Mr. Cerny

Edmodo login & assignment #1

2011-12-20T20:56:00.003-05:00

Click on the link to the right to login to edmodo. Sign up as a student and use the same username and password that you used to log into the Niagara Wheatfield. The code to access the group called "Living Environment Per. 1" is 5101au. The code for "Living Environment Per. 8" group is n88pma. Complete the assignment "Nervous System: Neurotransmitters and Learning"

Biology (lab#2 Spiking Soda Abstract)

2011-09-07T12:42:00.000-04:00

Type an "abstract" on your spiking soda study due Wed. Please use the correct format that was given to you.

Exercise can help...EVERYTHING...

2011-02-28T08:40:00.002-05:00

Students are researching and conducting a pilot study on how morning exercise can help to improve behavior, grades, depression, and attention. More information may be found on the "Exercise Physiology Blog" link to the right or click here.

LE & Ex Phys (weebly)

2009-09-04T07:52:00.004-04:00

Please create a weebly account and begin creating your webpage. Please provide Mr Cerny your username and password. ExPhys will create pages/buttons in the left menu for each topics: introduction,nutrition,energy metabolism,body systems,training,injuries,kinesiology,psychology. LE will create pages/buttons in the left menu for each topic: introducion, KI1:sim. and diff. of living things, KI2:Genetics,KI3:Evolution,KI4:Reproduction & Development,KI5:Homeostasis, KI6:Ecology, KI7: Human Impact, and Lab

Ex Phys MM (what is exphys?)

2009-09-04T07:48:00.005-04:00

Using MovieMaker or Adobe Premier or PowerPoint, create a presentation that explains 1)what Exercise Science/physiology is all about 2) at least 5 topics that we will be looking into this year and 3) a summary of a study published in the last 5 years that relates to ex. phys. You must include at least text and pictures. Save movie as a movie file, upload into teachertube.com (login pcerny,nwfalcons)and download into introduction page of your weebly. PowerPoints may be uploaded into slideshare.net (login pcerny,nwfalcons) and download into introduction page of your weebly.

Ex Phys (career project)

2009-09-03T11:16:00.004-04:00

Your assignment will be to research the questions below and to present your findings to the class in a PowerPoint presentation. Please keep in mind that when doing a PowerPoint presentation, you are giving the information to the audience and not the slides. Each slide should be a brief summary of what you will vocally expand on.

Below is an outline that be covered during your presentation. The following is the minimum amount of information to be covered, you may include additional information that you may find useful.

1.What are a few of the local Colleges/Universities that offer degrees in Exercise Physiology/Science (EP/S)?
2.How many years of college do you need to attend in order to obtain a degree in EP/S?
3.What are some of the courses you would be taking in order to obtain a degree in EP/S?
4.A degree in EP does not necessarily mean you must become an Exercise Physiologist.What are five other careers that you could go into with a degree in Exercise Physiology?
5.From your list of five careers, choose one that interests you and answer the following questions about it:
6.How many years of additional schooling (if any) would you have to attend in order to become your chosen career? Do local colleges offer what you need?
7.What are some of the courses you would be taking (if different than #3)
8.What is an average salary for this occupation?
9.Describe what a typical day may be like.

May only work with a partner only if you do a video presentation (see me).Grades will be given by your instructor and will be based on three factors:
•5pts. presentation •5pts. slides •10pts. content

http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf

Uploading movies and powerpoint

2009-03-16T14:00:00.001-04:00

Movies uploaded into TeacherTube (user:pcerny, pass:nwfalcons). PowerPoints uploaded into SlideShare (user:pcerny, pass:nwfalcons). You are encouraged to embed into your own webpages.

