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?
Friday, January 31, 2014
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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