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, May 21, 2014

Review Materials for Biology and Chemistry

Biology Final Test Review

Biology Essential Vocabulary













Chemistry Final Test Review

Heating Curve Basics: Great Video
Heating Curve with Math Calculation Review
Gas Law Quiz
Gas Law Quiz Key
Single Replacement Review Video with Labs

Chemistry Final Sample Test Answers:
Note:  Click on bolded letters for video example
1)d
2)d
3)d
4)c
5)c
6)b
7)d
8)a
9)b
10)c
11)d

12)c
13)b

14)a
15)a
16)d
17)c
18)d
19)a

20)c
21)b
22)c
23)b
24)c
25)d
26)b
27)b
28)d
29)d
30)b
31)c
32)a
33)b
34)a
35)c
36)a
37)d
38)a
39)d
40)b
41)d
42)d
43)c
44)a
45)d

To be continued when you take another Chemistry course in HS or University.  May the force be with you.  

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Biogeochemical Cycles, Electrochemistry and Gas Laws

BIOLOGY:   May 5-16, 2014


Biosphere 2:  Oracle, Arizona











The student(s) will compare and analyze the cycles of matter by laboratory inquiry, guided notes, field experiences and production of EduCreate Movies.  


The student willl investigate ecosystem functions, food pyramids, abiotic and biotic components, population dynamics, and the Laws of Thermodynamics by puppets and costumes, guided notes, and production of
multimedia projects.  

Cycle of Matter Supplemental Videos and Links: 

Biogeochemical Cycles
Interactive Carbon Cycle Game
Interactive Nitrogen Cycle Game
Interactive Water Cycle Game
World Water Watch
Water Quality Crossword
Water Quality Crossword Key
Algal Bloom: NASA Lake Eyrie
The Cycle of Matter:  NASA
List of Galaxies
iMatter:  Youth and Global Warming
Explain Everything App Discription

Ecology and Population:  Supplemental Links
An Introduction to Barn Owl Food Pyramids
Rocky the Barn Owl:  Video
Canopy Meg

Biology Final Review Jeopardy
Biology Jeopardy

CHEMISTRY:  May 5-16 2014










May 5-9:  The student(s) will investigate the phenomena and theories about electrochemistry by laboratory investigations, building squishy circuits, problem solving, guided notes and vocabulary activities. 

May 12-16, 2014:  The student(s) will investigate the properties of gases and associated laws by laboratory experiments, guided notes, and vocabulary games. 

Supplemental Video's and Links:

TED TALK: Hands on Squishy Circuit Talk
Squishy Circuits Lesson and Activities
Squishy Circuits Class Project
Electrochemisty and ReDox Review PPTx
UpFront Blog CSM:  The Never Ending
Measuring Gas Pressure:  Dr. Tyler De Witt
How to Make A Liquid Barometer
How to Make A Liquid Barometer:  Video

NASA Gas Laws Animated Activity:  Boyles Law
Gas Laws Activity Sheet: Boyles Law
Khan Academy Ideal Gas Laws Equation
Gas Laws Animated Activity:  Charles Law
Gas Laws Answer Sheet:  Charles Law
Boyle Law:  Dr. Tyler De Witt
QBIC Confluence
Gas Laws and Respiration
NASA:  Climate Change
Stoichiometry Review
Gas Laws: Combined