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IS 52 School of Environmental and Applied
Sciences (SEAS)
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Integrated Projects Week (IPW) 2011 November 7,
9, 10 Periods 4-8
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Integration means the act of combining or adding
parts to make a unified whole. (Collins English
Dictionary)
reading
science
research
math
social studies
writing
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Students may come up with their own small group
projects to explore and integrate two or more of
the following topics
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Wetlands Energy Use Gulf Oil Spill Interdependence
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Ecosystem - A healthy habitat provides the food,
water, shelter, and space that a plant or animal
needs to survive. Wetlands
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Wetlands are areas such as swamps, bogs, and
marshes where water either covers the soil or is
present at or near the surface, particularly in
the root zone, at least a good portion of the
year, including the growing season.
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Students were introduced to wetlands on two field
trips. Students made observations and identified
plants and wildlife at Inwood Hill Park
Randalls Island
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Identifying plants
Identifying wildlife
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Students were introduced to our energy use and
the Gulf Oil Spill by reading Scholastics Oil
Spill Disaster.


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The concept of interdependence means dependence
on each other or one another. In the natural
world, living things are intricately woven into a
web of mutual dependence on other living things
and their non-living surroundings, creating a
system of interdependence.
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In an ecosystem, living organisms interact with
and depend on other organisms and
non-living things. For example, plants
depend upon soil for water and nutrients and use
sunlight and air to produce food through
photosynthesis. Animals may get food from plants
while pollinating flowers, scattering seeds, and
fertilizing the soil.
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These interrelationships and interdependencies
may be greatly affected when one or more of the
habitat components is reduced or
lost. Pollution, loss of habitat, drought,
and fire can negatively impact an ecosystem, or
web of life. Human restraint or intervention
and responsible and caring behaviors are
important factors for maintaining a healthy
ecosystem. Good Character, Good Stewards
Caring for the World Around Us
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Here is an example of human interdependence
free rice
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TREES Program at Columbia University Center for
Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC)
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Schedule for IPW DAY 1 Monday 11-7 Periods 2-3
Opening Assembly Introduction Periods
4-8 Students return to homeroom Goals -
Brainstorming Break into small groups (3 5
people) Decide what type of project you want to
create and gather resources Determine which
topics will be the focus
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DAY 2 Wednesday 11-9 Periods 1-3 ITA English
Language Arts Assessment Periods
4-8 Goals Assign tasks to all group
members Research topics Organize
information Draft final product
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DAY 3 Thursday 11-10 Periods 1-3 ITA
Mathematics Assessment Periods 4-6 Proofread
work Class share/ Peer review Final
revisions Periods 7-8 Share/Celebration 4th
Floor/Auditorium
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Possible IPW projects Write a brochure about
the history of Inwood Hill Park or Randalls
Island.
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Hold a debate on which is more important to us
living in Inwood Open recreation space (soccer
field) vs. Natural wetlands.
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Create a scientific poster on how wetlands are
affected by pollution.
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Write a book of poems or songs about the Gulf Oil
Spill.
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Videotape a public service announcement about how
the United States can lower its dependence on oil.
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Create a Powerpoint presentation on the best ways
to clean up oil spills or what inventions you
would design to clean up future spills.
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Write and perform a skit about how a shrimp boat
captain felt after the Gulf Oil Spill.
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Create a drawing or painting to speak for the
wildlife.
Surfrider Foundation
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or a sculpture
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The only limits are your own imaginations and
time
Questions??