Daniel Tammet: The Brainman

2009-01-15T19:10:00.006-05:00

Click this to watch a short video clip:60 Mintues

Any thoughts you have on this, please make a comment below

(video on base jumping: please note that Mr. Cerny does not support nor encourage such activities)

Ex Phys: Nutrition Review

2008-10-10T13:41:00.001-04:00

Exam Tuesday:

What is the form of glucose stored in the body and where is it stored?
In what form are lipids transported in the blood?
Why are dietary supplements for amino acids generally not recommended?
LDL and HDL role in cholesterol levels
Benefits of antioxidants in your diet
Benefits to you/an athlete of having knowledge on the following: HF corn syrup, fiber, glycemic index, tans fatRole of vitamins and minerals in general metabolism

Ex Phys: cholesterol

2008-10-07T13:08:00.003-04:00

The following is a link to videos related to cholesterol. You are to create a movie (Moviemaker) about the role of lipoproteins in your body (see below). If you need further information on how to use MovieMaker, the following provides video tutorials.
1.Ingest foods high in cholesterol
2.Cholesterol absorbed by the small intestine, and enters the bloodstream
3.Cholesterol absorbed from small intestine into liver
4.Cholesterol combines with triglycerides to form VLDL.
5.VLDL is broken down into LDL
6.LDL exits the liver and enter bloodstream for delivery to peripheral tissues
7.Plaque formed on the inside walls of arteries
8.HDL (already in bloodstream) removes excess cholesterol from arterial walls
9.HDL releases cholesterol back to the liver
10.Bile is released and excess cholesterol is either 1) eliminated in feces or 2) reabsorbed in your bloodstream

Biology: cells

2008-10-07T13:07:00.000-04:00

four-square cell handout due wed.

Biology: Cells

2008-10-02T10:12:00.001-04:00

The following video shows a lot of things that occur in your cells (choose [HIGH] to view)

Biology: Enzymes

2008-09-30T10:24:00.004-04:00

Go to the following site or this site or...this site and use the activities to help you fill in the four-square handout sheet (Title: Enzymes).

Bio

2008-09-05T10:02:00.002-04:00

Research was exactly biology is. Locate at least 10 different websites that explain what things you may be learning about this year. In your blog, create a post that summarizes the websites and in your own words describes what Biology is. Remember, whenever you get information from a webpage, link that information from your text to the website source (just as I did above with "blog"). After you have written a couple of paragraphs on Biology, find a "royalty-free" website that allows you to save and post pictures. Post a few pictures that represent what Biology in the same post.

ExPhys

2008-09-05T08:41:00.003-04:00

After you have created your blog, research what exactly exercise physiology/exercise science really is. Post an explanation in your blog that includes text and at least one picture (make sure it's from a royalty-free site!). Log onto the class website and link your name to your blog (sign in is nwbiology, nwfalcons and the site is mrcernyexphys2...)

Do you know this stuff?

2008-09-02T21:07:00.001-04:00

What do you think?

2008-09-02T20:39:00.005-04:00

Watch the video below and post a comment, ANY comment you have, by clicking "comment." Please comment using "anonomyous" user

Review (Biology/Living Environment)

2008-06-10T11:14:00.003-04:00

The following link provides past exams and answers to past exams

The following are school sites that contain review material:
Webster, NY
Pearson tutorials
Regents Live! media download
Labs that will be on exam (Part D)

Biology (Human Impact on Env.)

2008-05-28T09:03:00.002-04:00

Explore the websites below and post a comment relating to the human impact on the environment:

DISCOVERY: global warming (videos)
NOVA: global warming
EPA:ozone depletion (videos / choose "broadband")
How Stuff Works:acid rain (text & video)

Biology (Human Evolution)

2008-05-05T12:57:00.005-04:00

Go to the following site and after clicking on "Launch the documentary", watch the prologue, and explore the rest of the site including the evidence, anatomy, lineages (good documentary), and culture.

The following site is a short article entitled "Gnashers at work" which explains a new human fossil discovery

Biology (genetic engineering)

2008-04-10T09:19:00.002-04:00

From the following website (signin:mrcerny, pass.:falcons), watch a few of the video clips and go to a few of the websites on genetic engineering.

Biology (protein synthesis)

2008-04-01T09:10:00.002-04:00

Go to the following sites and go through the animations on protein synthesis:
Lewport site
Wisconsin site
After going through both, post a comment about which site you think explained protein synthesis better, provide at least 2 specific examples to support your opinion.

Biology (karyotype lab)

2008-03-31T06:56:00.003-04:00

Go the following website. Read and summarize the Introduction (first three paragraphs up to "Your Assignment") and answer all questions for each of the three patients.

