APES Current Events

APES Current Events

November 30, 2008 8:03 PM
by Terry Cunningham

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Problem- Should we drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ARWR) ?

Background-
    This hotly debated issue of "environment verses the economy" has been going on since the early 1980's.  Even in the last
 election, the quote "drill baby drill" was used numerous times. 

Your job-
   Present a brief position paper on December 8th to the APES cabinet!

To Do First -
  1) read pages 250 to 251 in your textbook to get an good overview of the issue.

  2) look over these various websites to get an understanding of the view points.

   3) Feel free to do your own research and supply works cited.


Too Drill or Not to Drill is the Question!

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October 29, 2008 7:41 PM
by Terry Cunningham

US Immigration

 Topic- US immigration is a controversial environmental, political, social, moral,  ethical, and an economic issue ! 

Background- The US population has increased 15 million from 2001 to 2006 which equates into a  huge +0.6% annual growth rate.  Since 1992, the US has ushered in 1 million legal immigrants per year and about 525,000 illegal (unauthorized) immigrants per year. Many people think this growth rate will severely impact America's prosperity in future generations.

Key Questions-  What should be done with the current US immigration policies?
                             Should we increase or decrease the number of legal immigrants?
                             What should be done the previous and future illegal immigrants?
                           
To Do-
1) Read pages 191 to 192 in your textbook and take notes on your outline.

2) Look over this recent news  about immigrants in the NY Times

3) Look over these web sites-

4) Type a short "Talking Points"  paper.
           State your position, then list, and briefly explain your reasons to support your position.
          
5) Come to class ready with your "talking points"  to discuss this controversial issue!
           

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October 17, 2008 11:48 AM
by Terry Cunningham

Winter's forecast

According to NOAA,  what is this year's winter outlook?

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October 4, 2008 7:16 AM
by Terry Cunningham

El Nino

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Webinvest                                                                                                                                                   Due- 10/14/08                                                                                                                                         

Problem: What is ENSO (El nino-southern oscillation), commonly called El Nino, and how does it affect the Worldʼs               climate? 

To DO- 

1) Read the below key questions-

  ★What is El Nino and La Nina?  How are they related?  What happens during a  El Nino/ La Nina cycle? 

  ★How do scientists recognize El Nino? 

  ★ Describe the recent and past El Nino activity in the Pacific Ocean? 

  ★How does this affect US & NYS weather?  Should Americans get ready? 

  ★How does this effect world wide climate? State facts! 

  ★Is there a connection with global warming? 

  ★What is this years weather predictions due to El Nino? 

  ★ What are the economic impacts and implications? 


 2) Go to Web sites-         http://www.elnino.noaa.gov/ 

                                         http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tao/elnino/nino-home.html 

                                         http://www.cdc.noaa.gov/ENSO/ 


3)Read the above web sites and research the above key questions. You may use other websites but cite the reference(s). Please feel free to cut and paste diagrams to illustrate your discussion, and cite the reference(s). Generally, NOAA research is not copyrighted. 


4) Type a short paper (up to two pages).

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September 16, 2008 7:35 PM
by Terry Cunningham

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 1) How does the weather history at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz offer insights into  global warming ?
 

 The Big Melt- View this video...
  1) List all the changes do to the "The Big Melt" at the Arctic Ice Cap!




Send your answers to "terence.cunningham@wappingersschools.org" by 9/21/08

        


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