. Good luck!!!
Ms. Smith
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Great Energy Debate
Students,
This week you will be debating the pros and cons of solar and wind power. Your debate will allow the decision making committee to decide whether or not we will use one or both of these forms of energy. You will have a new mission with this energy debate. Your groups will each be assigned a position for the debate. Within your groups, you must have the following positions:
1.) Lead Researchers- The lead researchers assigns each group member a portion of the topic on which they will be the expert. This group member will come up with their portion of the argument to give to the Presenters.
2.) The Presenters- The presenters will present all of the groups findings as well as be the designated mouthpieces for their group. Only the presenters are allowed to speak during the debate.
3.) Information Officers- The Information Officers is the only person allowed to ask questions to the teacher. If anyone else in the group that is not the information officer asks the teacher for clarification or resources, the group will be docked points going into the debate.
4.) The Compilers- The Compilers will gather all of the research from each group member and work with the Presenters to put together a well thought out position speech for their group.
You may have no more than two people for each position in the group. Once you have decided who will fill what role, have an Information Officer tell Ms. Smith who is in what role before you continue your research. You will have on class period to research your topic(s) and prepare the best presentation as well as refutation as possible. You will then be given one class period to debate the topic and convince the committee of your findings and position. The group who is most convincing will win the debate as well as extra credit on this assignment. Below you will find the grading rubric for the assignment.
Rubric
Group Assignments
Group 1: Decision Making and Reporting- You are responsible for making the final decision on these forms of energy. You must research both topics for pros and cons, listen to the entire debate and write a short 1-2 page article on the pros and cons of the energy source as well as your decision, and how you came to that decision.
Group 2: You will discuss the Con or Negative- You are responsible for researching each topic for the negatives of these types of energy. The best debaters know to anticipate their opponents arguments, so be able to look at the topics from both sides in order to create a well thought out position.
Group 3: You will discuss the Pro or Positive- You are responsible for researching each topic for the positives of these types of energy. Again, the best debaters know to anticipate their opponents arguments, so be able to look at the topics from both sides and create a well thought out position.
You may only use the following resources:
Solar Thermal
Solar Photovoltaic 1
Solar Photovoltaic 2
Wind
Popsci
If you have any questions during this process, please send up one of your information officers to ask Ms. Smith for clarification. Good Luck and happy debating.
Ms. Smith
This week you will be debating the pros and cons of solar and wind power. Your debate will allow the decision making committee to decide whether or not we will use one or both of these forms of energy. You will have a new mission with this energy debate. Your groups will each be assigned a position for the debate. Within your groups, you must have the following positions:
1.) Lead Researchers- The lead researchers assigns each group member a portion of the topic on which they will be the expert. This group member will come up with their portion of the argument to give to the Presenters.
2.) The Presenters- The presenters will present all of the groups findings as well as be the designated mouthpieces for their group. Only the presenters are allowed to speak during the debate.
3.) Information Officers- The Information Officers is the only person allowed to ask questions to the teacher. If anyone else in the group that is not the information officer asks the teacher for clarification or resources, the group will be docked points going into the debate.
4.) The Compilers- The Compilers will gather all of the research from each group member and work with the Presenters to put together a well thought out position speech for their group.
You may have no more than two people for each position in the group. Once you have decided who will fill what role, have an Information Officer tell Ms. Smith who is in what role before you continue your research. You will have on class period to research your topic(s) and prepare the best presentation as well as refutation as possible. You will then be given one class period to debate the topic and convince the committee of your findings and position. The group who is most convincing will win the debate as well as extra credit on this assignment. Below you will find the grading rubric for the assignment.
Rubric
Group Assignments
Group 1: Decision Making and Reporting- You are responsible for making the final decision on these forms of energy. You must research both topics for pros and cons, listen to the entire debate and write a short 1-2 page article on the pros and cons of the energy source as well as your decision, and how you came to that decision.
