It's a Sea WHAT?!?!

Research newly discovered sea creatures on sites such as the following:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/12/photogalleries/sea-animals/index.html
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/07/photogalleries/100707-new-species-weird-deep-sea-atlantic-ocean-science-pictures/

Describe the species discovered, the latin and common names, and what role it has in the ecosystem.

How would you feel about swimming with one? Describe your reaction if you found one yourself.

DO NOT repeat other students' responses and make sure your response is complete.

Natural Lithospheric Disasters

Research an earthquake, volcano or other lithsopheric disaster (mudslide, sinkhole, or avalanche) of significance. This event should have occurred in the last 5 years, anywhere in the world. Be sure to include in your summary the location, description of the event, any available measurements of intensity, damage in dollar figures, and injury and deaths. Be sure to summarize and NOT COPY AND PASTE. Include your source(s).

Land Use

Find your residence on the Future Land Use map. http://www.co.pasquotank.nc.us/GIS/landuse.pdf.

What do you think about plans for your area? Where are the closest preservation areas? Are agricultural areas protected? How do you feel about the type of development planned nearby (industrial, commercial, residential)?

If you were responsible for the zoning and planning for Pasquotank County, what would you do differently?

It's Albert's World. We just live in it.

Read the article at the following link. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7318567

Write a comment about the main idea. What tools mentioned in the article do you use daily? How important was Albert Einstein's curiousity/ Scientific experimentation?

How was Einstein like Thomas Edison, who was quoted as saying "I haven't failed 10,00 times, I've found 10,00 ways that won't work."?

DO NOT be redundant. If someone else has said it already, then SAY SOMETHING ELSE!

Current Events and Scientific Inquiry

It is beneficial to approach almost any problem with a method for finding a solution. Whether the issue is an oil spill, planning for natural disasters (like hurricanes and earthquakes) or identifying meteorites, there are situations every day that require thinking individuals to be involved.

Identify a current issue that would be easy to apply scientific inquiry to a solution to problem. Use the URL link to the story and describe what steps have been taking to reach a conclusion.