Educating our future decision makers. You can, You will.
Educating our future decision makers. You can, You will.
Below you will find a copy of the presentation(s) for each of the sessions as well as class assignments and journal questions.
Compton Creek Mural by : www.elacamp.org
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presentations and class assignments
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presentations
assignment and journal questions
date
11/7/09
Class overview
•Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, fears, aspirations, school, family, home. Favorite music, shows, etc.
•Describe you neighborhood within a 4-5 block area. What do you see: businesses, recreational areas, schools, libraries, malls, trees, etc.
•When you think of water, what images or thoughts come to mind?
•Reflecting on today’s class, what stood out to you?
11/13/09
The Science of Water
Water, Rivers & Local Solutions
•Pick an Item from the creek, paste it in your journal and write about it.
•Keep track of your water use with the: Personal Water Use Survey
11/20/09
11/20/09
Ballona Wetlands Video
Link Friends of Ballona Wetlands
11/28/09
•Reflect on today's activities touring Sun Valley Park, Elmer Street Project, Rio de Los Angeles Park (Taylor Yard), Los Angeles River, and Agustus Hawkins Park. What did you learn? What stood out to you?
Assignment
Camera Activity: Take photos of your community, your home, family, friends etc in reference to water. Remember that two photos will be used in order to present at the graduation ceremony. The rest will be addressed in your journal with 1-2 sentences to a paragraph.