Group 2: You will discuss the Con or Negative- You are responsible for researching each topic for the negatives of these types of energy. The best debaters know to anticipate their opponents arguments, so be able to look at the topics from both sides in order to create a well thought out position.
Group 3: You will discuss the Pro or Positive- You are responsible for researching each topic for the positives of these types of energy. Again, the best debaters know to anticipate their opponents arguments, so be able to look at the topics from both sides and create a well thought out position.
You may only use the following resources:
Solar Thermal
Solar Photovoltaic 1
Solar Photovoltaic 2
Wind
Popsci
If you have any questions during this process, please send up one of your information officers to ask Ms. Smith for clarification. Good Luck and happy debating.
Ms. Smith
Friday, November 20, 2009
A Renewed World
Green Team,
Your first mission is as follows:
1.) Click on the title of the blog
2.) Navigate through the page, then answer the following questions
a.) Name 3 of the ten "Problem Cities" that are polluting the environment and tell me why
they are a problem cities.
b.) What are the 5 dirtiest industries and, in your opinion, how can they be cleaned up?
c.) List the 5 ways we are killing the planet.
d.) Name the 5 looming Eco-Disasters.
e.) Name the top three inventions on the website that you like and would use.
f.) Summarize "the plan in your own words.
g.) Discuss in a minimum of 5 sentences what "good news" you learned about from this
website.
Post the answer to these questions on your blog by Friday, December 4, 2009. If you have trouble posting, or are not sure how to use this application please ask Ms. Smith.
Have fun and be green.
Ms. Smith
Your first mission is as follows:
1.) Click on the title of the blog
2.) Navigate through the page, then answer the following questions
a.) Name 3 of the ten "Problem Cities" that are polluting the environment and tell me why
they are a problem cities.
b.) What are the 5 dirtiest industries and, in your opinion, how can they be cleaned up?
c.) List the 5 ways we are killing the planet.
d.) Name the 5 looming Eco-Disasters.
e.) Name the top three inventions on the website that you like and would use.
f.) Summarize "the plan in your own words.
g.) Discuss in a minimum of 5 sentences what "good news" you learned about from this
website.
Post the answer to these questions on your blog by Friday, December 4, 2009. If you have trouble posting, or are not sure how to use this application please ask Ms. Smith.
Have fun and be green.
Ms. Smith
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Household Energy Usage
(picture from www.ecologygreenworld.com/energy-star-at-home.jpg) Dear Students,
Click the title of this blog, "Household Energy Usage," and download a copy of this document. We will be revisiting this document throughout the rest of the semester so that we can monitor our energy usage at home and measure how that effects overall energy usage. Be sure to email any filled out information to yourself so that you have a copy. You may also upload your copy to google docs so that you can edit it at any time and have access to it anywhere.
Also, click on the word vocabulary to access your vocabulary sheet. We will be using this words regularly in class, but you should be very familiar with them, as they will be on your final.
Good luck,
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Extra Credit
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/ Facilitator
Goodwill Industries of Denver
Denver West High School
951 Elati St.
Denver, CO. 80204
303-944-6040
Dear Students,
Click on the title of this blog to obtain information on an extra credit opportunity for next week. If you participate both days and receive the OSHA card and certificate you will also receive 200 points for your participation. If you have any questions please ask me.
Sincerely,
Ms. Smith
Monday, October 26, 2009
How Do You Learn?
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/ Facilitator
Goodwill Industries of Denver
Denver West High School
asmith@goodwilldenver.org
303-944-6040
Students,
Click on the title of this blog and take the Learning Styles Test 1 & 2 as well as the Multiple Intelligences test on the left hand margin. When you have completed your test post your results on your blog, and answer the following questions in complete sentences. This blog is worth 50 points and is due November 9th 2009 by 5:00pm.
1.) Did the description of your learning style fit the way you learn?
2.) Did you learn something new about the way in which you learn?
