Over the last few weeks we have been discussing the effects of fossil fuels on our environment. Students have even pointed out examples of pollution they have seen day to day around Baltimore, but also on our trips to Philadelphia, D.C., and other destinations. Ask your children what the difference is between chemical and physical weathering. You might want to also get in a discussion with them about various ways to conserve energy around the house. We have also learned about alternatives to fossil fuels. Almost all of the alternatives have little to no pollution. But they also have some major disadvantages. Hydroelectric power has had a major impact on the Colorado River. Look at this brand new video I found on twitter @NatGeoGreen on the dwindling Colorado River. For more information on fossil fuels and alternative energy sources look in pp. 230-241 in your child's textbook.
6 Comments
jerry
3/3/2013 10:11:46 pm
The video was intresting.
Reply
Dassan
3/3/2013 11:24:29 pm
I guess they had a lot of supplies to make it threw 113 days.
Reply
Trey
3/3/2013 11:39:43 pm
I can't belive they traveled in canals for 113 days.
Reply
Ranyiah
3/15/2013 03:07:34 am
wow 113 day is a lot I bet they were really tired after all that travaling:)
Reply
Breana
3/21/2013 06:48:54 am
I think that , that video was very sad.Within this because seeing the river gone when its supposeto be there but its not because of LITTERS!!!!!!!
Reply
emynie
9/25/2014 08:31:14 pm
I like how it is
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
Welcome to the 5th Grade Blog!
This blog is dedicated to the fifth grade at Patterson Park Public Charter School in Baltimore, MD. Our hope is that this blog will keep students, parents, and anyone else interested up to date with all that we have going on during the school year. Let us know what you think! Archives
September 2015
Categories
All
|