Students examined how our water resources are distributed in the environment and ways that we work to ensure that the water we drink is clean. Students completed a lab regarding water filtration and water testing. 

On this day, students learned about the water cycle, nitrogen cycle, and carbon cycle. Then, students applied their knowledge by examining one nutrient that is having a harmful impact on the Gulf of Mexico. 

Life would not be possible without water. Water has a special structure that makes it a polar molecule with hydrogen bonds. This contributes to water's four unique properties: cohesive/adhesive behavior, high specific heat, expansion upon freezing, and universal solvent. These four properties allow life to thrive on Earth. During these two days of class we took notes, worked with manipulatives, and did a hands on lab! 

Students learned about the scientific method, experimentation/variables, and the difference between an observation and an inference. Students also practiced valuable data analysis skills such as reading and creating graphs. Students worked on a three day experiment examining common contaminants in the St. Johns River. 

Objective: I can describe course policies and expectations. 
Essential Question: What knowledge and materials do I need to be successful in this class? ​

​This was the introduction to our course. We went over policies and procedures, completed a scavenger hunt, and got to know each other!