3.) Now that you know how you learn what will you do to improve your grades overall?
4.) How will knowing your learning style help you through out your life?
Who are you?
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/Facilitator
Goodwill Industries of Denver
Denver West High School
951 Elati St.
Denver, CO 80204
asmith@goodwilldenver.org
303-944-6040
Dear Students,
Read the directions and follow them. Copy and paste the questions asked below, onto your blog. For each question below, answer using the number key in bold. When you have completed all of the questions tally up your number at the bottom of your answer page. This blog is worth 50 points and is due on November 9th 2009 by 5:00pm.
1= Never
2= Rarely
3= Sometimes
4= Usually
5= Always
1.) You express your opinions openly.
2.) You have no fear of being rejected by other people.
3.) When you have to make a decision the effects mostly you (such as changing jobs), you may consult other people, but the final decision is your own.
4.) You forgive yourself for your mistakes.
5.)You believe you deserve what life has to offer.
6.) You accept yourself for being the way you are.
7.) You are able to express your feelings both positive and negative.
8.) You set aside some time just for you.
9.) You ask for help when you need it.
10.) You will return and unsatisfactory item to the store.
11.) You don't worry about what others think of you.
12.) If you are dissatified with an important part of your life, you will take steps to change it.
13.) You are comfortable making eye contact with other people.
14.) When criticized, you listen, but don't take it personally.
15.) You are comfortable trying new things.
16.) You can make a list of your accomplishments and/or positive qualities without a great deal of difficulty.
17.) You are comfortable around successful people.
18.) You believe you can handle anything.
REFERENCES
questions obtained from Selfesteem2go website
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Activity, Honors&Awards Sheets
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/Facilitator
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
303-944-6040
Students,
Click on the links below to access your activities, honors & awards sheets.
Fill in these sheets with your activities, honors & awards, starting with your current grade and going down to 9th grade.
Good luck,
Ms. Smith
Monday, October 5, 2009
Under Construction
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/Facilitator
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
303-944-6040
Students,
You have all been assigned your groups for your company and at this point should have a company name, logo and slogan. As a part of this group work, you are now tasked with a mission to research an area in the energy field. You will be given the area on which you will conduct your research and the questions you will need to answer about that area of energy. You will have to create a visual and verbal presentation for your project and you must present as a group, each person in the group must say something in regards to your research in order to obtain a good grade on this assignment. If there are people in the group not doing their work, please bring this to my attention so that I can talk with them. I will be observing not only how you work individually, but how the group works overall. Your grade will consist of group work, individual contribution, answering each question thoroughly, a clear and concise presentation that provides information not previously known about the topic. You may use resources from the class notes, blog, internet and text books. You must cite your sources in the proper format. You may use Bibme.com to create your bibliography, write it in APA style. You will be awarded extra points for creativity in your presentations. This project is a large part of your grade for this class, so take this very seriously. Below you will find your energy assignments as well as the questions you must answer in your presentation. This assignment is due with presentation on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.
Group Assignments (Per. 1)
1.) Biomass
2.) Nuclear
3.) Wind
4.) Solar
Group Assignments (Per. 2)
1.) Hydroelectric
2.) Coal
Questions:
1.) Describe the energy source. (What is it? How does it work?)
2.) Is the energy source considered renewable or nonrenewable?
3.) What is the history of the energy source?
4.) Where is the energy source found?
5.) How is the energy source recovered?
6.) How is the energy source storend once it is recovered?
7.) How is the energy source used today?
8.) Is the energy source "efficient?" (production cost compared to energy production)
9.) What are the capital costs or setup costs involved when using the energy source?
10.) Are there ongoing operating costs invloved when using the energy source?
11.) What are the advantages of the energy source?
12.) What are the disadvantages of the energy source? (finding, extracting, manufacturing, using)
13.) What is the economic impact of the energy source?
14.) What is the environmental impact of the energy source?
