Discuss any concerns and expectations you have about this class. What are you looking forward to? What are you anxious about? What do you foresee as being your biggest obstacle and how do you plan to overcome it? What do you think will be your favorite unit? Why?
 
 
Welcome to APES!  We will be using this blog throughout the year to discuss a variety of topics including readings, labs, current events, etc.  The blog is graded based on your participation, not your opinion.  This is an area to speak freely and express your belief or feelings on the given topic in a respectful manner.  This format is not to be used to criticize  your peers or their opinions.  We can disagree on topics in a respectful manner and practice/enhance our debating skills. 

Your blog posting can be "Anonymous" if you wish or you can use your assigned blog ID.  It is my desire that this forum will generate some intelligent and insightful conversations throughout the course.

I am looking forward to our learning adventure in Environmental Issues this year and getting to know each of you.