PHY 121 Week 8

  Main Objectives:
Be able to briefly explain what the greenhouse effect is and what role carbon dioxide plays
Be able to discuss the evidence we have that global warming exists
Be able to discuss the possible consequences of global warming
Be able to discuss the sources of the various gases that contribute to global warming
Be able to discuss steps that might be taken to prevent global warming
Be able to explain how the Cassandra myth is related to our global warming policy
Monday Discuss the particle model of light.  Go over exam.

Outside of class:  Continue thinking about your group project.  Look over your exam making sure that you understand what the correct answer is to each question.
Wednesday Begin discussion of global warming.  Continue group discussion of topics.  (Topic choices due Friday.)

Outside of class:  Before Monday, read Ch. 7 sections 1-5 and articles which will be handed out today.
Friday View "After the Warming" Part I.  Please make a special effort to arrive in class on time.  We will start the video promptly at 9:30.

Outside of class: Before Wednesday, read one of the articles on global warming listed at the end of Chapter 7.