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?

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.

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).

Newton's 2nd Law ( Experiment 5)

Newton's Second law says that the net force of an object is directly proportional to the product of the mass and the acceleration of the object. In other words F=ma. Post Lab V here. You are to include all of the components of a lab report. You must answer all of the conclusion questions for the lab.

WHAT MAKES MORE SENSE FOR ME?

The question of Federalism vs States Rights is similar to today's debate between the Republican candidate John McCain's stance of government "getting out of the way" and 'helping people to help themselves' and the popular Democratic stance of government taking a more active responsibility for correcting the social ills of society such as poverty, poor educational standards and the current housing crisis. Using your basic knowledge of the U.S economic crisis, i.e rising gas prices and rising staple food prices, and comparing the Democratic and Republican basic platforms, write a well supported essay of at least 3 paragraphs on which platform is GENERALLY better for what is needed in YOUR world, and in the lives of the people you love. Use your history texts in chapters 5 and 6 for historical reference of this longstanding debate.
Utilize the variety of sources on the web, including the websites of the candidates, to compare their declared policies and state your opinion.

"Loose Change"

Write a 5 paragraph essay on the film " Loose Change." You must discuss three scientific aspects of the film and how they relate to Physics. Please research other sources to support your opinions. You must cite your sources at the end of your essay.

Newton's 1st Law ( Experiment 4)

Post Lab IV here. Remember to include an objective, hypothesis, data, and conclusion. Your picture of the experiment should be posted on your personal blog. Please make sure that you composed a detailed conclusion which explains the data that was gathered.