Biology: Explain and give an example of each of the kinds of consumers as well as a specialist and generalist.
A and P: Compare and contrast innate with adaptive immunity. What types of cells are involved, what is secreted and what actions are performed?
Microbiology: There are several different types of agar medium on which you can grow bacteria and other microorganisms. List and describe 5 of these, the type of agar, what it contains as well as the microorganisms that can be grown. You will need to google this.
Physics: Explain the difference between a concave and convex mirror. What type of images does each produce?
E and S: Briefly explain the theory of plate tectonics, who developed it and list 3 "proofs" for it.
Zoology: List 5 parts of the crayfish anatomy and what each does.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Post 20: March 10,11
Biology: Explain each of the following terms and give an example for each: producers, consumers, photosynthesis and chemosynthesis. How do photosynthesis and chemosynthesis differ?
A and P: Explain each of the 4 factors that play a role in innate immunity.
Microbiology: Explain the process that you used to culture bacteria. Was it effective?
Physics: Explain each of the following terms: angle of incidence, angle of reflection, reflection, virtual image, real image, ray diagram.
E and S: List at least 7 weather terms that you know and their meaning.
Zoology: What did you learn about arthropods from the video that we watched. You should list at least 3 things.
A and P: Explain each of the 4 factors that play a role in innate immunity.
Microbiology: Explain the process that you used to culture bacteria. Was it effective?
Physics: Explain each of the following terms: angle of incidence, angle of reflection, reflection, virtual image, real image, ray diagram.
E and S: List at least 7 weather terms that you know and their meaning.
Zoology: What did you learn about arthropods from the video that we watched. You should list at least 3 things.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Post 19: March 6,7
Biology: Explain the following terms, and give an example of each: abiotic and biotic, biodiversity, keystone species.
A and P: Why is it important to study clinical applications rather than just having book knowledge? Explain the 4 types of lymphatic organs.
E and S: Explain what plate tectonics is and the terms boundary and fault.
Physics: What do you know about light? Explain at least 3 things.
Zoology: Explain and give an example of each of the classes/subclasses of echinoderm.
A and P: Why is it important to study clinical applications rather than just having book knowledge? Explain the 4 types of lymphatic organs.
E and S: Explain what plate tectonics is and the terms boundary and fault.
Physics: What do you know about light? Explain at least 3 things.
Zoology: Explain and give an example of each of the classes/subclasses of echinoderm.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Post 18: March 4,5
Biology: What levels of organization describes a flock of pigeons in the park? How might a scientist use observation to study these pigeons? Explain your answer.
A and P: Explain each of the functions of the immune system using an example from your own body/life.
Physics: Explain using a brief summary, what you have learned from the 3 articles that you read about sound and waves.
E andS: Discuss with a classmate their 6 landforms, record what you have learned.
Zoology: What did you learn about starfish from the dissection last class? Explain at least 3 different things.
A and P: Explain each of the functions of the immune system using an example from your own body/life.
Physics: Explain using a brief summary, what you have learned from the 3 articles that you read about sound and waves.
E andS: Discuss with a classmate their 6 landforms, record what you have learned.
Zoology: What did you learn about starfish from the dissection last class? Explain at least 3 different things.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Post 17: February 27 and March 3
Biology: Explain each of the levels of organization of life we discussed last class.
A and P: What do you know about your immune system? What is it's purpose, parts, etc??
Microbiology: Explain how bacteria are cultures and the types of media that can be used.
E and S: What do you know about the processes that formed the earth and that have made it what it is today? Be specific and describe at least 3.
Physics: Read the short article on reverberation (page 425) and summarize what it is.
Zoology: Over the last 2 months we have learned about 6 different phyla of animals. Briefly describe the importance of understanding these animals and their evolutionary relationships.
A and P: What do you know about your immune system? What is it's purpose, parts, etc??
Microbiology: Explain how bacteria are cultures and the types of media that can be used.
E and S: What do you know about the processes that formed the earth and that have made it what it is today? Be specific and describe at least 3.
Physics: Read the short article on reverberation (page 425) and summarize what it is.
Zoology: Over the last 2 months we have learned about 6 different phyla of animals. Briefly describe the importance of understanding these animals and their evolutionary relationships.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Post 16: February 25,26
A and P: Explain what is meant or represented by each of the volumes/capacities measured by a spirometer. (p434)
Biology: Describe each of the 3 domains that all life is classified into.
Microbiology: Explain how microbes can be classified based on their oxygen requirements. What additional nutrients are required for life?
E and S: What is the percent composition of the earth's crust in terms of rocks/minerals?
