7th Grade: Summer Forecast for Lake Erie: Another Big Algae Outbreak
The previous article, “Summer Forecast for Lake Erie: Another Big Algae Outbreak,” includes updates from researchers saying wind and temperatures will dictate algae's impact.
After reading the Associated Press article, answer the following questions.
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1. What environmental conditions could impact the growth of algae in Lake Erie?
2. What human-made factors influence the growth of the algae?
3. Why is this information important for people who depend on Lake Erie for drinking water?
4. How does this information relate to what you have been learning in class?

ngss_msls_growthoforganisms_elaborate_sciencetoday_studenthandout.pdf |
8th Grade:
Brandeis/Rice- Complete homework 2.6 in the homeostasis and immunity packet. Study for assessment next Thursday on skin, muscles, bones, endocrine and nervous systems.
JohnHopkins/CalTech- Complete the Weather Project due Friday January 3, 2020. (attached)
Study for assessment on water cycle, air masses and fronts on Tuesday January 7, 2020.

unit_2_week_3_packet.pdf |

weather_project.pdf |