Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Information posted here is for educational purposes only.  It will not be shared with anyone except those who use the site to compare data.

To ensure a safe environment, please abide by the following:

Students:

1. Must follow their district's Internet Acceptable Use policy.

2. Must not post anything in violation of state or federal law.

3. Will not bully our attempt to bully others.

4. Will not post anything derogatory, inappropriate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, or racially offensive.

5. Will not post advertisements.

6. Must not post information on controlled substances.

7. Respect copyright laws.

Teachers:

1. Review all data and information before it is posted.

2. Do not allow students to give out personal information.

References

San Diego Unified School District. (2014). Student Internet Acceptable Use. 

     Retrieved May 27, 2014, from San Diego Unified School District website: 

     http://www.sandi.net/domain/253 

LinkdIn. (2014). User Agreement. Retrieved May 27, 2014, from LinkdIn website: 

     https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement 

Facebook. (2013). Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. Retrieved May 27, 

     2014, from Facebook website: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms

3rd Times a GLP Charm?

Does Air Particulate Matter?

Who we are: 

We are an Advanced Placement Environmental Science class at La Jolla High School located near San Diego in California.  

Who you are:

You are any science student currently studying or interested in air particulate matter.  You are looking for a simple, fun project where you collect air particulate matter and collaborate with other classes around the world performing the same activity.

What you need:

Internet access is a must.  Being familiar with Google Docs is helpful but not required.  There are step by step directions if you are unfamiliar with the program.  A desire to view data collected from around the world.  You also need a few minor supplies: string, 12 3x5 cards, and vaseline.

When:

This project will be open 24/7.  We are creating a database that will always be available.

Where:

This projects home base is in La Jolla, California.  Within the site there are instructions on how to perform the simple procedure to acquire air particulate data.  Student participants communicate with each other through the site blog.

Why:

This project allows you to quantify air particulate matter in your area and compare it to other locations around the world that has been acquired in the same manner by other students.  There is also a collaborative aspect as you communicate with other participating classes about local particulate matter and possible sources.  You also research the effects of air particulate matter on both plants and humans.  Air pollution (particulate matter) is one of the topics covered on the AP Environmental Science Exam the first Monday in May.

How:

Google Docs is used to store and view data.  You may upload your data at any time.  Uploading instructions are available.  If you need any help you may email me at aquesnell@sandi.net.  Previous stored data is always available for comparison.  There is a site blog that allows you to post and reply to other participating classes.  At the end of the project there are analysis questions that have students search for causes of particulate matter and effects on plant and human health.

GLP Update

Does Air Particulate Matter?

Who we are: 

We are an Advanced Placement Environmental Science class at La Jolla High School located near San Diego in California.

Who you are:

You are any science student currently studying or interested in air particulate matter.

What you need:

In addition to Internet access, you will need a few minor supplies: string, 12 3x5 cards, and vaseline.

When:

This project will be open 24/7.  We are creating a database that will always be available.

Where:

This projects home base is in La Jolla, California.  Within the site there are instructions on how to perform the simple procedure to acquire air particulate data.  Student participants can communicate with each other through the site blog.

Why:

This project will allow you to quantify air particulate matter in your area and compare it to other locations around the world that has been acquired in the same manner by other students.  You will also research the effects of air particulate matter on both plants and humans.

How:

This project uses Google Docs to store and view data.  You may upload your information at any time.  Uploading instructions are available.  Previous stored data is always available for comparison.  At the end of the project there are analysis questions that have students search for causes of particulate matter and effects on plant and human health.

GLP Site Context Text

I am an AP Environmental Science teacher at La Jolla High School and I have designed an ongoing project to study air particulate matter for Environmental Science or Earth Science students from around the world.  All that is needed to participate is a few inexpensive items and Internet access.  Students collect air particulate matter data and upload it to this site with information about where it is collected.  The air particulate matter data from around the world is then analyzed and conclusions are drawn as to factors that lead to various levels.  Finally, students learn about the effects of airborne particulate matter on plants and animals.

Stage 3 Draft

I'm not sure what to put in the left column, so any help would be appreciated.

Here is my stage 3 draft.  I am not sure what to put in the left column, so any help would be appreciated.

Here is my Stage 2 Draft

Stage 1 revised

Here is my Stage 1 revised after adding more details.

Stage 1

Here is my Stage 1 draft.  I also plan to use this for my Global Learning Project.  I created this lesson plan based on a project from the following site:

http://ciese.org/curriculum/genproj/

Unit Sketch