Reflect on your experiences while creating the Utopian Society. What were some of the problems that you encountered with working with the other groups. Compare and contrast the Utopian society that was created by the 11th grade to the United States.
Your response needs to be written in the five paragraph essay format with a thesis statement and conclusion. Please proof read and spellcheck your work before you post.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Freedom Writers
In the movie we watched today minority students made a connection between their personal experiences and the Holocaust. What connections were you able to make between your life experiences and the students in the movie and the Holocaust? What connections were you able to make between your cultural (African American) experience and the Holocaust? Your response should be a well constructed essay with a minimum of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to respond to both of the above questions.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Forces in Two Directions
Can 2N + 2N = 2N? Post the Launch Lab for chapter 5 here. Answer the analysis question in your conclusion in addition to the standard lab conclusion questions.
BLING: Consequences and Repercussions
Students,
As we saw in the film "The Fall of Suburbia...," there are many serious issues in today's world that are created by the fight for natural resources. In the case of oil depletion, the consequences range from food shortages and massive blackouts to war. Although it hasn't received the same type of media coverage, the fight for Diamonds and other precious minerals, especially in Africa, has been equally as destructive to communities around the world.
Check on the following link http://www.wghfilms.com/bling.htm to go to the BLING website.
Read at least 2 of the articles found in the "Educational Materials" section and post a reflective comment. Your post should be at least 5 sentences. After posting your comment, respond to at least 2 others.
The You Tube link below will lead you to additional information about the diamond industry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LbXWwpbLaU
Monday, May 5, 2008
Newton's 3rd Law ( Experiment 7)
ACTION AND REACTION
Post lab seven(7) here. Please make sure that you include a detailed conclusion that answers all of the questions given in the lab directions:
Which direction did the Rod move when it was released.?
What force was acting on the rod?
Which direction did the cart move when released?
What force was acting on the cart?
Was your hypothesis correct.
Does a slingshot follow Newton's 3rd Law?
Post lab seven(7) here. Please make sure that you include a detailed conclusion that answers all of the questions given in the lab directions:
Which direction did the Rod move when it was released.?
What force was acting on the rod?
Which direction did the cart move when released?
What force was acting on the cart?
Was your hypothesis correct.
Does a slingshot follow Newton's 3rd Law?
Newton's 2nd Law ( experiment 6)
FORCE AND MASS
You have tested Newton's Second Law. This experiment observed how Newton's 2n law works using the mass of an object. Post your results for lab six here. Answer all conclusion questions in the conclusion.
You have tested Newton's Second Law. This experiment observed how Newton's 2n law works using the mass of an object. Post your results for lab six here. Answer all conclusion questions in the conclusion.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
HEALTH CARE: CONVENTIONAL VS TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
Students, as you continue to debate in your sub groups and in the larger group, there are several things to consider as we form OUR idea of Utopia. One of the great debates that will be ultimately settled by the HEALTH CARE group is what FORM of medicine to use to treat patients. Below is an excerpt of an article that summarizes both. Why should you care if thats not your group??? SIMPLE......as we discussed, you are also required to draft your INDIVIDUAL Utopian society. These small debates are ways for you to keep your thoughts growing. HAVE FUN!!
There are two main philosophies around the treatment of illnesses. The conventional approach looks at disease as the actual problem, whereas the holistic approach, which utilizes herbal remedies, sees the disease as an outcome of systems dysfunctioning within the body. In conventional medicine, the illness is treated as a series of symptoms seen as a result of the illness that unfortunately occurred within the body. Medicinal treatments function to soothe these symptoms and enable management of the disease. Unfortunately, these “medicines” are wrought with negative and uncomfortable side effects. This is because treatment usually involves poisoning and killing the bad bacteria, cells, mold, or whatever that has been identified as bringing on the illness. However, this also means that the good cells, bacteria, and so on, which are the very components most needed during illness, are also killed, casualties of the treatment. The result is that such treatments further weaken the systems within the body, leaving it even more susceptible to illness, which often create a vicious downward spiral of illness followed by treatment, followed by more illness, and possibly death.
Another philosophy, the holistic approach, uses natural healing methods, including herbal remedies, which enable the body to heal itself. The practitioner doctor looks at the body as a whole, viewing all systems working harmoniously together to run the amazing machine that is our body; this is where the word “holistic” comes from. When there is a breakdown within one or more systems, the doctor looks for the cause of the breakdown, such as the body being exposed to too much continued stress and over-tiredness, resulting in a shortage of certain vitamins or minerals, all which contribute to the system lacking the materials needed to run efficiently. Herbs can be chosen to add needed vitamins and minerals to gradually and gently balance deficiencies within the body. The above is just a simple example of how herbal remedies can be incorporated into care. In many cases, herbal remedies can be used to augment specific areas within the body. An example would be the body suffering from an invasive virus causing cold or flu. Eating large amounts of raw garlic will quickly stop the virus in its tracks. This is because garlic, called the number one antibiotic for herbs, contains allicin, a strong antibiotic agent, and sulphur compounds, which strengthen the immune system as well as fight infection. An antibiotic remedy, called the “Enhanced Garlic Formula”, calls for 1 part each of garlic powder and powdered calcium ascorbate (form of vitamin C) mixed with ¼ part Cayenne powder (L. Thomas, 1992).
There are two main philosophies around the treatment of illnesses. The conventional approach looks at disease as the actual problem, whereas the holistic approach, which utilizes herbal remedies, sees the disease as an outcome of systems dysfunctioning within the body. In conventional medicine, the illness is treated as a series of symptoms seen as a result of the illness that unfortunately occurred within the body. Medicinal treatments function to soothe these symptoms and enable management of the disease. Unfortunately, these “medicines” are wrought with negative and uncomfortable side effects. This is because treatment usually involves poisoning and killing the bad bacteria, cells, mold, or whatever that has been identified as bringing on the illness. However, this also means that the good cells, bacteria, and so on, which are the very components most needed during illness, are also killed, casualties of the treatment. The result is that such treatments further weaken the systems within the body, leaving it even more susceptible to illness, which often create a vicious downward spiral of illness followed by treatment, followed by more illness, and possibly death.
Another philosophy, the holistic approach, uses natural healing methods, including herbal remedies, which enable the body to heal itself. The practitioner doctor looks at the body as a whole, viewing all systems working harmoniously together to run the amazing machine that is our body; this is where the word “holistic” comes from. When there is a breakdown within one or more systems, the doctor looks for the cause of the breakdown, such as the body being exposed to too much continued stress and over-tiredness, resulting in a shortage of certain vitamins or minerals, all which contribute to the system lacking the materials needed to run efficiently. Herbs can be chosen to add needed vitamins and minerals to gradually and gently balance deficiencies within the body. The above is just a simple example of how herbal remedies can be incorporated into care. In many cases, herbal remedies can be used to augment specific areas within the body. An example would be the body suffering from an invasive virus causing cold or flu. Eating large amounts of raw garlic will quickly stop the virus in its tracks. This is because garlic, called the number one antibiotic for herbs, contains allicin, a strong antibiotic agent, and sulphur compounds, which strengthen the immune system as well as fight infection. An antibiotic remedy, called the “Enhanced Garlic Formula”, calls for 1 part each of garlic powder and powdered calcium ascorbate (form of vitamin C) mixed with ¼ part Cayenne powder (L. Thomas, 1992).
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