How To Rock The Paper Rubric
Introduce your essential question clearly
Do lots of detailed background research about your topic/question and develop an answer
State a thesis
Develop a narrower question that you can answer with an experiment
State a hypothesis
Develop a clear plan to test your hypothesis
Write out your clear plan
Think about as many of the variables that you can
What you’re changing
What you’re measuring
What you’re controlling
Run your experiment and gather data
After your (first) trial, think about how your experiment went
Were there problems? Inconsistencies in what you did?
Revise your design and
do your experiment again
write about how the data would be altered by the changes that you made
Gather your data into clear tables
Make graphs if possible/useful
Analyze your data, which means . . .
Look for patterns (over time, between groups, etc)
Look for changes (over time, between groups, etc)
Write about what your data means
What conclusions can you draw?
SUPPORT YOUR CONCLUSIONS WITH CLEAR REFERENCES TO THE DATA
Reflect on your hypothesis
Was it supported? Was it refuted? Explain why. REFER TO THE DATA.
Reflect on the data
Did the data meet your expectations? Explain.
Reflect on sources of error
How did a source of error affect your data? Did it increase ________? Decrease it? Why?
Discuss what would happen if changed a variable
For example, if you
Gave the plant more light
Changed the temperature
Increased the amount of water
Finishing up
PROOFREAD
Make sure you have a logical flow of ideas
Background --> Questions --> Thesis/Hypothesis --> Experimental Design --> Data --> Analysis of Data --> Conclusions --> Reflection
Include an APA formatted bibliography
How To Rock The Presentation Rubric
In BRIEF,
KNOW YOUR STUFF
Your background, your experiment, your data, and the reasons why did things
Be ready to answer questions about what you did in the experiment and why
Discuss the significance of your experiment/the topic
Friday, March 30, 2012
HW - 3/30/12
This weekend's homework is to complete Classwork 88, the Sheep Brain Dissection Questions.
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability. Write detailed answers using complete sentences on another sheet of paper.
Observation Questions
1. Compare the size of the cerebrum with the other parts of the brain. What significance does the size of the cerebrum have?
2. Describe the location of the gray matter and the white matter in the brain. Besides color, how do they differ?
Analysis Questions
3. What physical similarities and differences did you notice between the sheep and human brain?
4. How might the behaviors and capabilities of the sheep and human be similar based on what you observed about their brains? How might they be different based on their brains?
5. A sheep sees a tasty patch of grass. Describe (as best you can) what happens within the brain to lead to the sheep walking over to that patch of grass and beginning to eat it. Use the readings on the website as a reference.
6. Which part of the brain is most important for the sheep’s survival? Explain your answer.
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability. Write detailed answers using complete sentences on another sheet of paper.
Observation Questions
1. Compare the size of the cerebrum with the other parts of the brain. What significance does the size of the cerebrum have?
2. Describe the location of the gray matter and the white matter in the brain. Besides color, how do they differ?
Analysis Questions
3. What physical similarities and differences did you notice between the sheep and human brain?
4. How might the behaviors and capabilities of the sheep and human be similar based on what you observed about their brains? How might they be different based on their brains?
5. A sheep sees a tasty patch of grass. Describe (as best you can) what happens within the brain to lead to the sheep walking over to that patch of grass and beginning to eat it. Use the readings on the website as a reference.
6. Which part of the brain is most important for the sheep’s survival? Explain your answer.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
HW - 3/28/12
Tonight's homework has two parts.
1. You will complete Classwork 87. You can access the relevant Learn.Genetics site here.
2. You will prepare for the sheep brain dissection by doing some background reading about the different sections of the cerebrum. Once you complete the readings, then you need to take the Sheep Brain Prep quiz on Engrade.
Useful Information about the Cerebrum
More Information about the Cerebrum
Use the following images with the appropriate question on the Engrade quiz.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
1. You will complete Classwork 87. You can access the relevant Learn.Genetics site here.
2. You will prepare for the sheep brain dissection by doing some background reading about the different sections of the cerebrum. Once you complete the readings, then you need to take the Sheep Brain Prep quiz on Engrade.
