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?
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Post 15: Oct 1, 2
Biology: Explain briefly the process of fermentation and give 2 reasons why it is important.
A and P: List and describe the functions of the muscular system.
Med Tech: Review and summarize the job responsibilities of an xray tech found at: http://www.troyerurgentcare.com/docs/X-RayTechJobDescription.pdf
Physics: Explain 3 things that you learned from the video so far.
Earth Science: Describe 5 of the rocks that you have begun to research.
Botany: What is coevolution? How is the story of Johnny Appleseed not the true story?
A and P: List and describe the functions of the muscular system.
Med Tech: Review and summarize the job responsibilities of an xray tech found at: http://www.troyerurgentcare.com/docs/X-RayTechJobDescription.pdf
Physics: Explain 3 things that you learned from the video so far.
Earth Science: Describe 5 of the rocks that you have begun to research.
Botany: What is coevolution? How is the story of Johnny Appleseed not the true story?
Monday, September 29, 2014
Post 14: September 29, 30
Biology: Explain the process of cellular respiration and how it compares with photosynthesis. (If you need help, see pages 107,108)
A and P: Describe 5 of the movement terms we discussed last class, give an example of each.
Med Tech: List 3 limitations of the xray modality.
Earth Science: Which minerals and rocks did you choose and why?
Botany: Give an explanation of what each of the following terms means in relation to botany: epidermis, xylem, phloem, cortex, pith, fibers.
Physics: 1. A 25.0 kg child starts from rest at the top of a snowy incline 105m long and slides down to the bottom in 14.2s. What net force acts on the child along the incline?
A and P: Describe 5 of the movement terms we discussed last class, give an example of each.
Med Tech: List 3 limitations of the xray modality.
Earth Science: Which minerals and rocks did you choose and why?
Botany: Give an explanation of what each of the following terms means in relation to botany: epidermis, xylem, phloem, cortex, pith, fibers.
Physics: 1. A 25.0 kg child starts from rest at the top of a snowy incline 105m long and slides down to the bottom in 14.2s. What net force acts on the child along the incline?
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Post 13: Sept 24,25
Biology: Explain the Kreb's cycle as discussed in chapter 4 in your book.
A and P: Explain each of the 6 types of joints found in the human body and give an example of each.
Med Tech: Explain how an xray machine works. What is it used for, what are it's benefits?
Physics: A 25000 kg truck traveling at 20 m/s strikes a VW bug weighing 2000kg sitting still. What velocity is imposed upon the VW bug?
Earth Science: Locate a minerals map of the world using google. Determine the locations of 5 different minerals mined around the world.
Botany: Identify the difference between the three types of meristems found in plants.
A and P: Explain each of the 6 types of joints found in the human body and give an example of each.
Med Tech: Explain how an xray machine works. What is it used for, what are it's benefits?
Physics: A 25000 kg truck traveling at 20 m/s strikes a VW bug weighing 2000kg sitting still. What velocity is imposed upon the VW bug?
Earth Science: Locate a minerals map of the world using google. Determine the locations of 5 different minerals mined around the world.
Botany: Identify the difference between the three types of meristems found in plants.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Post 12: Sept 19,23
Biology; Describe the process of cellular respiration found on page107.
Physics: Explain each of Newton's three laws and give an example of each.
Earth Science: Explain each of the properties of minerals and how they can help identify that mineral. Hardness, streak, color, cleavage, luster, specific gravity.
Botany: Use google to identify each of the 3 types of plant tissues, where they are located and their functions.
A and P: Choose one of the disorders on page 124 to briefly discuss.
MedTech: How were x-rays first discovered and used for medicine?
Physics: Explain each of Newton's three laws and give an example of each.
Earth Science: Explain each of the properties of minerals and how they can help identify that mineral. Hardness, streak, color, cleavage, luster, specific gravity.
Botany: Use google to identify each of the 3 types of plant tissues, where they are located and their functions.
A and P: Choose one of the disorders on page 124 to briefly discuss.
MedTech: How were x-rays first discovered and used for medicine?
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Post 11: September 17,18
Biology: Explain what you know about photosynthesis. Hint: If you don't remember much, refer to p97 in your book.
Aand P: Describe the process of bone repair in your own words, as discussed in your book on page 123.
