Here's the video links if it doesn't work:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bxmlzed4lTo0RUZBbFlzUnJkejA/edit
Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Polymerization of Raven Manalo
Here's the video links if it doesn't work:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bxmlzed4lTo0RUZBbFlzUnJkejA/edit
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
monomer and polymer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7G-bLwhlmvDOUVXazhqd1RoaXM/edit?usp=sharing
this link is for the defining of monomer and polymer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7G-bLwhlmvDN1VISmZLbUdsOFU/edit?usp=sharing
this link is for the example of three monomers coming together to make a polymer
this link is for the defining of monomer and polymer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7G-bLwhlmvDN1VISmZLbUdsOFU/edit?usp=sharing
this link is for the example of three monomers coming together to make a polymer
Monday, December 2, 2013
The plight of the bees persuasive essay- Taylor LeTourneau
Bees have lived on this planet thousands of years before humans ever existed. Also they play an important role in pollinating our plants which gives us food. I believe that it will take a shortage of food that comes from plants, the shortage of honey, and the non use of synthetic materials in plants for people to start realizing that bees are going extinct.
First of all, people need to realize that bees are becoming a threatened species. A shortage of crops being produced that humans eat like vegetables and fruit. Unless anything negatively happens to people then the humans won’t care about the honey bees going away because most of the human population is afraid of bees and doesn’t like them. The reason, I say that is because since most of the human population doesn’t like bees in general and they don’t focus much of their attention on them there has to be a loss in a major product that people need and is made possible by bees. This has to happen for people to realize that honey bees are in danger. If people don’t realize this problem of the honey bees disappearing until its too late people may lose the normal supply of fruits and vegetables that people eat every day.
Secondly, people may wake up to their precious honey raising in price because of the decrease in production of honey. Honey may not be sold anymore because of that there aren’t enough honey bees to produce honey for the mass amounts of people that love it. If people rise up soon enough they can save honey bees from becoming extinct. T he honey bees won’t ever be close to extinction again because people will start beekeeping more and they will pass the hobbie down for generations. However, if we don’t realize that the bees are becoming extinct soon enough then eventually the honey bee will go extinct and people would have hard time living life without them because of all the good things bees have brought us for hundreds of years.
Lastly, the other side may say that a major resource doesn’t have to be taken away for people to realize that honey bees are going extinct. They may say that people will just realize the population of honey bees is going down, but that’s wrong because most of the human population doesn’t like honey bees for multiple reasons. Some of the reasons that people don’t like bees is because they occasionally sting people and they make new hives in peoples backyards which freaks them out. So for people to start trying to save bees some major resources have to be taken away like food and honey which people have in their everyday home because in reality people will do a lot more to keep bees around if their food is coming in smaller proportions. Therefore, if companies start making food with synthetic materials then nobody will notice that bees are becoming extinct and they eventually will go extinct. People don’t realize how much bees do until some negatively changes. So, if big industries make synthetic foods the average person will not notice the bees population decreasing until their extinct and all the food is synthetic.
In conclusion, humans will not notice the decrease in the bees population until there is a shortage of food, a shortage of honey, and until big industries don’t use synthetic materials in their food. Bees are a sacred animal but humans have grown away from them and don’t realize how important they are to the everyday life of humans.
First of all, people need to realize that bees are becoming a threatened species. A shortage of crops being produced that humans eat like vegetables and fruit. Unless anything negatively happens to people then the humans won’t care about the honey bees going away because most of the human population is afraid of bees and doesn’t like them. The reason, I say that is because since most of the human population doesn’t like bees in general and they don’t focus much of their attention on them there has to be a loss in a major product that people need and is made possible by bees. This has to happen for people to realize that honey bees are in danger. If people don’t realize this problem of the honey bees disappearing until its too late people may lose the normal supply of fruits and vegetables that people eat every day.
Secondly, people may wake up to their precious honey raising in price because of the decrease in production of honey. Honey may not be sold anymore because of that there aren’t enough honey bees to produce honey for the mass amounts of people that love it. If people rise up soon enough they can save honey bees from becoming extinct. T he honey bees won’t ever be close to extinction again because people will start beekeeping more and they will pass the hobbie down for generations. However, if we don’t realize that the bees are becoming extinct soon enough then eventually the honey bee will go extinct and people would have hard time living life without them because of all the good things bees have brought us for hundreds of years.
Lastly, the other side may say that a major resource doesn’t have to be taken away for people to realize that honey bees are going extinct. They may say that people will just realize the population of honey bees is going down, but that’s wrong because most of the human population doesn’t like honey bees for multiple reasons. Some of the reasons that people don’t like bees is because they occasionally sting people and they make new hives in peoples backyards which freaks them out. So for people to start trying to save bees some major resources have to be taken away like food and honey which people have in their everyday home because in reality people will do a lot more to keep bees around if their food is coming in smaller proportions. Therefore, if companies start making food with synthetic materials then nobody will notice that bees are becoming extinct and they eventually will go extinct. People don’t realize how much bees do until some negatively changes. So, if big industries make synthetic foods the average person will not notice the bees population decreasing until their extinct and all the food is synthetic.
In conclusion, humans will not notice the decrease in the bees population until there is a shortage of food, a shortage of honey, and until big industries don’t use synthetic materials in their food. Bees are a sacred animal but humans have grown away from them and don’t realize how important they are to the everyday life of humans.
Plight of the Bees
Desiree Lara Neary
Mr. Bursch
Honors Bio p.5
28 November 2013
Plight
of the Bees
There are not enough people in
the world that have realized that the bee population has decreased tremendously
over the last decade. If people continue to ignore this loss, there will
soon be a world without the existence of bees in the near future. More people need to "wake up" and
start protecting the lives of the furry, yellow and black insect we call bees. The
collapse of the bee population will lead
to the decline of food/crop production and negatively affect our economy.