Zoology: Explain two things you learned from the video last class on echinoderms.
Physics: Explain the terms resonance and fundamental frequency.
Biology: Describe each of the 3 domains that all life is classified into.
Microbiology: Explain how microbes can be classified based on their oxygen requirements. What additional nutrients are required for life?
E and S: What is the percent composition of the earth's crust in terms of rocks/minerals?
Zoology: Explain two things you learned from the video last class on echinoderms.
Physics: Explain the terms resonance and fundamental frequency.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Post 15: February 20, 23
A and P: Describe the pathway of air from the outside environment to the point of exchange with the capillaries. Also briefly explain the mechanisms for breathing.
Biology: Explain how molecular clocks can be used to show evolutionary time and relationships.
Microbiology: Briefly explain how and why bacterial cells would develop spores.
Physics: What is meant by the term intensity when referring to sound waves? What units are used to measure it? What is the threshold level for safety?
E and S: What are two factors that determine the value of a particular mineral or gemstone? How can these things help determine the wealth of a country?
Zoology: Describe the function of 3 of the parts of the earthworm anatomy that we have studied.
Biology: Explain how molecular clocks can be used to show evolutionary time and relationships.
Microbiology: Briefly explain how and why bacterial cells would develop spores.
Physics: What is meant by the term intensity when referring to sound waves? What units are used to measure it? What is the threshold level for safety?
E and S: What are two factors that determine the value of a particular mineral or gemstone? How can these things help determine the wealth of a country?
Zoology: Describe the function of 3 of the parts of the earthworm anatomy that we have studied.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Post 14: February 19,20
A and P: List and describe the 5 functions of the respiratory system with respect to your own body.
Biology: Explain what cladistics is, also identify the 6 kingdoms all life is classified into. What are the 7 levels of classification from kingdom down to species?
Microbiology: Explain the process of bacterial reproduction. You may have to use google for help.
E and S: Describe each of the 3 types of sedimentary rock.
Zoology: How have annelids evolved beyond molluscs? Give at least 3 changes.
Physics: Explain 4 properties of a sound wave.
Biology: Explain what cladistics is, also identify the 6 kingdoms all life is classified into. What are the 7 levels of classification from kingdom down to species?
Microbiology: Explain the process of bacterial reproduction. You may have to use google for help.
E and S: Describe each of the 3 types of sedimentary rock.
Zoology: How have annelids evolved beyond molluscs? Give at least 3 changes.
Physics: Explain 4 properties of a sound wave.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Post 13: February 14,15
A and P: What are some things that you learned from the autopsy we watched?
Biology: How does our modern classification method differ from that which Linnaeus developed 250 years ago? Give at least 3 examples.
Microbiology: What have you learned from the staining techniques video that you watched? Explain 3 different ways that we can differentiate between bacteria species.
E and S: What are rocks made of and where do they come from?
Zoology: Briefly describe each of the classes of Cephalopoda and give an example?
Physics: Describe the following terms: standing wave, antinode, node.
Biology: How does our modern classification method differ from that which Linnaeus developed 250 years ago? Give at least 3 examples.
Microbiology: What have you learned from the staining techniques video that you watched? Explain 3 different ways that we can differentiate between bacteria species.
E and S: What are rocks made of and where do they come from?
Zoology: Briefly describe each of the classes of Cephalopoda and give an example?
Physics: Describe the following terms: standing wave, antinode, node.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Post 12: February 12,13
A and P: Write a brief summary of what you learned yesterday while on the field trip.
Biology: Explain what is meant by the terms binomial nomenclature and taxonomy (in your own words!!) What two levels of classification are involved in binomial nomenclature?
Physics: Explain the different ways that waves can interact.
Microbiology: Explain the steps involved in performing a gram stain.
E and S: List and describe 5 of the properties of minerals.
Zoology: Explain 2 ways gastropods differ from cephalopods.
Biology: Explain what is meant by the terms binomial nomenclature and taxonomy (in your own words!!) What two levels of classification are involved in binomial nomenclature?
Physics: Explain the different ways that waves can interact.
Microbiology: Explain the steps involved in performing a gram stain.
E and S: List and describe 5 of the properties of minerals.
Zoology: Explain 2 ways gastropods differ from cephalopods.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Post 11: Feb 10,11
Biology: Compare and contrast, using a venn diagram (you know, the circles!) the following groups of animals: birds and mammals.
A and P: Explain 3 responses of your body to the extreme cold weather that we have been having, based on what you have learned in class.
