Ancient Beech Glen Affric, Scotland

Ancient Beech Glen Affric, Scotland
The Wishing Tree (Goldberry)

Gaia Theory and All Life is Connected

The concepts of an interconnected earth are intriguing and measurable. As a botanist and microbiologist I have studied symbiotic relations that range from parasitic to symbiotic. Many indigenous people have understood these concepts longer than modern scientists. The Lakota Sioux state: “Mitakuye Oyasin,”which means, “To all of my relations.” It is a prayer of oneness and harmony with all forms of life: people, animals, birds, plants, insects, and even rocks. It is a reminder that we all share a common kinship within the hoop of life. Our bodies are composites of bacteria, and within our cells are remnants of ancient bacterial cells that are now mitochondria. Dr. Lynn Marguelis a famous botanist, and suppoter of James Lovelock Theory of Gaia states: "The only individuals on the planet are bacteria."

http://www.unreasonable.com/people/margulis/root.htm

http://www.lakotawritings.com/Sacred_Symbols.htm


Magi magnificentii

Magi magnificentii
Magi, Mycorrhiza and Antelope Island State Park

Monday, March 19, 2012

Have Your DNA and Eat It Too

March 3-4, 2012

Academic Goal: Describe the main components of a DNA, and learn the rules for base-pairing.

The elegant and simple DNA molecule provides the instructional blue-print for the building and operating of all life. Students will learn how DNA is composed of letters (called nucleotides), that form string of 'sentences' that are further divided into segments called 'genes.' Each gene codes for proteins, which carry out specific functions in the cell. Students will construct a DNA molecule with a partner.

Activity Outline:
Bell Quiz
What is DNA?
Interconnections between mitosis, meiosis and DNA?
DNA Model: "Have Your DNA and Eat it TOO!"

BELL QUIZ

1. 1Mendel discovered that the law of ____________ and illustrated how members of each gene pair (________) separate during gamete formation. Gamete formation is the product of __________.

2. I2.Describe how the law of independent assortment works by listing the four alleles that are produced when a pea-plant with the genotype RrYy produces gametes.







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