Read and take cornell noptes for pgs. 655 -675 on resource. Answer the following questions.
1) what are some differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources , give an example of each.
2) give an example of a non renable and renewable resource we would find in the earth's crust, water and air 9 i.e. lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere.)
Friday, January 31, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Earth science1/31 + 2/3
Read ch 27.3 + 4, pgs 724- 734. Read and take Cornell notes and answer 2 questions.
1) What evidence is there for Climate Change ( Global Warming)?
2)What aspects of pollution affect the oceans and how is this being combated?
1) What evidence is there for Climate Change ( Global Warming)?
2)What aspects of pollution affect the oceans and how is this being combated?
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
biology DNA LAb
PCR/DNA lab is worth 1000pts,.
Question: Do I have the Alu insert PV92 on my 16th chromosome; determined through polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis?
Question: Do I have the Alu insert PV92 on my 16th chromosome; determined through polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis?
•Hypothesis:. HINT,
‘kinda’
spelled out in the test!
•Test: We will isolate DNA from human cheek
cells. We will then amplify a segment of chromosome 16 using PCR. DNA samples
will be separated by different sized fragments using gel electrophoresis.
Finally, using proper staining methods to make the DNA visible using Ethidium
Bromide; we will be able to determine the genotype for the human Alu
insert PV92.It will be +,+ (yes, Alu); -,- (no alu), or + ,-(one alu).
•You will NOT need to include full materials lists, procedures or diagrams for this lab.
–Each
of these section headings should be included and
followed by “See
Gene Connection hand outs.”
–Data is a
Labeled diagram of your DNA photo results after gel electrophoresis and your
observation journal. *Observation
Journal is Key here!
–Analysis will
include a discussion of Possible types of error and how they could have
affected your results.
–Conclusion as
per rubric in paragraph format.
Earth science Ch 30.1
Read and take notes for pgs. 802 - 812, ch. 30.1, on our sun. Read and take Cornell notes.
Link to NOVA Origins pt . 4 episode
This is the link for NOVA: back to the Begining on Origins of our universe. PLease watch and take notes.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/origins-series-overview.html#origins-back-beginning
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/origins-series-overview.html#origins-back-beginning
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Biology/Earth science extra credit current events
Science
Current Events
Earth
Science/Biology
Fall 2013
You will choose an article or science
related video of over 3+ pages or 45+ minutes on a science current event topic.
It will fall into one (or more) of these categories:
·
Scientific
discovery – for example, scientists find comets may
have delivered the water found in earth’s oceans.
·
Science-related
event – for example, the Japan
earthquake/tsunami/nuclear plant meltdown; the launch of a space probe.
·
A cultural
change/happening that involves science/technology – for
example, bicyclists’ clothing that can act as a radar gun to show drivers how
fast they’re moving.
·
Science in
public policy – for example, a bill or law that deals
with science ( i.e. cap on carbon emissions).
The article must be timely, meaning it’s
been published within the past one/two months. Finally, technology articles are
okay, but I will not accept any product announcements or reviews.
Create a write-up of your current event,
summarizing the story and answering key questions. You will include a copy of
the story you are citing or the golden page format for the video, movie or
program.
Science current events will:
Cite the
news source, using the Oceana Golden page format for citations found on
the Oceana website. Magazine Article:
Perlman, Jeff. “Sultan of Swat.” Sports Illustrated. 12 February 2001: 54-59.
Newspaper Article:
* Taylor, Michael. “Potholes Scar Roads Across Region.” San Francisco Chronicle. 23 October 2005:
* Give the title of the article, author’s
name, and article date within the body of the summary.
* Summarize the event in your own words,
using complete sentences. Spelling and grammar count.
* Your summary will answer the following
questions:
·
Who/what is the
subject of the story?
·
Where did it happen?
·
When did it happen?
·
How did it happen?
·
Why did the event
happen, or why was the event important enough to make the news?
·
Why did you choose
this article?
·
What did you learn
from the article, and what are your thoughts about this event/issue?
*CONNECTION AND COMMENT RELATED TO ONE ESSENTIAL
QUESTION:
·
How does this event
affect the world or region where it occurred?
·
How does this
discovery advance science?
·
What does the
discovery/event mean for our society?
·
What does this
discovery/event mean for future work/the environment/humanity/etc.?
·
If the story is about
a law or policy, how does the policy or law affect science/society?
Below are several acceptable web sites and
sources for science news stories. If you wish to use a source not listed below,
please check with me first.
Popular Science
New Scientist (News)
Wired Science
New York Times (Science Times)
Discover Magazine
National Geographic (News)
BBC Science/Environment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment/
NPR - Science News
Boing Boing (Science)
Grist
Good (Environment, Food, Health, Technology,
Transportation)
The Guardian (UK) Science
Scientific American (Often
written for college level or higher)
Reuters Science
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