Biology: Explain what is meant by an ecosystem being interconnected. Why is it important to understand that small effects within an area can have large consequences?
A and P: Explain the respiratory volumes discussed in the respiratory chapter we are currently working through.
Med Tech: Explain 3 things that you learned from the field trip.
Physics: Do problem # 34a on page 473.
Astronomy: What are 3 things that you learned from the video "The Cosmos"?
Zoology: Explain 3 characteristics of annelids.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
Post 20: March 9,10
Biology: Explain 5 things that you learned about your biome from the project.
A and P: Explain the breathing process (inspiration and exhalation).
Med Tech: Explain the final 2 steps in MRI - acquisition and computing and display.
Physics: Briefly explain the quantum physics principle of observational dependency.
Astronomy: Explain the 2 causes of air motion as detailed in your notes.
Zoology: Explain 3 things that you have learned about the classes we quickly discussed in class last week (platyhelminthes, nematoda, ctenophores...)
A and P: Explain the breathing process (inspiration and exhalation).
Med Tech: Explain the final 2 steps in MRI - acquisition and computing and display.
Physics: Briefly explain the quantum physics principle of observational dependency.
Astronomy: Explain the 2 causes of air motion as detailed in your notes.
Zoology: Explain 3 things that you have learned about the classes we quickly discussed in class last week (platyhelminthes, nematoda, ctenophores...)
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Post 19: March 5,6
Biology: Describe what an estuary and watershed are. Also explain each of the zones of a pond or lake. (p443-445)
A and P: Describe the two physical principles that govern air flow into and out of the lungs. Also briefly describe the volume and pressure changes responsible for one cycle of inspiration. (p431-432)
Med Tech: Describe the excitation and relaxation stages of the MRI procedure in layman's terms.
Physics: Explain what a ray diagram is and how it can be used to predict what is seen in a mirror. What are the rules for drawing reference rays? (p449 and 455)
Astronomy: Explain what causes the atmosphere to appear blue, the composition of the atmopshere and how it affects the surface temperature of the earth.
Zoology: Describe 4 characteristics of molluscs.
A and P: Describe the two physical principles that govern air flow into and out of the lungs. Also briefly describe the volume and pressure changes responsible for one cycle of inspiration. (p431-432)
Med Tech: Describe the excitation and relaxation stages of the MRI procedure in layman's terms.
Physics: Explain what a ray diagram is and how it can be used to predict what is seen in a mirror. What are the rules for drawing reference rays? (p449 and 455)
Astronomy: Explain what causes the atmosphere to appear blue, the composition of the atmopshere and how it affects the surface temperature of the earth.
Zoology: Describe 4 characteristics of molluscs.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Post 18: March 3,4
Biology: Describe each of the 4 zones of the ocean and where they are, what can be found there, as well as the appearance of the water. (p440-441)
A and P: What are the main anatomical components of the respiratory system? Describe each briefly.
Med Tech: What happens to the hydrogen protons in a person's body when put into the MRI machine? Also, why is it important to have a net magnetization?
Physics: Explain the terms: reflection, angle of incidence, angle of reflection, virtual and real image.
Astronomy: Explain 3 things that you have learned about your planet.
Zoology: How have cnidarians and ctenophores evolved beyond a simple sponge? Explain at least 3 new characteristics not found in sponges.
A and P: What are the main anatomical components of the respiratory system? Describe each briefly.
Med Tech: What happens to the hydrogen protons in a person's body when put into the MRI machine? Also, why is it important to have a net magnetization?
Physics: Explain the terms: reflection, angle of incidence, angle of reflection, virtual and real image.
Astronomy: Explain 3 things that you have learned about your planet.
Zoology: How have cnidarians and ctenophores evolved beyond a simple sponge? Explain at least 3 new characteristics not found in sponges.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Post 17: February 27,March 2
Biology: Explain the terms climate and microclimate. What are the earth's 3 main climate zones? (p430-431)
A and P: According to the chart on p423, what are the 6 main parts of the upper respiratory system?
Med Tech: Why is it important to understand that the earth is a giant magnet? What do we have in common with the earth and why is this important, especially for what we are talking about?
Physics: Explain what the electromagnetic spectrum is, it's components and how they move.
Astronomy: Explain 3 properties of the earth in general. Then explain 3 additional properties of it's interior and how these are determined. (In Earth properties notes)
Zoology: Explain 4 basic characteristics of the Phylum Cnidaria. (These are in your notes)
A and P: According to the chart on p423, what are the 6 main parts of the upper respiratory system?
