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

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

State of Matter & The Hierarchy of Matter

January 13-17, 2014

Hierarchy of Matter:   Where would subatomic particles be included on the diagram? 

Biology
Learning Objective:  The student(s) will examine the states of matter.  Identify the subatomic particles found in atoms.  Investigate the hierarchy of matter, through inquiry and guided lessons. Examine similarities and differences of the two main types of chemical bonds.

BIOLOGY Supplemental Links:
Density Song
Arizona Tree of Life Podcasts
Hierarchy of Matter
Department of Health Nutrition
State of Matter Mr. Lee
Tale of the Trunk
Elephant Cam:Live
Area Formulas
Elements and Atoms:  Khan Academy
Biology Schedule:  Subject to change.
M:Study of life.  Particulate Nature of Matter
T: Scientific Measure
W:The Atomic Nature of Matter/Hierarchy of Matter
Th:Physical and Chemical Properties of Change
F:Classifying Matter:  Mixture and Pure Substances

Chemistry 
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective:  The student(s) will examine the states of matter.  Identify the subatomic particles found in atoms.  Investigate the physical and chemical properties of change through inquiry and guided lessons. Classify solutions, pure substances, homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. 

Chemistry Supplemental Links:
Ten Least Dense Elements
Temperature Conversion Equations
Khan Academy States of Matter
Tale of the Trunk
Elephant Cam:Live
Electrolysis of Water
Cymbols:  Alloys of Music
Most abundant Elements of the Sun
Area Formulas

Chemistry Schedule:  Subject to change.
M: Particulate Nature of Matter
T:  Elements and Compounds
W:The atomic nature of matter
Th:Physical and Chemical Change
F:Classifying Matter






Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Earth's Four Spheres, Cycling of Matter and Thermodynamics

Scientific Measure and Inquiry

January 6-10, 2014

BIOLOGY and CHEMISTRY

MAIN LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student(s) will be able to identify the unifying concepts of biology and chemistry.  Utilize basic laboratory tools, and compare scientific measurement, and methodology.  Create a hypothesis and analyze results.  Graph results.

SUPPLEMENTARY OBJECTIVES:
Learn more about your Super-Scientist Lab Group Mascot through watching a short video.  Create a 8 x 11 banner including their name, major research endeavors, and a quote.

LINKS:

Caesar Chavez
http://www.ufw.org/_page.php?menu=research&inc=history/09.html

Dr. Francisco Ayala-TED Talk
http://viewpure.com/y72EMlwqCH4

Dr. Stephen Jay Gould
http://viewpure.com/IAA_8DtnqSs

Dr. Lynn Marguellis
http://viewpure.com/KOjKZdW8HSY

Dr. Wangarii Maathai
http://video.pbs.org/video/2053414803/

Dr. Darleane Hoffman
http://catalyst.berkeley.edu/v6n2/hoffman-adventures-in-matter/

Dr. E.O Wilson
http://www.ted.com/speakers/e_o_wilson.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/e_o_wilson_advice_to_young_scientists.html

Additional Links:

History and the Metre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvVCNhWJvvo

Temperature Conversions
http://www.plvwtelco.net/Temperature%20Conversion.htm

Introduction to the Scientific Notation

Scientific Notation

The Metric System