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Biology: Explain regeneration and vegetative reproduction. Also explain the different types of vegetative reproduction and give an example of each. (p636)
A and P: Read the article on p 571 about "Control of Pregnancy" and explain the different ways that pregnancy can be prevented.
Med Tech: Which medical technology has most interested you and explain why. Give specific reasons for your answer.
Physics: What 2 things that you learned in this class will be most useful in other courses and/or life?
Astronomy: Explain what you learned from last class' coffee article.
Zoology: What advances have frogs made over fish in terms of evolution. Explain at least 3.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
Post 16: May 1, 4
Biology: Explain the major functions of roots and stems in a plant. Also explain the difference between primary and secondary growth. (p. 608-611)
A and P: Explain the phases of the female sex act as well as what menopause is and what causes it. (p 568-569)
Med Tech: Give a brief overview of how ultrasound imaging technology works.
Physics: Explain how parallel circuits differ from series and how the calculation of resistance and potential difference varies with each.
Astronomy: Do a google search for "Future of Space Travel" and find 3 reliable answers for what the future may hold.
Zoology: What adaptations have fish evolved that are beyond that of anything we've looked at yet? Explain at least 3.
A and P: Explain the phases of the female sex act as well as what menopause is and what causes it. (p 568-569)
Med Tech: Give a brief overview of how ultrasound imaging technology works.
Physics: Explain how parallel circuits differ from series and how the calculation of resistance and potential difference varies with each.
Astronomy: Do a google search for "Future of Space Travel" and find 3 reliable answers for what the future may hold.
Zoology: What adaptations have fish evolved that are beyond that of anything we've looked at yet? Explain at least 3.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Post 15: April 29, 30
Biology: read section 22.3 (p631) and summarize how seeds can be dispersed and how they know when to begin to grow.
A and P: What is an oocyte and ovarian follicles? Explain the development and fertilization of a mature oocyte.
Med Tech: Explain the uses of a fMRI, what is most interesting to you and why?
Physics: Explain what a schematic diagram is and some of the objects that are represented.
Astronomy: How did the first day of working with the second graders go? What was the best part? What part was the most challenging?
Zoology: Explain what you know about amphibians. How are they more evolved than anything we have discussed to this point.
A and P: What is an oocyte and ovarian follicles? Explain the development and fertilization of a mature oocyte.
Med Tech: Explain the uses of a fMRI, what is most interesting to you and why?
Physics: Explain what a schematic diagram is and some of the objects that are represented.
Astronomy: How did the first day of working with the second graders go? What was the best part? What part was the most challenging?
Zoology: Explain what you know about amphibians. How are they more evolved than anything we have discussed to this point.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Post 14: April 27,28
Biology: Explain the parts of the flower and their role. Also why is pollination by animals more reliable than by wind. (p626-627)
A and P: (p556-557) Explain puberty, the effects of testosterone on the male body, and the stages of the male sexual act.
Med Tech: Briefly explain what fMRI is and then read through the topics on the webpage to get a good understanding of it. http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/research/introduction-to-fmri;d=Rk1SSUI=
Physics: Explain what the resistor code is and what code would represent 512 ohms with 5% tolerance. (Do a google image search for resistor code)
Astronomy: Explain the terms quantum, quark and dark matter.
Zoology: Explain 5-7 characteristics of vertebrate animals and how they different from invertebrates.
A and P: (p556-557) Explain puberty, the effects of testosterone on the male body, and the stages of the male sexual act.
Med Tech: Briefly explain what fMRI is and then read through the topics on the webpage to get a good understanding of it. http://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/research/introduction-to-fmri;d=Rk1SSUI=
Physics: Explain what the resistor code is and what code would represent 512 ohms with 5% tolerance. (Do a google image search for resistor code)
Astronomy: Explain the terms quantum, quark and dark matter.
Zoology: Explain 5-7 characteristics of vertebrate animals and how they different from invertebrates.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Post 13: April 23,24
Biology: p 622 - Explain alternation of generations life cycle in plants. What is the benefit of this process?
A and P: Explain the functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
Med Tech: http://www.medicinenet.com/coronary_angiogram/article.htm Explain the procedure and use of a coronary angiogram.
Physics: Explain 5 things that you learned from the 2 articles I gave you to read.
Astronomy: What would be the benefit of working with the younger kids and teaching them? Why would I have you do this?
Zoology: Explain 3-4 evolutionary advantages that insects have gained over crustaceans.
A and P: Explain the functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
Med Tech: http://www.medicinenet.com/coronary_angiogram/article.htm Explain the procedure and use of a coronary angiogram.
Physics: Explain 5 things that you learned from the 2 articles I gave you to read.
Astronomy: What would be the benefit of working with the younger kids and teaching them? Why would I have you do this?
Zoology: Explain 3-4 evolutionary advantages that insects have gained over crustaceans.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Post 12: April 21, 22
Biology: From pages 600 and 602 describe each of the 3 types of cells found in a plant and the 3 types of tissue. Try to give an example of each as well.
A and P: Explain each of the 6 functions of the urinary system. Also, what major organs are part of it?
Med Tech: Describe the procedure involved in getting a bone scan? What types of things can it diagnose?
Physics: Read the article about superconductors on p 603. Explain what superconductors are and why they are important. How does temperature play a critical role in their function and what are some of their interesting features and uses.
Astronomy: What is the hubble space telescope and what are some of the discoveries it has made. You will need to use google or NASA website for this.
Zoology: Describe the basic anatomy of an insect.
A and P: Explain each of the 6 functions of the urinary system. Also, what major organs are part of it?
Med Tech: Describe the procedure involved in getting a bone scan? What types of things can it diagnose?
Physics: Read the article about superconductors on p 603. Explain what superconductors are and why they are important. How does temperature play a critical role in their function and what are some of their interesting features and uses.
Astronomy: What is the hubble space telescope and what are some of the discoveries it has made. You will need to use google or NASA website for this.
Zoology: Describe the basic anatomy of an insect.
Friday, April 17, 2015
Post 11: April 17,20
Biology: What plants were used to make the clothes that you are wearing and the contents of your folder/backpack/purse?
A and P: Explain each of the terms: metabolism, anabolism, catabolism and how metabolism is regulated. (pp.498-499)
Med Tech: What is a bone scan and what can it be used to diagnose?
Physics: Explain what current is and how it can be analogous to water in a pipe. Also explain resistance and Ohm's law.
Astronomy: What subject did you choose to share with the 2nd graders and what are 3 things you know about it?
Zoology: What evolutionary advantages have crustaceans such as the crayfish gained over earthworms?
A and P: Explain each of the terms: metabolism, anabolism, catabolism and how metabolism is regulated. (pp.498-499)
Med Tech: What is a bone scan and what can it be used to diagnose?
Physics: Explain what current is and how it can be analogous to water in a pipe. Also explain resistance and Ohm's law.
Astronomy: What subject did you choose to share with the 2nd graders and what are 3 things you know about it?
Zoology: What evolutionary advantages have crustaceans such as the crayfish gained over earthworms?
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