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

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Cells, Matter and The Scientific Method Part II

"Ecology is networks.  To understand ecosystems will ultimately be to understand networks."  Bernhard Patten


BIOLOGY August 19-20 2013

Learning Goal:  TSW discuss and illustrate the timeline of the cell theory,

and other keynote, historical landmarks in science.


8/19 Essential Vocabulary:

Cell, cell theory, cell membrane, eukaryotic cell, prokaryotic cell

1.        Discuss cell theory, and spontaneous generation


2.       Observe the primary differences between a theory and a hypothesis and site one example.


3.       Contrast the components of a car to the cellular organelles.


4.       As a group create a model of a eukaryotic cell and label organelles.


5.        Show me tell me:  Observe scanning electron micrographs of select

6.       images and match to macroscopic examples.

 Homework:  
Complete Study Guide 1

Begin Foldable of Essential Vocabulary Chap 1 & 7


8/20/13

The student will differentiate the organelles and development in prokaryotic

and eukaryotic cell types.

 Essential Vocabulary  
Cytoplasm or cytosol, cell membrane, cytoskeleton, cilia, flagella, golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, lysosome, ribosomes, mitrochondria, nucleus, nucleolus, cell wall 


The Cell Organelle Song



8/21/2013

TSW list and describe the different organelle and their functions

through models and essential vocabulary activity.   Observe cell types

using compound light microscope and label. 


Cell Structure Activity Study Guide 1 & 2:


Homework: 
Add new essential vocabulary to foldable



CHEMISTRY August 19-20, 2013

Learning Goal: TSW understand and chart the origins of the universe, and the basic elements that are similar throughout the universe, and earth.


Essential Vocabulary: Chapter 1

1.        Observe changes in matter and record results into a graph.


2.       Changes in Matter:  Lab


3.       Complete:  Team Learning Worksheet


UNIT CONVERSIONS Work sheets:

Mass, Length, Volume



Length conversions



Volume conversions



Homework: 8/20-21

1.        Create your lab using the alternative chemical and biochemical experiments for “Diet or Regular Lab i.e. (pH, toxicity, carbonic acid et al)


2.       Complete Chapter 1:  Team Learning Worksheet.


3.       Write Summary for “Change of Matter Lab”


4.       Begin Unit Conversion Sheet & other assigned problems.

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