Hi folks,
Sorry I didn't post this earlier. I put it on YouTube and sent it out to about 20 folks to take a look at and vote on the "winner" but, apparently I never sent this to you all!
Sorry again.
Jim Mueller
Monday, April 18, 2016
Monday, April 11, 2016
4/10 Class update and homework due 4/17
Hi folks,
We had a great class today. The pro vs. anti-GMO debate was a lot of fun and really covered a lot of great topics regarding the issue. Well done everyone!
For homework next week, I'd like you to tie 10 of the concepts we've been working with in biology this year to the topic of GMO's and give me at least one example of how GMO's are related to the concept.
For example, human beings are part of the food chain and GMO's may help in providing food for the ever growing population of humans.
Good luck folks!
Jim Mueller
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Monday, April 4, 2016
4/4 Biology update and homework due 4/11
i folks,
Well, a depressing class this week. We've been talking about ecology and ecosystems and I wanted to tie in that information with some of the threats that are facing them at the moment. We talked about deforestation, desertification, non-native species, over-harvesting and pollution. Next week we will cover the biggie, climate change. We also took a look at all the "services" the environment provides for us (46 trillion dollars worth!).
One of the issues we discussed this week was the idea of genetically modified crops. Are they good or maybe not so good for the environment and for us? For homework this week, I would like you all to take some time to prepare for a debate on this issue. The topic of the debate will be "Genetically Modified Crops: Helpful or harmful to the human race.
Each of you will take a side of the debate (I'll email you separately letting you know what "team" you're on.)
Then in class next week we will take some time debating the issue.
After the debate, I'll collect your notes to make sure you've done some research.
I will also give extra credit to folks who make some nice, well researched, points during the debate.
Be sure your sources are reliable (no Food Babe :) ). When you state your points you may very well want to also state where you found it.
Feel free to bring in graphs or data. If you want me to project it, send it to me ahead of time.
I'm working on a way to figure out a "winner" of the debate. There may be more extra credit points available if I can come up with a good way to do that.
Have fun with this folks. We've had some great discussions in class so far and I'm looking forward to seeing what you all do with this.
Well, a depressing class this week. We've been talking about ecology and ecosystems and I wanted to tie in that information with some of the threats that are facing them at the moment. We talked about deforestation, desertification, non-native species, over-harvesting and pollution. Next week we will cover the biggie, climate change. We also took a look at all the "services" the environment provides for us (46 trillion dollars worth!).
One of the issues we discussed this week was the idea of genetically modified crops. Are they good or maybe not so good for the environment and for us? For homework this week, I would like you all to take some time to prepare for a debate on this issue. The topic of the debate will be "Genetically Modified Crops: Helpful or harmful to the human race.
Each of you will take a side of the debate (I'll email you separately letting you know what "team" you're on.)
Then in class next week we will take some time debating the issue.
After the debate, I'll collect your notes to make sure you've done some research.
I will also give extra credit to folks who make some nice, well researched, points during the debate.
Be sure your sources are reliable (no Food Babe :) ). When you state your points you may very well want to also state where you found it.
Feel free to bring in graphs or data. If you want me to project it, send it to me ahead of time.
I'm working on a way to figure out a "winner" of the debate. There may be more extra credit points available if I can come up with a good way to do that.
Have fun with this folks. We've had some great discussions in class so far and I'm looking forward to seeing what you all do with this.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
3/28 Biology Update and homework due 4/4
Hi folks,
Today we looked at the four biogeochemical cycles, the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle, the phosphorous cycle and the water cycle.
Homework for next week:
Read pages 371 - 374
Do questions 1-8 on page 374
Today we looked at the four biogeochemical cycles, the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle, the phosphorous cycle and the water cycle.
Homework for next week:
Read pages 371 - 374
Do questions 1-8 on page 374
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
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