Biology: Explain the internal and external factors that affect cell growth. Also, explain what the term apoptosis means.
A and P: Explain each of the divisions of the nervous system - CNS and PNS. Also, explain the two divisions of the PNS.
Med Tech: Describe the equipment described in the first 4 pages of "THE BOOK".
Physics: Explain what energy is and the differences between kinetic and potential energy.
Earth Science: What things are you learning from the Web Soil Survey. What uses do you see for it?
Botany: Describe 3 ways that plants "communicate" with each other or the organisms around them.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
Post 21: Oct 20, 21
Biology: Read the section in your book about surface area, volume and cell size (p 128-129). Why is it important for the cell to have a large surface area to volume ratio?
A and P: List and describe each of the functions of the nervous system (p198).
Med Tech: Explain, using the typical uses of a CT scan in medicine. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003330.htm
Physics: If your legs are able to produce a vertical jump of .75m and you weigh 80kg, what amount of work is done?
Earth Science: Explain each of the 6 soil layers.
Botany: What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
A and P: List and describe each of the functions of the nervous system (p198).
Med Tech: Explain, using the typical uses of a CT scan in medicine. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003330.htm
Physics: If your legs are able to produce a vertical jump of .75m and you weigh 80kg, what amount of work is done?
Earth Science: Explain each of the 6 soil layers.
Botany: What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Post 20: Oct 16,17
Biology: Explain 5 things that you have learned from our last unit (the info I gave you to review!)
A and P: What do you know about your nervous system, explain at least 3 things.
Med Tech: How does a CT differ from an Xray, how are they the same? Use google to help you if needed.
Physics: Explain the different meanings of the word work that you can think of. How do these compare with the one in our book on p 154.
Earth Science: Explain how the conditions below the surface differ from those at the surface and how this affects rocks.
Botany: Give an overview of the process of photosynthesis, also write the chemical equation that occurs.
A and P: What do you know about your nervous system, explain at least 3 things.
Med Tech: How does a CT differ from an Xray, how are they the same? Use google to help you if needed.
Physics: Explain the different meanings of the word work that you can think of. How do these compare with the one in our book on p 154.
Earth Science: Explain how the conditions below the surface differ from those at the surface and how this affects rocks.
Botany: Give an overview of the process of photosynthesis, also write the chemical equation that occurs.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Post 19: Oct 14, 15
Biology: Explain each of the 4 phases of mitosis. What major event occurs in each stage?
A and P: Describe the 4 types of muscle contractions discussed on p 169 as well as the 3 types of fatigue.
Medical Tech: Describe 3 things that you have learned about xrays that would help you in the career of your choice.
Physics: Explain the relationship between tires and friction. Also explain how tires are designed to provide extra "grip" in the rain and snow.
Earth Science: Explain each of the 5 causes of physical weathering in rocks.
Botany: What is the difference between active transport and passive transport? Also, explain the terms diffusion and osmosis.
A and P: Describe the 4 types of muscle contractions discussed on p 169 as well as the 3 types of fatigue.
Medical Tech: Describe 3 things that you have learned about xrays that would help you in the career of your choice.
Physics: Explain the relationship between tires and friction. Also explain how tires are designed to provide extra "grip" in the rain and snow.
Earth Science: Explain each of the 5 causes of physical weathering in rocks.
Botany: What is the difference between active transport and passive transport? Also, explain the terms diffusion and osmosis.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Post 18: Oct 10,13
Biology: Explain the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis.
A and P: Briefly explain the 4 steps of sarcomere shortening (aka muscle contraction) outlined on p 165.
Med Tech: http://bgr.com/2014/01/09/x-ray-glasses-medical-advancement/ What do you think of this new technology, is it practical?
Physics: Read pp 150-151. Pick one of the achievements to look a little deeper into and give a brief explanation of it.
Earth Science: Do a google search of the term weathering. Explain what it is in terms of rocks and soils and give an example of it.
Botany: Explain the purpose for 5 of the organelles contained in plant cells that we discussed last class.
A and P: Briefly explain the 4 steps of sarcomere shortening (aka muscle contraction) outlined on p 165.
Med Tech: http://bgr.com/2014/01/09/x-ray-glasses-medical-advancement/ What do you think of this new technology, is it practical?
Physics: Read pp 150-151. Pick one of the achievements to look a little deeper into and give a brief explanation of it.
Earth Science: Do a google search of the term weathering. Explain what it is in terms of rocks and soils and give an example of it.
Botany: Explain the purpose for 5 of the organelles contained in plant cells that we discussed last class.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Post 17: Oct 8, 9
Biology: Explain the 4 main stages of the cell cycle, found on p 126.
A and P: Explain why nerve supply is essential to skeletal muscles. Also, explain each of the following terms: motor neuron, synapse (neuromuscular junction), motor unit, neurotransmitter.
Med Tech: What is the procedure for performing an xray on a patient? Explain it as if you were talking to a patient who needs an xray of the chest. Try to be a specific as possible.
Botany: Explain how the existence of potatoes as a monoculture has in the past as well as today presented a major problem to those who depend on them for food and to make a living.
Earth Science: Explain what you know, or what you can find quickly about the theory of plate tectonics.
Physics: A box of books weighing 319N is shoved across the floor by a force of 485N exerted downward at an angle of 35 degrees below the horizontal. If uk between the box and the floor is .57, how long does it take to move the box 4.00m, starting from rest?
A and P: Explain why nerve supply is essential to skeletal muscles. Also, explain each of the following terms: motor neuron, synapse (neuromuscular junction), motor unit, neurotransmitter.
Med Tech: What is the procedure for performing an xray on a patient? Explain it as if you were talking to a patient who needs an xray of the chest. Try to be a specific as possible.
Botany: Explain how the existence of potatoes as a monoculture has in the past as well as today presented a major problem to those who depend on them for food and to make a living.
Earth Science: Explain what you know, or what you can find quickly about the theory of plate tectonics.
Physics: A box of books weighing 319N is shoved across the floor by a force of 485N exerted downward at an angle of 35 degrees below the horizontal. If uk between the box and the floor is .57, how long does it take to move the box 4.00m, starting from rest?
Monday, October 6, 2014
Post 16: Oct 6,7
Biology: Explain 5 things that you have learned about cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
A and P: Explain each of the 4 characteristics of skeletal muscle as listed in your book, page 158-159.
Med Tech: Read the short article: http://dceg.cancer.gov/research/who-we-study/cohorts/us-radiologic-technologists Describe the risks of being an xray tech. Are they a major concern to you?
Physics: Briefly summarize the article found on page 140.
Earth Science: List 5 rocks or minerals that are used in construction and how they are used.
Botany: How have humans basically created a useless commodity in flowers? What is the cause of the colors in tulips?
A and P: Explain each of the 4 characteristics of skeletal muscle as listed in your book, page 158-159.
Med Tech: Read the short article: http://dceg.cancer.gov/research/who-we-study/cohorts/us-radiologic-technologists Describe the risks of being an xray tech. Are they a major concern to you?
Physics: Briefly summarize the article found on page 140.
Earth Science: List 5 rocks or minerals that are used in construction and how they are used.
Botany: How have humans basically created a useless commodity in flowers? What is the cause of the colors in tulips?
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