A Block Physical Geography -Today we will look at reading a weather map. You can practice by using the following web pages:
Wisconsin station model exercise
WW2010 University of Illinois weather page
Weather Report.com
We'll start by using the WeatherCycler to understand the three dimensional aspects of a low pressure system. Your activity after this is to read through the section on weather station models, complete the model plots in the week 14 package and then be the weather forecaster for Detroit Michigan. Look in your week 14 package to see the synoptic chart (also beside and below) and then figure out the probable weather for the next two days.
Take some time on the following sites to learn more and to practice your weather operational analysis capabilities:
WW2010 - University of Illinois Weather site
National Weather Service "Jet Stream" online weather school
American Meteorological Society "Data Streme"
USA Today Reading Weather Maps
Satellite Meteorology Course Weather Forecasting Module
Practice at: Weather Office (Environment Canada) Operational Analysis Charts or at the Data Streme site above
B Block Human Geography - Today we'll deal with the key question Why Are Nation-states Difficult to Create? We'll look at colonialism and the nations created in its wake as well as the fall of the USSR and look at the 15 countries created along with problems in the Caucuses (Georgia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia). We'll examine the Russian annexation/repatriation of Crimea from the Ukraine and you'll have some questions to work on for me.
And remember the questions for today and tomorrow...
- How did Communists suppress the issues of ethnicity and nationalism? (Give several examples)
- When the Soviet Union dissolved into 15 countries in the 1990s, the new countries were based on ethnicities. Other than Russia, they can be divided into 4 groups based on their location. Complete the chart indicate the countries in each group: Baltic Region (3 states); Eastern Europe (3 states); Central Asia (5 states); Caucusus (3 states)
- In the Caucusus region, there have been many problems with the new nations and ethnicities. Summarize the main problems and note specifics of regions and peoples for each. Azeris (Azerbaijan) Armenians (Armenia) Georgians (Georgia)
- If Abkhazia and South Ossetia become independent states, how would they compare in size to microstates described earlier in this chapter?
C/D Blocks Environmental & Social Sciences - Okay to start today, you'll have time to work on your Mauna Kea questions. Remember, use the following:
The Heart of the Hawaiian Peoples’ Arguments Against the Telescope on Mauna Kea By Doug Herman
A New Way for Stewardship of Mother Earth: Indigeneity by Doug Herman
Why Native Hawaiians are fighting to protect Maunakea from a telescope By Trisha Kehaulani Watson-Sproat
1. What is the history of the United States acquisition of Hawai'i?
2. What are the Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) beliefs surrounding the mountain?
3. What is “ceded lands” or "crown land" and how has it played a role in this conflict?
4. What agreements over astronomical use of the mountain have taken place?
5. What is the astronomical value of the location?
6. What are the ecological, economic and scientific impacts of currently operating telescopes at Mauna Kea?
7. What is the current proposal for construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope?
8. Summarize the arguments for and against the construction of the TMT
9. In a perfect world, what is the "best outcome" solution to the conflict? Explain why you have that opinion
For the second block you'll be ripped away from us to work on your Careers 11 course with Mr. Merrick and Mr. Jamieson. I'll give you more time on Wednesday to finish your Mauna Kea questions.
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