Finally a clear victor in the ecocolumn challenge is evident. An 8th period group was able to create an ecocolumn that supported life the longest. The ecocolumn was constructed back in mid September and the fish living in the aquatic chamber is still going strong. Plans have been made to release the lonely little fishy back to the tank he came from where it will have other friend fishies to hang out with. We are all grateful to the many fish who sacrificed their lives in the name of science during the ecocolumn challenge. Please congratulate the winners if you see them. See the photo for identification.
October 29th, 2008 by phyoung
In years past I have attempted to teach students as much as possible about all aspects of environment and ecology concepts. This year I will be limiting the curriculum to those environment and ecology concepts that are the most relevant to students of this generation.
August 25th, 2008 by phyoung
I regret to inform the rest of you that the last bonus question has already been answered. It was answered the morning after I posted it.
The correct answer was fig trees. It was previously believed that barley was the 1st domesticated crop but recent evidence has show that almost 12,000 yrs ago people were planting fig trees.
April 10th, 2008 by phyoung
Well it has been about a month since I last made a post. I want to comment that although the weather is going to start getting a little cold soon it was sure nice to have a couple of nice days to get us all in the swing of spring! For those of you looking for another bonus opportunity here it is!
Since my 9th graders are dealing with agriculture right now, the bonus question will relate to that. Some recent evidence has shown that a change in opinion of the first domesticated plant has changed. I would like you to tell me what is currently believed to be the first domesticated crop ever and when it occurred!! 5 points to the first one to tell me the correct answer.
April 8th, 2008 by phyoung
