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SUNY STONY BROOK LIBRARY RESEARCH GUIDE

Mr. John Sandolo-----Science Department

Name _________________­­­________ Period ______

Worksheet: “Smog City” Model Simulation
Smog City - computer model of ozone pollution in Sacramento, CA:
http://www.smogcity.com/

Air quality data, past and present:
http://www.epa.gov/airnow

Weather data, past and present:
http://www.weather.unisys.com/
By Stephen Jessup, CSIP Graduate Student Fellow, Cornell University


Directions: Use the Smog City model to answer the questions below.

1. How do ozone levels change over the course of a day? When are they highest? Lowest?

2. What is the ozone level (AQI name and approximate numerical value, use the table on p. 2!) for a “medium” population with “medium” emissions levels, a temperature of 100°F, a “low” inversion level, no wind, and full cloud cover?
· AQI Level-

· Numerical value-
How does increasing each of the following affect ozone levels? (Adjust each independently to find out.) In one sentence, explain why each variable is having this effect on ozone concentrations.

a) Temperature?


b) Inversion level?


c) Wind speed?


d) Cloud cover?

4. Which weather variable(s) in question (3) appears to have the greatest influence on
the ozone level.


5. Does weather or population/emission level appear to have a bigger influence on the ozone levels? Explain how you determined your answer.


6. The model assumes that weather and emissions are independent (you can make the temperature warmer, and emissions don't change), but this is often not the case in reality. When the weather changes, people change their behavior and their environment, which may affect emissions levels. Name one example of a way in which a change in the weather could cause a change in emissions.


7. Suppose you are the mayor of Smog City. If you could target only one sector for emissions reduction, which sector would you choose? Why? What types of regulations would you enact to control this sector? What political and economic consequences might result (name one of each)? How would you encourage people to support these regulations?
Sector:

Reason:

Proposed

Possible political consequences:

Possible economic consequences:

Incentives to encourage people to support these regulations:

Mr. Ira Sterne-----U.S. History and Government

Gale Student Resource Center
Virtual Reference Collection
Proquest Historical NY Times (from 1851)
Online Catalog
Academic Integrity
NoodleTools Citation System
Citation Machine



What was the significance of Antietam in relation to the Emancipation Proclamation?
• Do you think the ultimate significance of the Battle of Antietam was or could be understood in 1862?• How might the course of history have changed had Lee successfully invaded the North at Antietam? • What might have happened had McClellan successfully pursued Lee’s army after the battle? • What might it have been like to have lived through these times had you been a soldier, woman, slave or freed person?• What effect might the battle have had on the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

To answer this final question you will need to access the following documents from the Abraham Lincoln papers at American Memory
"Lincoln’s July 12, 1862 Address to Border State Representatives Draft" "July 22, 1862 Preliminary Draft of the Emancipation Proclamation.""September 22, 1862 Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation""January 1, 1863 Final Emancipation Proclamation-Final Draft"

For each fill in a Document Analysis Worksheet

available from the National Archives Digital Classroom. See also Teaching With Documents/Analysis Worksheets

In addition answer the following questions:• Who issued the document, on what date, to what audience?• What are the suggested means of fowarding emancipation in the document? (e.g. Federal compensation, military action)• What branch of government provides the means of emancipation in each document (e.g. Congress, President…)?

What did the public know?

The following explains how to access public documents…it would be helpful to see how public opinion was shaped by the contemporary media. Make sure to properly evaluate the documents.

Shadow: The War Years.

Go The Valley of the "Newspapers"

(There are actual accounts of the Battle of Antietam in The Valley Spirit)

Search "Nineteenth Century Periodicals" at American Memory

Run a search for "Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper" using Google or similar search engine.

Locate "The Civil War: A Newspaper Perspective" at

The University of Virginia Etext Library

Ms. Emma Domino-----Childcare ECE

Gale Cengage Learning Database

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRESCHOOLER


FRIDAY
Find an article on emotional development and either type and attach to the sheet given or with neat handwriting write it out.

Some suggested topics:

Anger
Rage
Loneliness
Sibling rivalry
Defiance
Fear
Isolation
Aggressiveness
Separation anxiety
Sadness
Violent behavior


MONDAY
Be prepared to read what you have written(so proofread) and give at least 2 suggestions for the problem you research. The suggestions would be as if you were an Early Childhood Educator and was giving advice to a parent or fellow colleague. This will be handed in to me and counted as a test grade.

Ms. Kristen Cordella-----Global History and Geography 10-----Imperialism Project

Library Resources
Gale Student Resource Center
Virtual Reference Collection
ABC CLIO World History (Modern Era)
Proquest Historical NY Times (from 1851)
Online Catalog
Academic Integrity
NoodleTools Citation System
Citation Machine


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Age of Imperialism Project:
Miss Cordella
Global History and Geography 10
DUE ON DECEMBER 22, 2008

Historical Context: As a result of the Industrial Revolution, many European nations needed to find sources of raw materials and new markets to sell their product. An Age of Imperialism ensued, as nations began looking outside their borders for the means to meet their insatiable demands.