Med Tech: Why is it important to understand that the earth is a giant magnet? What do we have in common with the earth and why is this important, especially for what we are talking about?
Physics: Explain what the electromagnetic spectrum is, it's components and how they move.
Astronomy: Explain 3 properties of the earth in general. Then explain 3 additional properties of it's interior and how these are determined. (In Earth properties notes)
Zoology: Explain 4 basic characteristics of the Phylum Cnidaria. (These are in your notes)
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Post 16: February 25,26
Biology: From page 428, describe each of the spheres listed that make up the earth. Also explain what the biota is.
A and P: Describe the functions of the respiratory system. (p 422)
Med Tech: Using the mini-book I attached to our website (MRI without Physics) describe the types of magnets and rf coils used in MRI.
Physics: What have you learned, 3 things about physics, you can apply from minecraft?
Astronomy: What do you know about the 8 (9!) planets in our solar system? Explain at least 5 things.
Zoology: Find 3 things about cnidarians and explain them.
A and P: Describe the functions of the respiratory system. (p 422)
Med Tech: Using the mini-book I attached to our website (MRI without Physics) describe the types of magnets and rf coils used in MRI.
Physics: What have you learned, 3 things about physics, you can apply from minecraft?
Astronomy: What do you know about the 8 (9!) planets in our solar system? Explain at least 5 things.
Zoology: Find 3 things about cnidarians and explain them.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Post 15: February 23,24
Biology: explain three things that you know about your biome (hint: use your resources)
A and P: Briefly explain 2 diseases/disorders that can affect the immune system.
Med Tech: what is the difference between open MRI and standard MRI?
Physics: What are three similarities and differences that you can think of between light and sound?
Astronomy: Describe each of the three types of spectra.
Zoology: Explain the way that sponges "eat" and what the value of sponges are to humans.
Physics: What are three similarities and differences that you can think of between light and sound?
Astronomy: Describe each of the three types of spectra.
Zoology: Explain the way that sponges "eat" and what the value of sponges are to humans.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Post 14: Feb 19,20
Biology: Explain the terms - biotic, abiotic, biodiversity, keystone species. (p378-379)
A and P: Briefly describe antibody mediated immunity and what antibodies are. (p404)
Med Tech: What are some of the indications that a MRI can be prescribed to image?
Physics: Read the article on pp438-439 of your book. Briefly summarize what you learn.
Astronomy: Explain the components of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and why we are able to see visible light. (Hint: These are in the notes)
Zoology: Explain the ecological interactions that sponges are part of. (Use your notes.)
A and P: Briefly describe antibody mediated immunity and what antibodies are. (p404)
Med Tech: What are some of the indications that a MRI can be prescribed to image?
Physics: Read the article on pp438-439 of your book. Briefly summarize what you learn.
Astronomy: Explain the components of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and why we are able to see visible light. (Hint: These are in the notes)
Zoology: Explain the ecological interactions that sponges are part of. (Use your notes.)
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Post 13: Feb 17,18
Biology: Briefly explain each of the following terms from p493 in your book: cladistics, cladogram, derived characters.
A and P: Describe what an antigen is, the 2 different types of antigens and the 2 divisions of adaptive immunity. Also explain the 2 types of lymphocytes involved in adaptive immunity.
Med Tech: Briefly explain what an MRI is.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mri/basics/definition/prc-20012903
Physics: Hypothesize 3 ways that minecraft can be used to learn physics.
Astronomy: Describe 4 properties of light. They can be ones you know or read in the Light: Properties and Temperature notes.
Zoology: Describe the body plan of sponges as outlined in the notes.
A and P: Describe what an antigen is, the 2 different types of antigens and the 2 divisions of adaptive immunity. Also explain the 2 types of lymphocytes involved in adaptive immunity.
Med Tech: Briefly explain what an MRI is.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mri/basics/definition/prc-20012903
Physics: Hypothesize 3 ways that minecraft can be used to learn physics.
Astronomy: Describe 4 properties of light. They can be ones you know or read in the Light: Properties and Temperature notes.
Zoology: Describe the body plan of sponges as outlined in the notes.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Post 12: Feb 11,12
Biology: Explain each of the 3 domains found on page 502 in your book as well as which kingdoms fit in each.
