Biology: Describe 4 plants that we have identified and how you can easily identify them.
AnP: Explain 5 things we have done that you have found most valuable to learning in this class.
Micro: Write a short paragraph detailing a few of the things that you have learned from class this year.
Physics: Explain 5 things that you have learned in this class that you can apply to your life.
E and S: What information have you found so far for your final project? Be specific and list at least 3 things.
Zoology: Pick one animal or bird to research quickly and write 3-5 sentences about it.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Post 18: May 7,8
Biology: Give the names of 5 trees we have seen outside and how you would identify them.
A and P: List 5 important changes that occur to the embryo during the second trimester.
Micro: Explain 3 things that you have learned from reading the STD's article.
E and S: Give 2 examples of unmanned space flight.
Zoology: Explain 2 adaptations that make mammals the most evolved animals on earth.
Physics: Explain how parallel and series circuits differ.
A and P: List 5 important changes that occur to the embryo during the second trimester.
Micro: Explain 3 things that you have learned from reading the STD's article.
E and S: Give 2 examples of unmanned space flight.
Zoology: Explain 2 adaptations that make mammals the most evolved animals on earth.
Physics: Explain how parallel and series circuits differ.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Post 17: May 5,6
Biology: Explain at least 3 things that you have learned so far while we have been going outside.
A and P: Briefly explain the stages of the menstrual cycle and the role that hormones play in it.
Micro: Explain 3 things that you have learned from the soil microbes article you were given to read.
Physics: What is the difference between alternating and direct current? Explain why we use schematic diagrams.
E and S: Explain 3 things that you learned from the last cosmos video we watched on friday.
Zoology: What evolutionary characteristics have birds and reptiles and mammals evolved that both separate them from amphibians and fish as well as allow for life on land? You may have to research this a little...
A and P: Briefly explain the stages of the menstrual cycle and the role that hormones play in it.
Micro: Explain 3 things that you have learned from the soil microbes article you were given to read.
Physics: What is the difference between alternating and direct current? Explain why we use schematic diagrams.
E and S: Explain 3 things that you learned from the last cosmos video we watched on friday.
Zoology: What evolutionary characteristics have birds and reptiles and mammals evolved that both separate them from amphibians and fish as well as allow for life on land? You may have to research this a little...
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Post 16: April 30, May 1
Bio: Refer to p 601-602. Explain the function of each of the following types of cells: parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma.
A and P: Which type of cellular reproduction do gametes (sex cells) go through? Briefly describe it's phases.
Micro: Explain 3 things that you have learned from one of the articles you were given to read.
Physics: Explain what is meant by electric power, what factors effect resistance?
E and S: Explain what the terms drag, lift, aerodynamics mean in terms of flight. How do these affect flight?
Zoology: What adaptations have birds developed to better fit their environments? Describe at least 3.
A and P: Which type of cellular reproduction do gametes (sex cells) go through? Briefly describe it's phases.
Micro: Explain 3 things that you have learned from one of the articles you were given to read.
Physics: Explain what is meant by electric power, what factors effect resistance?
E and S: Explain what the terms drag, lift, aerodynamics mean in terms of flight. How do these affect flight?
Zoology: What adaptations have birds developed to better fit their environments? Describe at least 3.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Post 15: April 29,30
A and P: List and explain each of the functions of the reproductive system.
Bio: Read through the standards based assessment on p 479. Record your answers and a brief explanation of why.
Micro: Explain 3 ways that microbes such as fungi and viruses can be harmful, helpful to humans.
Physics: Define the terms capacitance and current. Describe how the current flows in relation to the charges.
E and S: Give 3 reasons why design of a aircraft or spacecraft is important.
Zoology: List and give examples of the 3 types of amphibians. Also give 3 general characteristics of the class.
Bio: Read through the standards based assessment on p 479. Record your answers and a brief explanation of why.
Micro: Explain 3 ways that microbes such as fungi and viruses can be harmful, helpful to humans.
Physics: Define the terms capacitance and current. Describe how the current flows in relation to the charges.
E and S: Give 3 reasons why design of a aircraft or spacecraft is important.
Zoology: List and give examples of the 3 types of amphibians. Also give 3 general characteristics of the class.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Post 14: April 25,28
Biology: Explain what a natural resource is and why it is important to conserve them. Give 3 examples of natural resources.
