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, April 22, 2014

Evolution, Natural Selection and Aqueous Chemistry

Biology Week 15-16, April 21-May 2, 2014



The student will investigate the processes, development and history of evolution and natural selection by guided inquiry laboratory exercises, video and select readings.  

http://www.high50.com/life/middle-age-our-unique-evolution


Lesson Plans

M:  Artifical and Natural Selection; Vocabulary Game
T:   Divergent and Covergent Evolution
W:  Battle of the Bird Beak Lab and Reading
Th: Classification of Living Things
Fri: Origin of Life Video
Sat: Earth and Sky Field Trip: Harlaquala Wilderness Preserve

M:  Classification of Living Things
T:   Fossil Evidence Lab
W:  Symmetry and Classification of Life
Th:  Arizona Matters:  Desert Biomes and Cycle of Matter
Fri:  Cycle of Matter

Supplemental Links, Presentation PPT's and Video(s)

Darwin's Dangerous Idea:  Part 1-4
Historical Importance Evolution LG1
Genetic Variation Artificial LG2
Natural Selection LG3
Fossil Evidence of Support LG4
The Origin of Life:  David Attenburgh
Harquahala Wilderness Preserve
How are Living Things Classified?


Chemistry: Week 15-16, April 21-May 2, 2014














Lesson Plans:

M: Aqueous Solutions:  Electrolytes, Ionic and Molecular Formulas, Spectator Ions
T:  Aqueous Solutions:  Neutralization of Acids and Bases
W: Aqueous Solutions:  pH
Th: Aqueous Solutions:  pH lab and Introduction Re-Dox Reactions
F:   Oxidation:  Redox IntroVocabulary and Video: Water Chemistry Lab

M: Squishy Chemistry and Electochemistry
T:   Galvanic Cells & Squishy Chemistry LAB
W: Big Quiz:  pH, Aqueous Solution
Th: Gas Laws Part I
Fri:  Gas Laws Part II:  Climate Change Gas Lab

Supplemental Links and Video:

INTRODUCTION TO OXIDATION REDOX
GALVANIC CELLS
Thermochemistry and Ice
Dr. Julian and Plants
Aqueous Chemistry:World of Chem. Ch.8
Quizlet:  Aqueous Chemistry Flashcards: Review
Silver Nitrate and Sodium Chloride Example Lab
Chapter 8:  Answer Sheet









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