Ex Phys (CV exam tues)

2008-03-14T09:13:00.001-04:00

Study questions:
•What are the major purposes of the CV sys.
•Outline the design and blood flow of the heart and throughout body. Why is it often called “two pumps in one?”
•Outline the cardiac cycle and the associated electrical activity recorded via the electrocardiogram
•Significance of the SA node (rest & exercise)
•Explain BP and why it is something that is measured
•What factors determine blood flow during exercise?
•Explain immediate and long-term effects of training on the CV system

Biology (fetal development)

2008-03-10T08:57:00.002-04:00

Each student will be assigned a time period during fetal development and will post the following information in their class wiki (period 3 & period 5):

Picture(s) of fetus (include source)
Explanation as to what organs/body systems are developed
Approximate size
Other information

Ex Phys MMedia (Premier tutorials)

2008-02-26T14:06:00.003-05:00

Various tutorials on various topics 1
Various tutorials on various topics 2
Different video effects
Keying/Green Screen (on a Mac)
Screening for "Dummies"

Nervous System: Recent Research

2008-02-25T12:57:00.005-05:00

Choose one, research it, and post a summary (with links to actual article(s))on the class wiki:
1.Quest for a Super Kid
2.Can I Grow a New Brain?
3.Anti-Wrinkle Drugs Linked to Deaths
4.A Drug to End Drug Addiction
5.Tiny Nerves Rewire Themselves
6.Amputees 'Feel' Lost Limbs 1 2
7.Sleeping, Dreaming, and Nerves 1 2
8.How Nerves Allow us to Think
9.A Cure for Alzheimer’s? 1 2 3
10.Cure for the Paralyzed 1 2 3 4
11.Mirror Neurons: The Research
12.Exercise Makes you Smarter 1 2
13.ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease 1 2
14.How the Brain Rewires Itself
15.Babies and their Nerves 1 2 3
16.Mimicry
17.Relearning…everything 1 2
18.Depression 1 2 3
19.Rewiring the Sense of Touch
20.Adult Neural Stem Cells 1 2
21.Reusing Plastic Bottles? 1 2 3
22.Science of Smell

Biology (Plant Life Systems)

2008-02-08T10:46:00.000-05:00

Each person will be responsible for completing the following and posting the information either in their personal wiki or on a linked page within the class wiki:
1) Draw a picture (either in Paint,Photoshop or on paper and scan) of photosynthesis occuring in a chloroplast. Include oxygen, carbon dioxide,glucose,water,and light. Under your diagram write one paragraph on what would occur to a plants homeostasis if their was a drought.
2)Either a)Draw your own picture of plant transport (xylem & phloem) or b)take a picture of something that represents plant transport and explain it
3)A one paragraph summary of an article written about plant reproduction (include link to actual article). Helpful links include: Discovery,ScienceDaily,Nature,SciAmerica,NationalGeographic
4)Either a)create a podcast (Read first "comment")discussing how auxins and tropisms and stomates/stomata are part of plant regulation or b)create a song/poem/rap discussing how tropisms (and auxins) and stomates/stomata are part of plant regulation

Biology (Lower Organisms)

2008-02-04T08:59:00.001-05:00

You will choose one of a list of lower organisms and will be required to research and post the following information:
1) Explain how your organism performs any 4 of the life systems
2) Choose 1 of the life systems and explain how it is similar to the way humans perform the same life system
3)At least one photo of your organisms
4) Additional (interesting) information
After researching the information above, you will be required to post it on its own page either in the class wiki (Period 3, Period 5)or create a link from the class wiki to your own personal wiki.
Once all information is posted, you will visit and read about other organisms and "ask" a question (under the discussion tab) to the researcher. These questions should then be answered by the researcher.

Ex Phys MMedia (Body Systems)