Useful Information about the Cerebrum
More Information about the Cerebrum
Use the following images with the appropriate question on the Engrade quiz.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
HW - 3/27/12
Tonight's homework is simply to study for tomorrow's quiz on the body systems and homeostasis.
Remember, you can bring one 3" x 5" index card with notes to use during the quiz. The notes can only be on one side, must be handwritten and must include your name.
Remember, you can bring one 3" x 5" index card with notes to use during the quiz. The notes can only be on one side, must be handwritten and must include your name.
Monday, March 26, 2012
HW - 3/26/12
Tonight's homework is complete Classwork 86 in preparation for Wednesday's quiz on body systems and homeostasis. Additionally, completion of Classwork 85 will be checked tomorrow.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
HW - 3/23/12
This weekend's homework is to complete Classwork 84 (look at the second and third pages for the questions).
Thursday, March 22, 2012
HW - 3/22/12
Tonight's homework is to complete Classwork 83 and prepare for the Check-In tomorrow.
Classwork #83 - The Nervous System – Overview and Neurons Practice
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability and in complete sentences.
1. How does the nervous system help to maintain homeostasis? Include at least two reasons
that are supported by explanation.
2. Develop an example of the nervous system working with another body system to maintain
homeostasis.
3. Describe the relationship between neurons, dendrites, axons, and cell bodies.
4. Describe the path of an impulse along a neuron until it reaches the next neuron.
5. The nervous system uses over 70 percent of the body’s glucose supply to power itself. Develop
a possible, reasonable explanation for why the brain requires so much energy.
Classwork #83 - The Nervous System – Overview and Neurons Practice
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability and in complete sentences.
1. How does the nervous system help to maintain homeostasis? Include at least two reasons
that are supported by explanation.
2. Develop an example of the nervous system working with another body system to maintain
homeostasis.
3. Describe the relationship between neurons, dendrites, axons, and cell bodies.
4. Describe the path of an impulse along a neuron until it reaches the next neuron.
5. The nervous system uses over 70 percent of the body’s glucose supply to power itself. Develop
a possible, reasonable explanation for why the brain requires so much energy.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
HW - 3/20/12
Tonight's homework is to complete the Immune Responses practice questions for Classwork 81.
Classwork 81 – Immune System Overview Part 2: Immune Responses
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability in complete sentences.
1. When Bethany was six, she contracted the chicken pox virus from her older sister. Describe (in detail) how she created antibodies to response to this pathogen.
2. How is the role of the helper T cell and cytotoxic T cell different in the specific immune response?
3. HIV infection destroys the helper T cells in the immune system. Why is this so devastating to the immune system? Be specific.
4. Describe the difference between antigens and antibodies.
Classwork 81 – Immune System Overview Part 2: Immune Responses
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability in complete sentences.
1. When Bethany was six, she contracted the chicken pox virus from her older sister. Describe (in detail) how she created antibodies to response to this pathogen.
2. How is the role of the helper T cell and cytotoxic T cell different in the specific immune response?
3. HIV infection destroys the helper T cells in the immune system. Why is this so devastating to the immune system? Be specific.
4. Describe the difference between antigens and antibodies.
Monday, March 19, 2012
HW - 3/19/12
Tonight's HW is to complete Classwork 80's questions.
Classwork 80
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability and in complete sentences.
1. How does the immune system recognize pathogens?
2. Why are macrophages important to the immune system?
3. Describe the difference between non-specific and specific immunity.
4. Describe how the immune system works to help maintain homeostasis.
5. Think about the body systems that you have learned about previously. Describe how the immune system works with another body system to maintain homeostasis.
Classwork 80
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability and in complete sentences.
1. How does the immune system recognize pathogens?
2. Why are macrophages important to the immune system?
3. Describe the difference between non-specific and specific immunity.
4. Describe how the immune system works to help maintain homeostasis.
5. Think about the body systems that you have learned about previously. Describe how the immune system works with another body system to maintain homeostasis.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Classwork from Friday - CW 78 and CW 79
See below and this link for the work from Friday - Classwork 78 and 79.
