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?

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.



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?





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 .

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.


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.

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.

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.


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.