2008-01-14T12:50:00.000-05:00

Topics:
A) Skeletal, muscular, neural (group of 3)
B) Respiratory, pulmonary, hormonal, neural (group of 4)
Each group will produce an in depth video news report/documentary that relates their topics to an aspect of exercise. More specifically, each group must choose one (or a few) of the different exercise aspects below:
·Specific to training for a specific sport,·Space flight,·Underwater diving/chamber,·Training at altitude,Obesity (childhood or adult),·A diabetic (or other disease/malfunction) training,·Rehabilitation after complete muscle atrophy,·Increase in environmental temperature,·Asthma,·Ultra-endurance,·Someone taking anabolic steroids &/or Human Growth Hormone (HGH),·Other (must be approved by instructor)
Content (vocabulary and concepts) that must be included is on the attached sheet. News reports must be between 5-15 minutes in length. Each group will put together their report in Adobe Premier. Each video/news report must have the following criteria:
·At least 6 video clips of you reporting throughout the report (two or three per person in the group),·At least one video clip of you interviewing someone else (someone else may pretend to be a “professional”),·At least one self-created labeled diagram/picture that you narrate over and explain,·At least 3 video clips of demonstration/sports/activity that relates to the specific concept(s),·At least 1 musical component,·At least one summary/report/reference to a study that was published between 2005-present,·Incorporation of the “green screen”
The entire class will then put together a full-length DVD that contains each of the group’s reports. Your target audience may that of a sports team, advanced biology class, CNN or NPR science report, physical therapy office, or other.

Ex Phys (energy metab. study ?'s)

2007-12-19T12:47:00.000-05:00

·Different ways body “finds a way” to get ATP
·Three sources of ATP including the “major players” of each (enzymes and molecules)
·Inhibit and Stimulate of different molecules in non-oxid. and oxid. metabolism
·Benefits of LA
·The recycling nature of enzymes within and between non-oxid. and oxid. metabolism (ie: NADH +H à NAD)
·How the three sources work together and shift depending on energy needs
·Insulin’s role in energy metabolism
·All organic molecules role in energy metabolism
·What is means for energy metabolism to be an “exquisite” design

Ex Phys MMedia (RSS)

2007-12-10T12:54:00.000-05:00

The RSS feeder we will use is bloglines.com, a link will be in the Bloglines widget of The Phizz. After logging in you will need to "subscribe" to an appropriate site. Familiarize yourself with the "ins and outs" of this site. At the beginning of each class, you need to be checking this and reading/watching/listening to any new information.

Ex Phys Media (research)

2007-11-30T13:42:00.000-05:00

Take a look at some of these blogs and see if there's anything you would like to do with The Phizz. Post a comment on an idea.

Add an RSS feed to The Phizz. Research what an RSS actually is and figure out how to add it as a link, perhaps already in the Admin widget? I have been using a site that you may choose to link to OR create another (username: pcerny@nwcsd.org, password: nwfalcons).

Ex Phys MMedia (CD/DVD nutrition/diets)

2007-11-09T13:15:00.000-05:00

You assignment will be to work with a consultant (Greg S.) to develop,produce, and handout a CD or DVD that outlines the following: 1)Proper nutrition 2)Overview of obesity 3)Common activities to avoid obesity 4)Overview on diets. Each of the elements should be specific to the target audience which is TBD.

Biology (review answers)

2007-11-01T10:21:00.000-04:00

Review sheet #7196:
B C D A C B A D B A B D
13)molecule D reacts with the enzyme
14)1)enzymes catalyze reactions or speed up reactions 2)activity of enzymes will slow down or reactions will not work as quickly 3)chemical reactions necessary for life don't take place fast enough to maintain life

TEST TOMORROW (11/2/07) ON CHEMISTRY!

Ex Phys MMedia

2007-10-30T13:13:00.000-04:00

The following job titles need to be filled for the online magazine The Phizz:
-Project Manager
-Director of Marketing and Research and Development
-Director of Website Development
-Director of Art and Compliance
-Director of Creative Software Architecture
-Chief Equipment Specialist

Biology

2007-10-30T09:24:00.000-04:00

Biology test this Friday on Topic 5: Chemistry

Ex Phys MMedia

2007-10-16T09:03:00.000-04:00

Dietary cholesterol in your body

Graphically represent and explain each of the following steps that show what happens to cholesterol in your body. Include arrows to show the different steps as well as the text shown below to explain each step. Put your picture together in Paint or Photoshop and save as a JPEG. Embed it into The Phizz or wiki
1.Ingest foods high in cholesterol
2.Cholesterol absorbed by the small intestine, and enters the bloodstream
3.Cholesterol absorbed from small intestine into liver
4.Cholesterol combines with triglycerides to form VLDL.
5.VLDL is broken down into LDL
6.LDL exits the liver and enter bloodstream for delivery to peripheral tissues
7.Plaque formed on the inside walls of arteries
8.HDL (already in bloodstream) removes excess cholesterol from arterial walls
9.HDL releases cholesterol back to the liver
10.Bile is released and excess cholesterol is either 1) eliminated in feces or 2) reabsorbed in your bloodstream

