Environmental Science (All Day)

Bring a notebook, blue card, pencil or pen Acquire and read the entire pamphlet. A worksheet (referenced below) will be sent out to registrants in advance of the midway.

Complete Req 1 * Review pages 14-17 of the pamphlet. Complete work sheet with historical events with date, name, and details. * Note the contributions made by BSA to environmental science.

Complete Req 2 * Review pages 18-31 of the pamphlet. Define the 19 terms using worksheet, pamphlet and website link * Below is a website link to assist further with Requirement 2: https://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0070294267/student_view0/glossary_a-d.html

Complete Req 3G#1 * Review pages 60-68 of the pamphlet and be prepared to discuss

Complete Req 6 * Review pages 74-75 of the pamphlet. Complete the worksheet for this requirement

For Requirement 3E #2: Do research on one species that was endangered, or threatened, but which has now recovered. Find out how the organism recovered, and what its new status is. Write a 100-word report on the species and email that to me.

For Requirement 3F #3: Finish up the packaging material experiment: – Put the four bags in the sun (indoors is ok, just make sure it’s sunny spot) – On Monday, open the bags and stir carefully. Add 1/2 cup of water (same as what we put yesterday) and close bags – On Friday, open up the bags and look at the packing material with magnifying glass. – Email the counselor some pictures and answer these:

1. Which materials decomposed? 2. Which do you think are biodegradable and which are non-biodegradable? 3. Explain the differences between the biodegradable and non-biodegradable ones. 4. Make a statement about which materials would be good for packing and reducing solid waste.

For Requirement 4a: Mark off a plot of 4 square yards in a study area that has a different ecosystem than what we studied at the Midway. For example: the beach, Vasona reservoir, or on a hike in the hills where there is a forest environment. Count the number of species found there. Estimate how much space is occupied by each plant species and the type and number of non-plant species you find. Write a short report (100-200 words) comparing the bio-diversity and population density of the two study plots. Email this report to me with a picture of the study area you picked out.