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Follow the link to the Ted-Ed assignment!

https://ed.ted.com/on/waTIsb7a

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Hello to my 12th grade class! So far in our unit we've talked about what it means to be sustainable, population growth, food chains, and energy flow through different trophic levels. Today, we begin looking at the different sources of energy that are available to us to use to maintain our electric and mechanical lifestyles.

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Sustainability at the Mall (Jennifer Krajewski)

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Sustainability at the Mall (Jennifer Krajewski)

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Some companies are now offering promotions that promote sustainability. Madewell offers a twenty dollar credit towards any new pair of jeans when customers bring in any old pair of jeans they would like to get rid of. Its a great program for a planet and for our pockets!

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In our world, fall cleaning is just as much a thing as spring cleaning. It's always right about now that we start unearthing pieces that haven't seen the light of day in way too long, and clearing them out to make room for new fall clothes. This year, we decided to turn our annual ritual into an opportunity to help those in need. All those jeans that have been in a permanent state of hibernation? Starting tomorrow, August 12th, bring them into any Madewell store: We're teaming up with Blue Jeans Go Green ™ to turn denim into housing insulation for those in need.

Founded in 2006, Blue Jeans Go Green got its start working on projects in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. They sent denim insulation to Habitat for Humanity projects in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Mississippi. Fast forward to today and they continue to work with Habitat for Humanity affiliates around the U.S. to bring denim insulation to areas that need it most. It takes approximately 500 to 1,000 pairs of jeans to create enough insulation for one average U.S.-sized home (approximately 2,300 square feet). Lesson here? More is more, so bring 'em in.

As a little thank you for participating, we're giving you $20 off a new pair of jeans when you contribute a pair to the cause (aka exactly the excuse you need to find a pair to take its place).

Check out our store locator here to find your nearest Madewell. Learn more about Blue Jeans Go Green here.

Blue Jeans Go Green is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated.
*Terms and conditions: Offer valid on purchases made in Madewell stores from August 12, 2014, through December 31, 2015 , when you contribute one pair of jeans to the Blue Jeans Go Green denim recycling program and purchase at least one new pair of full-price jeans. Limit one discount per customer per day. Offer not valid at madewell.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. Offer not valid on third-party branded items. Terms of offer are subject to change. Blue Jeans Go Green is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated.

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Do Well: Give Your Old Jeans a Second Life

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In our world, fall cleaning is just as much a thing as spring cleaning. It's always right about now that we start unearthing pieces that haven't seen the light of day in way too long, and clearing them out to make room for new fall clothes.

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A Leader In Sustainability; Reykjavic, Iceland. (Arik Routhenstein)

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A Leader In Sustainability; Reykjavic, Iceland. (Arik Routhenstein)

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Geothermal Energy power all the building in the city.
What about Iceland makes this Possible?
What can we learn from this?
Reykjavic has set itself to be entirely fossil fuel free by 2050.
Is this feasible to do in your home town? Why?

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Cities working to be more sustainable: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3016816/the-10-cities-that-are-leading-the-way-in-urban-sustainability
All about trophic levels: http://www.ck12.org/biology/Trophic-Levels/lesson/Trophic-Levels/
Eating meat is expensive: http://www.worldwatch.org/node/549

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Instagrok: An online tool to help with researching different sources of renewable energy.
Kahoot! : Make your own quiz for class. Quizzes will be administered by students weekly.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTxkI4MQDbQ

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What does it really mean?

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How much more can our planet support?

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New Jersey Common Core Science Standards

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New Jersey Common Core Science Standards

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5.3.12.B.1
5.3.12.B.4
5.3.12.B.6
5.3.12.C.1
5.3.12.C.2

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What is sustainability?
What is an example of a sustainable ecosystem?
What makes an ecosystem sustainable?
What are renewable sources of energy?
Which food sources consume the most energy? Which consume the least?
How does my behavior impact the environment?

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Define sustainability and why society today is unsustainable in the near future.
Define population growth and examine the different models and their impact on an ecosystem.
Define and identify different types of food chains and the flow of energy through trophic levels.
Identify different sources of food and the energy consumption of each source.
Define the term "Organic" and identify its relationship to marketing and consumer goods.
Research different sources of energy, their benefits and short comings.
Examine different modes of transportation and their carbon footprint.
Create a sustainable city as a small group.