I recently listened to a presentation given by the esteemed Anusha Shankar. She is a certified National Geographic Explorer and is currently moderating scientific studies at the University of Alaska. She is also working to complete her Postdoctoral Fellowship. Her presentation mainly focused on her work surrounding hummingbirds and African Grass Rats. When it cameContinue reading “Anusha Shankar Reflection”
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Season 7 Reflection
Cancer and disease have always been a part of our society. Unfortunately, in just the U.S. alone, 609,640 die every year from cancer. However, because cancers and other diseases affect so many families, doctors have been extra keen on finding a cure. Scientists and research specialists such as Mana Anvar and her team have beenContinue reading “Season 7 Reflection”
Gene Therapy:
“> Hey guys! Arabella and I made a Slide Show about gene therapy in modern day times. Check it out!
Never, Ever Give Up Reflection
Have you ever worried that your dreams would not come true? I know I have. As for Diana Nyad, I know she has as well. Diana Winslow Need, now known as Diana Nyad, is an extraordinarily inspirational swimmer born in New York City, New York. At the age of 64, she successfully swam from CubaContinue reading “Never, Ever Give Up Reflection”
End of Semester Reflection:
If I am being honest, AP Biology was a lot more enjoyable than I thought it would be. This semester I learned so much on a wide variety of topics. The class and I studied genetics, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and many other subject matters. My favorite part of class last semester was probably when weContinue reading “End of Semester Reflection:”
Meiosis in Motion:
Meiosis is the division of sex cells. When meiosis first begins, the process starts out with one diploid cell and ends with four haploid cells. At the end, the four haploid cells have half the amount of chromosomes as the original diploid cell. Without meiosis, sexual reproduction would not be able to occur which isContinue reading “Meiosis in Motion:”
Cell Membrane Improvements:
Hey guys! I made these membrane drawings with my group in class. These pictures show the different parts of the cell membrane as well as some of the processes that occur on the membrane. Enjoy!
Chloe Powell : Using Chromatography to Identify the Individual Plant Pigments Involved with Photosynthesis
Lab Partners: Mckaela Glanville, Annica Kim, Viva Vorzimmer Experiment Title: Using Chromatography to Identify the Individual Plant Pigments Involved with Photosynthesis Purpose: The purpose of the experiment is to determine the separate pigments involved in photosynthesis as well as compare and contrast fall and summer pigments. Background: Photosynthesis is a process that takes place inContinue reading “Chloe Powell : Using Chromatography to Identify the Individual Plant Pigments Involved with Photosynthesis”
Water and Oil Experiment
Hey everyone! Mckaela and I just did the oil and water experiment. We learned a lot about polarity and how molecules interact with each other… Check it out!
The Vortex Swim Video Project
Annica and I cooked a delicious cod dish while talking about the effects of plastic on the human body. Give it a watch!
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