Question #15

Over 200 miles of bike lanes, an energy grid powered by 50% renewable energy sources, and 35 certified green buildings have earned what city what title?

Question #14

How many berries are on the holly plant Matt Manabat won on Monday for the ornament contest?

Meeting 12/14 Recap

Matt Manabat won the ornament contest by default.

The zoo trip has been cancelled because the zoo is resisting communication.

We had our potluck today. Than you to everyone who brought food.

We announced the ESC science fair. There will be cash prizes awarded for first, second, and third place. The projects are due in April, so you have plenty of time to get them together. For more information talk to Caroline to get a rule and guideline packet.

Question #13

What is the only time Godzilla has died (the Japanese one not that American wannabe? Explain the circumstances surrounding his death and how he seemed to reappear.

Meeting 12/7 Recap

Next Monday is our holiday potluck, so bring something yummy to share.

We will also be judging the eco-friendly ornament contest that day and an undisclosed prize will be awarded.

There will be a beach clean up Dec 19 at Bolsa Chica from 9am to noon to be discussed further at next week's meeting.

Caroline is working on figuring out the Santa Ana Zoo trip, but it should still be happening.

Question #12

3,521,000 of what are served by who annually?

Question #11

What is this a picture of?

Random Question

Which organ in your body is the fattiest?

*I found this fact randomly in a magazine... I don't know whether it's easy or not. But if it is, then this is an easy point! :) Everyone, please start blogging!

Question #10

Identify three species of shark that have been reported to grow larger than the great white shark.

Meeting 11/30 Recap

Tis the season ESC!

-On December 14 we will be having a party during our club meeting at lunch, so bring a dish to share.

-Also that is when we will be judging the green ornament contest. This is a contest to see who can make the coolest/prettiest/most creative Christmas tree ornament that is also Earth-friendly. Keep the three R's in mind when picking your materials.

-On Dec 19 we are planning a trip to the Santa Ana Zoo, and there is another clean up at Bolsa Chica that day with more information TBA on each event.

-Remember to volunteer for paper recycling every Friday after school in between the 500 and 600 wings.

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Question #9

Which of the following explosives can't be made using only ingredients that can be obtained from a trip to Wal-Mart and Lowes or Home Depot? Name at least one of the required ingredients in the explosive(s) that can't be found or easily made from a product at one of the listed stores.

-Cyclonite

-Acetone Peroxide

-Trinitrotoluene

-Chlorate-Based Plastic Explosives

-PETN

Meeting 11/16 Recap

-There will be a beach-clean-up on Oct. 17th from 10am-1pm. at 1 S. Granada Ave. (@ Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 90803) in Belmont Shore

-We will be requiring members to go to 2 to 3 events each quarter, so you should start going if you want to stay in the club.

-Paper recycling is every Friday between the 500 and 600 wings.

Question #8

Something unbelievable happened in the summer of 1924 to five people in the Pacific Northwest. What was it?

Question #7

What is the name of the oldest gibbon at the GCC and what type of gibbon is it?

Question #6

Name five differences between a male liger and a female tigon.

Question #5

What do VHS, the electromagnetic spectrum, and cauliflower have in common? Good luck, Chris.

Meeting 11/2 Recap

-This Sunday from 9:30 to 12:30 we are doing a volunteer project at the Gibbon Conservation Center. If you are interesting in attending contact Caroline for a permission slip and information about carpooling.

-The end of the quarter is next Tuesday, so we will be having a potluck at the next meeting on Monday. Please bring a dish to share or we will all be going hungry.

-This Saturday at Simms Park from 9 to 3 there will be a hazardous waste disposal. You can properly dispose of batteries, oil, electronics, and other objects that shouldn't be going straight to the dump. If you are planning on getting rid of any old computer monitors (the large cube-shaped ones) please let me know. I can salvage a few parts from them before disposing of them for you.

-Please, please, please get more active with the blog. As it is Chris Quan may be winning the question contest by default.

-Remember to go to paper recycling every Friday.

Question #

Name as many green energy sources as you can. If someone else says it, you can't. No overlapping lists! Whoever names the most by next week's meeting wins.