Med Tech: http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/anti-pd-1-cancer-star-nivolumab-wins-worlds-first-regulatory-approval/2014-07-07
Read this article and give a short summary of pd-1 and it's potential.
Earth Science: Identify 5 minerals found in the earth's crust. What is their appearance and how are they formed?
Botany: So should genetic modification, in your opinion, be continued? Why or why not?
Physics: Salmon often jump waterfalls to reach their breeding grounds. One salmon starts 2.00m from a waterfall that is .55m tall and jumps at an angle of 32 degrees. What must be the salmon's minimum speed to reach the waterfall.
Aand P: Describe the process of bone repair in your own words, as discussed in your book on page 123.
Med Tech: http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/anti-pd-1-cancer-star-nivolumab-wins-worlds-first-regulatory-approval/2014-07-07
Read this article and give a short summary of pd-1 and it's potential.
Earth Science: Identify 5 minerals found in the earth's crust. What is their appearance and how are they formed?
Botany: So should genetic modification, in your opinion, be continued? Why or why not?
Physics: Salmon often jump waterfalls to reach their breeding grounds. One salmon starts 2.00m from a waterfall that is .55m tall and jumps at an angle of 32 degrees. What must be the salmon's minimum speed to reach the waterfall.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Post 10: Sept 15,16
Biology: What do you know about how a cell reproduces? (Hint: use one of your resources if you don't remember anything...)
A and P: Explain the general features of a bone as discussed on p 117 of your book.
Medical Tech: http://www.jlgh.org/JLGH/media/Journal-LGH-Media-Library/Past%20Issues/Volume%201%20-%20Issue%202/dodge_kegel_-_breast_cancer_an_illustrated_case_study.pdf
Give a brief summary of this case study and what the term neoadjuvant chemotherapy refers to.
Earth Science: Explain 3 uses of the ESRT tables that I have distributed to your groups.
Botany: Identify 3 ways that food plants can be modified to make them better or more useful.
Physics: A ball is rolled of the table that is .75m high and hits the floor .40 m away from the base of the desk. How fast was the ball rolling?
A and P: Explain the general features of a bone as discussed on p 117 of your book.
Medical Tech: http://www.jlgh.org/JLGH/media/Journal-LGH-Media-Library/Past%20Issues/Volume%201%20-%20Issue%202/dodge_kegel_-_breast_cancer_an_illustrated_case_study.pdf
Give a brief summary of this case study and what the term neoadjuvant chemotherapy refers to.
Earth Science: Explain 3 uses of the ESRT tables that I have distributed to your groups.
Botany: Identify 3 ways that food plants can be modified to make them better or more useful.
Physics: A ball is rolled of the table that is .75m high and hits the floor .40 m away from the base of the desk. How fast was the ball rolling?
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Post 9: Sept 11,12
Biology: Write out 5 of the organelles that you and your partner studied and explain why you chose the analogy you used for each.
A and P: Discuss each of the 5 major functions of the skeletal system.
Medical Tech: Research enterovirus d-68 and explain it's origin, diagnosis and treatment as well as common symptoms.
Physics: Describe projectile motion. Explain how it differs from the motion we have discussed to this point.
Earth Science: Discuss the 2 ways that minerals are formed.
Botany: Explain 3 reasons why we study plants.
A and P: Discuss each of the 5 major functions of the skeletal system.
Medical Tech: Research enterovirus d-68 and explain it's origin, diagnosis and treatment as well as common symptoms.
Physics: Describe projectile motion. Explain how it differs from the motion we have discussed to this point.
Earth Science: Discuss the 2 ways that minerals are formed.
Botany: Explain 3 reasons why we study plants.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Post 8: September 9,10
Biology: Explain the functions of 5 of the cell organelles found in your book in chapter 3.
A and P: Give the name and location of 5 bones in your body. Give one other feature you might know about each.
Medical Tech: Write a short case study about a patient who has come into your office with a nervous or digestive system disorder using the terms you have learned.
Physics: A man goes for a run. He begins by running 5 km at 30 degrees E of North, then he heads for another 8 km at 20 degrees S of East. What is his resultant displacement from his starting point?
Earth Science: Explain as much as you can about what a rock and mineral are. Be sure to include the difference between the two. Use google as a resource if needed.
