Me and my group did a documentary on the Catalina Experience containing fun memories on the island and information on what this intersession is all about SUSTAINABILITY! I am very proud of our documentary because I think its very professional and its just jammed pack full of good information. I'm also very proud of it because it has cool music that was picked and placed amazingly. The process we went through was LONG! First we had to take the film, then we had to import it, then we had to cut and edit the interviews, then we had to we had to add any pictures or special effects, then titles, then do voice overs, finish editing, add music, then finally credits and bloopers.
I learned many things from the process like... what's life like for Catalina for the locals there, I learned a lot about the i-movie editing process and others definitions of sustainability. The challenge that we had was definitely staying focused we would goof of at times but we really got it back together I think.
My final definition of sustainability is taking care of the needs of the people today without damaging the resources for the people tomorrow and to advance as much as we can now in renewable energy.
My final definition of an environmental steward is someone that is willing to take responsibility for what they do now and they care about tomorrow.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Termites
1. What is biomimicry?
Biomimicry is when scientists see how life works and imitate or try to copy it for example the termite stomach's ability to break down cellulosic material (parts of the plants we dont eat) into feul.
2. Why are termites a great subject for biomimicry research?
Because right now scientists are trying to copy the microrganisms in their stomach and mass produce them so we can create a more reliable and renewable source of energy.
3. What is an enzyme? What is a catalyst?
An enzyme is a protein that causes a chemical reaction. A catalyst is something that speeds up a process.
4. What is cellulosic material?
Cellulosic material is the parts of the plants that we dont eat.
5. Why would cellulosic ethanol be more sustainable and efficient than biofuels using corn or sugar cane?
Because instead of wasting 80% of that plant we cant take that and turn it into feul. Plus there wont be any shortage of certain foods and we can use the whole plant and nothing is wasted.
Biomimicry is when scientists see how life works and imitate or try to copy it for example the termite stomach's ability to break down cellulosic material (parts of the plants we dont eat) into feul.
2. Why are termites a great subject for biomimicry research?
Because right now scientists are trying to copy the microrganisms in their stomach and mass produce them so we can create a more reliable and renewable source of energy.
3. What is an enzyme? What is a catalyst?
An enzyme is a protein that causes a chemical reaction. A catalyst is something that speeds up a process.
4. What is cellulosic material?
Cellulosic material is the parts of the plants that we dont eat.
5. Why would cellulosic ethanol be more sustainable and efficient than biofuels using corn or sugar cane?
Because instead of wasting 80% of that plant we cant take that and turn it into feul. Plus there wont be any shortage of certain foods and we can use the whole plant and nothing is wasted.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Sustainibilty-- Meeting the needs of the people today, without harming the resources of the people tomorrow. An example would be instead of getting bigger, faster cars (if you do buy a car) just get one that will accomodate you and your family or whatever.
Freegan-- A freegan is a person who basically lives of others peoples trash.(They find good stuff to) An example would be instead of buying new jeans the go find hem in the trash.
Stewardship-- To be responsible for. For example if you have a plastic bottle and you throw it away in a a recycling bin not a thrash-can.
Biomimicry-- To mimic (imitate) life/nature. An example would be goggles, movie effects (rain, waves, wind, snow, floods, fire)
Ecological Footprint-- What we humans leave behind on the earth that has some sort of impact on the earth. An example would be the CO2 we create from burning fossil fuels.
Overshoot-- The distance/gap between supply and demand. An example would be if we demand alot more from the earth than it can supply us with someones going to go hungry.
What Does This Equation Mean? area x bioproductivity = biocapacity [SUPPLY] population x consumption per person x footprint intensity = ecological footprint [DEMAND]
It is what the earth can supply us with and what we demand.
What is the significance of the year 1987?
The first year our demand went over what the earth could supply us with.
What happened on October 6, 2007?
The day we used all the resources for 2007.
Freegan-- A freegan is a person who basically lives of others peoples trash.(They find good stuff to) An example would be instead of buying new jeans the go find hem in the trash.
Stewardship-- To be responsible for. For example if you have a plastic bottle and you throw it away in a a recycling bin not a thrash-can.
Biomimicry-- To mimic (imitate) life/nature. An example would be goggles, movie effects (rain, waves, wind, snow, floods, fire)
Ecological Footprint-- What we humans leave behind on the earth that has some sort of impact on the earth. An example would be the CO2 we create from burning fossil fuels.
Overshoot-- The distance/gap between supply and demand. An example would be if we demand alot more from the earth than it can supply us with someones going to go hungry.
What Does This Equation Mean? area x bioproductivity = biocapacity [SUPPLY] population x consumption per person x footprint intensity = ecological footprint [DEMAND]
It is what the earth can supply us with and what we demand.
What is the significance of the year 1987?
The first year our demand went over what the earth could supply us with.
What happened on October 6, 2007?
The day we used all the resources for 2007.
Picture Poem
Beeping, Flashing, Star
Little star in the sky,
Why do you fly?
I thought stars were stationary,
but there you go just beeping by.
I lie here on the ground and ask,
is that a real star or just a heli-copter?
But why is it flying here at night?
I dont know but the stars just might.
Monday, March 10, 2008
My Favorite Memory On Catalina Island
Catalina Island was amazing! It was so clean and fresh plus everybody on the island is super nice. I had so many amazing memories on Catalina Island but my favorite one would be Wensday night. When we got to look for dinner it was so fun all of my friends were there and every second exploring the island and its shops was awesome and every second was just super fun filled. Another great memory was when we got to star gaze me and my friends layed on the ground and just looked at the stars and we could see all the stars.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Catalina Island! Camping Trip
At Catalina Island I expect to see alot of green and plants. I dont really have any expectations except that I know that the island is very small so I probably already imagined it alot bigger then it really is.
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