Bees are recognized for the many
plants they pollinate around the world. Research
states that "nearly one-third of the
world's crops are dependent on honeybees for pollination"
(businessinsider.com). This tells us
that without bees pollinating our crops we would not have as many foods
available today, eventually leading to the decline of food production around
the world. I believe this should have people
realize that helping the bees stay alive will allow the crop production to
continue to flourish. It has been said
that "pesticides, disease, parasites, poor weather, and the stress of being
trucked from orchard-to-orchard to pollinate different crops all play a role in
the decline of managed honeybee populations"
(buisinessinsider.com). All of these
contributors cause the bees to feel beaten up, exhausted, and overworked
resulting in the death of bees. Some say
that plants "can be pollinated by hand after the bees go extinct"
(wikia.com). This process could only
last for so long because there are millions and millions of plants species around
the world, and when they are not pollinated they die.
Our economy could be greatly affected in a way that would not help anyone without bees buzzing around performing their duties daily. It has been calculated that "more than $15 billion a year in U.S. crops are pollinated by bees, including apples, berries, cantaloupes, cucumbers, alfalfa, and almonds" (nrdc.org). Knowing how much revenue that can be produced by the simple act of bees collecting pollen just fascinates me. "U.S. honey bees also produce about $150 million in honey annually" (nrdc.org). I think that it is amazing that so much wealth can be made from a product that is naturally made by bees. If these figures do not capture the attention of people and the economic world, then maybe if bees discontinue to make this money people will see the difference. Researchers calculated that "the global economic cost of bee decline, including lower crop yields and increased production costs, has been estimated at as high as $5.7 billion per year" (nrdc.org). This money lost could be put towards other economic activities if bee population starts being secured with the people's effort, but until then this money will continue to be drawn every year. People should not wait until the world is desperate because by then it will be increasingly difficult.
Our economy could be greatly affected in a way that would not help anyone without bees buzzing around performing their duties daily. It has been calculated that "more than $15 billion a year in U.S. crops are pollinated by bees, including apples, berries, cantaloupes, cucumbers, alfalfa, and almonds" (nrdc.org). Knowing how much revenue that can be produced by the simple act of bees collecting pollen just fascinates me. "U.S. honey bees also produce about $150 million in honey annually" (nrdc.org). I think that it is amazing that so much wealth can be made from a product that is naturally made by bees. If these figures do not capture the attention of people and the economic world, then maybe if bees discontinue to make this money people will see the difference. Researchers calculated that "the global economic cost of bee decline, including lower crop yields and increased production costs, has been estimated at as high as $5.7 billion per year" (nrdc.org). This money lost could be put towards other economic activities if bee population starts being secured with the people's effort, but until then this money will continue to be drawn every year. People should not wait until the world is desperate because by then it will be increasingly difficult.
Nevertheless, some people argue that there is no need to
worry about the lives of humans without bees because there are other
pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. In addition, people believe that these
pollinators can replace bees once they are gone and takeover where the bees
left off. However, this is not going to
solve the problem because what makes the opposition think that once the bees
are gone more people will try to protect these other pollinators. This is why I think people must start caring
about the lives of bees and become aware on how they have some control over what
goes on in the world. In conclusion, I strongly believe that it should not take
the extinction of bees to have people realize the depletion of bees that has
been currently taking place the last decade.
People who support the bees should figure out different ways to
effectively spread the word about what is happening to the bees. We all need to understand that bees are one
of the main keys to human existence and without them we would not have access
to a lot of the products we do have access to today.
Works
Cited
Sass Jennifer. "Why
We Need Bees: Natures Tiny Workers Put Food on Our Tables." NRDC.
March 2011. Web. 28 November 2013.
March 2011. Web. 28 November 2013.
Spector,
Dina. "What Our World Would Look Like Without Honeybees." Business
Insider,
Inc. 22 June 2013. Web. 28 November 2013
Inc. 22 June 2013. Web. 28 November 2013
Plight of the Bees
Bees are small, flying insects that are closely related to wasps and ants. They have existed for thousands of years and are known for their role and for producing honey, beeswax and other products. These tiny insects also have a role in our economy and agriculture. However, since 1972, large numbers of honey bees have disappeared in the United States and the term "colony collapse disorder" was created to describe the sudden disappearances. Studies have shown that a new (DNA-based) virus and Nosema ceranae (a fungus) was found in almost every colony that has been killed. Millions of beehives have disappeared or have been killed off every year, yet nobody notices. It will most likely take a drastic change in our lifestyle in order for this problem to be recognized.
Everyone knows that bees supply the world with honey, beeswax, almonds and other materials. What most people don't know is that these materials are used in everyday products such as scented candles, bullets, lipstick, oil spill control, lip balm, bagpipes, crayons, candy and various types of cosmetics. Honey is also used in many dishes and shipped to many supermarkets around the world. In addition to being a delightful snack, honey is sometimes used for medical purposes. Beeswax candles are used for various religous rituals or holidays, such as Hanukkah. Bees also contribute to the pollination of other plants and crops, making them a vital part to our the production of agricultural commodities.
Without bees and their products, our economy and food supply crash and the our country will go into a nation-wide panic. The price of almonds are already slowly rising because of the decline of bees. If the bees were to disappear in even larger quantities or completely, the prices of foods would skyrocket and finally, a majority people will understand the importance of bees and how their disappearance is endangering their world. The Bee Movie, although not very accurate, still accurately displays a future without bees. The world will be a more dark, depressing place without honey bees.
However, that disaster has yet to happen. Some countries, such as France, have already banned pesticides, in an attempt to stop the deaths of bees. Some beekeepers are looking for ways to work with the bees without harming or abusing them. There is still time to preserve the bees if people were to start paying attention to the problem. It would be wise to take the colony collapse disorder as a warning that should not be ignored, because the fate of our world, as we know it, depends on it.
Everyone knows that bees supply the world with honey, beeswax, almonds and other materials. What most people don't know is that these materials are used in everyday products such as scented candles, bullets, lipstick, oil spill control, lip balm, bagpipes, crayons, candy and various types of cosmetics. Honey is also used in many dishes and shipped to many supermarkets around the world. In addition to being a delightful snack, honey is sometimes used for medical purposes. Beeswax candles are used for various religous rituals or holidays, such as Hanukkah. Bees also contribute to the pollination of other plants and crops, making them a vital part to our the production of agricultural commodities.
