Blog Post 12

NO BLOG POST THIS WEEK!!!!

Blog Post #11

http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/earthskys-meteor-shower-guide

Read the article above.

Create a poster (a piece of computer paper will be fine): on one side draw a picture of a meteor shower (must take up the entire front side), on the back side tell me 
                -What a meteor shower is?
                -Is it harmful to Earth's atmosphere?
                -When is the next expected meteor shower and from
                  where can you see it?
                -What conditions are ideal for watching a meteor shower?

Blog Post #10

Organisms evolve over time. Pick one of the following organisms and draw a picture of how you think that organism might look in 1000 years. On the back of the paper describe 3 adaptations that organism has made to survive over the 1000 years span. Please do this on computer paper.
Animals:
    -whale
    -mouse
    -hippo
    -duck

Blog Post 9

Read the article. Focusing on the Ethical issues tell me your argument on if you think we should use DNA to bring back these animals and plants from extinction or if we should not. Use scientific evidence to help support your argument.

Article

Blog Post 8

http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/news/whatsnew/index.cfm?FuseAction=ShowNews&NewsID=1446

http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/multimedia/videos/index.cfm?v=121

Read the article and watch the video. Tell me in 10 sentences what the significance of finding life on Mars would mean.

Blog Post 7

Click on the links below. Read both articles and write a 10 sentence scientific reflection on the articles. 

Life on Earth

Check out the comet currently flying by Earth

Blog Post 6

Read the following article. Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) response debating the ethical issues:  that may rise from this announcement. Make sure to use scientific terms and have a sound argument. Write another paragraph on how this announcement can affect individuals living with HIV today.

HIV Article

Blog Post 5

Open the following case study. Read and answer the questions. You will answer your questions on a separate sheet of paper and turn in on Friday. I would like for you to post a response to the blog. Tell me what you think of the experiment and tell me what problems you still face with reading and interpreting graphs. You may need to do some outside research to answer the questions.



http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/files/tb_rabbit_island.pdf

Blog Post 4

Your True Colors

Take the true colors test with the link below. On a sheet of paper label the paper A through T. You are going to rate each box according to its row. (If you have a printer, it might benefit you to print out the second page.) Once you are finished tally up your points according to the link. Next see what your true color is and answer the questions below.

http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/audiences/faculty-staff/resource-team/meetings/docs/2011/jun-retreat/true-colors-test.pdf

1. What was your score for orange?

2. What was your score for green?

3. What was your score for blue?

4. What was your score for gold?

5. What was your highest score?

6. What was your second highest score?

7. Read about your color. Does it describe you? Why or why not?

8. What does your color say about how you should take notes or study in school?

Blog Post #3

Read the following article and Answer the questions below.

http://www.hhmi.org/news/goldstein2.html


1. Who was the Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator?
2. What University did he work at?
3. He showed that "disruption of the transport system caused by defects in these proteins can lead to ___________________________".
4. What is the name of the peptide found in the brains of Alzheimer patients?
5. APP serves as an attachment point for a molecular motor called what?
6. Nerve cells have the unique property of what?
7. What are the 2 other key Alzheimer's disease related proteins discovered?
8. If APP is missing, normal cell cargo transport is ________________.
9. What portion of APP is where the motor molecule kinesin attaches?
10. If the enzyme breaks off the C-terminus, what happens to the kinesin?
11. Who is more susceptible to developing Alzheimer's disease?

Blog Post 2

Go to the following link and watch the video.

http://www.ted.com/talks/david_gallo_shows_underwater_astonishments.html

In 7 sentences or more describe how evolution has taken place within these organisms. Use scientific terms and be clear on your explanation. Due Friday 2/8!!

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Living or not?

In today's world people tend to confusing what they think is considered living with what is actually living. I want you to comment (remember to start off with your first and last name) on what makes something living to you. I want you to come up with 7 factors that would determine if something is living vs. non-living. You will need to explain what you decided to use that factor and provide an example. Due Jan. 30th!!

WELCOME to AP Biology!!!!

This year with be a fast past year in advanced Biology topics. We will be using this blog to have class discussions about various topics!! You must begin every comment with your first and last name or you receive NO credit for the post! If you have any questions please email me!!