Classwork #78
“Dissecting and Observing the Fetal Pig” Reflection and Analysis Questions
Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper.
1. What was the most surprising aspect of the dissection for you?
2. How do fetal pigs obtain nutrients? Be as specific as you can.
3. Describe any three things that you learned as a result of participating in the fetal pig dissection.
4. What similarities did you notice between the anatomy of a pig and that of a human?
5. What differences did you notice between the anatomy of a pig and that of a human?
6. How did this activity relate to what we learned about homeostasis?
7. Provide a detailed example of at least two body systems working together to maintain homeostasis in the fetal (or adult) pig. Be specific and explain yourself.
Classwork #78
“Dissecting and Observing the Fetal Pig” Reflection and Analysis Questions
Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper.
1. What was the most surprising aspect of the dissection for you?
2. How do fetal pigs obtain nutrients? Be as specific as you can.
3. Describe any three things that you learned as a result of participating in the fetal pig dissection.
4. What similarities did you notice between the anatomy of a pig and that of a human?
5. What differences did you notice between the anatomy of a pig and that of a human?
6. How did this activity relate to what we learned about homeostasis?
7. Provide a detailed example of at least two body systems working together to maintain homeostasis in the fetal (or adult) pig. Be specific and explain yourself.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
For Class on 3/12/12
For help with anatomical definitions try:
Virtual Pig Dissection and then clicking on "Anatomical References" and the associated links.
Then, you will run through another virtual dissection, but this time of a frog at Froguts.com. Click on "Demo" in the top right corner.
Virtual Pig Dissection and then clicking on "Anatomical References" and the associated links.
Then, you will run through another virtual dissection, but this time of a frog at Froguts.com. Click on "Demo" in the top right corner.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
HW - 3/8/12
Your group's final write-up for the Medical Mystery is due and the presentation of your case will take place tomorrow in class.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
HW - 3/7/12
Tonight's homework is continue working on your final write-ups and presentations. Group write-ups are due on Friday and presentations will take place during class on Friday as well.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sample Medical Mystery Draft
Patient: James Johns
Symptoms: Constant thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, sweet breath
Diagnosis: The constant thirst and frequent urination obviously seem to be connected. They also point to kidney issue. The presence of glucose in James’ urine and the smell of fruit on his breath indicated that there was more to the condition rather than just kidney problems. Glucose‘s presence in the bloodstream indicates that he is likely diabetic (to be confirmed with a blood test). It is more likely that James is suffering from Type 1 diabetes as opposed to Type 2 diabetes, because of his young age and athletic lifestyle. Additionally, it is obvious that he does not have gestational diabetes because he is neither pregnant nor a woman.
Connection to Homeostasis: All tissues in the human body rely upon glucose as an energy source. Glucose is obtained from chemical digestion by enzymes in saliva and the small intestine and then it is absorbed into the bloodstream by the villi in the small intestine. The hormone insulin is responsible in part for maintaining blood glucose levels. Its release by the pancreas aids the diffusion of glucose into the cell so that its energy can be released and stored or used in the cell. These actions allow the cell to have a constant supply of glucose in order to function most effectively. James’ diabetes prevents his pancreas from producing more insulin and as a result, his blood glucose levels stay very high because insulin cannot help to diffuse glucose into the cell. As a result, James and his cells lack energy.
Recommendations: James should continue to eat healthy and exercise regularly. He will also need insulin in order to balance his blood glucose levels. Daily injections of insulin will helpful for managing his diabetes. He will also need a blood glucose meter in order to keep track of his blood glucose levels and keep it under 110 mg per 100 mL of blood .
Prognosis: If James carefully monitors his blood glucose levels, maintains his insulin injections and continues his otherwise healthy lifestyle, then he should live a normal life for a long time to come. If he does not, then he may suffer from complications such as hypoglycemia, which could cause short-term problems such as a lack of energy, fainting or even a diabetic coma that could result in death. Without proper management of his condition, James is at a much higher risk of complications such as heart disease, blindness, neuropathy, amputations, and kidney disease.
