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

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Biology and Chemistry Week 8: DNA, Stoichiometry and Bonding

Biology-Week 8 9/30-10/4 

Replication of Watson and Crick DNA model, contains some of the original metal plates used for the bases.  http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/images/i030/10299555.aspx
 The spiral in a snail's shell is the same mathematically as the spiral in the Milky Way galaxy, and it's also the same mathematically as the spirals in our DNA.  It's the same ratio that you'll find in the very basic music that transcends cultures all over the world.  Joseph Gordon-Levitt


Biology Learning Goal:  The student will investigate the scientists that discovered the relationships between DNA and genes.  They will map, illustrate and perform laboratory investigations on the overall structure of the DNA model.  Make comparisons with RNA and recreate protein synthesis.
M: Macromolecules Wrap-Up and Introduction to History of DNA
T:  Chromosomes and DNA Replication  
W: RNA and Protein Synthesis-LAB
Th:DNA Extraction LAB (Summary)
F:   DNA and You! 
Supplemental Links:U of U:  Learn Genetics
Arizona Science Center
Brainy DNA Quotes
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/dna.html
How to extract DNA from anything living!
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/extraction/howto/
Genetically Modified Food-A Discovery Channel Documentary
http://viewpure.com/fv4sUQGuFXI
Chemistry -Week 8 9/30-10/4
The student will quantify and investigate the following chemical principles relating to chemical composition:
  • Atomic masses: Counting Atoms by Weighing
  • The Mole and Molar Mass
  • Percent Composition of Compounds
  • Formulas of Compounds
  • Calculate Empirical Formulas
  • Calculate Molecular Formulas
Supplemental Links
Carnegie Melon Chemistry Department Links
Khan Academy
Chemistry in 3 minutes:  High Fructose Corn Syrup
http://www.citizens.org/hfcs/


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