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, February 16, 2014

Moles, Avogadros' Number and Cellular Organelles




February 2014
BIOLOGY:
The student will compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic organelles.  Organize organelles by cellular function (catabolic and anabolic roles).   Investigate passive, and active transport cellular mechanisms.  In addition, quantify the inter-relationship between cellular respiration and photosynthesis.    


M: Holiday
T:   Big Quiz & Exocytosis and Endocytosis
W: The Carbon Cycle
Th: Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis 
F:    Educreate and Lab  

DUE:  Portfolio Tuesday

 Supplemental Links:

 Endosymbiosis
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/9834092339/student_view0/chapter4/animation_-_endosymbiosis.html

 Diffusion/Osmosis Lab
http://malouffapbioblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/three-diffusionosmosis-labs-in-5-minutes/

 Surface Area to Volume Ratio:
https://www.brown.edu/Courses/BI0020_Miller/week/10/web-1/4-2-2007_10-2026/Chapter_41/Present/Animations/41_A01/41_A01s.html

 Friends of Saddle Mountain
http://www.saddlemountain.org/

 Speciation:Kaibab Squirrel
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/speciation/?ar_a=1
Osmosis Jones
http://viewpure.com/qKq3hOgC8YE


Cell Alive
http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm


CHEMISTRY:
The student will examine the interconnections between Mole, Mass and Particles. Investigate percent, actual and theoretical yield, quantified in laboratory investigations and other activities. Compare empirical formula and molecular formula. 
M: Presidents Holiday
T:   Chap. 6 Review & Emperors and Molecules
W: Chap. 6 Big Quiz 
Th:Chemical Reactions I 
F:   Chemical Reactions II
DUE:  Tuesday: Portfolio
Atoms, Molecules and Ions, Nomenclature LG2, Modern Periodic Table
Trends in the Periodic Table, Conductivity Introduction: LG3
Formula’s and Names of Some Common Polyatomic Ions, Binary Compounds Worksheet
Polyatomic Ion Worksheet, Nomenclature & Chemical of the Week
Nomenclature Unit Part II, Name and Identify Common
Rates of Reaction Lab Summary, Elements Ions/Compounds: Ions and Their Compounds LG2
Moles Grams Particles Worksheets, Atoms and Moles:: Unit 6: LG1
Chemical Composition and The Mole:  LG2, Use Molar Relationships in a balanced equations:: LG4

Moles of Chalk Lab
  Supplemental Links:

 http://chemcollective.org/activities/tutorials/stoich/dimensionalanalysis

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q03rO4C3NfU

 https://www.khanacademy.org/science/mcat/physical-processes/stoichiometry/v/the-mole-and-avogadro-s-number
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