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, September 24, 2013

Biology and Chemistry Weeks 7-8

Biology and Chemistry Weeks 6-7

http://www.mcgrawhill.ca/school/secondary/albertabiology/mhriib_se/05_InquiryBio_ch05.pdf

BIOLOGY

M:  Interview with a Leaf:  "Light Dependent vs Light Independent Reactions.  Test Review for Biological Chemistry.T:   Investigating Cellular Respiration:   Anabolic or Catabolic This is the Question!  Map, Illustrate, Investigate
W:  Compare and Contrast:  Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration Pathways.  "Kimchi, Me and ATP"
Th:  "Follow that Electron"  The Electron Transport Chain & The Krebs Cycle.  What is an electron?  Review
F:    Investigating Alternative Photosynthesis Pathways:  'Desert Adaptations.'

DUE:  Biological Chemistry Portfolio and Lab Summaries

Supplemental Links:
Calvin Cycle
Matter and Energy
Khan Academy Krebb Cycle

Chemistry 


Academic Goal:  
The student will be able to calculate mole ratios.  Use chemical reactions to calculate Mass, and identify limiting reactants, theoretical and percent yield. 





M: The Mole and Mole Mass Ratios.  Chemical Reactions Test Review
T:  Chemical Reactions Test:  Introduction to the Mole. "Mole, Molecules, and Grams Worksheet
W: Chemical and Empirical Formulas 
Th: Percent Yield and Limiting Reactions.  "Hotter all the Time Lab" 
F:   Percent and Limiting Reactions Lab:  S'Mores.  Test Review

Supplemental Links:
Khan Academy: Stoichiometry









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