Questions: (typed into individual wiki)
1.Explain two diseases that may result from high cholesterol and for each provide a plan to limit the risk of getting the disease:
2.Create a chart below that shows cholesterol values for persons at low, moderate, and high risk for coronary heart disease.
3.Explain two methods of treatment for those that already have high cholesterol or for those that already have major arterial blockage (one of which will be medicine/drugs in which case explain how these work):

Ex Phys MMedia

2007-10-16T08:58:00.000-04:00

The decision to eat…and stop

Your assignment will be to produce a product that diagrams and explains the following steps. Evolution has programmed us to eat as much as we can, whenever we can (ancient humans never knew when they were going to have dinner again. It was best to gorge when they could). Breaking that cycle means thwarting overlapping systems that try to keep you fat. If we are to make a difference in reversing the trend of obesity and continue the trend in fitness, we must understand the major players involved in your appetite. Each step below represents the “key players”
1. I’m hungry: pangs
2. Looks good: senses (time, sight, smell, temperature)
3. Eat: ghrelin
4. Function: purpose/function those foods have
5. Slow down: stretching
6. Stop: cholecystokinin (CCK)
7. Stop!!! PYY and GLP-1
8. Use or store? PPAR’s
9. I’ve had enough: leptin

Create a movie that shows these steps and embed in The Phizz or link to wiki or TeacherTube site

Ex Phys Multmedia

2007-10-03T13:02:00.000-04:00

How do you know you're hungry? How do you know when to stop eating? How do you know if you're eating the right food? Don't research this, just comment on what you think.

Next, go through the slideshow below. Where there is a question/assignment (usually in yellow) please complete and publish in your wiki/blog.

When you are done with the slides, your assessment will be to complete the following:
Create three different tables (2rowsx2columns) where each cell contains the following for carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids:
·Parts/characteristics/function
·Synonyms
·Analogy/metaphor/simile
·Picture (pics taken from internet made into a collage in Photoshop)

Cell Quiz

2007-09-30T19:26:00.000-04:00

Go to both websites below and take the quiz as many times as you need until you get a 100% (do NOT enter name,email, and zipcode into second site)http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/westmin/science/sbi3a1/Cells/cellquiz.htm
http://webinstituteforteachers.org/~viturralde/forum/cellquiz.htm
http://www.quia.com/jfc/65947.html
http://www.quia.com/mc/65947.html

Ex Phys MultiMedia

2007-09-24T07:07:00.000-04:00

I took a non-scientific survey over the weekend and those that viewed The Phizz agreed while it was a great idea, the layout (colors, format) didn't "pop" enough and didn't catch anyone's attention. I thus suggest you choose another layout, perhaps similar to the one I temporarily put in there (each "column" could be a different topic as in Video, FAQ's, Content, etc.). There are many with "customizable" headers (pictures) and I know Joe has been working on a falcon that could be placed up there. In addition, I signed up for free "widgets" that you may embed into blog (http://www.widgetbox.com/ , same username & password to edublogs). Today (Monday) 1)clean up homepage 2)link/embed your what is ex phys videos (choose one to embed into magazine??) 3) begin/continue working on the last posted assignment.

Ex Phys Multimedia

2007-09-21T13:19:00.000-04:00

The next section/topic introduces you to the connection biology and chemistry have with exercise. I have split the topics we cover in this section into the following:

Oxidation/reduction and their link with enzymes and coenzymes (NAD/NADH role in ATP production during anaerobic metabolism)
Chemical and ventilatory buffers (clearing lactic acid & carbon dioxide)
Condensation/dehydration synthesis reactions (in digestion and synthesis of carbohydrates/glucose <--> glycogen)
Hypertonic and hypotonic solutions in relation to electrolytes (sodium and chloride function
Passive and active transport across cellular membranes (% carbohydrate in drinks for absorption)
Cellular respiration and the role chemical bonds play in ATP production (ATP-->ADP+P and ATP production in aerobic and anaerobic metabolism)

Your assignment is for each of you to choose one of the above and complete the following:

Explain where the chemistry/biology topic above is demonstrated in an Ex.Phys. concept. Be specific and provide examples.
Site and summarize/explain one professional scientific study that relates to the chemistry topic/EP topic above.
Create and publish your information somewhere (wiki or blog)

Ex Phys Media

2007-09-18T10:36:00.000-04:00

Using Adobe Premiere, create a movie (text and pics from web) that explains what Exercise Physiology is. Include the difference between "exercise" and "physical activity" as well as the components of physical fitness. Post your movie on The Phizz.