AnP: Briefly explain the processes of reabsorption and secretion.
Micro: Watch the video - Monsters Inside Me (Double Agents) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33RvdVG8i4I and explain three things that you learned.
Physics: Explain what electric potential and the potential difference are.
EandS: Give a brief explanation of what the Hubble Space Telescope is, where its at, and what its current status is.
Zoology: Explain 3 things that you learned from the fish dissection.
AnP: Briefly explain the processes of reabsorption and secretion.
Micro: Watch the video - Monsters Inside Me (Double Agents) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33RvdVG8i4I and explain three things that you learned.
Physics: Explain what electric potential and the potential difference are.
EandS: Give a brief explanation of what the Hubble Space Telescope is, where its at, and what its current status is.
Zoology: Explain 3 things that you learned from the fish dissection.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Post 13: April 23, 24
A and P: Explain each of the functions of the urinary system.
Bio: What is sustainable development (p472)? How can the fishing industry be made sustainable?
Micro: Explain each of the types of worms that can affect humans: platyhelminthes, cestoda, nematoda. How do they affect them, what dangers do they pose?
Physics: If 2 point charges (-1.8 C and 3.6 x 10^5 C) are located on a line 1.3 m apart, what is the force that is exerted?
E and S: Quickly research space exploration and write down 4 things that you find.
Zoology: Explain 3 things that fish have evolved that make them different from the invertebrates we have looked at so far.
Bio: What is sustainable development (p472)? How can the fishing industry be made sustainable?
Micro: Explain each of the types of worms that can affect humans: platyhelminthes, cestoda, nematoda. How do they affect them, what dangers do they pose?
Physics: If 2 point charges (-1.8 C and 3.6 x 10^5 C) are located on a line 1.3 m apart, what is the force that is exerted?
E and S: Quickly research space exploration and write down 4 things that you find.
Zoology: Explain 3 things that fish have evolved that make them different from the invertebrates we have looked at so far.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Post 12: April 16, 22
Biology: What is meant by the terms primary and secondary succession?
A and P: Explain how aging affects the digestive system.
Micro: What is a fungus, what role does it play in the ecosystem? Does it have a role in your body?
Physics: Answer the conceptual questions at the bottom of page 556.
E and S: Explain 3 things that you learned about your star or planet that you researched.
Zoology: Explain the difference between the 3 main classes of fish -- placodermi, agnatha, osteichthyes and chondrichthyes? Also give an example of each.
A and P: Explain how aging affects the digestive system.
Micro: What is a fungus, what role does it play in the ecosystem? Does it have a role in your body?
Physics: Answer the conceptual questions at the bottom of page 556.
E and S: Explain 3 things that you learned about your star or planet that you researched.
Zoology: Explain the difference between the 3 main classes of fish -- placodermi, agnatha, osteichthyes and chondrichthyes? Also give an example of each.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Post 11: April 14,15
A and P: Explain the following terms: mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption and transportation. Also explain each of the 4 macromolecules needed by the body for survival.
Biology: Explain 3 things that you have learned from 2 of the biomes that others discussed.
Micro: How do viruses relate to, even causes some cancers?
Physics: Compare and contrast electric conductors with insulators and give an example of each.
E and S: There was a "blood" moon last night around midnight, what is it and what causes it?
Zoology: Explain each of the 4 important economic benefits that we receive from insects.
Biology: Explain 3 things that you have learned from 2 of the biomes that others discussed.
Micro: How do viruses relate to, even causes some cancers?
Physics: Compare and contrast electric conductors with insulators and give an example of each.
E and S: There was a "blood" moon last night around midnight, what is it and what causes it?
Zoology: Explain each of the 4 important economic benefits that we receive from insects.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Post 10: April 10, 11
Biology: What is a species? Explain each of the 4 different ways that species can interact. (found on 405)
A and P: Explain each of the 6 functions of the liver.
Micro: Explain what a bacteriophage is and what the differences between replication and the lytic cycle are.
Physics: Describe the type of image produced by a converging and diverging lens.
E and S: What have you learned about your planet, star or stellar body so far?
Zoology: Which arthropods have you been able to capture so far, from what order are they?
A and P: Explain each of the 6 functions of the liver.
Micro: Explain what a bacteriophage is and what the differences between replication and the lytic cycle are.
Physics: Describe the type of image produced by a converging and diverging lens.
