Evolution and Natural Section

Define the following terms:

Natural selection-survival: a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment
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Adaption-adapt - To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit; to proportion; To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust.
Marsupial-Marsupials are an infraclass of mammals, characterized by a distinctive pouch (called the marsupium), in which females carry their young
(en.wikipedia.org)
Mutation-(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
a change or alteration in form or qualities
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Genetic recombination-Genetic recombination is a process by which a molecule of nucleic acid (usually DNA; but can also be RNA) is broken and then joined to a different DNA molecule. (wikipedia.org)
Extinction-no longer active; extinguished; "the extinction of the volcano"
no longer in existence; "the extinction of a species"
the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
complete annihilation; "they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs"
a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus
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Evolution-development: a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of ...
(biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
(wordnetweb.com)
Missing link-hypothetical organism formerly thought to be intermediate between apes and human beings
(wordnetweb.com)
Ancestor-An ancestor is a parent or (recursively) the parent of an ancestor (i.e., a grandparent, great-grandparent, great-great-grandparent, and so forth).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancestor
Primordial soup-The name for the time in the evolution of the universe where the universe was to hot to form ordinary matter.
(physics.wisc.com


Find an image of the following and give a description:

Trilobite-


DNA-




















































lung fish-



( thought to be direct ancestor to man)













acorn worm- (thought to be mans ancestor)











































shrew- ( thought to be the ancestor of all mammals)












































Royal botanical garden in London-
Haki crab-




































Videos
Find a video of evolution , one that is fun like you saw on the DVD




True or false

The success of the haki crab by natural selection , is from the theory that man did not eat them because they had a samurai face on them, fishermen threw them back into the ocean in Japan because of the old warrior legend. True

Man does not have an effect on natural selection.False

The environment plays no role in mutation or adaptation True

Time and death effect a species evolution and opportunity to thrive True

Sex always existed from the beginning of time in regard to life on earth.False

Fish who could swim fast, tended to survive True

Ape and humans are very similar True

The number 6 is seen on our planet earth, in man, animals and plants. don't understand but i think it is False

There are 10 billion molecules yet only 50 are used in different combinations in life True

Book report Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a spiritual classic

Title:Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Author:Richard Bach
when written:1970
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try to find a you tube video of the song that was written for this book Change Player Size Watch this video in a new window Neil Diamond Jonathan Livingston Seagull , listen to it please

This book is considered a spiritual classic, what do you think that means and why? Because it shows people that you should not follow "the flock". It makes you think how you should be like, and except how your are and not change for someone else. You should not change your self just so you can fit in. In the book it talks about love, he loved even those who rejected him. It encourages you to be different and to take risks even if it means becoming an outcast.

Write three paragraphs about the book, first what you thought of it, 2 ND what was the author trying to say about people compared to the behavior that he wrote about birds and last tell Little about his friends chiang and Fletcher Lynd Seagull.

I thought that the book was hard to follow at the beginning.Later on I understood the book a lot better. In some parts of the book, I had to reread it more than once. When I understood the book I ended up liking it. The book probably effected me more than I know. It gave me courage to be different.

Because Jonathan Livingston wanted to learn how to really fly and because he thought there was more to life than just eating. He was made an outcast and made fun of. An example that happened to me is, I like to wear long colorful sucks with shorts.I was called names and teased, but did that stop me from wearing them no cause I loved them they made me feel good. Like Jonathan Livingston liked to fly. We both did not give in to peer pressure.





In the beginning Jonathan Livingston had no friends, he was an out cast but when he meet Chiang,Chiang taught him everything that he knew.One day Chiang disappeared into a bright light leaving john with four words " Keep looking for love". Jonathan taught the younger birds that there s more to life.Some point in time Jonathan wanted to go back to help the birds that so blinded to not listen to what he was trying to teach them. So when he went back he meet a bird named Fletcher. Jonathan taught Fletcher a lot but the time came when John had to go and help other birds just like Fletcher.So john left and Fletcher instructed other young birds. Fletcher speed the light of knowledge.








Some suggestions for you, remember that he did not conform, and became an outcast, later he that he is " a one in a million bird" he is unique and unlike others, he follows the path of The outcast-the journey- the mentor-and the return to teach others, this might be useful to include. Remember how he wants to bring others to learn and experience what he has, do you think that this is something most people want to do when they learn and go beyond conformity?

Social commentary, philospohy

Read Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus The New York Sun - 1897

Goal is to learn how to write commentary which includes opinion, insight, analysis, interpretation, inference, personal response , thoughts, explanation. each question should have at least four to five sentences. A paragraph of thought.

How did reading this make you feel?


What does this line mean to you in context to the writting?
"The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see."
I think it means seeing isn't really believing, believing is seeing. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it's not there. Love, generosity and devotion is real but you can't see it dose that mean it is fake No! The most real things in life you cant see.
Coment on this line
Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond.


Research to find the effect this news paper editor had on the United State

Bill Nye - Atomosphere

Define Atmosphere: An atmosphere (from Greek ἀτμός - atmos "vapor" and σφαῖρα - sphaira "sphere") is a layer of gases that may surround a material body of sufficient mass, by the gravity of the body, and are retained for a longer duration if gravity is high and the atmosphere's temperature is low.

Some facts about it.

