Goldberry's Science Blog: Scientific Measure and Inquiry

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

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

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-numbers-operations/cc-8th-scientific-notation/v/scientific-notation--old

Scientific Notation

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-numbers-operations/cc-8th-scientific-notation/v/scientific-notation--old

The Metric System

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/rates-and-ratios/metric-system-tutorial/v/u-s--customary-and-metric-units