Monday, December 8, 2008

OCEAN MUDD!


This is an interesting article about how scientists are using marine biology to help find new drugs to fight cancer. Remember, your postings should never be copied, always about a 1/2 page long ( you can use your word processing file to type it first, then past it into the blog). Try to focus on the key points as if you were going to explain it to your family. Include the molecular makeup and how scientists think it'll work on cancer cells.

website link: underwater bacteria

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Sea Urchin Blogs (CLICK HERE TO POST)DUE 11/20


POST NOW CLOSED:
Please watch the video and read the article. What factors make this animal important to study? How are humans similar to thees animals?



Sea Urchins and Humans

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Sunscreen in a Pill (Click Here to POST)


Skin Cancer is increasing around the world. Comment on what research is being done. Let's just say I'm going to start taking this stuff...


Sunscreen in a pill!

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Fish Surgery! (Click here to Post)


Can you believe this? Watch the video and tell about it. Lastly, what do you think about this? What would you do about your fish pet?


Fish Video

Monday, October 13, 2008

Nobel Prize in Chemistry (CLICK HERE TO POST)


REad this article and summarize:
1. who won the prize,
2. what was discovered and what it does
3. how it will help humankind

Here's the Link: NOBEL PRIZE

Monday, September 29, 2008

Volcanic Eruption (Click Here to Post)


Hey everybody!

Take a look at this article. Ever wonder where your gas comes from? Remember, all posts should be at least 5 sentences long and filled with info.

Extinction!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Global Implications of Krakatoa (CLICK HERE TO POST)

KRAKATOA!
Web Article Links
Wiki Article

Based on your readings, please give a synopsis ( fancy word for "review") of the article. Then give your comments based on your opinions, experiences, and observations. Try to relate this event to something you have lived through. Finally, read another person's comment in class and reply to them briefly.