Bibliography:
Eckman, A. (2010, May 10). Diabetes - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of diabetes. Retrieved from http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/diabetes/overview.html
Zieve, D., & Eltz, D. (2011, August 31). Diabetes. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002194/
Symptoms: Constant thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, sweet breath
Diagnosis: The constant thirst and frequent urination obviously seem to be connected. They also point to kidney issue. The presence of glucose in James’ urine and the smell of fruit on his breath indicated that there was more to the condition rather than just kidney problems. Glucose‘s presence in the bloodstream indicates that he is likely diabetic (to be confirmed with a blood test). It is more likely that James is suffering from Type 1 diabetes as opposed to Type 2 diabetes, because of his young age and athletic lifestyle. Additionally, it is obvious that he does not have gestational diabetes because he is neither pregnant nor a woman.
Connection to Homeostasis: All tissues in the human body rely upon glucose as an energy source. Glucose is obtained from chemical digestion by enzymes in saliva and the small intestine and then it is absorbed into the bloodstream by the villi in the small intestine. The hormone insulin is responsible in part for maintaining blood glucose levels. Its release by the pancreas aids the diffusion of glucose into the cell so that its energy can be released and stored or used in the cell. These actions allow the cell to have a constant supply of glucose in order to function most effectively. James’ diabetes prevents his pancreas from producing more insulin and as a result, his blood glucose levels stay very high because insulin cannot help to diffuse glucose into the cell. As a result, James and his cells lack energy.
Recommendations: James should continue to eat healthy and exercise regularly. He will also need insulin in order to balance his blood glucose levels. Daily injections of insulin will helpful for managing his diabetes. He will also need a blood glucose meter in order to keep track of his blood glucose levels and keep it under 110 mg per 100 mL of blood .
Prognosis: If James carefully monitors his blood glucose levels, maintains his insulin injections and continues his otherwise healthy lifestyle, then he should live a normal life for a long time to come. If he does not, then he may suffer from complications such as hypoglycemia, which could cause short-term problems such as a lack of energy, fainting or even a diabetic coma that could result in death. Without proper management of his condition, James is at a much higher risk of complications such as heart disease, blindness, neuropathy, amputations, and kidney disease.
Bibliography:
Eckman, A. (2010, May 10). Diabetes - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of diabetes. Retrieved from http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/diabetes/overview.html
Zieve, D., & Eltz, D. (2011, August 31). Diabetes. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002194/
HW - 3/6/12
Tonight's HW is to complete the draft of your write-up for the Medical Mystery as it is due at the end of class tomorrow.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Medical Mystery Time!
You have just graduated medical school and are now beginning your residency. You and your team of other residents will be working together to help Dr. House with some of his more straightforward cases (sorry, no Exploding Head Syndrome or hypertrichosis to solve this time). Your task is as follows:
1. Based on the reporting patient’s symptoms, diagnose the disease or condition to the best of your ability. Support your conclusion with logical reasoning.
2. Recommend a treatment for the patient with an explanation of why you think this will work.
3. Produce a write-up for the patient’s medical files as well as a report to your supervisor. Your individual write-up will include the following:
a. The patient’s symptoms
b. Your diagnosis and the reasoning/evidence behind it
c. A detailed explanation of how the patient’s condition is an example of a disruption to homeostasis
d. Your recommendation for treatment supported by reasoning and evidence
e. A prognosis for the patient – Do you expect the patient to survive? Will he or she live a normal life and be able to maintain homeostasis? Explain.
f. An APA formatted bibliography
4. Create a 3-5 minute oral presentation of your patient and his/her condition and treatment to enlighten your supervisor and the other residents at your institution (School of the Future).
Your individual write-up about the case is due by the end of class on Wednesday, March 7.
Your group presentation will be given in class and your final group write-up is due on Friday, March 9.
1. Based on the reporting patient’s symptoms, diagnose the disease or condition to the best of your ability. Support your conclusion with logical reasoning.
