D/C Blocks Social and Environmental Sciences - First block we're in the Learning Commons / Library to finish up a few things. You have an Information graphic digital poster about a specific reef to finish. Remember it's a social media campaign so hashtags like #underwaterlife #coral #saveourseas #coralreef #ocean #underwaterworld #oceanforever #glowinggone #coralon #natureisspeaking and you should embed the html links for the websites you've used. You also have work past due, like "A Plastic Ocean" Question sheet, your study of the North Pacific gyre, ESRI - gyre plastic trash accumulation worksheet, and some of you haven't completed the wind driven ocean circulation activity.
After, I'll have you fill in a chart on the seven types of plastic (PETE/HDPE/PVC/LDPE/PP/PS/Other) and we'll see what their environmental risks are, determine if they are recyclable and if there are any alternatives...like Recycling; Incineration; Biodegradable plastics; and Pyrolysis (plastic to diesel).
For the Comox Valley, in curbside "Blue Bin" pickup
You can recycle
Plastic packaging for toys, batteries, etc. (separate plastic from paper backing)
Spiral wound cans and lids for frozen juice concentrate, chips, etc.
Plastic pails less than 25L for laundry detergent, ice cream, etc.
Plastic tubs for yogurt, margarine, etc.
Plastic jars for peanut butter, nuts, condiments, vitamins and supplements, etc.
Empty single-use coffee and tea pods (remove lids and do not include lids with recycling)
Rigid plastic packaging for toys, toothbrushes, batteries, etc. (remove paper backing and recycle separately)
You Cannot recycle
Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable
Liquid-absorbing pads like in trays of meat, poultry, fish, etc.
Plastic kitchen/food wrap/film
Plastic blister packs, like plastic/foil protective packaging for chewing gum and pills
Ceramic plant pots
Lawn edging, tarps, plastic furniture or toys
Garden hoses
Plastic string or rope
Pails larger than 25L
Microwavable bowls with metal rims
Plastic or foil lids from coffee and tea pods
For the Comox Valley, at recycle depos "Return-It"
You can recycle
Bags for groceries, produce, dry bulk foods, frozen vegetables,
Bags for dry cleaning, bread, newspapers and flyers, water softener, salt, garden products, etc.
Overwrap for diapers, feminine hygiene products, paper towels & soft drink flats
Overwrap on mattresses, furniture and electronic equipment
Zipper lock pouches for frozen foods like prawns, berries, vegetables and fresh foods like fruit, deli meat, etc.
Zipper lock and tear-open pouches for cannabis product
Stand-up pouches for dried fruit and nuts, quinoa, grated cheese, dish detergent pods, etc.
Bags for potato chips, wrappers for cheese slices and candy bars, cereal bags
Packaging for dry pasta, pre-packaged deli meats
Net bags for avocados, onions, citrus fruit
Padded protective plastic like plastic shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, plastic air packets
Flexible packaging with plastic seals for fresh pasta, cheese, deli meats
Plastic seals, like those used on yogurt containers, are also accepted
You cannot recycle
Kitchen stretch wrap
Shrink wrap
Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable
Lumber or construction wrap
Garbage bags (all colours)
Any bag sold as a product
Plastic squeeze tubes
Plastic-lined paper
Cellophane wrap
Plastic strapping
6-pack ring
Biodegradable plastic
PVC/vinyl
Squishy foam
Plastic blister packs e.g. plastic/foil protective packaging for chewing gum and pills
Currently (Starting November 22, 2021) collection of polystyrene foam packaging (both white and coloured) will be temporarily suspended from Recycle BC Depots.
So what happens to your plastic recycling here in BC? The vast majority of plastic (containers, bags and overwrap) is processed in Metro Vancouver and turned into pellets and flakes that are sold to the plastics industry. However...
The general rule is, the lower the resin code, the more likely the plastic type is to be easily recyclable. Many plastic types can be recycled, even if the process is not widespread, however many plastics aren’t recycled simply because they aren’t easily recyclable. The difference in the recyclability of plastic types can be down to how they are made; thermoset plastics contain polymers that form irreversible chemical bonds and cannot be recycled, whereas thermoplastics can be re-melted and re-molded. Examples of non-recyclable plastics include bioplastics, composite plastic, plastic-coated wrapping paper and polycarbonate. Well known non-recyclable plastics include cling film and blister packaging.
Why aren’t all Plastics Recycled?
There are many economical, environmental and technical reasons as to why a plastic may not be recycled, on top of the way it was made. Thin bags or films run the risk of clogging machines if not separated properly, hence why curbside collections will not accept this mixed plastic recycling.
What Happens to Plastic that isn’t Recycled?
Most commonly, landfill. However plastic waste can often be repurposed or reused, meaning it is diverted from landfill for a period of time, i.e. plastic bags can be reused multiple times before disposal.
“In order to reduce our plastic use, always consider an alternative to a plastic item offered. You can do this with The 4-Rs to Rethinking Plastic:
Refuse: single use plastics end up in our oceans, so ask for alternatives that can be used again.
Reduce: Is it possible to reduce your plastic footprint by eliminating the amount of plastic products used?
Re-use: if you can’t use an alternative to plastic, make sure you re-use it where possible and dispose of responsibly.
Recycle: If you must purchase plastic, opt for items that are recyclable to reduce additional material ending up in landfills. From a sustainability perspective, recycling remains one of our key solutions. Recycling reduces our requirement on virgin plastics (thereby reducing our consumption of oil, as plastic is made from oil) and also prevents used plastic from ending up in the environment.
So, I'd like you to complete a plastic audit at home. What type of plastic is in your recycling? What company is it from? Is it actually recyclable? How much of your plastic did you throw away because it wasn't recyclable?