E and S: What have you learned about your planet, star or stellar body so far?
Zoology: Which arthropods have you been able to capture so far, from what order are they?
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Post 9: April 8,9
A and P: List 5 of the vitamins and 5 minerals needed by the body. What role does each of them play?
Biology: Describe what your ecological footprint is, as well as non-renewable and renewable resources.
Micro: List and describe the 4 ways that viruses are presented.
Physics: Explain what a lens is and how it changes the direction of light.
E and S: Discuss 3 things that you learned from the video we watched last class.
Zoology: Discuss 3 things that you learned from the video we watched last class.
Biology: Describe what your ecological footprint is, as well as non-renewable and renewable resources.
Micro: List and describe the 4 ways that viruses are presented.
Physics: Explain what a lens is and how it changes the direction of light.
E and S: Discuss 3 things that you learned from the video we watched last class.
Zoology: Discuss 3 things that you learned from the video we watched last class.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Post 8: April 4, 7
Biology: List 5 things that you have learned from your project about the diversity and ecology of your biome.
AnP: What are some (5) of the fluids or enzymes produced by the small intestine and associated glands. What are their functions?
Micro: Explain each of the 4 ways that food can be preserved to prevent or slow microbial growth.
Physics: How does refraction change with the density of a material? Explain.
E and S: Explain how modern technology and scientific thinking has improved our understanding of objects in space and their size, location, etc...
Zoology: What are some means (3) that insects have evolved in order to survive? You may have to google research this if you don't remember.
AnP: What are some (5) of the fluids or enzymes produced by the small intestine and associated glands. What are their functions?
Micro: Explain each of the 4 ways that food can be preserved to prevent or slow microbial growth.
Physics: How does refraction change with the density of a material? Explain.
E and S: Explain how modern technology and scientific thinking has improved our understanding of objects in space and their size, location, etc...
Zoology: What are some means (3) that insects have evolved in order to survive? You may have to google research this if you don't remember.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Post 7: April 2,3
Biology: Explain how competition and predation affect how organisms interact.
A and P: Explain what the terms deglutition and mastication mean.
Microbiology: Explain the chemical means for controlling microbe growth.
Physics: State the law of reflection.
E and S: Pick one of the planets other than earth and find 3 facts about it.
Zoology: Compare and contrast the 3 types of development in insects and give an example of each.
A and P: Explain what the terms deglutition and mastication mean.
Microbiology: Explain the chemical means for controlling microbe growth.
Physics: State the law of reflection.
E and S: Pick one of the planets other than earth and find 3 facts about it.
Zoology: Compare and contrast the 3 types of development in insects and give an example of each.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Post 6: March 31, April 1
Biology: Write about at least 3 things that you have learned about your biome to this point.
A and P: What are the fluids or enzymes secreted by the mouth and stomach that aid in digestion? What does each do?
Micro: From the chapter 11 notes, describe each of the physical means for controlling microbial growth.
Physics: Explain in your own terms what refraction is.
E and S: What have you learned about your volcano, explain at least 3 things.
Zoology: Compare and contrast the main orders of uniramia that we discussed last class.
A and P: What are the fluids or enzymes secreted by the mouth and stomach that aid in digestion? What does each do?
Micro: From the chapter 11 notes, describe each of the physical means for controlling microbial growth.
Physics: Explain in your own terms what refraction is.
E and S: What have you learned about your volcano, explain at least 3 things.
Zoology: Compare and contrast the main orders of uniramia that we discussed last class.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Post 5: March 27,28
Biology: Which biome have you chosen? What are some of it's abiotic and biotic factors? Explain how competitive exclusion determines which species will populate a habitat within your biome.
A and P: Describe the pathway of food through the digestive tract. Also, briefly explain each of it's 4 layers.
Microbiology: Explain the difference between transcription and translation and what a mutation is.
EandS: briefly explain each of the 4 types of volcanoes we discussed last class and give an example of each.
Zoology: Quickly research google for subphyla Uniramia. Explain at least 3 things that you find.
Physics: Describe the image produced by a convex mirror with image distance of 20cm and object distance of -40 cm. What is the magnification? Is it upright or inverted, real or virtual?
A and P: Describe the pathway of food through the digestive tract. Also, briefly explain each of it's 4 layers.
Microbiology: Explain the difference between transcription and translation and what a mutation is.