Without bees and their products, our economy and food supply crash and the our country will go into a nation-wide panic. The price of almonds are already slowly rising because of the decline of bees. If the bees were to disappear in even larger quantities or completely, the prices of foods would skyrocket and finally, a majority people will understand the importance of bees and how their disappearance is endangering their world. The Bee Movie, although not very accurate, still accurately displays a future without bees. The world will be a more dark, depressing place without honey bees.
However, that disaster has yet to happen. Some countries, such as France, have already banned pesticides, in an attempt to stop the deaths of bees. Some beekeepers are looking for ways to work with the bees without harming or abusing them. There is still time to preserve the bees if people were to start paying attention to the problem. It would be wise to take the colony collapse disorder as a warning that should not be ignored, because the fate of our world, as we know it, depends on it.
Plight of the Bees Essay
Jacky Guan
Mr.Bursch
Honors Bio p.5
29 November 2013
Bee Persuasive Essay
Bees have been accepted as one of the most sacred organisms throughout many cultures. They have been around when King Tutankhamun (King Tut) was in charge of the ancient Egyptian empire or when Ancient Rome and Greece was around. Since then, it has been a major hobby or occupation around the modern world. However, a large number of bees have been dying in massive numbers. It remains unnoticed by many people. The best way of solving this crisis is getting more people to know about how bees have helped the human race, how it will affect the modern world and the solutions to stop this problem before the population of bees become extinct
Bees have been collecting and making honey since ancient times. Ever since then humans have been collecting the honey for their benefit. The first ever evidence of human interaction with bees were found in 3,000 years ago when it showed humans taking honey from wild bees. Ancient Egyptians have been practicing beekeeping when their civilization was around. They utilized many resources the bee provides, like honey for nutritional uses, medical uses or for rituals or the beeswax used to make candles. Many of these methods are still used today. The Greeks used many examples of bees in Greek Mythology like Honey was the food for the Gods or rewards to the noble. The effects of ancient beekeeping have influenced many modern beekeepers such as using smoke to help calm the bees. Without that much bees, the beekeepers could no longer continue the tradition of harvesting the honey the bee produces.
The decreasing amount of bees causes many problems. Pesticides are used to kill off any insects that try to harm plants. Unfortunately, insects that benefit plants (ie.bees) are also killed in the process. Genetically modified plants also kill bees because the genetically modified pollen gets consumed in their
food stream. Parasites like the bee mite may also harm the colonies of bees. If we do not realize that the amount of bees decrease, then the overall food supply will decrease too. Since this is a density independent limiting factor, every organism will have to try harder to find food, as well as humans. In turn, the impact will affect humans.
Before humans know it, the bee population will decrease dramatically. They will potentially start worrying when the food prices rise because of food shortages. Humans will find out the cause of the crisis. Then they will find out about the colony collapse disorder and what it has done to the worker bees. They will maybe be many movements to stop pesticide spraying and to prevent anymore of the colony collapse disorder. If humans don’t realize the severity of this problem, the bee population will eventually become endangered. Many organisms could become extinct because of this problem. However, critics may argue that some humans don’t like the effect of bees in the environment. They believe humans and other species could survive off of synthetic or man-made food products. Sure, humans may get the occasional sting, but we should realize that they are at the base of all the life. Without the bees, the food supply would have massly decreased. The humans would have been endangered long before synthetically engineered foods ever came to be.
In conclusion, a majority of humans will not notice the decline of bees until when they start learning the how the bees have helped humans, problems it might cause, and the solutions to the problem. Since bees are precious to all life on Earth, we should realize how important they are to us. Humans should take advantage of the time before the population of bees and all other organisms become endangered or even extinct.
Bibliography
“Honey Bees and Colony Collapse Disorder” Agricultural Research Service. United States Department
of Agriculture, September 2013. Web. 29 November 2013
“The Honeybee in the Ancient World.” Roxana Illuminated Perfume. Blue Terracotta. 2013. Web. 29 November 2013
“Why are Honeybees Disappearing?” Earthtalk Magazine. About Environmental Issues. Web. 29
November 2013
Plight of the Bees Essay
Plight of the Bees
Bees and their honey have been revered by many human cultures for centuries. Unfortunately, honey bees, organisms with significant roles in today’s agriculture, have been randomly disappearing from their hives and dying in massive numbers because of what is being called colony collapse disorder. However, many people remain oblivious and unnoticed to the threat of the disappearing honey bees. In order for the generations of today to wake up and realize the honey bees’ crucial situation, it might take an event as drastic as major nationwide shortages of the almond crop, which play a much larger role in the modern world than many believe.
As most commonly known, almonds have culinary and cosmetic benefits. In the culinary world, almonds are popular in desserts and sweets, pastries, salads, trail mix, and much more. Almond products such as sweet almond oil, almond extract, almond flour, and almond milk are commonly used and found in the modern day. Unsurprisingly, almond and almond products are often used in cosmetic products such as creams and lotions. Almond oil and milk can be used in moisturizing or cleansing creams, scrubs, or oils.
Although some may argue that a nationwide shortage of a different honey bee related item, like honey, might be a wake up call of a larger scale, I believe that almonds are a product with much greater value in today’s society. Almonds have held significance in many human societies and religions all throughout history, symbolic of important qualities and rewards. In the Bible, almonds were used as a symbol of God’s divine approval. In the Roman times, such nuts were treated as delicacies, as they were not common, and newlyweds would be showered with almonds to bring fertility. In addition, almond products are also used in medicine. Most commonly, almond oil is often used as a flavoring and in medicine. In certain folk remedies, almonds and their products are used as solutions to cancer, asthma, colds, coughs, and as part of certain diets.
