http://galileoweb.org/franzenl Just another Galileo Web weblog Tue, 13 May 2008 21:17:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Welcome to Galileo Web. This is your first post. You can edit or delete it, then start creating your own site! http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2008/05/13/hello-world/ For the last eight years, the Galileo Academy of Science and Technology has partnered with numerouus community organizations and governmental agencies.  These partnerships enable Galileo Academy to offer its environmental science students a curriculum filled with unique experiences designed to support and promote the study of the environment and environmental ... http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2006/05/11/what-is-the-galileo-environmental-science-pathway/ For further course information or an application, contact Ms. Pesek in the counseling office or the instructor of the Environmental Science Honor's Course, Ms. Lisa Franzen, in Room 357. http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2006/05/11/for-further-information/ Galileo Academy has formed partnerships with         UC Berkeley,         Urban Watershed Project,         the Crissy Field Center,         the National Park Service, and         the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Each of these organizations contributes to the development of the academic and experiential components of this environmental science program. http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2006/05/11/partnerships/ Students enrolled in Honor's Environmental Science will receive: 5 Extra high school science credits 1 college elective credit through City College of San Francisco (Bio 91) Opportunities for internships Academic support and other benefits from UC Berkeley Job training and experience with active scientists http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2006/05/11/what-will-you-receive/ You are a student who enjoys science and wants to learn more about the environment. You feel a desire to help preserve the environment through direct action and involvement. You enjoy spending time outdoors. http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2006/05/11/why-should-you-take-this-program/ Teach students the fundamentals of environmental science and ecology. Develop a sense of stewardship. Understand interconnections between humans and the environment. Train students in the use of modern field techniques and technology including: Global Positioning System (GPS) Chemical Test Kits Electronic Monitoring Probes Plant Identification Habitat Assessment Computer Graphing Computer Data Analysis http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2006/05/11/program-goals/ Through lab experience, weekly on-site field work at the Presidio of San Francisco, classroom lectures and discussions, the curriculum offers a wide variety of experiences that are not traditionally found in most science courses. http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2006/05/11/hands-on-curriculum/ Class Syllabus Lab SyllabusAssignments http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2006/03/30/honors-environmental-science/ Project WISE (Watersheds Inspiring Student Education) Schedule 2005-2006 Crissy Field Center and Urban Watershed Project with Galileo HS Session Dates Activities California State Standards in Science 1 Sept. 21, 22 Introductory Session in Presidio at Robb Hill; Team building, student and staff introductions, overview of Project WISE, bbq   2 Sept. 28, 29 Watershed Scavenger Hunt (using lessons from the each one teach ... http://galileoweb.org/franzenl/2006/03/30/honors-environmental-science-syllabus/