Task: You will be assigned to research a present-day country that was a victim of the forces of imperialism during the 19th and/or 20th centur(ies). The information you gather will be used to complete the following:

Part I: Research Report (45 points)
Write a report that thoroughly discusses the following components:

History of your assigned country before imperialism:
Type of government that existed before imperialism
Names of ethnic/cultural groups that lived there before the land was imperialized
Cultural aspects of society before imperialism

History of your assigned country during imperialism:
Name of European country that imposed imperialistic rule
Name of your assigned country during imperialistic rule
Explain how imperialism occurred- was there violence involved? Which resources/raw materials did the European country look to acquire?
How did the imperial country rule- was it a colony? If so, was it directly or indirectly ruled? Was it a protectorate? Sphere of influence?
For how long was your assigned country imperialized?

Independence:
Explain how independence was achieved- Was there any violence involved?
Key figures from both sides
Year independence was achieved

· Effects of Imperialism:
o Type of government today
o Evidence of cultural diffusion
o Positives and negatives

Part II: Timeline (20 points)
Create a timeline that includes 10 key events in your country’s history. At least 5 of the events must have occurred during the time of imperialistic rule.



Part III: Map (10 points)
1. On the map provided, locate, label, and color in your assigned country.
2. Create a map of your assigned country (find a blank outline map online) and include the following details:

o Rivers and lakes
o Capital and major cities
o Natural resources
o Industrial centers

Part IV: Opinion Piece (20 points)
You must complete one of the following:

1. Create a political cartoon depicting life in your assigned country during imperialistic rule. This can be from the point of view of a foreign imperialist or a native to the country. Be sure to include symbols such as the names of key figures, places, and/or events.

OR

2. Write an editorial news article detailing an opinion of imperialism in your assigned country. Be sure to include the names of key figures, places, and/or events. This can be from the point of view of a foreign imperialist or a native to the country. Must be at least one full page typed in 12-point Times New Roman font. Please double space.

A works cited page must be included. You must use at least 5 sources of information.
It is worth 5 points!

Countries: (Your assigned country is highlighted)
1. Angola (Cabinda)
2. Congo
3. Namibia
4. Zimbabwe
5. South Africa
6. Algeria
7. Nigeria
8. Kenya
9. Chad
10. Zanzibar (Tanzania)
11. Egypt
12. Tunisia
13. Morocco
14. Western Sahara
15. Senegal
16. Uganda
17. Rwanda
18. Somalia
19. Sudan
20. Cameroon
21. Cote D’Ivoire
22. Sierra Leone
23. Malawi
24. Gambia
25. Ghana
26. Sao Tome & Principe
27. Gabon
28. Botswana
29. Zambia
30. Mozambique

Suggested Websites:

www.worldatlas.com

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/africa/africasbook.html

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=imperialism+in+africa

Ms. Clarice Riggio-----AP World History-----19th Century Biographies

Queen Victoria of England
1819-1901

Library Resources
Gale Student Resource Center
Virtual Reference Collection
ABC CLIO World History (Modern Era)
Proquest Historical NY Times (from 1851)
Online Catalog
Academic Integrity
NoodleTools Citation System
Citation Machine

Websites

19th Centry Biographies

19th Century Documents 1800-1899 Yale Law School

The Long Nineteenth Century

Background Information: The umbrella of the 19th Century covers the time period of 1750 to 1914. Historians refer to this period as The Long 19th Century and it is characterized by several themes which have shaped the world we live in today. These themes are Industrialization, Revolution and Independence Movements, Nationalism, Reform Movements, Imperialism and Emancipation. These themes illustrate the changes that helped set in motion the increase in the power of the West in the world at large.
Task: You are to choose one of the aforementioned themes of the 19th Century and discuss TWO individuals that personified that theme. You are to discuss ONE Male and ONE Female. They must be related to the same theme and have had similar goals, but they do NOT have to have worked together! You should try to avoid people from the United States, but you may use ONE person from the U.S.. Papers should discuss the background information of each individual, the contributions/activities of each individual and their impact on World History. Your introduction should examine the theme and your conclusion should establish a connection between the two individuals.
Grading: The grade for this project will be determined by the following criteria:
Discussion of Theme: 10 points
Background Information: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Activities/Contributions: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Impact: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Conclusion/Connection: 10 points
Bibliography/Citation: (MLA Format): 10 points
Format, Spelling, Grammar: 10 points
MLA Format can be found at: WMHS Information Center Blog
Papers should be approximately 5-7 pages in length.
Papers MUST be typed, doubled-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font Times New Roman or Arial.
Papers should have the rubric staples to the front. Papers will NOT be accepted unless they are stapled!
Papers are Due no later than Friday, January 16.
Late papers will lose half a letter grade for each day they are late.
This project is part of your second quarter project grade which is 20% of your second Quarter grade!!
Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated!!
Biography Proposal: You MUST discuss with me the people you are planning to research by Friday, December 19!