CoghillAPES

Monday, 4/23:

1)      The importance of Soil Organisms and Nutrient Cycling

2)      Physical and Chemical Properties of Soil

3)      Soil Analysis

4)      Homework – Review Chapter 14 notes pages 308 – 328

 

Tuesday, 4/24:

1)      Major Soil Groups

2)      Soil Problems

3)      Homework – Read the following articles.  Summarize the main points and describe the environmental issues that are raised in the articles.  Do you support the use of IPM to control aphids as presented?  Explain your answer using specific examples from the articles. Find an article that describes another IPM technique – provide the link and describe the pros and cons of it’s use.  http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/publications/ladybird/default.asp

http://www.entomology.cornell.edu/cals/entomology/extension/idl/upload/Multicolored-Asian-Lady-Beetle.pdf   http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110401111358.htm

 

Wednesday, 4/25:

1)      Soil Conservation and Reclamation

2)      Finish Soil Analysis Lab

3)      Homework –– Study for Quiz on Chapter 14

 

Thursday, 4/26:

1)      Quiz on Chapter 14

2)      The Dust Bowl

3)      Homework – CN Chapter 18 pages 409-410 and 414-420

 

Friday, 4/27:

1)      Agriculture and Pesticide Use

2)      Homework –CN Chapter 22 pages 517 – 519

 

Questions/Objectives:

1. Define soil pollution and briefly discuss the specific problem of salinization.
2. Identify the factors involved in soil formation.
3. List the four components of soil and give the ecological significance of each.
4. Briefly describe soil texture and soil acidity.
5. Explain the impacts of soil erosion and mineral depletion on plant growth and on other resources such as water.
6. Describe the American Dust Bowl and explain how a combination of natural and human-induces factors caused this disaster.
7. Define sustainable soil use and summarize how conservation tillage, crop rotation, contour plowing, strip cropping, terracing, and shelterbelts help to minimize erosion and mineral depletion of the soil.
8. Discuss the basic process of soil reclamation.
9. Briefly describe the provisions of the farm bill regarding the Conservation Reserve Program and the Grasslands Reserve Program.

Next Week –  Test on Chapter 14, Chapter 18 pages 409-410 and 414-420, and Chapter 22 pages 517-519

Monday, 4/9:

1)      Questions on Chapter 23?

2)      Review AP Exam Results

3)      Industrial Waste Disposal Analysis

4)      Homework – Study for Chapter 23 Test; Collect Soil Sample by Thursday

 

Tuesday, 4/10:

1)      Test on Chapter 23

2)      Homework – CN Chapter 14 pages 308-316 (up to major soil groups); Collect Soil Sample by Thursday

 

Wednesday, 4/11:

1)      Soil Formation, Soil Composition and Soil Groups

2)      Soil Problems

3)      Homework – CN Chapter 14 pages 316-323 (up to soil conservation and regeneration); Collect Soil Sample for tomorrow

 

Thursday, 4/12:

1)      Soil Analysis Lab

2)      Homework – CN Chapter 14 pages 323 – 328 (up to major soil groups)

 

Friday, 4/13:

1)      Soil Analysis Lab

2)      Homework – Have a Great Break!

 

Questions/Objectives:

1. Define soil pollution and briefly discuss the specific problem of salinization.
2. Identify the factors involved in soil formation.
3. List the four components of soil and give the ecological significance of each.
4. Briefly describe soil texture and soil acidity.
5. Explain the impacts of soil erosion and mineral depletion on plant growth and on other resources such as water.
6. Describe the American Dust Bowl and explain how a combination of natural and human-induces factors caused this disaster.
7. Define sustainable soil use and summarize how conservation tillage, crop rotation, contour plowing, strip cropping, terracing, and shelterbelts help to minimize erosion and mineral depletion of the soil.
8. Discuss the basic process of soil reclamation.
9. Briefly describe the provisions of the farm bill regarding the Conservation Reserve Program and the Grasslands Reserve Program.

A Look Ahead –  Agriculture and Pesticides

Test on Chapter 14, Chapter 18 pages 409-410 and 414-420, and Chapter 22 pages 517-519