1. Is thick enough to breath but but to thin so we can not swim or float in it.


2. Sometimes called ocean of air


3. We live on the bottom of it


4. It's like a blanket


5. Protects the earth from menders and comets


6. It is where the clouds and rain come from


7. There is a lot of air it about 5 and a half million billion tons


8. It is very thin but heavy


9. It has 5 layers

The 5 layers of the Atmosphere

1.Troposphere-

• Is the closest to the Earth


• Makes rain,snow,wind and all the weather


• Is where we live

2.Statosphere-

• Takes heat from the sun


• Turns oxygen into ozone


• Protects us from UV


• Definition of UV:ultraviolet: radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays (wordnetweb.com)


• The ozone layer protects us from UV light

3. Mesosphere-

• Cold


• in the middle


• melts comets and menders


• Strong winds

4.Thermosphere-

• Thin


• protects us from gamma rays


• Definition of Gama rays: gamma radiation. A very high energy form of electromagnetic radiation, typically with wavelengths.(schools.look4.net)
  (of Radiation): Electromagnetic radiation of high photon energy originating in atomic nuclei and accompanying many nuclear reactions (eg, fission, radioactivity, and neutron capture). .(dtra.com)

5. Exosphere-

• little atoms

Presser

* The lower the presser the higher the altitude and the higher presser the lower altitude.

* The lower the altitude the higher the presser and the higher the altitude the lower the presser.

* Example: Why is it colder on a Mountain than it is in the city? because the Mountain is higher than the city, and the closer you get to the Mesosphere the colder it gets. The higher you get the less air there is.The city is low to the ground and is sounded by air the air acts like many blackest.

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT

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  Definion of the greenhouse effect:warming that results when solar radiation is trapped by the atmosphere; caused by atmospheric gases that allow sunshine to pass through but absorb heat that is radiated back from the warmed surface of the earth. (wordnetweb.com)


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  When the atomsphere keeps the earth warm.


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  Without the atomsphere the world would blow-up


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  just joking


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  it would be really cold at night and really hot during the day


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  The atomsphere keeps every thing even and nice

The libary of Alexandria

Where was this library and up load a pic of the place that shows a good example.
Alexandria was in Alexandria, Egypt.














Find an image of what people think the library might have looked like, maybe find a virtual tour.












Find an image of this city and how it looks today.

How the city use to look like.


How the Alexandria looks today.














A little history about the library.

"Alexandria (population 4 million) is Egypt's second-largest city. It was founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC - not being the most modern person on Earth, he simply named it after himself. Then the city grew continuously, in size and importance - becoming one of the major sites of the antique Mediterranean. It was famous for its lighthouse (built in the 3rd century BC, between 285 and 247 BC) which was included in the Seven Wonders of the World. However, what was most crucial in giving Alexandria the reputation of being an intellectual hub, was the legendary Royal Library of Alexandria - at the time of its existence the greatest library in the world.
Unfortunately, it was destroyed,but in 2003 the Bibliotheca Alexandria was opened at almost the same place."
from: awams.com

This is the new library.

Define a scroll and find an image?
A scroll is a roll of papyrus, parchment, or paper which has been written, drawn or painted upon for the purpose of transmitting information.(wikipedia.org)

What is an obelisk find an image, what are they used for?

An obelisk (from Greek ὀβελίσκος - obeliskos,diminutive of ὀβελός - obelos, "spit, nail, pointed pillar") is a tall, narrow, four-sided, tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top. Ancient obelisks were often monolithic whereas most modern obelisks are made of several stones, and can even have interior spaces.

My ununderstandingshat they were built to honor the sun God Ra, and represent the sun rays shining down. Similar to a pyrmid. and are found in New york, London, paris, etc.

Who was Alexander, find an image?
Alexander the Great (356 BC to 323 BC) was the King of Macedonia. He conquered most of the known world through vigorous military campaigns. He was never defeated in battle.
He was born in Paella, Macedonia, in July 356 BC. His educator was the great Greek philosopher Aristotle.

When was the the library destroyed and why/ who?

When: 48 B.C.

Who: Julius Caesar

Why:accidentally burned the library when he set fire to his own ships to frustrate Achillas' attempt to limit his ability to communicate by sea
find some of the writers of the books that were recovered.

Describe what was in the library? books, a zoo, a gragden,dissecting room etc.
How many books and rooms? one million books and 10 rooms.
Why was this library so important? because it had one million books and all the knowledge of their time.

the elements of people
Oxygen
Carbon
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Calcium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Chlorine
Magnesium
Sulfur

outerspace

Define Astronomy: is the scientific study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere (such as the cosmic background radiation).
(wikipedia.com)
Find an image of the big dipper,Orion, Cassiopeia,astrolabe:




Find a pic of the constellations:

What is the speed of light:
The speed of light per second = 299 792 458 m / s2
Describe why we should study stars?
because it helps us understand what we are made of and how we were made.
How are atoms made? find a good sight and give its link:
Atoms are formed from constituent particles, the measurement of which is difficult because they are affected by the measuring instruments. The elementary particles (neutron, proton, and electron) are theorized to be stable combinations of unstable, higher-energy particles known as quarks. Quarks cannot be observed in normal matter because they rapidly combine to form other particles. (answers.com)
Did the ancients know that the earth was round?
yes