Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Online Essay Map for Our Research Project

Hello scholars!  We will be using this essay map to organize our thoughts as we research the topics for the videos. The essay map makes it much easier to map out your videos.  Don't forget to save it or print it at the end of class. Have fun using it!

Essay map source: www.readwritethink.org

Friday, March 11, 2011

Web Resources for a Greener, Healthier Bronx

Hello Scholars! Below you will find some links that will help you as you decide the main idea for your video. Remember, always READ the information VERY CAREFULLY and ask yourself and others lots of questions.



Asthma and Air Pollution in the South Bronx
Asthma and Diabetes in the South Bronx
The Sustainable South Bronx
Speak Up for the Bronx
Grow NYC
Parks and Open Space for the Bronx
Green Bucks Encourage Healthy Eating
Obesity in the South Bronx
A guide to healthy eating and exercise in the South Bronx
Majora Carter talks about life in the South Bronx 
A smoke-free South Bronx
Smoke-free Kids








Link to research materials for the Upper Academy Video Project

Hello scholars! As we research environmental issues that impact the South Bronx, we will be assembling an online list of resources that exist in the South Bronx. As you find organizations and websites that address environmental issues in the South Bronx, please click the link below and fill out the document.  Thank you!

Click here to access Dr. Kaun's field research blog.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Brown's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Sattler's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Magnotta's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Mr. Almonte's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, 7th Grade

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Mr. Malick's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Gaeta's class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Nunley's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Dolland's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Mason's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.

Our Concerns About the South Bronx, Ms. Locker's Class

Hello scholars! We have talked about environmental and health issues that affect out community here in the South Bronx. Use the comment section to list how environmental issues affect your daily life.