5/20/15-Wednesday meet at garden

Wednesday we'll meet at the garden 1st period and 6th period, many of the seeds have begun the germinate and need your attention. 

 Seniors be sure to return your books before you leave.  If you had problems with the seam of your book as some brought up earlier in the year please let me know so I can submit a recall request.

5/5/15-End of year project

APES end of year project

Design a sustainable house for as little money as possible located in Turlock

1)      Design your house, make a prototype.  Show exact measurements, no more than 1500 sq. feet.

2)      Show side and aerial view, or a model (extra credit)

3)      Must have full or partial energy efficiency/sustainability  (wind, solar, passive) etc.

4)      Cannot use irrigation, but, needs landscaping.

5)      Must show exactly how you got the supplies from any number of local, state, or national incentive/rebate programs (the actual steps it takes to get the products reduced, or free)

6)      Think of materials you could use that could be essentially free, used tires etc.

7)      Complete report with resources used, budget, and citations.

8)       Start by looking up the HERO program. 

9)      Ideas include turf, native drought resistant landscaping, rain water collection, shade trees, whole house fans, etc…

10)   Due Friday May 15th