81 LE Class

•Why do you want to take living environment, a high school course, as a middle school student? Do you value your education? Explain

•Do you feel that you will be successful in this class? What are 2 goals you have for yourself in this class? Explain

•Explain what determination and perseverance means to you. Give examples from your personal experience.

•In the event that you become discouraged throughout the year, write a pep talk or motivational speech to yourself that will encourage you to not give up

IF POSSIBLE, please sign up for google classroom using the following 9drob9

 and your Archimedes gmail account. If you do not have an account, please let me know via email echo@archimedesacademy.org

Evidence of Evolution

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/evolution/2/1/

http://www.sciencechannel.com/games-and-interactives/charles-darwin-game/

83/4

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/inheritance/ptc/

Read the link above to read more about the chemical we tasted and tested in class. Answer the following questions on looseleaf; to be collected

1. How was the taste of PTC discovered?
2. Why do some people taste PTC and others do not?
3. What is the other name for the PTC gene?
4. How can the ability to taste PTC be a survival mechanism?
5. What are the potential health implications to people who taste PTC? Are their chances of smoking higher or lower? Explain

Read about how smallpox and polio was eradicated:

Polio

• http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/dm52sa.html
• http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/ontheedge/polio/

Smallpox

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/smallpox_01.shtml#two

Answer on Looseleaf to be submitted into your lab folder 

1. What percent of the class became infected with the virus?

2. Why is it difficult to determine who had the original infected cup?

3. How does HIV affect the immune system?

4. How does HIV disrupt homeostasis?

Vaccines

Read the following articles to determine whether or not vaccinations should be required by law:

Why did the measles outbreak occur in Disney Land?

Side Effects of Vaccines

What are vaccines made of?

Make a claim: Should vaccines be mandated by law?

State 2 reasons with supporting evidence in 2 different paragraphs:

• Evidence
• Reasoning
• Don't forget to cite!

Don't forget (if you're typing it):

• space bar after punctuations like commas, periods
• no contractions: shouldn't = should not
• No pronouns like: I, me, he, she, herself, you, it, that, they, each, few, many, who, whoever, whose, someone, everybody, etc.)
• Cite the articles using MLA formatting learned in class. 

http://www.cdc.gov/features/reasonstovaccinate/

http://www.collective-evolution.com/2015/02/15/the-top-6-reasons-why-parents-are-choosing-not-to-vaccinate-their-kids/

http://sanevax.org/new-death-post-gardasil-updated-vaers-figures-report-that-hpv-vaccines-adverse-reactions-are-50-higher-than-other-age-related-recommended-vaccines/

Use Google News to research a current event (an article that has been written no more than 2 years ago) on a pathogen (ex: Zika, Chipotle Food Outbreak, MERS, etc)

•Summarize your article in 6 sentences or less

•How can the pathogens you read about affect the United States? The world? Do more research if needed. (No less than 7 sentences)

Suggestions:

Zika, Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak, MERS, Ebola, Elizabethkingia, Salmonella Outbreak 2016, Seaworld Orca, 

positive and negative feedback

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8l_rPckM6wWNy1xWnRzQW1BWUk/view?usp=sharing

Build a neuron

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/madneuron/

Organ Donation Quiz

http://www.organdonor.gov/dailyquiz.html

83 and 84

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/index.htm

Rubric for State Lab

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3fUHemF1VwRZW5xQzJsbllNRGZIOHFuOVM1b25yaTBtTDJr/view?usp=sharing

Lab Write Up Format

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8l_rPckM6wWVVI3ZkUwSUdORTg/view?usp=sharing

Cell Membrane HW

Questions:

1. 1.     How are materials transported from the outside to inside of a cell or vice versa?
2. 2.     How does your cell membrane model compare to the one you saw in class (on the desk or your notebook)
3. 3.     Examine Ms. Esther’s model of a cell membrane. How does it compare to the one you created on this paper? What are the strengths and limitations of Ms. Esther’s model?
4. 4.     Why are models used in science?
5. 5.     Determine which model is the best model (3D paper, Ms. Esther's Fluid Mosaic model, or your model made in class) of a cell membrane. Explain your reasoning with examples and scientific language

84 HW

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/chris-hadfield-s-next-mission-intensive-rehab-1.1403447

Read the article above and answer the following questions. There will be a quiz in which your homework can be used as a supplement.

ALWAYS USE TEXT AS EVIDENCE!

1. Who is Chris Hadfield and what did he accomplish?
2. Where did Chris Hadfield land on Earth upon his return from space?
3. How was Hadfield's physical health affected while in space?
4. How do astronauts aboard the ISS keep in shape while in space?
5. With the exception of bone loss, what other negative side effects can occur for astronauts?






If you didn't finish your classwork....

1.Why are bones important?

2.What happens to your bones as you travel in space? Use vocabulary from the text.

3.**Why is being an astronaut a dangerous career? Why does this occur? Explain with evidence from the text

4.Would you want to be an astronaut?

5.Predict what happens when an astronaut settles back on Earth. Will they need rehabilitation to be an “earthling” again? (You’ll find out for your hw!) J