B Block Physical Geography - Today, I'll answer some weather questions you may have and then we'll look at the composition and vertical structure of the atmosphere focusing on the bottom two layers (Troposphere and Stratosphere) through this we'll complete the Atmosphere in the Vertical activity along with a few questions on the atmosphere. The atmosphere can be divided into layers based on the atmospheric pressure and temperature profiles (the way these quantities change with height). Atmospheric temperature drops steadily from its value at the surface, about 290K (63°F; 17°C), until it reaches a minimum of around 220K (–64°F;–53°C) at 6 mi (10 km) above the surface. The atmosphere has 4 layers: the troposphere that we live in near the surface of the earth; the stratosphere that houses the ozone layer; the mesosphere, a colder and lower density layer with about 0.1% of the atmosphere; and the thermosphere, the top layer, where the air is hot but very thin.
A Block Criminology - Over the next two weeks we'll look at Mass Media Theories and Media Literacy. Today we'll look at the elements of Media Literacy...Not only are media constructions (made by humans) but that the receiving audience interprets the meaning of the message themselves.
1. Media are constructions - Media products are created by individuals who make conscious and unconscious choices about what to include, what to leave out and how to present what is included. These decisions are based on the creators’ own point of view, which will have been shaped by their opinions, assumptions and biases – as well as media they have been exposed to. As a result of this, media products are never entirely accurate reflections of the real world – even the most objective documentary filmmaker has to decide what footage to use and what to cut, as well as where to put the camera – but we instinctively view many media products as direct representations of what is real.
1. Media are constructions - Media products are created by individuals who make conscious and unconscious choices about what to include, what to leave out and how to present what is included. These decisions are based on the creators’ own point of view, which will have been shaped by their opinions, assumptions and biases – as well as media they have been exposed to. As a result of this, media products are never entirely accurate reflections of the real world – even the most objective documentary filmmaker has to decide what footage to use and what to cut, as well as where to put the camera – but we instinctively view many media products as direct representations of what is real.
2. Audiences negotiate meaning - The meaning of any media product is not created solely by its producers but is, instead, a collaboration between them and the audience – which means that different audiences can take away different meanings from the same product. Media literacy encourages us to understand how individual factors, such as age, gender, race and social status affect our interpretations of media.
3. Media have commercial implications - Most media production is a business and must, therefore, make a profit. In addition, media industries belong to a powerful network of corporations that exert influence on content and distribution. Questions of ownership and control are central – a relatively small number of individuals control what we watch, read and hear in the media. Even in cases where media content is not made for profit – such as YouTube videos and Facebook posts -- the ways in which content is distributed are nearly always run with profit in mind.
4. Media have social and political implications - Media convey ideological messages about values, power and authority. In media literacy, what or who is absent may be more important than what or who is included. These messages may be the result of conscious decisions, but more often they are the result of unconscious biases and unquestioned assumptions – and they can have a significant influence on what we think and believe. As a result, media have great influence on politics and on forming social change. TV news coverage and advertising can greatly influence the election of a national leader on the basis of image; representations of world issues, both in journalism and fiction, can affect how much attention they receive; and society's views towards different groups can be directly influenced by how – and how often – they appear in media
5. Each medium has a unique aesthetic form - The content of media depends in part on the nature of the medium. This includes the technical, commercial and storytelling demands of each medium: for instance, the interactive nature of video games leads to different forms of storytelling – and different demands on media creators – that are found in film and TV.
4. Media have social and political implications - Media convey ideological messages about values, power and authority. In media literacy, what or who is absent may be more important than what or who is included. These messages may be the result of conscious decisions, but more often they are the result of unconscious biases and unquestioned assumptions – and they can have a significant influence on what we think and believe. As a result, media have great influence on politics and on forming social change. TV news coverage and advertising can greatly influence the election of a national leader on the basis of image; representations of world issues, both in journalism and fiction, can affect how much attention they receive; and society's views towards different groups can be directly influenced by how – and how often – they appear in media
5. Each medium has a unique aesthetic form - The content of media depends in part on the nature of the medium. This includes the technical, commercial and storytelling demands of each medium: for instance, the interactive nature of video games leads to different forms of storytelling – and different demands on media creators – that are found in film and TV.
So...
Some of us will have started out watching crime through the relatively innocent eyes of Scooby Doo. As you know, Scooby Doo is a long-running animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions (and now Cartoon Network Studios) from 1969 to 1991 and 2002 to present highlighting the hi jinx of Scooby-Doo and four teenagers: Fred "Freddie" Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Norville "Shaggy" Rogers. These five drive around the world in a van called the "Mystery Machine," and solve mysteries typically involving tales of ghosts and other supernatural forces. At the end of each episode, the supernatural forces turn out to have a rational explanation (usually a criminal of some sort attempting to scare people away so that he/she could commit crimes). Main versions include:
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019-?)
Be Cool, Scooby Doo (2015-2018)
Scooby Doo, Mystery Incorporated (2010-2013)
What’s New Scooby Doo (2002-2006)
The New Scooby and Scrappy Doo Show (1983-1984)
Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo (1979-1982)
The Scooby-Doo Show (1976-1978)
Scooby Doo Where Are You (1969-1970)
There are some other versions we will never discuss...like ever!
So today I'd like you to watch the most recent incarnation...Be Cool, Scooby Doo. We'll watch the episode "Poodle Justice" where Scooby gets to visit the set of his favorite TV show. Here, he meets the lovely dog actress star, Lady Annabelle (his celebrity crush). Unfortunately, he doesn't have the courage to talk to her, and to make matters worse, a gargoyle is scaring everyone off set. This sets us up for our deeper look into the franchise and the messaging it sends about crime and society.
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