Especially in California, the almond tree is a highly commercially valued nut plant. Almonds provide great economical support in the USA, being the largest national specialty crop export and the top agricultural export in California, two of the main imports being Spain and Italy. As well as large commercial export, almonds have been dubbed one of the world’s healthiest foods, eaten and desired by health-conscious people all over the world. Almonds have been scientifically proven to reduce cholesterol, risk of heart and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more. The crop is a reliable source of antioxidants, omega-3 acids, protein, vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium. Heavily dependent on honey bees for pollination, California almond orchards require more than a million honey bee colonies to pollinate the crops at the beginning of the blooming period. This means that many bees must be supplied from beekeepers outside of California, as the honey bee populations of California beekeepers have been slowly decreasing.
Although extremely evident, most people remain unaware of the fact that honey bees are disappearing and perishing in massive numbers because of colony collapse disorder. In order for people to feel the need to make an effort to help this issue, I believe that a large nation-wide shortage of the almond crop, which is largely pollinated by the honey bee, must occur. Without the honey bee, the almond crop is doomed.
Works Cited
“Almond (Prunus dulcis).” Gernot Katzer’s Spice Pages. Gernot Katzer, 11 Sept. 2005. Web.
“History of Almonds.” Almond Board of California. Almond Board of California, n.d. Web. 1
“Pollination.” Almond Board of California. Almond Board of California, n.d. Web. 1 Dec.
“Prunus dulcis.” NewCROP. Purdue University, n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2013.
Wangmann, Suzanne. “What almonds can do for your skin.” Body +Soul, n.d. Web. 1 Dec.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Wise Use of Our Resources Responses
Presentation: Wise Use of Our Resources: Deforestation
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ywakTJN2pdLuiIEe7PPYVbsHkEvuMMzYNZuMi3DMHqk/edit#slide=id.p
Creator: Mako Goldston
My Response:
Going over your presentation, something that really struck me was the image of the lone koala bear on a barren section of land that had clearly been clear-cut. I have always had a soft spot for animals, and that image really made me think about deforestation and the effects of it. I researched global warming, and deforestation related to that topic quite a bit. In my research, I learned a lot about how the clear-cutting and burning of forests effects Earth's atmosphere. The forests of Earth are what helps recycle carbon and protect the ozone layer. With the growing holes in the ozone layer, global warming is increasing. The continuous forestation of the world's forests are speeding up the destruction of the ozone layer, and thus global warming. I think that you could've emphasized a bit more on why deforestation occurs and what the wood is used for, as it is an interesting and a very deep topic with many layers to it.
Presentation: Wise Use of Our Resources: Deforestation
Location:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/125MoKy2M1qdfTaetLqenUVfDHuygAuuhiadZrAWCVvY/edit#slide=id.p
Creator: Chloe Smothers
My Response:
After looking through your presentation, I was blown away by the statistics you provided on slide 11. It's stunning and horrifying enough that, every minute, 10 acres of forest are lost. However, to think that in 10 years, over 50 million acres of precious forest that play a gigantic part in holding Earth's atmosphere together, I can't help but wonder if stopping the processes of deforestation is completely hopeless. I love the images you placed on each slide, as they emphasized the facts and what you were saying. My research topic was global warming, and deforestation is a topic that I had to cover a little bit as well. Forests help to prevent the ozone layer from deteriorating. Global warming is increasing more and more, with no help from the deforestation of the forests here on Earth.
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ywakTJN2pdLuiIEe7PPYVbsHkEvuMMzYNZuMi3DMHqk/edit#slide=id.p
Creator: Mako Goldston
My Response:
Going over your presentation, something that really struck me was the image of the lone koala bear on a barren section of land that had clearly been clear-cut. I have always had a soft spot for animals, and that image really made me think about deforestation and the effects of it. I researched global warming, and deforestation related to that topic quite a bit. In my research, I learned a lot about how the clear-cutting and burning of forests effects Earth's atmosphere. The forests of Earth are what helps recycle carbon and protect the ozone layer. With the growing holes in the ozone layer, global warming is increasing. The continuous forestation of the world's forests are speeding up the destruction of the ozone layer, and thus global warming. I think that you could've emphasized a bit more on why deforestation occurs and what the wood is used for, as it is an interesting and a very deep topic with many layers to it.
Presentation: Wise Use of Our Resources: Deforestation
Location:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/125MoKy2M1qdfTaetLqenUVfDHuygAuuhiadZrAWCVvY/edit#slide=id.p
Creator: Chloe Smothers
My Response:
After looking through your presentation, I was blown away by the statistics you provided on slide 11. It's stunning and horrifying enough that, every minute, 10 acres of forest are lost. However, to think that in 10 years, over 50 million acres of precious forest that play a gigantic part in holding Earth's atmosphere together, I can't help but wonder if stopping the processes of deforestation is completely hopeless. I love the images you placed on each slide, as they emphasized the facts and what you were saying. My research topic was global warming, and deforestation is a topic that I had to cover a little bit as well. Forests help to prevent the ozone layer from deteriorating. Global warming is increasing more and more, with no help from the deforestation of the forests here on Earth.
Comments of "Wise of of our Resources"
Creator: Anthony "Tony" Rant
My opinion on your issue of pollution makes me think it is a major problem. Your pictures and the description of each are very descriptive and on topic. My topic of deforestation greatly affects the influence of air pollution around the globe since air pollution causes global warming. With the decreasing amount of trees, caused by deforestation, global warming will worsen. A question I have about your post is how much transportation actually affects air pollution?
I enjoyed your post!
Creator: Jacob Sligar
Presentation: Wise use of our Resources
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11zGwfMr02ju9nIXXAQEW-4glzUGWIYGpxSbMoKoQrEY/edit#slide=id.p
Before I even read your presentation, I thought about how much resources humans rely on fossil fuels annually and when the amount of resources humans consume per year. When I further read on, I figured out much more causes for the decrease of fossil fuels. The products made with fossil fuels greatly effects my topic of deforestation because the fumes gave off from the creation of these products could cause global warming. If the level of carbon dioxide increases and if more trees get destroyed by deforestation, then global warming will worsen. A question I have about your post is how long is it until the earth runs out of fossil fuels and how alternatives could be used to replace them?
