3rd- LTP Book Study

Choose a book related to your LTP to read. Give a review and summary of what you learned from the book. (ex.Animal, Vegetable, Miracle- Barbara Kingslover; Silent Spring- Rachel Carson)

You may read a portion for this six weeks and continue for another six weeks.

3rd- Veganism

How difficult is it to be a vegan? For this challenge, try out a healthy, vegan diet for THREE full days, based on veggies, fruit, whole grains, and legumes. Reflect on your experience, noting what you ate each day, the pitfalls you faced, how you felt, and where you got your nutrients from. 

3rd-Deck the Trails 5K Run!

December 6th. For more information and to register, click here!

3rd-Volunteer at the Coppell Community Gardens

Any Saturday morning at 8am you can volunteer either at Helping Hands (by the Town center) or at Ground delivery (by the post office). Must take a pic of you working and with a volunteer coordinator. Click here for more info!

3rd-SEE COWSPIRACY 12/2 @ Vista Ridge Cinema!

Join ESS and APES Classes and CHETA for the special screening of this very important environmental documentary!

If you have purchased your ticket, earn credit for this assignment by signing-up here!

See You There! :)

2nd or 3rd- TedTalk-Global Climate Change/Biodiversity Loss

Choose a TEDtalk related to global climate change or biodiversity loss.

Watch the TEDtalk and write a thoughtful reflection in your blog. Discuss how the animal agriculture industry plays a part in these issues. 

Be sure to include the video in your blog post by embedding or attaching a link.

Note: If you did this challenge for the 2nd six weeks, you may not repeat it for the 3rd six weeks.

2nd-Planetarium Visit!

Join all of Ms. B's learners at the Planetarium at UT Arlington on Saturday, November 8th at 3:30pm to see the Texas night sky (as it should be seen) and the show, We Are Astronomers! 

Cost to get in will be $3-10. The price goes down as people sign-up, so bring your friends and family!

Sign-up by Friday, November 7th to receive credit for attending.

2nd-Stamp Grade! Cowspiracy- Brought to you by YOU! :)

Join ESS and APES Classes and CHETA for the special screening of this very important environmental documentary! 

Tickets are $11 and can be purchased through tinyurl.com/chscowspiracy! 

This is a public event! All are welcome! Bring your friends and family!

To earn flex credit for this assignment, purchase your ticket and sign-up here!

2nd- LTP Option

Choose a book related to your LTP to read. Give a review and summary of what you learned from the book. (ex.Animal, Vegetable, Miracle- Barbara Kingslover; Silent Spring- Rachel Carson)

You may read a portion for this six weeks and continue for another six weeks.

?- Lewisville Wastewater Treatment Plant!

Field Trip: Date TBD (pic taken at the plant in Ft. Worth)

Lewisville Wastewater Treatment Plant: http://www.cityoflewisville.com/index.aspx?page=589

2nd-Volunteer at the Coppell Community Gardens

Any saturday morning at 8am you can volunteer either at Helping Hands (by the Town center) or at Ground delivery (by the post office). Must take a pic of you working and with a volunteer coordinator.

2nd-Make and Take Rain Barrel Class!

Thursday, October 23rd: 6:30-8:30pm Make and Take Rain Barrel class. 

Details here https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=a291ZDl0bGxoNTNiamx2b2UzM2E2NWI0dWsgaW5mb0Bjb3BwZWxsY29tbXVuaXR5Z2FyZGVuLm9yZw&ctz=America/Chicago&pli=1&t=AKUaPmaxEuItsfkAWJF9q2OCw1PeGknDfmhZzt7KtOPcwKIc9q8B3Wd_Ryju0qr-nHXJQad3qTcVC18J6_m1vHS_BmqfXexB-w&sf=true&output=xml#f

2nd-Brookhaven College Geotechnology Institute STEM Fair!

Saturday & Sunday October 19 & 19: Brookhaven College Geotechnology Institute STEM Fair. 

Information here http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/programs/geotech/Pages/outreach.aspx Must attend at least one lecture.

2nd-Coppell Nature Park Workday

Saturday, October 18th: Coppell Nature Park Workday begins at 9am. Must sign in with volunteers and have picture taken with a volunteer leader. Also take pics of what you helped with. (you must be in the pic) Be sure to dress to work (close toed shoes are a must! they won’t let you work in flip flops)

2nd-Lunar Eclipse

Overnight on Tuesday (early Wednesday morning), look for the Moon to undergo a full lunar eclipse between 4:18am and 6:22am!

To receive credit for observing the "blood moon," log on to Twitter for a minimum of 30 minutes, chatting with classmates from #loveastro, #enviscilove, and #esslove, using the hashtag #bloodmoonlove! In at least one post, attach a pic of yourself with the Moon!

Happy Moon watching!
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2nd-See Cowspiracy

Go to cowspiracy.com to reserve your spot to see this very important film! If enough people sign-up, the showing will be Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30 at the Studio Movie Grill in Arlington (Search Arlington, Texas for this event).

After you purchase your ticket, sign-up with Ms. B so you can receive credit!

2nd-Star Party!

Come to Astronomy's first star party of the year on Wednesday, October 1st in the parking lot by the field house at CHS! They will provide a grill for cooking dogs, numerous activities to help us better understand the night sky, and a telescope focused on the Moon!

Sign-up to attend! Don't forget to check the food list to see what is still needed so we have a great feast!