A and P: Explain the role of chemical and mechanical mediators in innate immunity. Also explain each of the components that make up chemical mediators.
Med Tech: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/highdosevitaminc/patient/page2 Read this article, summarize your findings and report as to whether you feel it is a valid treatment.
Physics: Explain each of the following terms: compression, rarefaction, pitch. Also explain the Doppler Effect.
Astronomy: Explain each of Kepler's Laws, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation and Newton's 3 Laws of Motion
Zoology: Describe each of the 3 classes of Porifera AND give an example.
A and P: Explain the role of chemical and mechanical mediators in innate immunity. Also explain each of the components that make up chemical mediators.
Med Tech: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/highdosevitaminc/patient/page2 Read this article, summarize your findings and report as to whether you feel it is a valid treatment.
Physics: Explain each of the following terms: compression, rarefaction, pitch. Also explain the Doppler Effect.
Astronomy: Explain each of Kepler's Laws, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation and Newton's 3 Laws of Motion
Zoology: Describe each of the 3 classes of Porifera AND give an example.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Post 11: February 9,10
Biology: According to your text, what are some of the limitations of Linnaeus' classification system? (p 489)
A and P: Describe the difference between innate and adaptive immunity. Also explain the terms: immune, specificity and memory. (p 397)
Med Tech: http://www.prevention.com/mind-body/natural-remedies/best-healing-herbs-top-10 read this article about the top 10 "healing" herbs. Summarize each one and it's effect. What is your opinion on this topic?
Physics: Explain each of the terms - mechanical wave, medium, longitudinal wave, transverse wave, and how waves can transfer energy.
Astronomy: How does the motion of the earth and tilt of the earth affect our days and night and our seasons?
Zoology: Phylum Porifera contains the sponges and other similar organisms. Do a google search of these organisms and explain 5 things about them.
A and P: Describe the difference between innate and adaptive immunity. Also explain the terms: immune, specificity and memory. (p 397)
Med Tech: http://www.prevention.com/mind-body/natural-remedies/best-healing-herbs-top-10 read this article about the top 10 "healing" herbs. Summarize each one and it's effect. What is your opinion on this topic?
Physics: Explain each of the terms - mechanical wave, medium, longitudinal wave, transverse wave, and how waves can transfer energy.
Astronomy: How does the motion of the earth and tilt of the earth affect our days and night and our seasons?
Zoology: Phylum Porifera contains the sponges and other similar organisms. Do a google search of these organisms and explain 5 things about them.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Post 10: Feb 5,6
Biology: List the 7 levels of classification in order from least specific to most specific. Also, list and give an example or description of each of the 6 kingdoms.
A and P: Where are the main areas that lymph nodes are found? What are the lymphatic organs?
Med Tech: http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/what-is-holistic-medicine Read the short description of holistic medicine, what is your opinion of this? We will do a little more research on this in the next couple classes.
Physics: Describe the following parts of a wave: amplitude, frequency, period, wavelength, crest, trough.
Astronomy: Describe the daily and yearly motion of the earth around the sun.
Zoology: From our notes online or a google search, identify and describe 5 things about Phylum Porifera (Sponges)
A and P: Where are the main areas that lymph nodes are found? What are the lymphatic organs?
Med Tech: http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/what-is-holistic-medicine Read the short description of holistic medicine, what is your opinion of this? We will do a little more research on this in the next couple classes.
Physics: Describe the following parts of a wave: amplitude, frequency, period, wavelength, crest, trough.
Astronomy: Describe the daily and yearly motion of the earth around the sun.
Zoology: From our notes online or a google search, identify and describe 5 things about Phylum Porifera (Sponges)
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Post 9: February 3,4
Biology: Give 3 good reasons why we need a system for classifying and identifying animals.
A and P: Explain each of the 3 functions of the immune system. (p392)
Med Tech: Read: http://www.healthschoolguide.net/health-careers/pet-technologist/ explain 5 things that you learned about the career of a PET scan technician.
Physics: Explain Hooke's Law and simple harmonic motion.
Astronomy: http://astro.nineplanets.org/twn/types.html Explain each of the types of nebula listed on this site.
Zoology: Explain 5 additional things that you have learned about your protist.
A and P: Explain each of the 3 functions of the immune system. (p392)
Med Tech: Read: http://www.healthschoolguide.net/health-careers/pet-technologist/ explain 5 things that you learned about the career of a PET scan technician.