Question #3

What is the largest creation of man to ever float? Describe it and its implications.

Meeting 10/26 Recap

-Clubs Day is this Thursday, so remember to come out and support by buying earthcups.

-We decided on a volunteer project to participate on through LA Works. It as at the Gibbon Conservation Center on Nov 8. The actual project goes from 9:30 - 12:30; however, it's about a one hour drive to get there, so leave around 8 and expect to be home by 2. We'll probably be doing raking, tumbleweed collection, or brush clearance, so wear tennis shoes or boots if you are going and bring a water bottle. The GCC houses the largest population of gibbons and siamongs, the smallest of the ape species, outside of their native habitat in East and Southeast Asia. The GCC's director, Alan Mootnick, is one of the world's foremost experts on gibbons and usually gives the volunteers a guided tour, so this is a rare oppurtunity for anyone who does go. The gibbons themselves are pretty coll, too. There's nothing quite like their singing.

-The end of the quarter is Nov 10, so we will be having our club potluck during our Nov 9 meeting at lunch, so remember to bring food.

-Try to make it to paper recycling every Friday afterschool between the 500 and 600 wings and at least give the blog questions a shot before the competition is over.

Question #2

In the middle of the Pacific Ocean is a volcanically formed feature that is the last remaining habitat of what may be the most endangered insect species in the world. Name the feature and the insect.

Question #1

What two animals when genetically combined are used in the creation of a light-weight material stronger than steel? Name the animals and the material.

Meeting 10/19 Recap

-Clubs Day is coming up next Thursday and we still need Oreos and chocolate pudding. Donations of food or money would be much appreciated to help maximize profits.

-Matt called the whale watching people, and the experts say the chances of seeing whales is slim at the moment. We're going to be postponing the trip to some time after December. The price will be around $11.

-Ed has been looking into some volunteer opportunities through LA Works, and we may be participating in the near future as a club.

-Remember dues need to be paid ASAP and paper recycling is every Friday between the 500 and 600 wings.

-We are starting a club competition through the blog. Every week at various times of day, night, or very early morning I will be posting a few questions on the blog that may or may not be related to environmental science. The first person to comment the correct answer will receive a point. At the end of the competition the points will be tallied and the person with the most will be receiving a fantabulous prize. Good luck.

Meeting 10/13 Recap

It was a short meeting, but the following reminders were made:

-Clubs Day is Thursday Oct 29 and we need donations of chocolate pudding, oreos, and gummy worms.

-Remember to go to paper recycling every Friday. Meet between the 500 and 600 wings if you are interested.

Meeting 10/5 Recap

Here's what happened:

-Dues are $2 for the whole year; pay them to Kayla Spawton, our treasurer!

-You can purchase t-shirts ($10) and sweatshirts ($17).

-Don't forget to sign in each meeting! And if you haven't done so, please provide your email and cell phone number (in case we need to contact you for events and activities).

-If you aren't taking SATs, try going to the beach clean-up at Bolsa Chica on October 10th! It's from 8 am - noon! You'll need your own transportation. If you are interested, the meeting place is at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands ecological reserve (here's the address - 5200 Warner Avenue #108, Huntington Beach, California 92649).

-Just as a heads-up, for Club's Day (October 29th) we will be selling earthcakes; we'll start taking donations for oreos the second to last week of October.

-We are planning a whale-watching trip for sometime in November. We will provide more information (price, date, time, etc...) about that at the next meeting.

-Links about the environment will be posted on the bottom right of this site. There is currently one about global environmental affairs. Check it out when you get the chance!

-Don't forget to go to paper recycling after school on Friday!

Welcome ESC members!

Welcome to Mayfair's Environmental Science Club! We've started a blog this year to help keep everyone updated about current events and activities. Also, information from all the meetings will be posted here, so check back often (especially if you miss a meeting!).

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Don't forget!

MEETINGS ARE HELD on MONDAYS during LUNCH at RM 230!

New members are always welcome so bring a friend!

*Don't forget to come to paper recycling every Friday after school! We meet near the dumpsters by the 600 wing.