Phizz

2007-09-13T07:32:00.000-04:00

The following site is another option to host our magazine. Check it out, leave a comment and we'll talk about the next step:
http://edublogs.org/ ("Blogs of the hours")

Another option is to keep our wikispace and embed html code into it so that our home page looks more professional:

Ex Phys

2007-09-07T07:39:00.000-04:00

Research and create a new page (copy & pasting from web sites = copyright infractions = illegal (unless source is attached)) in your wiki that compares the following:
-exercise
-physical activity
-physical fitness
-training

What's next? (ex.phys.)

2007-07-18T13:59:00.000-04:00

What do think of all this? What should we do, what should YOU do?
Post a comment.

Shake it Up (biology)

2007-07-18T13:52:00.000-04:00

Biology/Living Environment

2007-05-30T18:41:00.001-04:00

REVIEW!

Beginning June 4th, there will be review sessions before and after school in room H7 Monday through Friday. Check with your instructor for more information.

Exercise Physiology

2007-05-30T18:41:00.000-04:00

Final Assessment #1 (full ACSM study presentation)
Include the following slides where [#]= approx. # of slides:

Title (title, authors, presenters)[1]
Background (a lot on basic information)[3-6]
Methods (include statistical methods)[3-6]
Results (include scanned graphs/tables)[3-6]
Conclusion [1-3]
Discussion (answers the question "who cares")[3-6]
Critique (contradicting/confusing aspects of study, how to improve)[1-3]

Remember YOU are presenting NOT the PowerPoint. Be brief and simple with the slides.

Biology

2007-02-11T19:33:00.000-05:00

Fetal Development: For each assigned time period, include the following information and publish it on the class wiki:

photograph(s)
approximate size
major organs &/or developing structures
at least 5 other pieces of information

Weeks/months of pregnancy: 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 6 weeks, 2 months, 10 weeks, 3 months, 14 weeks, 4 months, 18 weeks, 5 months, 22 weeks, 6 months, 26 weeks, 7 months, 30 weeks, 8 months, 34 weeks, 9 months

Be sure to include you name on the wiki page

Due Date: Wed. Feb. 14

Biology

2007-02-11T18:47:00.000-05:00

Development Project: You will be assigned one of the topics below and are required to research and report your findings to the class. Your final product is up to you, however whatever you choose, you still must teach the class. Possible products include, but are not limited to: movie, webpage, brochure, poster, book of cartoons, children's book, etc. A rubric will be provided for grading purposes. The instructor is NOT telling you what you MUST include but rather YOU are responsible for determining the most important information. I am setting the standards very high and am expecting high-level products; set your own standards high and be proud of completing an upper-level product!

Tubal ligation & vasectomy
Reproductive technologies
Ultrasound
Substance abuse during pregnancy
Career: Genetic counselor
Placenta/umbilical cord
Amniocentesis
Infertility (male & female,causes & treatments)
Zero Population Growth (ZPG, countries & measures)
Twins/multiple births (fraternal, identical, conjoined, etc.)
Premature births
Kleinfelter syndrome
Gardasil, cervical-cancer, 6th-grader, and Texas
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Androgens
"Inside the Womb" article from TIME
Birth defects associated with premature births
Diseases passed onto offspring (including HIV)
Fetal surgery (ex.: for spina bifida)
Birth
Your choice

Due Date: Wednesday Feb. 28th

Biology Homework

2007-01-24T07:54:00.000-05:00

Homework due Tuesday, January 30th: In black review book, read pages 119-122 and answer questions 1-20 Part A-Multiple choice. For each question, write down the full question AND the full correct answer (not just the number). In the left hand column, write down the correct answer number. Feel free to email me your assignment at: pcerny@nwcsd.org

Biology: MIDTERM!