Presentation: Wise Use of Our Resources Presentation
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My opinion on your issue of pollution makes me think it is a major problem. Your pictures and the description of each are very descriptive and on topic. My topic of deforestation greatly affects the influence of air pollution around the globe since air pollution causes global warming. With the decreasing amount of trees, caused by deforestation, global warming will worsen. A question I have about your post is how much transportation actually affects air pollution?
I enjoyed your post!
Creator: Jacob Sligar
Presentation: Wise use of our Resources
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11zGwfMr02ju9nIXXAQEW-4glzUGWIYGpxSbMoKoQrEY/edit#slide=id.p
Before I even read your presentation, I thought about how much resources humans rely on fossil fuels annually and when the amount of resources humans consume per year. When I further read on, I figured out much more causes for the decrease of fossil fuels. The products made with fossil fuels greatly effects my topic of deforestation because the fumes gave off from the creation of these products could cause global warming. If the level of carbon dioxide increases and if more trees get destroyed by deforestation, then global warming will worsen. A question I have about your post is how long is it until the earth runs out of fossil fuels and how alternatives could be used to replace them?
comments-taylor
presentation: Wise use of our resources
location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16VaBRKlnqOb53gQzTyy0rAOuKZLtVIVXDBS0o0Tb9nI/edit?usp=sharing
creator: Ally Gallegos
This was a good presentation. I really liked the background design and the pictures you used for this presentation. The presentation really informed me about how much global warming effects our environment. It has opened my eyes so I now know what the source is of multiple problems like bigger forest fires and more heat radiation which can kill people.What will happen in the future with global warming becoming a bigger problem?
location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16VaBRKlnqOb53gQzTyy0rAOuKZLtVIVXDBS0o0Tb9nI/edit?usp=sharing
creator: Ally Gallegos
This was a good presentation. I really liked the background design and the pictures you used for this presentation. The presentation really informed me about how much global warming effects our environment. It has opened my eyes so I now know what the source is of multiple problems like bigger forest fires and more heat radiation which can kill people.What will happen in the future with global warming becoming a bigger problem?
presentation: wise use of our rescources-ramon
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FxrKI6SPgQJKcjZqaxcmyYr8jXDPbuLuQgNYdm-MPuk/ed
creator: Ramon Mendez
This is one of the best presentations I have ever seen except for Mr.Bursch's of course. I like how you took a picture and made it the background so that there is a different background in each slide. I like this because it keeps me and other viewers alike interested because of all the pictures. I just love how You introduced every type of pollution that is out there. It really shows your understanding about pollution as a whole and that you are able to take a big topic and take apart piece by piece to give the viewer a better understanding of the topic. You could use more facts in your slides but overall. ¡muy muy bien! presentation. ¡BRAVO! mi encanta el presentation.Also this presentation shows that you went further into your research than what was shown in the presentation. A question I have is how will our future be like if we keep on polluting?
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FxrKI6SPgQJKcjZqaxcmyYr8jXDPbuLuQgNYdm-MPuk/ed
creator: Ramon Mendez
This is one of the best presentations I have ever seen except for Mr.Bursch's of course. I like how you took a picture and made it the background so that there is a different background in each slide. I like this because it keeps me and other viewers alike interested because of all the pictures. I just love how You introduced every type of pollution that is out there. It really shows your understanding about pollution as a whole and that you are able to take a big topic and take apart piece by piece to give the viewer a better understanding of the topic. You could use more facts in your slides but overall. ¡muy muy bien! presentation. ¡BRAVO! mi encanta el presentation.Also this presentation shows that you went further into your research than what was shown in the presentation. A question I have is how will our future be like if we keep on polluting?
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Wise Use of Our Resources Responses
Presentation: Wise Use of Our Resources: Pollution
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MAbXvtIXm5AmO26hXnKdBef1Sg2aw8DrB05MDT RA5w/edit#slide=id.p
Creator: Gabriela Arrioja
My Response:
The images on every slide helped me understand the topic that we addressed (pollution). For example, there is a photo on a slide under water pollution that shows deceased fish floating at the top of scummy and murky water. With this anyone can see that if pollution continues there will be less sources of clean water for people to drink and crops to absorb. A solution suggested in this slide to decrease water pollution was to dispose of trash properly to avoid the contamination of water. Pollution relates to my topic of deforestation because they both greatly affect biodiversity. It would be nice if this presentation included more information on the consequences of pollution.
Presentation: Wise Use of Our Resources: Deforestation
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ywakTJN2pdLuiIEe7PPYVbsHkEvuMMzYNZuMi3DMHqk/edit#slide=id.p
Creator: Mako Goldston
My Response:
This presentation made it very easy to understand the overall information about deforestation. Every image included in the presentation were placed under the correct slides making it easier to see what is going with deforestation situation. The consequences clearly showed/told what would happen if deforestation continues. Like this presentation on deforestation my presentation on deforestation also included possible solutions, such as the replanting of trees and sustainable development. I feel the definition of sustainable development on the possible solutions slide would make the slide a little more understandable.
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MAbXvtIXm5AmO26hXnKdBef1Sg2aw8DrB05MDT RA5w/edit#slide=id.p
Creator: Gabriela Arrioja
My Response:
The images on every slide helped me understand the topic that we addressed (pollution). For example, there is a photo on a slide under water pollution that shows deceased fish floating at the top of scummy and murky water. With this anyone can see that if pollution continues there will be less sources of clean water for people to drink and crops to absorb. A solution suggested in this slide to decrease water pollution was to dispose of trash properly to avoid the contamination of water. Pollution relates to my topic of deforestation because they both greatly affect biodiversity. It would be nice if this presentation included more information on the consequences of pollution.
