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, June 17, 2013

Earth Science Block 4-UNIT 2 The Ocean

Earth Science-Unit 2

The Ocean

We are tied to the ocean.  And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch, we are going back from whence we came.  John F. Kennedy









UNIT OBJECTIVES & SCHEDULE
Standard 4:  Students will understand the dynamics of the hydrosphere.
Objective 3: Analyze the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of the oceans and the flow of energy through the oceans.


4/12/13
8
2.01 Oceans of the World
2.01 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 1: Oceans of the World
4/12/13
8
2.02 Ocean Chemistry
2.02 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 2: Chemistry of the Oceans
4/15/13
9
2.03 Properties of Seawater
2.03 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 3: Physical Properties of Seawater
4/16/13
10
2.04 Ocean Dynamics
2.04 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 4: Ocean Dynamics
4/17/13
11
2.05 Lab: Ocean Water Density 1
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 5: Laboratory: Ocean Water Density 1
4/17/13
11
2.06 Lab: Ocean Water Density 2
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 6: Laboratory: Ocean Water Density 2
4/18/13
12
2.07 Ocean Currents
2.07 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 7: Ocean Currents
4/19/13
13
2.08 Mid-Unit Test
2.08 Mid-Unit Test: Part 1
2.08 Mid-Unit Test: Part 2
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 8: Mid-Unit Test
4/22/13
14
2.09 Ocean Floor
2.09 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 9: Ocean Floor
4/22/13
14
2.10 Ocean Conditions
2.10 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 10: Ocean Conditions and Life
4/23/13
15
2.11 Marine Life Zones
2.11 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 11: Marine Life Zones
4/24/13
16
2.12 Lab: Ocean Floor Sediments 1
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 12: Laboratory: Ocean Floor Sediments 1
4/24/13
16
2.13 Lab: Ocean Floor Sediments 2
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 13: Laboratory: Ocean Floor Sediments 2
4/25/13
17
2.14 Marine Organisms
2.14 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 14: Marine Organisms
4/26/13
18
2.15 Marine Resources
2.15 Quiz
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 15: Marine Resources
4/29/13
19
2.16 Your Choice
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 16: Your Choice
4/29/13
19
2.17 Unit Test
2.17 Unit 2 Test: Part 1
2.17 Unit 2 Test: Part 2
Unit 2: Oceans
Lesson 17: Unit Test

 

UNIT 2 ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY
anaerobic, benthic zone, biogenous, black smoker, coriolis effect, density, diatoms, downwelling, gyre, halocline, hydrogenous, lithogenous, nekton, pelagic zone, plankton, pycnocline, temperature, thermocline, thermohaline, upwelling, wind 

UNIT 2 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 


  • Would the Earth be different if the oceans contained freshwater?
  • How do we use water every day?
  • How is salt water different from fresh water?
  • What are the properties of water?
  • How does sea water differ from fresh water?
  • What is the abundance of each?
 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:



Properties of Seawater



Animations:




Desert Seas-National Geographic



Plankton:



Shedding light on light in the ocean-Woods Hole Oceanic Institute.



Visible light in the ocean



Organisms adaptations to light in the ocean



The Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch





Marine Habitats



UNIT 2-Watch it Now!  Flipped Instruction 

Marine Flow of Energy


viewpure.com/NhEJAXkjAFw

Ocean Zones


Oceans of the World

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, The UNIT 2 Voki Inspirational Messages 








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