2. Recommend a treatment for the patient with an explanation of why you think this will work.
3. Produce a write-up for the patient’s medical files as well as a report to your supervisor. Your individual write-up will include the following:
a. The patient’s symptoms
b. Your diagnosis and the reasoning/evidence behind it
c. A detailed explanation of how the patient’s condition is an example of a disruption to homeostasis
d. Your recommendation for treatment supported by reasoning and evidence
e. A prognosis for the patient – Do you expect the patient to survive? Will he or she live a normal life and be able to maintain homeostasis? Explain.
f. An APA formatted bibliography
4. Create a 3-5 minute oral presentation of your patient and his/her condition and treatment to enlighten your supervisor and the other residents at your institution (School of the Future).
Your individual write-up about the case is due by the end of class on Wednesday, March 7.
Your group presentation will be given in class and your final group write-up is due on Friday, March 9.
HW - 3/5/12
Tonight's homework is to continue to conduct research, draw conclusions and write up your Medical Mystery project. Remember, the individual draft is due on Wednesday at the end of class and the group presentation/submission of group's final product will take place on Friday.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
HW - 3/2/12
This weekend's homework was to complete the questions (CW 74) on the back of the notes from Friday (Notes 27 - The Excretory System) and complete Classwork 75 as well.
Classwork #74 – Excretory System Analysis Questions
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability in complete sentences in the space below.
1. It’s Friday! You just pounded a Monster Energy Drink to go with your breakfast of a mocha espresso frappuccino. Extreme! But now you have to urinate. Describe the path that the excess water would take through your excretory system. Use the blood as a starting point. You can use a flow chart, diagram, paragraph, etc. to illustrate the path.
2. Explain the differences between filtration and reabsorption in the kidney.
3. How does the excretory system work to maintain homeostasis in your body? Think deeply and be specific. Include an example if possible.
4. What are other systems of the body that the excretory system will interact with in order to maintain homeostasis? Identify at least two systems and then describe in detail how each works with the excretory system.
5. How are the excretory system and its structures and functions related to concepts like diffusion, osmosis and/or active transport?
6. Challenge - The kidneys require a great deal of energy to function. Why do you think that might be?
Classwork 75
Classwork #74 – Excretory System Analysis Questions
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability in complete sentences in the space below.
1. It’s Friday! You just pounded a Monster Energy Drink to go with your breakfast of a mocha espresso frappuccino. Extreme! But now you have to urinate. Describe the path that the excess water would take through your excretory system. Use the blood as a starting point. You can use a flow chart, diagram, paragraph, etc. to illustrate the path.
2. Explain the differences between filtration and reabsorption in the kidney.
3. How does the excretory system work to maintain homeostasis in your body? Think deeply and be specific. Include an example if possible.
4. What are other systems of the body that the excretory system will interact with in order to maintain homeostasis? Identify at least two systems and then describe in detail how each works with the excretory system.
5. How are the excretory system and its structures and functions related to concepts like diffusion, osmosis and/or active transport?
6. Challenge - The kidneys require a great deal of energy to function. Why do you think that might be?
Classwork 75
Thursday, March 1, 2012
HW - 3/1/12
Tonight's HW is to complete the CW 73 - Digestive System analysis questions found on the back of the notes.
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability in complete sentences.
1. It’s Thursday, so you’re going to get out of school early and eat delicious, nutritious dollar pizza. Describe the path that the slice of pizza would take through your digestive system.
2. Why does the small intestine contain villi and microvilli?
3. How does the digestive system work to maintain homeostasis in your body? Think deeply and be specific. Include an example if possible.
4. What are other systems of the body that the digestive system will interact with in order to maintain homeostasis? Identify at least two systems and then describe in detail how each works with the digestive system.
5. How are the digestive system and its structures and functions related to concepts like diffusion, osmosis and/or active transport?
Answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability in complete sentences.
1. It’s Thursday, so you’re going to get out of school early and eat delicious, nutritious dollar pizza. Describe the path that the slice of pizza would take through your digestive system.
2. Why does the small intestine contain villi and microvilli?
3. How does the digestive system work to maintain homeostasis in your body? Think deeply and be specific. Include an example if possible.
4. What are other systems of the body that the digestive system will interact with in order to maintain homeostasis? Identify at least two systems and then describe in detail how each works with the digestive system.
5. How are the digestive system and its structures and functions related to concepts like diffusion, osmosis and/or active transport?
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