Ex Phys (energy metab. study ?'s)

·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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

Biology test this Friday on Topic 5: Chemistry

Ex Phys MMedia

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

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

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

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

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

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:

1. Oxidation/reduction and their link with enzymes and coenzymes (NAD/NADH role in ATP production during anaerobic metabolism)
2. Chemical and ventilatory buffers (clearing lactic acid & carbon dioxide)
3. Condensation/dehydration synthesis reactions (in digestion and synthesis of carbohydrates/glucose <--> glycogen)
4. Hypertonic and hypotonic solutions in relation to electrolytes (sodium and chloride function
5. Passive and active transport across cellular membranes (% carbohydrate in drinks for absorption)
6. 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:

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

Ex Phys Media

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

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

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.)

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

Shake it Up (biology)

Biology/Living Environment

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

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

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

1. photograph(s)
2. approximate size
3. major organs &/or developing structures
4. 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

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!

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

Due Date: Wednesday Feb. 28th

Biology Homework

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!

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

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:

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

Podcast Instructions

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

1. 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.
2. Click: Start, All Programs,Accessories, Entertainment,Sound recorder
3. Click red button to start recording, black sqaure to stop, save recording
4. Open up Explorer and go to Evoca.com / Log in: username: nwbiology, password: nwfalcons
5. Click on "upload a recording" and browse to find your saved recording
6. Follow the instructions to save your recording as a Podcast in evoca.com
7. Click on insert media (or something similar) in the program you are inserting it into in(wiki or blog)
8. 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

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):

1. 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)
2. 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
3. Pictures (at least 4) that are relevant to your articles
4. One Podcast that you recorded yourself (for instructions, see posting above)
5. 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