Physics: Explain Hooke's Law and simple harmonic motion.
Astronomy: http://astro.nineplanets.org/twn/types.html Explain each of the types of nebula listed on this site.
Zoology: Explain 5 additional things that you have learned about your protist.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Post 8: January 29,30
Bio: What is ecology and explain the 5 levels of organization. (pp373-374)
A and P: What is circulatory shock? Also explain briefly the 5 types of shock. (p 382)
Med Tech: Read the article at: http://www.livescience.com/49610-scientists-unboil-egg.html and give a brief summary. Also find one other article that supports the information found in this one.
Physics: Explain each of the 4 Laws of Thermodynamics.
Astronomy: Using the information found at: http://www.space.com/22437-main-sequence-stars.html describe the life cycle of a main sequence star.
Zoology: Begin your research on your protozoan disease by finding 3 things about it and describing them here.
A and P: What is circulatory shock? Also explain briefly the 5 types of shock. (p 382)
Med Tech: Read the article at: http://www.livescience.com/49610-scientists-unboil-egg.html and give a brief summary. Also find one other article that supports the information found in this one.
Physics: Explain each of the 4 Laws of Thermodynamics.
Astronomy: Using the information found at: http://www.space.com/22437-main-sequence-stars.html describe the life cycle of a main sequence star.
Zoology: Begin your research on your protozoan disease by finding 3 things about it and describing them here.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Post 7: Jan 27,28
Biology: Explain the geologic time scale and each of the 3 basic units of time that it consists of. Also, explain what do the terms paleozoic, mesozoic and cenozoic mean? (p345)
A and P: Explain each of the 5 functions of the peripheral circulation. (p356)
Med Tech: Explain why it is important to use a PET/CT fusion rather than one or the other alone.
Physics: Read the "Why it Matters" on p 346-347, summarize how a refrigerator operates.
Astronomy: Google HR Diagram and explain what it is and how it can be used to describe stars.
Zoology: Give a brief explanation of each of the types of animal-like protists: Sarcodinians, Zooflagellates, Ciliaphorans, Sporzoans.
A and P: Explain each of the 5 functions of the peripheral circulation. (p356)
Med Tech: Explain why it is important to use a PET/CT fusion rather than one or the other alone.
Physics: Read the "Why it Matters" on p 346-347, summarize how a refrigerator operates.
Astronomy: Google HR Diagram and explain what it is and how it can be used to describe stars.
Zoology: Give a brief explanation of each of the types of animal-like protists: Sarcodinians, Zooflagellates, Ciliaphorans, Sporzoans.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Post 6: Jan 23,26
Biology: What is a fossil and how can they be used to support the theory of evolution? Also, explain the 5 ways that they can form. (p338)
A and P: Explain 3 of the drugs that can be used to treat heart disease and explain how it can be prevented in the first place. (p347)
Med Tech: Are there other things than just cancer that can show up on a PET scan? What are some of the false positives/negatives that can occur?
Physics: Explain the relationships between work and heat as well as what the terms system and environment refer to.
Astronomy: Explain 3 things that you have learned about your constellation to this point.
Zoology: According to the notes under "Animal like protists", explain each of the 4 major types of protists.
A and P: Explain 3 of the drugs that can be used to treat heart disease and explain how it can be prevented in the first place. (p347)
Med Tech: Are there other things than just cancer that can show up on a PET scan? What are some of the false positives/negatives that can occur?
Physics: Explain the relationships between work and heat as well as what the terms system and environment refer to.
Astronomy: Explain 3 things that you have learned about your constellation to this point.
Zoology: According to the notes under "Animal like protists", explain each of the 4 major types of protists.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Post 5: Jan 21,22
Biology: List and explain 5 traits that can be passed down from generation to generation.
A and P: Explain the first and second heart sounds as well as what a murmur is. Also, explain what the terms cardiac output, stroke volume and heart rate mean.
Med Tech: What are some of the components of a PET scan that are the same, and different from a CT?
Physics: Describe the entropy and internal energy of molecules in a substance as they move from solid to gas.
Astronomy: What is a constellation? Do you know of any constellations, if not google one and find it's legend. Write it down here.
Zoology: Why is it important to classify organisms? Explain 3 reasons for doing this.
A and P: Explain the first and second heart sounds as well as what a murmur is. Also, explain what the terms cardiac output, stroke volume and heart rate mean.
Med Tech: What are some of the components of a PET scan that are the same, and different from a CT?