Botany: Determine the function of each of the following organelles/structures inside a plant cell: plasma membrane, nucleus,
endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, dictyosomes, plastids, mitochondria, microbodies, vacuoles, and cytoskeleton.
A and P: Give the name and location of 5 bones in your body. Give one other feature you might know about each.
Medical Tech: Write a short case study about a patient who has come into your office with a nervous or digestive system disorder using the terms you have learned.
Physics: A man goes for a run. He begins by running 5 km at 30 degrees E of North, then he heads for another 8 km at 20 degrees S of East. What is his resultant displacement from his starting point?
Earth Science: Explain as much as you can about what a rock and mineral are. Be sure to include the difference between the two. Use google as a resource if needed.
Botany: Determine the function of each of the following organelles/structures inside a plant cell: plasma membrane, nucleus,
endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, dictyosomes, plastids, mitochondria, microbodies, vacuoles, and cytoskeleton.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Post 7: Sept 5,8
Biology: Explain in 3-5 sentences what you have learned about the person whose biography you completed.
A and P: Describe the 2 main tissue layers found in the skin. What cell types, fibers, glands, and other structures can be found in each?
Med Tech: Use the article at: http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/case-studies/epiploic-appendagitis?GUID=000DFD26-63BB-4BC4-A230-FDADF463BB63&rememberme=1&ts=19032014
Pick out 5-7 terms and explain their prefixes, roots, or suffixes in relation to what you have learned so far.
E and S: Explain the changes in terms of temperature that occur throughout the layers of the atmosphere. Propose an idea for why these changes occur.
Physics: A truck driver is attempting to deliver some furniture. First, he travels 8km east,and then he turns and travels 3 km west. Finally, he turns again and travels 12 km east to his final destination.
a. What distance has he traveled?
b. What is the driver's total displacement?
Botany: Give the names of 3 of the 10 trees you have identified and one way that you can remember what they are.
A and P: Describe the 2 main tissue layers found in the skin. What cell types, fibers, glands, and other structures can be found in each?
Med Tech: Use the article at: http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/case-studies/epiploic-appendagitis?GUID=000DFD26-63BB-4BC4-A230-FDADF463BB63&rememberme=1&ts=19032014
Pick out 5-7 terms and explain their prefixes, roots, or suffixes in relation to what you have learned so far.
E and S: Explain the changes in terms of temperature that occur throughout the layers of the atmosphere. Propose an idea for why these changes occur.
Physics: A truck driver is attempting to deliver some furniture. First, he travels 8km east,and then he turns and travels 3 km west. Finally, he turns again and travels 12 km east to his final destination.
a. What distance has he traveled?
b. What is the driver's total displacement?
Botany: Give the names of 3 of the 10 trees you have identified and one way that you can remember what they are.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Post 6: Sept 3,4
Biology: Explain each of the 3 points of the cell theory. Who were the major contributors to its development?
A and P: Explain each of the 5 functions of the integumentary system. Give an example of where each occurs.
Medical Tech: Briefly explain what has occurred with this case study and explore what the treatment might be.
http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/case-studies/brain-abscess-0/page/0/5?GUID=000DFD26-63BB-4BC4-A230-FDADF463BB63&rememberme=1&ts=20082014
Earth Science: Explain 2 ways that the satellite location technologies we looked at can be helpful and 2 ways it can be harmful. Also, explain your opinion on the technology.
Botany: Given the following 3 local, native trees, explain how they can be identified: black walnut, cottonwood, silver maple.
Physics: Explain how the travel of an object is different between 1 dimensional and 2 dimensional movement. Explain the difference between a scalar and a vector as well.
A and P: Explain each of the 5 functions of the integumentary system. Give an example of where each occurs.
Medical Tech: Briefly explain what has occurred with this case study and explore what the treatment might be.
http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/case-studies/brain-abscess-0/page/0/5?GUID=000DFD26-63BB-4BC4-A230-FDADF463BB63&rememberme=1&ts=20082014
Earth Science: Explain 2 ways that the satellite location technologies we looked at can be helpful and 2 ways it can be harmful. Also, explain your opinion on the technology.
Botany: Given the following 3 local, native trees, explain how they can be identified: black walnut, cottonwood, silver maple.