Presentation: Wise Use of Our Resources: Deforestation
Location: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ywakTJN2pdLuiIEe7PPYVbsHkEvuMMzYNZuMi3DMHqk/edit#slide=id.p
Creator: Mako Goldston
My Response:
This presentation made it very easy to understand the overall information about deforestation. Every image included in the presentation were placed under the correct slides making it easier to see what is going with deforestation situation. The consequences clearly showed/told what would happen if deforestation continues. Like this presentation on deforestation my presentation on deforestation also included possible solutions, such as the replanting of trees and sustainable development. I feel the definition of sustainable development on the possible solutions slide would make the slide a little more understandable.
Monday, November 18, 2013
The Wise Use of our Resources
Here is the link to my presentation-
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1q92SBitbgGqn57_sWxLNPO-9c8bvfRgWQOIp43OusTM/edit#slide=id.g295e18783_010
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1q92SBitbgGqn57_sWxLNPO-9c8bvfRgWQOIp43OusTM/edit#slide=id.g295e18783_010
Sunday, November 17, 2013
A Wise Use of Our Resources
A Wise Use of Our Resources: Global Warming
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dGPIyuz5eQvIc5w_ylwjF-e44WOmf5Hn3Al6GelUurI/edit#slide=id.p
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dGPIyuz5eQvIc5w_ylwjF-e44WOmf5Hn3Al6GelUurI/edit#slide=id.p
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
Seed Update #5
Our plants have developed anatomical features such as seeds and nodes. Nodes are the part of the plant from which one or more leaves emerge. Eventually, the seeds from the bean plants will fall into the ground and form new plants. The reproduction of new plants can contribute to their increase in numbers. This can happen if the plants release seeds and they land in the soil. Some factors that can limit the number of bean plants that grow in each garden box are water, sunlight, soil, and space in the garden box. An excess amount of sunlight and water can affect the rate of growth of the plants. As well as dry out the soil and cause the soil to lose its nutrients. The sunlight can dry out the plants or cause them to wilt t if there isn't enough water to support their needs. Too much water can cause the plants to drown and eventually cause them to die. I predict that the carrying capacity of the bean plants in a garden box is between 150 and 200 plants.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
seed update #5
There
aren't any noticeable anatomical structures on the leaves that weren't
there before. There may be some on the leaves and stem which could be
small bacteria living on it which would be an example of parasitism.
Some seeds may have dropped from the flowers which would
increase the number of bean plants. Our plants are limited in growth
because of the competition for necessities of life between the bean
plants and some resources that are being competed for is water and
nutrients from the soil.
I believe that 144 bean plants would fit into one planter
because if you space out the plants a few inches apart 8 fit in the
width approximately and 18 fit the length approximately. 18 times 8
equals 144 so about 144 bean plants can fit in the planter box.Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Seed Update #5
This week, our science teacher allowed us to see our plants. They were progressing fairly and had grown new anatomical structures, such as nodes and seeds. The nodes and seeds will eventually grow into food, buds and leaves. The seeds might also fall off the plant and into the soil, which will then become a new plant.
The amount of sunlight, water and space can limit the number of plants. Too much sunlight or too little water will dry the plant's soil. Not enough sunlight or more than enough water will cause the plants to slow their growth rate and wind will constantly push a plant.I think the carrying capacity for one garden box is 150-200 plants, because the space is very large. However, too many plants would equal lots of competition.
Seed Update #5
This week, our plants have developed some new anatomical structures, such as seeds and the little white flowers. The seeds will settle in the soil will germinate and grow to become new bean plants that will fill the empty space in the garden box. Some facts that limit the number of bean plants and their growth are temperature, precipitation, soil, insects or pollinating creatures, herbivores, other plants, and the garden box itself, which shows the limitations of carrying capacity. The climate of the bean plants niche is very important, as both temperature range, sunlight, and rainfall all affect the plant's ability to solely survive. In terms of pollination and carrying capacity, the bean plants can only survive so long they are able to reproduce in their environment. However, carrying capacity can limit this and cause the population of plants to fluctuate. Given that there are many other plants inhabiting the surrounding area and the resources available, I believe that the carrying capacity of the bean plants in their garden box is a possibly about 150-250.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Seed Update #5
The plants in the garden has been growing very much. They increased their height and the thickness in the stem(as always). Some flowers on the plants have started drying up. Lately, we observed that some of our plants have grown new anatomical structures, such as seeds. The seeds would fall into the soil and reproduce a new generation of the bean plant. Some factors that limit the number of bean plants is the temperature during the day and night, the amount of water, nutrients in the soil, and the amount to pollination. The size of the garden box may also limit the number of plants. The carrying capacity varies because different factors may affect the solution. I think the carrying capacity of the current box is 15 because that number would probably just be enough for the resources to go around.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Seed Update #4
Biotic and abiotic factors contribute to the survival and well being of plants. The living environment of the plants is affected by biotic factors, such as humans and other living organisms. For example, the eating of leaves by worms temporarily affects the plants, but eventually the leaves grow back healthy if other biotic factors allows it. Abiotic factors take a huge part in the living conditions of the bean plants. These include soil fertility/soil type, availability of water, amount of sunlight, climate, and temperature. The richer the soil the more nutrients the plant will consume to help it grow and develop.
Competition does occur between the bean plants, especially when they want/need the source in order to survive. The plants are competing for light energy given off from the sun in order to start the photosynthesis process and to perform the role of a producer. Water is another resource that is competed for with the roots of plants. They are competing with other plants close to them in the garden for survival. The height of the plants, the size of the leaves, and the length of the roots prove that there is competition happening in the garden among the bean plants.The winner or loser of a competition is determined on which organism survived and which organism died. There is never an absolute "winner" or "loser" among the bean plants or plants in general. At times, there are plants that receive more sun or water than another plant, so its development is ahead of the other. Eventually the other plant will catch up or the other one will slow down, which will leave no "winner" or "loser."