Physics: Describe the entropy and internal energy of molecules in a substance as they move from solid to gas.
Astronomy: What is a constellation? Do you know of any constellations, if not google one and find it's legend. Write it down here.
Zoology: Why is it important to classify organisms? Explain 3 reasons for doing this.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Post 4: January 15, 20
Biology: Describe and give an example of each of the types of evolution described in pages 328-329.
A and P: Explain the function of an electrocardiogram (ECG) and the parts of the ECG as well as where each results from.
MedTech: Explain a few of the challenges associated with interpreting a PET scan.
Physics: Explain how you would define temperature and internal energy. p299.
Astronomy: What is astronomy and why is it important to study? Why can we not see everything in space?
Zoology: Explain each of the 5 different types of species specific behaviors that are outlined in your notes. (The link is online)
A and P: Explain the function of an electrocardiogram (ECG) and the parts of the ECG as well as where each results from.
MedTech: Explain a few of the challenges associated with interpreting a PET scan.
Physics: Explain how you would define temperature and internal energy. p299.
Astronomy: What is astronomy and why is it important to study? Why can we not see everything in space?
Zoology: Explain each of the 5 different types of species specific behaviors that are outlined in your notes. (The link is online)
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Day 3: Jan 13,14
Biology: Explain the 4 ways that populations can become isolated as described on pp 324-326.
A and P: Explain each of the 4 functions of your heart that are listed on p 324.
Med Tech: Which contrast/dye(s) is/are used in PET scanning? Why?
Physics: Explain the relationship between pressure, volume and temperature with respect to the ideal gas law.
Astronomy: Do a google search on telescopes. Give a brief explanation of the different types.
Zoology: Explain the function and typical locations of each of the following: epithelial tissue, muscular tissue, nervous tissue and connective tissue.
A and P: Explain each of the 4 functions of your heart that are listed on p 324.
Med Tech: Which contrast/dye(s) is/are used in PET scanning? Why?
Physics: Explain the relationship between pressure, volume and temperature with respect to the ideal gas law.
Astronomy: Do a google search on telescopes. Give a brief explanation of the different types.
Zoology: Explain the function and typical locations of each of the following: epithelial tissue, muscular tissue, nervous tissue and connective tissue.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Day 2: January 9, 10
Biology: Explain each of the 5 conditions needed for a population to stay in equilibrium. See page 320.
A and P: Describe the pathway of the blood throughout the body and heart as we discussed last class.
Med Tech: Briefly explain how a PET scan works, what it is?
Physics: Explain the principle of bouyancy and how you can determine the identity of a material using this principle.
Astronomy: Describe 3 of the events or people you have chosen for your timeline so far.
Zoology: Explain 5 characteristics that separate animals from other organisms as we discussed in class last time. The notes are linked to our class website if needed.
A and P: Describe the pathway of the blood throughout the body and heart as we discussed last class.
Med Tech: Briefly explain how a PET scan works, what it is?
Physics: Explain the principle of bouyancy and how you can determine the identity of a material using this principle.
Astronomy: Describe 3 of the events or people you have chosen for your timeline so far.
Zoology: Explain 5 characteristics that separate animals from other organisms as we discussed in class last time. The notes are linked to our class website if needed.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Post 1: January 6,7
Biology: Describe 3 evidences used to support the theory of evolution as found on pages 292-296 of your book.
A and P: Describe each of the 3 processes that the body uses to prevent blood loss when a blood vessel is damaged. See pages 311-312.
Med Tech: Google search for differences between CT and PET scans. Explain a couple of the major differences between the two.
Physics: Summarize what is being discussed on pp 283-284 of your text - Take It Further: Properties of Gases.
Astronomy: Identify 5 main discoveries or ideas that are key, in your mind, to an understanding of the universe.
Zoology: What are the main kingdoms into which life is divided? Which one is the dominant form of life and why?
A and P: Describe each of the 3 processes that the body uses to prevent blood loss when a blood vessel is damaged. See pages 311-312.
Med Tech: Google search for differences between CT and PET scans. Explain a couple of the major differences between the two.
Physics: Summarize what is being discussed on pp 283-284 of your text - Take It Further: Properties of Gases.
Astronomy: Identify 5 main discoveries or ideas that are key, in your mind, to an understanding of the universe.
Zoology: What are the main kingdoms into which life is divided? Which one is the dominant form of life and why?
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