EandS: briefly explain each of the 4 types of volcanoes we discussed last class and give an example of each.
Zoology: Quickly research google for subphyla Uniramia. Explain at least 3 things that you find.
Physics: Describe the image produced by a convex mirror with image distance of 20cm and object distance of -40 cm. What is the magnification? Is it upright or inverted, real or virtual?
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Post 4: March 25,26
Biology: Describe each of the 8 land biomes listed on p 435 of your book in terms of their life and climate.
A and P: Explain each of the 5 functions of the digestive system.
Microbiology: What are the 3 types of RNA and what role does each play?
Physics: Explain the difference between primary and secondary colors. Also between additive and subtractive colors.
E and S: What are the dates and names for our seasonal changes, why do they occur?
Zoology: Explain 3 of the different orders of arachnida in terms of body development and example species.
A and P: Explain each of the 5 functions of the digestive system.
Microbiology: What are the 3 types of RNA and what role does each play?
Physics: Explain the difference between primary and secondary colors. Also between additive and subtractive colors.
E and S: What are the dates and names for our seasonal changes, why do they occur?
Zoology: Explain 3 of the different orders of arachnida in terms of body development and example species.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Post 3: March 21,24
A and P: What do you know about your digestive system? Explain at least 3 things.
Biology: Describe the following terms in your own words: trophic level, biomass and energy pyramid.
Microbiology: Two of the bacterias that we identified from the school environment were E. coli and staphylococcus aureus. What are these bacteria and what diseases can they cause?
Physics: How does the image produced by a convex mirror differ from that produced by a concave mirror?
EandS: Describe three components of the weather patterns we have looked that which specifically affect our local weather throughout the year.
Zoology: Describe/explain 3 of the 10 animals that we learned about from the video last class. Give at least their name and how they capture/kill their prey.
Biology: Describe the following terms in your own words: trophic level, biomass and energy pyramid.
Microbiology: Two of the bacterias that we identified from the school environment were E. coli and staphylococcus aureus. What are these bacteria and what diseases can they cause?
Physics: How does the image produced by a convex mirror differ from that produced by a concave mirror?
EandS: Describe three components of the weather patterns we have looked that which specifically affect our local weather throughout the year.
Zoology: Describe/explain 3 of the 10 animals that we learned about from the video last class. Give at least their name and how they capture/kill their prey.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Post 2: March 19,20
Biology: Explain each of the 6 cycles that matter moves into and out of an ecosystem through. (See pages 388 - 392)
AnP: Briefly describe 3 of the immune system disorders that you read and wrote about last class.
Microbiology: What is the CDC and what do they do?
Physics: What is the magnification and object distance for an image that is produced by a concave mirror at 30 cm with a focal point of 20 cm?
E and S: Explain each of the following weather terms: pressure, front, humidity, dew point, heat index.
Zoology: What have you learned about chelicerates so far, explain at least 3 things.
AnP: Briefly describe 3 of the immune system disorders that you read and wrote about last class.
Microbiology: What is the CDC and what do they do?
Physics: What is the magnification and object distance for an image that is produced by a concave mirror at 30 cm with a focal point of 20 cm?
E and S: Explain each of the following weather terms: pressure, front, humidity, dew point, heat index.
Zoology: What have you learned about chelicerates so far, explain at least 3 things.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Post 1: March 17,18
Biology: Explain what a food chain and food web are, or diagram an example of each.
Anatomy and Physiology: Explain what antibodies are and compare/contrast each type of response (primary, secondary) associated with them.
Microbiology: Google 3 common bacteria that are found in the environment. Identify their shape, gram stain, and prominent disease associated with them.
EandS: Use google to research a brief description of what causes a tornado and write in your journal YOUR explanation.
Physics: How does the location of an image produced differ with the location of the object with respect to the lens?
Zoology: Explain what 7 parts of the crawdad anatomy are and what they do.
Anatomy and Physiology: Explain what antibodies are and compare/contrast each type of response (primary, secondary) associated with them.
Microbiology: Google 3 common bacteria that are found in the environment. Identify their shape, gram stain, and prominent disease associated with them.
EandS: Use google to research a brief description of what causes a tornado and write in your journal YOUR explanation.
Physics: How does the location of an image produced differ with the location of the object with respect to the lens?
Zoology: Explain what 7 parts of the crawdad anatomy are and what they do.
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