Physics: Explain how the travel of an object is different between 1 dimensional and 2 dimensional movement. Explain the difference between a scalar and a vector as well.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Post 5: August 29, Sept 2
Biology: The following terms are found in your textbook: atom, element, compound, ion, ionic bond and covalent bonds, molecule. Rewrite their definitions in your own words, in a way that helps you to understand them.
A and P: Explain how your tissues and membranes change with age.
Medical Tech: http://newsoffice.mit.edu/2013/dna-damage-may-cause-als-0915
Read the case study above. Pick out 7 words that you recognize because of the terminologies you have been studying and explain what each means.
E and S: Explain 4 of the evidences that we discussed that show that the world is round.
Botany: When the leaves aren't on the trees, discuss 3 additional ways that you can identify a tree.
Physics: Why is it important to study the results of a failed experiment rather than just throwing them away and starting over?
A and P: Explain how your tissues and membranes change with age.
Medical Tech: http://newsoffice.mit.edu/2013/dna-damage-may-cause-als-0915
Read the case study above. Pick out 7 words that you recognize because of the terminologies you have been studying and explain what each means.
E and S: Explain 4 of the evidences that we discussed that show that the world is round.
Botany: When the leaves aren't on the trees, discuss 3 additional ways that you can identify a tree.
Physics: Why is it important to study the results of a failed experiment rather than just throwing them away and starting over?
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Post 4: Aug 27,28
Biology: Express your opinion of genetic modification in humans and so called "designer babies". Make sure to include specific points which support your opinion.
A and P: List and explain the functions of connective tissue that are listed in your book but in your own words.
E and S: Why are measurements important? Why is it important to have accuracy in your measurements?
Botany: Explain why it would be important to be able identify trees if you were a landowner. What about if you were a forester? How can the parts of a leaf be used to do this?
Physics: Explain the motion of a ball that is thrown into the air and then returns to the ground.
Medical Tech: Give specific examples of 5 of the terms you learned last class, use them each in a sentence describing a patient.
A and P: List and explain the functions of connective tissue that are listed in your book but in your own words.
E and S: Why are measurements important? Why is it important to have accuracy in your measurements?
Botany: Explain why it would be important to be able identify trees if you were a landowner. What about if you were a forester? How can the parts of a leaf be used to do this?
Physics: Explain the motion of a ball that is thrown into the air and then returns to the ground.
Medical Tech: Give specific examples of 5 of the terms you learned last class, use them each in a sentence describing a patient.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Post 3: Aug 25,26
Biology: Give a definition, in your own words, of the following terms: biosphere, biodiversity, species, organism, cell and metabolism.
Physics: Explain how speed, velocity and acceleration differ.
A and P: Explain each of the functions of epithelia as described in your book on page 74 in your own words.
E and S: What is the difference between an observation and an inference? Why are both important? (Hint: You may have to look these up on google)
Botany: Explain the difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms. Also between monocots and dicots.
Medical Terminology: Give an example of each of the technicolor and tumor prefixes being used in medicine.
Physics: Explain how speed, velocity and acceleration differ.
A and P: Explain each of the functions of epithelia as described in your book on page 74 in your own words.
E and S: What is the difference between an observation and an inference? Why are both important? (Hint: You may have to look these up on google)
Botany: Explain the difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms. Also between monocots and dicots.
Medical Terminology: Give an example of each of the technicolor and tumor prefixes being used in medicine.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Post 2: Aug 21,22
Biology: Explain in detail an instance where you used the scientific method in one of your daily activities.
A and P: Use the position terms and/or body region terms to describe the location of 10 parts of your body.
Physics: Describe the difference between accuracy and precision in measurement. Also, why is each important?
E and S: What do you know about the shape of the earth and it's origin?
Botany: Explain, briefly, the evolution of plants as discussed in class last block.
Med Tech: Give examples and description for 10 of the prefixes/suffixes you learned during last class.
A and P: Use the position terms and/or body region terms to describe the location of 10 parts of your body.
Physics: Describe the difference between accuracy and precision in measurement. Also, why is each important?
E and S: What do you know about the shape of the earth and it's origin?
Botany: Explain, briefly, the evolution of plants as discussed in class last block.
Med Tech: Give examples and description for 10 of the prefixes/suffixes you learned during last class.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Entry 1: Aug 19, 20
All classes: Write a 3-5 sentence paragraph that describes how your summer involved scientific learning.
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