Monday, January 20. 2020

Today's schedule is A-AG-BCD

Well that was fun...two snow days to end last week. Welcome to the last week of Semester One.

A Block Physical Geography - Today we'll be in the learning commons to work on your BC renewable energy activity (your final exam). In this activity you will need to examine the five most common renewable energy sources (geothermal, wind, biomass,marine hydrokinetic, and solar) As about 90% of electricity in B.C. is produced from hydroelectric sources (B.C. is home to over 15 709 MW of hydroelectric capacity) I've excluded it from the mix …you will need to:

1.       Give a definition and an explanation of how it is produced

2.       Provide three examples of how the source is used (globally)

3.       Detail at least three advantages and three disadvantages of using the source

4.       Assess the potential for developing that source of energy here in BC (consider cost of production and distribution)

5.       Choose the best option out of the ones they listed to develop here in BC (think cost to make and transmit and return on investment)

You will have this week in the learning commons to finish this. Remember you must look at the five renewables (not Hydro) and provide sound reasoning as to why you believe their top choice should be chosen as an energy project here in BC. Here are some links for you to use:

BC Sustainable Energy Association
Energy Alternatives
Clean Energy BC
Government of BC Electricity and Alternative Energy
Pembina Institute: Renewable and Energy Alternatives BC
Energy BC
Sierra Club BC Alternative Energy
Tyee Mapping BC's Clean Energy
Canadian Wind Energy Association BC
BC Geothermal Estimates
Canadian Geographic Energy IQ
BC Hydro Green Energy Study
BC Energy Production
Why is Marine Energy the Wave of the Future?

To help with your project/exam on renewable energy:

British Columbia Energy Market Profile: Measuring the Costs and Benefits of Energy Transitions





B Block Human Geography - After today there are 3 classes remaining in the semester. You have today and tomorrow in the learning commons, to complete your geo inquiry story. Analyze all of the data you have collected. Create various maps and charts representing various findings. As you begin the analysis, look for patterns, clusters, or trends that might help you answer your Geo-Inquiry Question. You have now (hopefully) answered your Geo-Inquiry Question and created a compelling Geo-Inquiry Story to tell. Next, you need to create an action plan for how you will use your Geo-Inquiry Story to take action. Consider the following questions:

1. Which do you think is the best way to address this issue in your community, community action or public policy
2. What are the advantages of this solution? What are the disadvantages? You will need to be able to address the disadvantages, as well.
3. List some influential individuals or groups who might be willing to support your proposal.
4. How might you be able to win the support of some of these individuals or groups?

Look at last week for more info.

C/D Blocks Environmental and Social Sciences - After today there are 3 classes remaining in the semester. You have today in the learning commons, to work on your Inquiry project. Please remember that if you are going out of the building (for action research or interviews) you'll need to let us know where, when, and with whom. Workworkwork...