Archive for March, 2011

Weekend Update – Kingdom Animalia

2011/03/16
By Ms Baker
Weekend Update – Kingdom Animalia

We have two podcasts this week!  Thanks to Dawood and Gurk & Aurora, Deirdre, and Monica for their podcasts! Listen! Listen!
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The Mystery of Von Hippel Lindau

2011/03/10
By Gabriela
The Mystery of Von Hippel Lindau

Before reading this post, please watch the video on this website. Von Hippel Lindau, more commonly referred to as VHL, is an extremely rare genetic disorder. In fact, VHL is so rare that only 1 in 36,000 people are infected with Von Hippel Lindau.  My father is that one in 36,000 affected by VHL. ...
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Survival of the Prettiest

2011/03/10
By Ms Baker
Survival of the Prettiest

This post was originally published on November 23, 2007.  It has been slightly modified from its original format. “I’m the aye-aye. According to scientists, my species has survived 60 million years on planet earth. I even play an important role in my ecosystem. But, right now I’m facing extinction from losing my habitat to...
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Evolution of Birds Cladogram Practice

2011/03/08
By Ms Baker
Evolution of Birds Cladogram Practice

Does the theory that birds are modern-day dinosaurs surprise you? Well, check out this website! Not only will it answer many of your questions, but it will give you great practice with cladograms. The exploration is very informative and highly entertaining.  Want more practice?  Check out this website.
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New Nature Scitable Posts by Leyla, Naseem, Sabrina, and Sam!

2011/03/04
By Ms Baker
New Nature Scitable Posts by Leyla, Naseem, Sabrina, and Sam!

Third-hand Smoke: A Bigger Danger Than Perceived? by Leyla Where’d Pluto Go? by Naseem Health or ego? Concussions in Sports by Sabrina Toxic Rain: The Effect of Acid Rain on the Environment by Sam
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Sponges, Anemones, & Cuttlefish, Oh My! What Animal Phylum is Best?

2011/03/03
By Ms Baker
Sponges, Anemones, & Cuttlefish, Oh My! What Animal Phylum is Best?

I left out Phylum Chordata.  I want everyone to become more familiar with animals you’ve never heard of before! After you vote in the poll, find your own video of your favorite phylum to post!  Only ONE COMMENT per student please.  When commenting, add the link to the video and DESCRIBE TWO characteristics that...
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Breast Cancer is on it’s Way Out

2011/03/01
By Molly
Breast Cancer is on it’s Way Out

Last October was National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Americans across the country greatly supported awareness of the disease. Many states and cities across the U.S. held numerous fund raisers and campaigns to help raise awareness and money for women with Breast Cancer. From personal experience, my own school ran several bake sales, soccer games and sold...
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