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, April 23, 2012

Human Anatomy with Tape-Man

April 20, 2012

Leonardo di Vinci Human Anatomy 

Academic Goal:    Distinguish between the main organ systems of Homo sapiens.

Biology Today:         Create a labeled illustration of our class mascot, "Organ Bob,' utilize the      following information from text and hand-outs. (Please refer to example posted below).   Use the multimedia link from your biology text to observe some interactive diagrams:  


Circulatory System (540.0K)

Kidney Filtration (578.0K)

    Food Movement Through the Esophagus (547.0K)

    Peristasis (547.0K)
   

Time for Digestion (11.0K)



Home work and Essential Questions: 

Describe the differences between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.

Describe the flow of blood through the human body:  superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, and body.
1) Skeletal System: Chapter 32.  Label the following axial and appendicular skeleton:   
Axial = Skull and associated bones, sternum, ribs, vertebral column.  
Appendicular=clavicle, scapula, humerus, ulna, radius, carpal bones, metacarpal bones, phalanges, pelvic girdle, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsal bones, metatarsal bones, phalanges.

2) Respiratory System:  Chapter 34.  Label the following:  nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchiole, bronchus, lungs, diaphram.

3) Circulatory System: Chapter 34.  Label and indicate the flow of oxygenated and non-oxygenated blood.   Label:  Left atrium. left pulmonary arteries, left pulmonary veins, mitral valve, aortic valve, left ventricle, inferior vena cava, right ventricle, tricuspid valve, right atrium, right pulmonary veins, right pulmonary arteries, pulmonary valve, superior vena cava.

4) Digestive System:   Chapter 35.  Label the following.   Tongue, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallgladder. pancreas, large intestine, small intestine, appendix, and rectum.

5) Muscle System:   Chapter 32.  Label and define:  Smooth, Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle. 

6)  Integumentary System:   Chapter 32.  Label and define a cross-section of skin:   Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer, nerve, vein, artery, muscle, sebaceous gland, capillary, hair shaft, sweat pore, sensory receptor, and free-nerve-ending.

7)   Nervous System:  Chapter 33.  Label:   A single neuron including:   dendrite, nucleus, cell body, axon, and axon endings.   Human brain:   hypothalmus, skull, cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata spinal cord, pons and brain stem.  Peripheral Nervous System:  cerebellum, vertebra, spinal cord, and spinal nerves.

NOTE:   Reproductive and endocrine system will be discussed later.   

EXAMPLE of HOMEWORK:


BIOLOGY LITERATURE: 




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