Mutualism is when both organisms benefit from each other. This is an interaction that occurs in the plants' surroundings when denitrifying bacteria lives among the roots of the plants, eventually releasing carbon back into the air. Another interaction that takes place in the garden is when catepillars or other first level consumer eat the leaves of the bean plants. The plants are harmed temporarily until their leaves grow back completely, while consumer is receiving energy from the plant.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Seed Update #4
Both abiotic factors and biotic factors are necessary for survival for our plant. Some abiotic factors that our seeds have are the type of soil, quantity of water, the exposure of sunlight and the temperature. The type of soil is essential because you have to have an essential amount in order for the plant to develop. The same goes for the amount of water. The temperature would need to be in the plant's range in order for the plant to develop. Some biotic factors that our plants need are humans and other living organisms. Humans and worms are needed in order to take care of the plant. For example, humans provide the water that is essential for a plant's development and the earthworms provide nutrients for the plant.
Plants are constantly competing with each other for survival. Most of the time, this is mainly for resources. A clue of competition among the plants are the size of the leaves, the height of the stem, and the roots. They would constantly compete for the essential sunlight which attracts the plant to make it grow towards that direction. The plant that receives the most amount of sunlight and care would grow somewhat taller than the others.
Winners and losers are determined during the competition for resources among at least organisms. The most simplest way of declaring the winners and losers among our plants is when one plant stays alive and when another plant dies. Most of the time, it isn't easy to declare the "real" winner or loser. There could sometimes be multiple winners at one time or multiple losers. It could be hard determining the result because several factors may have contributed to the result. You won't realize the cause of the result without a more in-depth observation.
Our plants could have other relationships in the ecosystem besides competition with fellow plants. Organisms like insects (which are parasites) could chew on the leaves, which won't benefit the plant. The plant would eventually repair itself. Other organisms like weeds (commensalism) could also absorb part of the bean plant's diet. The bean plant wouldn't be benefited nor harmed.
As more interactions occur, organisms will start to have more relationships with the other organisms in the community. The organisms will start depositing nutrients into the ground. Simple plants such as weeds will start popping up and growing. Over time, they will eventually be more common around.
Plants are constantly competing with each other for survival. Most of the time, this is mainly for resources. A clue of competition among the plants are the size of the leaves, the height of the stem, and the roots. They would constantly compete for the essential sunlight which attracts the plant to make it grow towards that direction. The plant that receives the most amount of sunlight and care would grow somewhat taller than the others.Winners and losers are determined during the competition for resources among at least organisms. The most simplest way of declaring the winners and losers among our plants is when one plant stays alive and when another plant dies. Most of the time, it isn't easy to declare the "real" winner or loser. There could sometimes be multiple winners at one time or multiple losers. It could be hard determining the result because several factors may have contributed to the result. You won't realize the cause of the result without a more in-depth observation.
Our plants could have other relationships in the ecosystem besides competition with fellow plants. Organisms like insects (which are parasites) could chew on the leaves, which won't benefit the plant. The plant would eventually repair itself. Other organisms like weeds (commensalism) could also absorb part of the bean plant's diet. The bean plant wouldn't be benefited nor harmed.
As more interactions occur, organisms will start to have more relationships with the other organisms in the community. The organisms will start depositing nutrients into the ground. Simple plants such as weeds will start popping up and growing. Over time, they will eventually be more common around.
Seed Update #4
Our plants often compete for water and sunlight, causing them to try and grow on top of each other. The bean plants are also competing for nutrients in the soil with bugs. Our bean plants' roots spread out and try to take as much nutrients as they can from the bugs.
The plants that managed to get the most water and sunlight out of the other plants would be 'winners' because they bested the other plants. The 'losers' would be the plants that didn't get many nutrients because the 'winners' got them.Our plants have a mutualistic relationship with bees. The bees take pollen from our plants' flowers and pollinates other plants, allowing more to grow, while the bees get to make nectar from the plants' pollen. The relationship is beneficial to both our plants and the bees.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Seed Update #4
In order for our bean plants to survive, they must rely on abiotic factors like soil and the nutrients within it, temperature and climate, availability of water and precipitation, and amount of light in the area. All of those factors have an affect on our plants, as they are all necessary for them to survive. However, some biotic factors are also the foundation of the plants' survival; organisms like bees, which help to spread pollen from flower to flower, affect the plant. Other biotic factors affect our plants, and not always in a positive way. For example, organisms like insects and bugs may feed off of our plants' leaves.Competition in nature is when organisms using the same limited resource or nutrient begin to fight to survive. A sign of competition in our bean plants are the height of the stems and their leaves, as well as their roots (although they are not visible at a glance). Our plants are competing against both each other and the other foliage and plant life around them for sunlight and water, two resources none of the aforementioned are capable of surviving without.
Within the struggle of competition, the "winners" and "losers" are revealed with two determinants: which plant survives and which plant dies off. Although the "winners" and "losers" should be relatively clear cut, it is not always so. Most times, several "winners" emerge or the "winner" does not survive because of an abiotic or biotic factor.Our plants' interactions and relationships with their surroundings shows that they truly are part of the ecosystem in the garden. Organisms like caterpillars feed on the plants' leaves, which eventually grow back. The caterpillars and other similar organisms obtain energy and food, while the plant is harmed temporarily, as the leaves do grow back.
In the garden ecosystem, as mentioned previously, our plants' have interactions and relationships with their surrounding community. As the bean plants continue to grow, weeds, moss, and other plant life are in turn springing up to grow as well. Organisms are becoming more common to be found, as the new bean plants are a new resource for them.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
seed update 4
There are very few abiotic factors to the growth of our plant like the wood that surrounds the planter or rain. However there are more biotic factors like caterpillars, snails, or the condition the soil is in.
Our plants are competing with other plants for resources needed to survive. Such as water and nutrients from the soil.
It is clearly stated who wins this competition most of the time because the ones that lose do not survive as long as the winners. Some times however both plants get a minimum amount of nutrients so they both live for the same amount of time.
Our plants are competing with other plants for resources needed to survive. Such as water and nutrients from the soil.
It is clearly stated who wins this competition most of the time because the ones that lose do not survive as long as the winners. Some times however both plants get a minimum amount of nutrients so they both live for the same amount of time.
The plants leaves are food for snails and caterpillars which eat their leaves for food. the leaves weaken yet they grow back. The caterpillars and snails benefit from this because the nutrients from the leaves give them energy.
