A new kind of reactor

Please read the following article, and answer the question below.

Fourth Generation Reactor


What are the advantages of this new kind of reactor?
Does this solve some of the issues of older/1st/2nd/3rd generation reactors?
Do you feel there are disadvantages?


You Must respond/comment no later than Monday 11:59 pm

FRQ

As per class today, I have linked the FRQ question that I would like you to go through. You ONLY NEED to do part b, c, and d. The first link is the question, and the second link is the grading rubric/key.  Please go through the question and then check your answer.  After having gone through the “Using Math in Environmental Science” worksheets in class or on your own, and having completed the posted FRQ with scoring rubric; please go to the sidebar on the right and do the quick survey as to your comfort level with this sort of problem, (the math aspect).? Please respond to the survey by Sunday night.

FRQ Question

FRQ Rubric/Key


As a reminder: I will give you the test on Friday as a "take-home" test due to the testing for juniors this week and next.

Study Guide Chapter 12

Here is a link to the chapter 12 test study guide (below).

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL HAVE TO CHANGE THE TEST TO A TAKE HOME TEST DUE TO SCIENCE TESTING TAKING PLACE FOR ALL JUNIORS ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.


Chapter 12 Study Guide

Whoa! I threw a curveball accidentally...

OK, after looking at the last practice problems I posted, and talking with you, I think we need to backtrack a little. For those of you who were able to solve them, or took the time to work through them, great job! For those that were left scratching their heads, don't worry! Many of those were tough due to the multiple conversions and unit changes needed. My fault on jumping into the fast lane right away.

I have included another set of problems linked below. This will give a more realistic approach to the kinds of single and double conversions/scientific notation you need to be able to do. I would be more than happy to go through any sticking points you have on this sheet next week (before school, lunch, after school, etc.). Please work through the problems in the link below and be ready to discuss by the end of next week.

The problems are due Next Thursday/Friday.

Using Math in Environmental Science






Reminder: If you have not responded to the "Silencing Science" Blog post you still need to do so! I                      will still accept responses if posted over the weekend.


We will be testing chapter 12 the end of next week (Thursday/Friday)

Reminder: March 13-14 (Depending upon A or B day) is when the alternative Energy Projects are due.

Silencing Science

Please read the following article from Smithsonian.com linked below. I have also linked a follow up article that may help with some background information. Questions below (a blog response).

Canadian Scientists Explain Exactly 
How Their Government Silenced Science

What is the public's role in ensuring that correct and factual scientific information is available to the general public AND the governing bodies that set regulations and laws?

What is the public's role in holding governing bodies accountable in the use of current factual scientific data in making decisions?




You must be post a response/comment no later than Sunday 2/12 by 11:59 pm


The Issues of Muzzling Science


If any of you missed portions of the video, you can watch  it here/link below

Super Battery Nova

Semester Final Study Guide

I have attached a link below with study guides for the chapters we have have covered thus far.


Semester 1 Final (Chapters Study Guide)





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Catching up!

With the plethera of "A" days as of late, and the lack of "B" days, we will not be able to afford more class time to chapter 9. I have included an outline, key concepts/ideas, themes, and other points that we would have discussed in class on the link below. Please make sure that you have read chapter 9, and gone through the document below. You may go through the document as you read as a guide if you wish.

CHAPTER 9 OUTLINE/HELP



Once you have finished, please go through the Review Questions at the end of the chapter. I have posted possible answers for you to refer to ONCE YOU HAVE LOOKED AT THE QUESTIONS AND THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR OWN ANSWER FIRST.

 Chapter 9 Review Questions Answers