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)
Friday, February 27, 2015
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.
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