1. Thursday, September 4, 2014 Environmental Science with Ms. Butler

2. Environmental Science is the study of how the natural world works, how the environment affects humans, and how humans affect the environment.

3. Objective: SWBAT concisely articulate his/her viewpoint on animal research ethics. Agenda: 1.Bellringer (write objective 1 st ) 2.Review the norms of AVID philosophical chairs– Chimpanzee article 3.Think-Pair-Share within Lab group 4.Assign homework

4. Bellringer: Think back to Biology… which photo is the best representation of an ecosystem? Describe why. Utilize your science vocabulary and be as specific as possible… Objective: SWBAT concisely articulate his/her viewpoint on animal research ethics..

5. Philosophical Chairs Rules: 1.Do not raise you hand… just wait for the speaker to stop (do not speak over another student). 2.Opposite stance speaks next (rotation). 3.Same person may not speak twice in a row for their side (two others must go first). Mediator will point to next participant. 4.Summarize what the speaker just said and THEN state your point. 5.Keep an open mind. You may change sides if your view shifts. 6.You may take notes of key points during this activity. Pro Stance Anti- Stance Undecided

6. Article (linked): Chimpanzee research an endangered species as experts debate usefulness, ethics Controversial Statement: “Chimpanzee research is a crucial component of medical research and must not be eliminated as an option.”

7. During the next 5 minutes on the back-side of your article: 1.Clearly record the controversial statement. 2.Write (one sentence) “I support this topic”, “I do not support this”, or “I am undecided”. 3.Using bullet points, select three statements from the text that act as evidence to back you stance (or if undecided…. the ones that conflict and leave you with mixed emotion). Controversial Statement: “Chimpanzee research is a crucial component of medical research and must not be eliminated as an option.”

8. N oteworthy E vidence W hat does this have to do with me? S cience connection Tonight’s homework: Select any INTERNATIONAL news article published within the last week and do the AVID “NEWS” quick summary shown in the upper right corner of this slide. “NEWS” Article Quick Summary: Title of Article: Date of Publication: Author’s Qualifications: Identify the country and political regime (democracy, socialist, etc..):