E and S: Explain the differences between the three main classes of rocks.
Physics: Contrast a transverse wave with a longitudinal wave.
Zoology: List 5 parts of the anatomy of a clam and what the role of each is.
Microbiology: List 5 additional things that you have learned from this unit.
A and P: Explain 3 responses of your body to the extreme cold weather that we have been having, based on what you have learned in class.
E and S: Explain the differences between the three main classes of rocks.
Physics: Contrast a transverse wave with a longitudinal wave.
Zoology: List 5 parts of the anatomy of a clam and what the role of each is.
Microbiology: List 5 additional things that you have learned from this unit.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Post 10: February 3,4
Biology: Why is it important to correctly name and identify organisms? Is it beneficial to share the same naming system around the world? Why?
Anatomy and Physiology: Briefly explain what you have seen in day 2 of the heart surgery: Also, what does a heart and lung machine do?
Microbiology: Why is it important to be able to properly isolate and culture microorganisms?
Physics: Explain how the period of a wave depends on the length of string and mass of object. Also how does a wave change with different mediums?
Zoology: How does the body organization of a clam differ from the worms and jellyfish we have previously studied? What organs, systems have they evolved? How are they the same?
E and S: How would you describe rocks and minerals? What do you know about them?
Anatomy and Physiology: Briefly explain what you have seen in day 2 of the heart surgery: Also, what does a heart and lung machine do?
Microbiology: Why is it important to be able to properly isolate and culture microorganisms?
Physics: Explain how the period of a wave depends on the length of string and mass of object. Also how does a wave change with different mediums?
Zoology: How does the body organization of a clam differ from the worms and jellyfish we have previously studied? What organs, systems have they evolved? How are they the same?
E and S: How would you describe rocks and minerals? What do you know about them?
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Post 9: Jan 30,31
Biology: Explain or give an example of each of the following terms: vestigial structures, homologous structures, adaptations, variations, analogous structures.
A and P: What did you learn from day 1 of the open heart surgery?
Microbiology: Explain each of the phases of microbial growth.
E and S: Now that you have worked with the soil survey for a while, explain 3 reasons that a general homeowner such as yourself might be interested in a soil survey and it's interpretations/ratings.
Zoology: Explain 5 characteristics about nematodes.
Physics: Explain Hooke's Law and give an example of it's occurrence.
A and P: What did you learn from day 1 of the open heart surgery?
Microbiology: Explain each of the phases of microbial growth.
E and S: Now that you have worked with the soil survey for a while, explain 3 reasons that a general homeowner such as yourself might be interested in a soil survey and it's interpretations/ratings.
Zoology: Explain 5 characteristics about nematodes.
Physics: Explain Hooke's Law and give an example of it's occurrence.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Post 8: Jan 28,29
Biology: Briefly explain what each of the following people had to
do with determining the origin of life? Francisco Redi, Charles Darwin, Erasamus Darwin, Louis Pasteur, Anton von Leeuwenhoeck, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Georges Buffon.
A and P: What information is provided by the numbers given when your blood pressure is read? How is this helpful?
Molecular Bio: List and explain the roles of at least 5 of the organelles found in eukaryotic cells.
Physics: What can you tell me about waves and vibrations? Please explain at least 3 things.
E and S: Explain 3 things you have learned while working on your soil survey.
Zoology: What have you learned at this point in your research on parasitic worms?
A and P: What information is provided by the numbers given when your blood pressure is read? How is this helpful?
Molecular Bio: List and explain the roles of at least 5 of the organelles found in eukaryotic cells.
Physics: What can you tell me about waves and vibrations? Please explain at least 3 things.
E and S: Explain 3 things you have learned while working on your soil survey.
Zoology: What have you learned at this point in your research on parasitic worms?
Friday, January 24, 2014
Post 7: Jan 24,27
Biology: Compare and contrast each of the following terms and give an example of each: convergent and divergent evolution, macroevolution and microevolution, natural selection and artificial selection.
A and P: Explain the pathway of blood through the heart, including the valves.
Physics: In one cycle an engine burning a mixture of oil and methanol absorbs 525 J and expels 415 J. What is the engine's efficiency.
E and S: Explain the importance of a soil survey to landowners. Give at least 2 reasons why you might want one.
Zoology: Explain 3 things that you have learned about rotifers and flatworms in class.
Microbiology: Compare and contrast eukaryotes with prokaryotes .
A and P: Explain the pathway of blood through the heart, including the valves.
Physics: In one cycle an engine burning a mixture of oil and methanol absorbs 525 J and expels 415 J. What is the engine's efficiency.