15.) Is there a high cost to the consumer in using the energy source?
16.) Are there any other interesting facts about the energy source?
17.) What is the future of the energy source?
18.) What were your sources of your information?
Additional Presentation Websites:
The link to the rubric, below, will tell you how I will be grading your projects. This is the exact sheet and format I will be using.
Good Luck,
Ms. Smith
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Professionalism
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/ Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
303-944-6040
Dear Students,
Click on the word "Professionalism," in order to obtain your notes on your portfolio. By the end of the semester we will have gone over all of the segments of this presentation and you will have a complete working portfolio, that can be used for job interviews as well as applications for schools and apprenticeships. This tool is something that you will be able to use long after you graduate from West High School.
Good Luck,
Ms. Smith
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The Good The Bad The Energy
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
303-944-6040
Dear Students,
Here is your next assignment. Be sure to read this blog thoroughly so that you can complete the assignment correctly. Click on the title of this blog "The Good The Bad The Energy," and it will take you to a Google Doc.
1.)Immediately save a copy of this document in your timesheet folder.
2.)Once you have saved a copy of the document, you will see a url at the bottom of each section of questions.
3.)Click on the url (internet address), but if that does not work either type or copy and paste that url into the address bar on a new internet browers.
4.)Be sure to have both the assignment blog open as well as the url you will need in order to answer the questions.
5.) Then read the questions for each assignment before reading the articles.
6.) Once you have completed that, read the article and answer the questions in your saved Google doc.
7.) When you have completed the assignment save it on your desktop and we will go over how to save it as a Google doc and attach it to your blog.
*Note* If you edit the Google doc, without saving to your folder, it will be erased and you will have to do it all over again.
Good luck and I will see how well you did on Monday. Have a great weekend and make safe choices.
Sincerely,
Ms. Smith
DUE DATE: 10/30/2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Gizmos
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
303-944-6040
Dear Students,
Click on the word Gizmos and it will take you the the Explore Learning website. When get there let me know so that I can email you your Gizmos login name and password. From there, you need to read and complete each assignment as well as the assessment.
Assignments: Due October 6, 2009
Adding Fractions
Multiplying Fractions
Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Dividing Fractions
Assignments: Due October 21, 2009
Fractions with Unlike Demoninators
Dividing Mixed Numbers
All assignments are due by 5:00pm on the day assigned. You may NOT use calculators, doing so is considered cheating.
Sincerely,
Ms. Smith
Friday, September 4, 2009
Your Thoughts
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager/Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
303-944-6040
Dear Students,
As apart of on going assessment of the class, I will be asking your opinion on many of the activities we do in class. Answer honestly on your blog, no cursing. This will help me improve the class for the future and allow you to help shape it. The following questions are due friday, September 11, 2009 at 5:00pm. Be sure to post your answers by this time.
1.) What did you like about the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," envelope assignment?
2.) Was this assignment difficult? If so, why?
3.) Did you feel you were provided all of the resources you needed to be successful on this assignment?
4.) What would have made this assignment better?
5.) Have you ever done an assignment like this before?
6.) What did you learn about yourself, while doing this assignment?
7.) What did you learn about your classmates while doing this assignment?
8.) What do you think the purpose was of the assignment?
9.) Should this assignment be done in the future?
10.) What did you dislike about the assignment?
Thank you for your honest answers. I look forward to reading them.
Sincerely,
Ms. Smith, M.Ed.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Energy Jeopardy Pre-Test 3
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager
Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
asmith@goodwilldenver.org
http://www.goodwilldenver.org/
303-944-6040
Case Manager
Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
asmith@goodwilldenver.org
http://www.goodwilldenver.org/
303-944-6040
Students,
Here is your final Jeopardy pre-test, remember to entitle it Jeopardy Pre-Test 3. There are some fun surprises and interesting information available on this quiz. Have fun.
