Goldberry's Science Blog: Science Fairs and Goldberry Science Journal Articles

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

Monday, December 31, 2012

Science Fairs and Goldberry Science Journal Articles

Science Fair Ideas

Biology, Environmental, Earth Sciences

Field of Ideas

You can do it!

Follow the links to great idea's for environmental and earth science fair projects! Don't delay!

Environmental Science Project Ideas! 9-12

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/Intro-Environmental-Science.shtml

Earth Science Project Ideas! 9-12

http://www.education.com/science-fair/earth-space-science/

Ms. Goldberry's Fascinating Science Projects and Journal Articles

Participating in Science Fairs will help you develop inquiry based learning skills that will enhance projects throughout your university years, and professional life! The following are some projects I've been fortunate to assist with, or develop.

1. Weber River Cottonwood & Riparian Understory Research Project: Adams, R., Goldberry, S. et al. 2010

Hybridization among dominant tree species correlates positively with understory plant diversity¹ http://www.amjbot.org/content/early/2011/09/27/ajb.1100137.abstract