E and S: Explain the importance of a soil survey to landowners. Give at least 2 reasons why you might want one.
Zoology: Explain 3 things that you have learned about rotifers and flatworms in class.
Microbiology: Compare and contrast eukaryotes with prokaryotes .
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Post 6: January 22,23
Biology: Explain and give an example of adaptive radiation.
A and P: Read the article on page 327 and explain 3 of the disorders that can occur in coronary arteries.
Biochemistry: Explain the methods used to view microorganisms. What is staining, explain the process briefly.
E and S: Give 2 examples of additions and losses that contribute to the soil forming process.
Zoology: Describe the arrangement of a flatworm. What specialized systems do they possess?
Physics: Explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
A and P: Read the article on page 327 and explain 3 of the disorders that can occur in coronary arteries.
Biochemistry: Explain the methods used to view microorganisms. What is staining, explain the process briefly.
E and S: Give 2 examples of additions and losses that contribute to the soil forming process.
Zoology: Describe the arrangement of a flatworm. What specialized systems do they possess?
Physics: Explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Post 5: January 16,21
Biology: Explain one evidence for evolution in each of the following fields: paleontology, molecular biology, anatomy.
Anatomy and Physiology: Explain each of the 4 functions of the heart in terms of your daily life.
Earth and Space: What factors contribute to water absorption or runoff in soils? List at least 3.
Physics: How much work is done in a system where a pressure increase of 120 N/m2 causes a change in volume of .01m3?
Zoology: What, if anything, do you know about parasitic worms? If you do not know anything, use google to locate 3 things about them.
Microbiology: Explain how Koch's postulates can be used to identify the source of an infectious disease.
Anatomy and Physiology: Explain each of the 4 functions of the heart in terms of your daily life.
Earth and Space: What factors contribute to water absorption or runoff in soils? List at least 3.
Physics: How much work is done in a system where a pressure increase of 120 N/m2 causes a change in volume of .01m3?
Zoology: What, if anything, do you know about parasitic worms? If you do not know anything, use google to locate 3 things about them.
Microbiology: Explain how Koch's postulates can be used to identify the source of an infectious disease.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Post 4: Jan 14, 15
Biology: Write a paragraph defending one of the 2 theories that we have begun to study.
A and P: Explain what a myocardial infarction (MI) is and how it affects 3 of the other systems of the body.
E & S : What is the composition of the soil in our area? Why? Would it be different or the same as soil found in the plains of western Kansas?
Zoology: Explain 4 things you have learned about Cnidarians.
Physics: Do problem #1 on p. 319.
Microbiology: Briefly describe each of the 5 major groups of microorganisms.
A and P: Explain what a myocardial infarction (MI) is and how it affects 3 of the other systems of the body.
E & S : What is the composition of the soil in our area? Why? Would it be different or the same as soil found in the plains of western Kansas?
Zoology: Explain 4 things you have learned about Cnidarians.
Physics: Do problem #1 on p. 319.
Microbiology: Briefly describe each of the 5 major groups of microorganisms.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Post 3: Jan 10,13
Biology: List 3 of the supports that you have found so far for either creationism or evolution. Are there any problems in finding good information? If so, why?
A and P: Based on either the song or the diagram in your book, describe the pathway of blood from the hearth through the body and back to the heart.
Physics: Explain the concept of absolute zero in terms of the kinetic energy of molecules.
Env Chem: Describe each of the soil horizons. In our area, which would you expect to be the largest and why?
Zoology: Explain the body structure of a sponge.
Microbiology: Briefly describe the 5 types of molecules that make up all living things.
A and P: Based on either the song or the diagram in your book, describe the pathway of blood from the hearth through the body and back to the heart.
Physics: Explain the concept of absolute zero in terms of the kinetic energy of molecules.
Env Chem: Describe each of the soil horizons. In our area, which would you expect to be the largest and why?
Zoology: Explain the body structure of a sponge.
Microbiology: Briefly describe the 5 types of molecules that make up all living things.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Post 2: January 8,9
Biology: Identify 2 things you know or have learned about the theory of evolution and creationism.
A and P: Explain each of the 5 functions of the blood vessels and give an example from your life of each.
Physics: Explain what you know about heat.
Soil and Space Sci (Env Chem): Explain at least 3 things that you know about soil/dirt.
Zoology: Go to google and quickly find 3 facts about sponges.
Molecular Biology: Why do we study microbiology?
Post 1: January 6,7
All classes: How was your break? Explain... Also, list 2 things that you did that were related to the learning in your class.
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