Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Body Systems

These videos will help you to learn more about the body systems that we are studying in class:

Bill Nye Circulatory System video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbttJ-5do9M

EducationWithVision Respiratory System video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc1YtXc_84A

makemegenius.com Excretory System video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZMJeZL-BVg

School House Rock Nervous System video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivk_irrH1WY

Zac Lewis Skeletal System rap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRXv3qOl8-4

Kids Health Digestive Sytem video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnzwbipJuAA

Heat Inc Muscular System video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au1ucKBcjfU

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Genetic Engineering

Directions: Read several of the following articles, and/or watch the videos that are of greatest interest to you.  On your own paper write the subject and a couple of sentences about each to explain what you have learned or what was surprising to you.  Then write a paragraph explaining your opinion(s) on genetic engineering.

Regenerating Body Parts                                                           
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/03/big-idea/organ-regeneration-text
 
Curing Alzheimer’s                                  http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/29113.aspx

Gene Therapy to Cure Cancer                  
http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/32921.aspx

 
Disadvantages of genetic engineering                                 http://www.ehow.com/video_5112330_dangers-genetic-engineering.html

Why do scientist use genetic engineering?                                http://www.ehow.com/video_5112331_do-scientists-use-genetic-engineering_.html

How is genetic engineering performed?                              http://www.ehow.com/video_5112336_genetic-engineering-performed_.html

What is the purpose of genetic engineering in plants? http://www.ehow.com/video_5112339_purpose-genetic-engineering-plants.html
 
You will need to search "genetic engineering" to find a variety of videos and articles from this site
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=48150967-D733-4860-A3C4-3C849325D022&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

Monday, December 2, 2013

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Cell Extensions

Cell Videos and Interactive Cell Games


Incredible Animation!!!
http://www.studiodaily.com/2006/07/cellular-visions-the-inner-life-of-a-cell/



David Bolinsky: Visualizing the wonder of a living cell
http://www.ted.com/talks/david_bolinsky_animates_a_cell.html



Check out Cells Alive!
http://www.cellsalive.com/



Sheppard Software's Cell Games
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/index.htm



Explore Cells Here with lots of other links
http://www.neok12.com/Cell-Structures.htm




This link is pretty cool, too!
Virtual Lab - How Do Animal and Plant Cells Work - Glencoe
www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/.../E08.html‎

Thursday, April 4, 2013

States of Matter


Visit this site to see the picture to go with the States of Matter.

http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/state.html
 
1.Solid

  -strong bonds between molecules

  -definite shape

  -definite volume

  -molecules do not change places

  -water becomes a solid below 0°C

2.Liquid
  -weak bonds between molecules
  -takes shape of container
  -definite volume
  -molecules can move around each other and change places
  -water is liquid between 0°C and 100°C

3. Gas
  -no bonds between molecules
  - molecules are moving fast and changing places
  -no definite shape
  -no definite volume
  -water becomes a gas at 100°C
 

These links will take you to videos about the State of Matter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCL8zqjXbME
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-KvoVzukHo

Once you have gone through all of this, complete the Skyward Assignment on States of Matter.