Read the initial part of a paper presented by Julia Jacobs based on a discussion on ABC News by meteorologist Ginger Zee.
The report discusses how melting ice will have catastrophic effects on the world.
Read and discuss why the ice melting allows for a greater warming due to loss of reflection and increase in dark water absorption of heat energy.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
Due to a misunderstanding regarding Aydens' earlier classes, he was not on line until 10:30.
Complete viewing the lecture dealing with the measurement of temperature change, greenhouse gases concentration changes over thousands of years, and the charted relationship between the concentration increases and the melting ice caps and ice glaciers.
Discussion of new methods of measurements and the use of drones to photograph the shrinking ice caps-
We listened to TKAM Chapter 2 and half of 3 on Audible, following along with the text using a virtual copy I located. Then, we had a brief discussion followed by Ayden independently answering 2 analysis questions.
Is global warming irreversible? This is the topic of a report presented on video. Watch the first half which deals with the oceans, the climate, and the hidden heat in the oceans. Discussion revolves around how this affects the climate and the weather.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Report was very well presented, entertaining as well as informational. Most of the material presented we had discussed over the last few weeks, along with why it was critical.