2007-01-12T13:08:00.000-05:00

You will have a midterm next Thursday and Friday (Jan. 18 & 19). The information covered will be that from Theme II and Theme III in your review book. Topics that will be stressed are as follows: organic molecules (carbs, lipids, proteins), levels of organization, cell membrane (including movement in and out), enzymes, cell organelles, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, homeostasis, disease, basics of: nutrition, gas exchange, transport,excretion, regulation, immunity, locomotion/support.

Exercise Physiology

2007-01-07T12:39:00.000-05:00

You will have Monday in class to place the information from your study into a PowerPoint Presentation. Presentations will begin Tuesday. The PowerPoint must follow the following format:

Title: of study, author(s), institution, presenters name
Background: "teach" audience about VO2/max, simplify it
Methods: procedure, # subjects, testing methods/materials, etc.
Results: graph (you may have to make one), data tables, p-values, significance?
Discussion: discuss what the results mean to the average athlete/trainer, answer: who cares?
Critique: where are the "holes," problems, what are your questions
References: include full reference of where study came from, volume #, pages, etc.

Podcast Instructions

2007-01-07T12:18:00.000-05:00

To insert a Podcast that you recorded into a Wiki or Blog site:

Plug in mirophone if computer does not have a built-in microphone. Many headphones work as a microphone. Pocket PC's have a built-in microphone, save to card and transfer over to a computer.
Click: Start, All Programs,Accessories, Entertainment,Sound recorder
Click red button to start recording, black sqaure to stop, save recording
Open up Explorer and go to Evoca.com / Log in: username: nwbiology, password: nwfalcons
Click on "upload a recording" and browse to find your saved recording
Follow the instructions to save your recording as a Podcast in evoca.com
Click on insert media (or something similar) in the program you are inserting it into in(wiki or blog)
The program will ask to embed html: go to the evoca site and click on the title of your saved Podcast, scrukk down/click on "html" , copy & paste code (first code for wiki second code for blog)

Biology

2007-01-02T13:03:00.000-05:00

Topic 14:Plant life functions: I will assign you to groups of 3 or 4 and each group will be assigned one of the plant life functions below. Your group is to create a magazine/newspaper that includes all of the key concepts. You will publish your magazine in the wiki (click here for wiki). Groups will be assigned and each group will be assigned one of the following:

Nutrition:stoma,xylem,phloem,root,root hair,photosynthesis,chloroplast,guard cells
Respiration:oxygen,carbon dioxide,glucose,stomata,photosynthesis,sunlight
Transport:root,root hair,capillary action,xylem,phloem,vascular tissue,transpiration,photosynthesis
Regulation:tropism (include different types),auxin, hormones, photosynthesis
Reproduction:pollen,ovule,fertilization,stamen,pistil,fruit, photosynthesis
Excretion:stomata,leaves,oxygen,guard cells,water, photosynthesis

Grades are based on the following (rubric for each out of 4 points/requirement):

At least 4 articles that you write which explain how plants perform the assigned life function being sure to include all of the key concepts (see comments link below for ideas)
One article must report on a recent scientific finding/discovery that relates to the life function. A link to the article must appear at the end of your article. Check the RSS Feed for recent findings
Pictures (at least 4) that are relevant to your articles
One Podcast that you recorded yourself (for instructions, see posting above)
The wiki page should look and "feel" like a real magazine/newspaper (please use your imagination and be CREATIVE!)

Note: group members will be required to confidentially provide the amount of work his/her group members did. This information will influence grades

DUE: Thursday, January 11th

Exercise Physiology

2006-12-26T12:09:00.000-05:00

Assignment: You will only have a few days in class to complete the following:

Answer questions regarding what anaerobic threshold is and what an athlete can "do" with that information
Create a personal workout for a specific sport (should be an oxidative one) using your VO2 max data and that incorporates "zones."
Locate various studies that incorporate VO2 max and present one of them to the class.

Biology

2006-12-26T11:34:00.000-05:00

Assignment: go to class wiki and:

Post your assigned lower organism's information on the class wiki (4 life functions, 2 similarities and 2 differences to humans, other facts). If you forgot your organism, somehow ask me on our message board or on this blog.
Read and leave a comment/question under discussion (be sure to type in your name) for 5 other organsims (ie: ask the author questions you may have about the organism)
Read other discussion comments from your own organism and answer them in the discussion.