Emerson ESY 2017

Please view the following video - How to Step Up in the Face of Disaster https://www.ted.com/talks/caitria_and_morgan_o_neill_how_to_step_up_in_the_face_of_disaster Questions: 1.  After watching the above ted talk, describe two ways the presenters were involved in helping              others who have experienced a natural disaster. Then tell how you can help your neighbors if              a natural disaster was to strike your area where you live. 2.  How does time and ability impact one's ability to help people who what experienced a                          natural disaster.

Have students view the following video -  Natural Disasters Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sbKP5ZI5SM Questions: 1.  Name and describe three of the most destructive natural disasters in history. 2.  Explain how human life has been impacted by two of the natural disasters you heard about in            the video.

The Magic of Fibonacci Numbers Watch the video and answer the question that follows.  Remember, there are two posts tonight! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjSHVDfXHQ4&list=PLOGi5-fAu8bEIw_xkj1FgKr7QY_Sahswy a)  What does the presenter say are the three reasons why we learn mathematics

Causation vs Correlation Watch the video below and answer the questions that follow.  Remember, there are two posts tonight! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B271L3NtAw a)  Why was there such a strong relationship between the number of drownings and ice cream sales? b)  Name another example shared in the video that shows how two variables can have a strong correlation but not causation.  

Find an article from a science or news journal/newspaper on natural disasters.  Copy the link and post in the comment section and write a 2-3 sentence summary of the article.  This article may help you as you begin to work on your final projects in week 2 of the ESY Program. If you have not completed all 5 blog responses please complete and submit by Monday. Enjoy the weekend and see you on Monday!

Watch the TED Talk: How to Not Be Ignorant About The World https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_and_ola_rosling_how_not_to_be_ignorant_about_the_world Discuss 3 points that Hans Rosling makes. Do you agree or disagree with his ideas? Do you think you know a lot about the world? Explain. What is one question you would like to ask Rosling about his TED Talk? Your response should be no less than two complete paragraphs of at least 5-7 sentences. 

Watch the TED Talk: What Businesses Can Learn From Natural Disasters.  https://www.ted.com/watch/ted-institute/ted-bcg/takashi-mitachi-three-lessons-that-businesses-can-learn-from-natural-disasters Discuss 3 points that Takashi Mitachi makes. Do you agree or disagree with his ideas? What is one question you would like to ask Mitachi about his TED Talk? Your response should be no less than two complete paragraphs of at least 5-7 sentences.

Please click on the link or copy the link and paste in the URL bar.  Read the article and answer the questions that follow in the comment section of the blog.  Do not forget to click "Publish" when you are done.  If you have trouble, take a screen shot of your work to show tomorrow in class. Natural Disasters http://www.bradfordhines.com/how-social-media-helps-during-natural-disasters/#.WTBs9_nyuUk 1. How does the America Red Cross rely on Facebook during natural disasters?                                                               2.  Explain an example of how Social Relief is provided through the use of twitter and FaceBook?     ...

For your first assignment, please watch the video below.  Answer all questions in the comment field provided.  be sure to include your name.  Unnamed responses can not be counted.  The response is due Tuesday 7/11 at 8:00am. Link -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n73qtEojP_Y 1. Describe two examples of how natural hazards impact humans? ( Be clear if each is considered a social or economic impact )   2. How can humans reduce the negative impacts of natural disasters? 3. Explain one way an earth science literate public is essential in reducing risks from natural hazards?