Good Luck,
Ms. Smith
Energy Jeopardy Pre-test 2
(Picture and moniker borrowed from Denver West High School website http://west.dpsk12.org)Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager
Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
303-944-6040
Students,
Here is your second Jeopardy pre-test. Answer all of the questions on your blog and entitle it Jeopardy Pre-Test 2.
Ms. Smith
Energy Jeopardy Pre-test 1
(Picture and moniker borrowed from Denver West High School website http://west.dpsk12.org)Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager
Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
asmith@goodwilldenver.org
http://www.goodwilldenver.org/
303-944-6040
Case Manager
Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
asmith@goodwilldenver.org
http://www.goodwilldenver.org/
303-944-6040
Click on the following link to take your energy pre-test, in a jeopardy format. After you have read the question, go to your blog, entitle it "Jeopardy Pre-test 1," and then write the topic of the questions in the body of the blog, below the topic write your answers.
Example:
Title: Jeopardy Pre-Test 1
Famous Americans
1.) Melville
2.) Chuck Yeager
3.) Mrs. Butterworth
4.) NASA
5.) I have no idea
If you do not know the answer to a question, just state that you do not know the answer, and move on to the next question. You will not get points taken off for wrong answers.If you have any questions raise your hand and let me know. I will come and look at it. Happy Jeopardy.
jeopardylabs.com/play/energy-jeopardy3
Ms. Smith
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
All About Me
(Space Shuttle Columbia Launch. Picture from www.astronautix.com. Courtesy NASA) Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Case Manager
Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
303-944-6040
Students,
Be sure to answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible, so that I can get a better idea of who you are and what goals you have set. This is also a good way to start posting your first blog. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
1.) Where are you from?
2.) How many siblings do you have?
3.) What will you do after you graduate from West High School?
4.) What is your favorite type of music? Favorite band/group/singer and why?
5.) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
6.) Do you want a big family, why or why not?
7.) How many children will you have?
8.) Where do you want to live as an adult?
9.) What will you do for a living?
10.) What impact will you make on the world?
I look forward to reading your answers and communcating back with you. Make sure that you have added me to your permissions so that I can read your blog and give you a grade for your hard work. If you have completed your answers be sure to click the orange, "Publish Post" button if you have not completed your answers be sure to click the blue, "Save Now," button. Your answers will be due on September 4, 2009. Congratulations and welcome to the blogosphere, it only gets better from here.
Sincerely,
Ms. A. Smith, M.Ed.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Timesheets
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
6850 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO. 80221
Dear Students,
As a part of learning about the working world it is important to understand the concept of timeliness and how important it is in a work environment, because this is such an important concept you will be required to fill out a time sheet.
I will attach a timesheet as a link to this blog. You must click on that link and fill out the time that you came into class and the time that you left class. If you go to the restroom make sure that you clock out and back in on your timesheet. Also, if you participate in additional activities including EWP projects, EWP clubs, Assisting Ms. Smith or an extra assignment, document it on your time sheet and leave a comment on your blog describing what it is you have done for the program that is outside of the class period. You are then eligible for extra Smith Bucks which help you purchase things from the General Store or get extra credit up to 100 points for the grading period.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns or confusion please do not hesitate to contact me using the above information.
Sincerely,
Ms. A.N.Smith, M.Ed.
Welcome
Amber N. Smith, M.Ed.
Facilitator
Energy Workforce Program
Goodwill Industries of Denver, Inc.
Denver West High School
6850 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO. 80221
asmith@goodwilldenver.org
303-944-6040
Goodmorning West High Cowboys,
I am very excited about the up coming year and the things that we will learn. This is your assignment blog. Here is where you will find all of your journal information or anything additional that I may need to share with you. You are more than welcome to ask questions in the comment section below. You will be creating your own blog, so that you will be able to complete your journaling assignments and other online assignments. All assignments, due dates and times, that pertain to blogs, will be posted here. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at the information above.
Sincerely,
Ms. Smith, M.Ed.
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