Some succession that is happening with our plants is that they are growing leaves and flowers. Snails and caterpillars are starting to live near them more because they are food for them.
Some succession that is happening with our plants is that they are growing leaves and flowers. Snails and caterpillars are starting to live near them more because they are food for them.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Seed Update #3
It has been about a month since we transferred our bean plants to the garden and the plants have been progressing fairly well, having grown taller stems, broader leaves and more white flowers.
Our bean plants need many substances and nutrients to survive, such as water. Water is essential to all living things on Earth and plants are no exception, so in order to survive, our plants must partake in the water cycle. When precipitation occurs, much of the water that falls ends up deep in the soil and the water is then absorbed by our plants, through their roots. Additionally, our plants tend to "sweat" and release water back into the atmosphere, in a process called Transpiration. The broad leaves that are attached to our plant assist in Transpiration, by carrying the water the plant transpires and allowing them to evaporate. However, our plants aren't limited to just the water cycle, as they also participate in the carbon cycle. Through photosynthesis, decaying organisms and gases in the air, our plants obtain Carbon Dioxide and use it to make energy. When the plants are consumed by consumers (like bunnies or humans), the energy they acquired is passed down to the consumer. In an attempt to procure more sunlight for photosynthesis, our plants have grown taller and just a tiny bit closer to the sun. Another cycle our plants take part in is the nitrogen cycle. In the nitrogen cycle, atmospheric nitrogen goes through a process called bacterial nitrogen fixation and is turned into compounds, such as ammonia, in the soil. These compounds are then absorbed by our plants, allowing them to make proteins, which will be given to the consumers that eat the plant. The white flowers on our plants will eventually become beans and the proteins in the plant are held inside the flowers (the beans).
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Seed Update #3
During our most recent visit to the garden, the group noticed that more white flowers have bloomed from the bean plants. They have also sprouted even taller than the last time we had seen them. The leaves and stems have become thicker and greener than before.
The participation of our plants in the movement of water in the biosphere lead to their participation in the water cycle. The plants take part in the water cycle by absorbing water from the ground and taking it up through their roots. For example, if it rains enough for rain to seep deep into the ground the roots are able to uptake the water. Then the water is released out through the leaves in the air during the transpiration process back into the atmosphere. Our plants have been able to get used to their living conditions by using their ability to extract water from their environment, which allows them to grow at a steady rate. Besides the water cycle, the pants also take part in the carbon cycle. The sun provides the plants with enough energy to produce glucose during the process of photosynthesis. This glucose is consumed by animals and broken down by both plants and animal to help them survive. They also collect carbon to produce carbohydrates that animals consume as well. Eventually, the consumers pass down all the nutrients they collect from plants to their consumers and so on. Once dead organisms are broken down by fungi and bacteria, carbon dioxide is released into the air. The nitrogen cycle is another cycle our plants take part in. In order for plants to gain access to nitrogen, bacteria in the soil converts unusable nitrogen into ammonia, which then becomes nitrates. The roots of plants use the nitrates in the soil to make proteins. These proteins are then consumed by animals that eat plants, which is then transferred throughout the food webs.
The participation of our plants in the movement of water in the biosphere lead to their participation in the water cycle. The plants take part in the water cycle by absorbing water from the ground and taking it up through their roots. For example, if it rains enough for rain to seep deep into the ground the roots are able to uptake the water. Then the water is released out through the leaves in the air during the transpiration process back into the atmosphere. Our plants have been able to get used to their living conditions by using their ability to extract water from their environment, which allows them to grow at a steady rate. Besides the water cycle, the pants also take part in the carbon cycle. The sun provides the plants with enough energy to produce glucose during the process of photosynthesis. This glucose is consumed by animals and broken down by both plants and animal to help them survive. They also collect carbon to produce carbohydrates that animals consume as well. Eventually, the consumers pass down all the nutrients they collect from plants to their consumers and so on. Once dead organisms are broken down by fungi and bacteria, carbon dioxide is released into the air. The nitrogen cycle is another cycle our plants take part in. In order for plants to gain access to nitrogen, bacteria in the soil converts unusable nitrogen into ammonia, which then becomes nitrates. The roots of plants use the nitrates in the soil to make proteins. These proteins are then consumed by animals that eat plants, which is then transferred throughout the food webs. Seed Update #3
In our most recent check up on the bean plants, I observed that the stems of each plants had grown much thicker and taller than the previous weeks. The plants had grown more little white flowers.
Our plants participate in many essential cycles for survival. For example, plants participate in the movement of water in the biosphere. They all absorb water from the ground with their roots. The water comes from the seppage that occurs when water goes underground. The roots use the process called uptake to absorb the water through the roots and up to the rest of the plant. They then release the water back out to the environment from the leaves by a process called transpiration. The water has helped the plants adapt the the environment and absorb water. Our plants participate in the carbon cycle by collecting carbon dioxide and creating chemical energy through photosynthesis. Through photosynthesis, the plants produce glucose, which is essential for survival. When other organisms consume the plant, they get the nutrients in the plant. Another cycle that are plants participate in is the nitrogen cycle. Nitrogen gets converted into ammonia. Ammonia gets absorbed by the plants in the fertile soil and produces proteins.
Our plants participate in many essential cycles for survival. For example, plants participate in the movement of water in the biosphere. They all absorb water from the ground with their roots. The water comes from the seppage that occurs when water goes underground. The roots use the process called uptake to absorb the water through the roots and up to the rest of the plant. They then release the water back out to the environment from the leaves by a process called transpiration. The water has helped the plants adapt the the environment and absorb water. Our plants participate in the carbon cycle by collecting carbon dioxide and creating chemical energy through photosynthesis. Through photosynthesis, the plants produce glucose, which is essential for survival. When other organisms consume the plant, they get the nutrients in the plant. Another cycle that are plants participate in is the nitrogen cycle. Nitrogen gets converted into ammonia. Ammonia gets absorbed by the plants in the fertile soil and produces proteins.
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