Biology

How did earthworms get to North America?

Lab #4: Herman the Worm Go to the following site, Herman the Worm, and then answer the questions below as you go through the information. Note: you do not need to complete a “lab write up” for this activity. My History How did earthworms get to North America? Why is it hard to find fossils […]

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Date: May 28th, 2022

Exploring Plants and Flower Dissection

Unit 2 Labs: Exploring Plants and Flower Dissection Lab #2: Exploring Plants Problem: How are plants adapted for different environments? Hypothesis: Write in an if…then…format Materials: outdoor space Method: Part A: Plant Walk and Observations Go on a walk…around your yard, neighborhood, a local park…observe at least 5 kinds of plants. If possible, name them […]

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Date: May 28th, 2022

Modeling Populations and Exploring Trophic Cascades

Unit 6 Lab Assignment: Modeling Populations and Exploring Trophic Cascades Perform the following two labs. Each lab is worth 50 pts. For Lab #10 – You will need to submit complete a lab report for Lab #10. A lab report template is provided in Microsoft Word for you to download and use, a PDF version […]

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Date: May 28th, 2022

Vertebrate Animals Research Project

Unit 4 Assignment: Vertebrate Animals Research Project You will research and collect information on one vertebrate animal in order to become a “specialist” on that animal. You cannot research humans. Include the following information in the same format (or download the worksheet). No need to write an essay. Common and scientific name (5 pts) Scientific […]

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Date: May 28th, 2022

Virtual Frog Dissection and Animal Behavior

Unit 4 Lab Assignments: Virtual Frog Dissection and Animal Behavior Perform the following labs. Lab #6 is a virtual lab and the questions are provided in the assignment resources below. Lab #7 will require a lab write up. A lab report template is provided in Microsoft Word for you to download and use, if you […]

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Date: May 28th, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foLf5Bi9qXs&t=289s 1) Caffeine is a stimulant to the central nervous system. Regular consumption may cause physical dependence; would it be appropriate to consider caffeine an addictive substance?

Watch the video above. Answer the following questions below. Your posts in the discussion area should exhibit careful thought and logical reasoning and provide evidence for your position. Each post should be at least one well-developed paragraph (approximately 4-6 sentences or more, unless otherwise indicated). Be sure to attach a scientific article as support of […]

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Date: May 28th, 2022

Why do some species demonstrate seasonal dimorphism? What environmental triggers stimulate these physical changes?

This short essay exam is designed to test your conceptual understanding of the topics in a format that practices your technical, and scientific writing skills – You may use relevant resources to support your answer: Trunity ICB, lectures, notes, etc. – Please include references where appropriate – NO quotations – Answers should be concise (1-2 […]

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Date: May 28th, 2022

discuss the mechanisms that Bordetella pertussis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis utilize to cause disease in the respiratory tract.

Please discuss the mechanisms that Bordetella pertussis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis utilize to cause disease in the respiratory tract. You must state what disease these microorganisms cause and what role does transduction play in their disease causing process. In addition, please discuss the host immune defenses the microbes would have to overcome […]

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Date: May 27th, 2022

-Discuss the history of STDs (sexaully transmitted diseases/infections) in the United States (discuss Chlamydia · Genital herpes · Gonorrhea, etc. and make sure to write the age groups, race, gender that are affected and any important statistics about the particular diseases

-Discuss the history of STDs (sexaully transmitted diseases/infections) in the United States (discuss Chlamydia · Genital herpes · Gonorrhea, etc. and make sure to write the age groups, race, gender that are affected and any important statistics about the particular diseases – write about several examples – JUST AN OVERVIEW ON STIs and STDs in […]

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Date: May 27th, 2022