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Unit B Fluids (Fluid Dynamics)

Posted on December 29, 2011 by adelle

An Introduction to Fluids….. Fluids are substances that FLOW The properties of fluids include density, buoyancy, viscosity, pressure, and temperature. Kinetic Molecular Theory: 1) All matter is made out of particles (atoms or molecules) 2) Particles are in constant motion … Continue reading →

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The Hygiene Hypothesis

Posted on December 13, 2011 by adelle

This is some great food for thought…… http://www.hygienehypothesis.com/ Some additional info …….. http://www.helminthictherapy.com/

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Protecting the Body – CYU 3.6

Posted on December 4, 2011 by adelle

The following answers correspond to the questions from CYU 3.6 in the Science Probe textbook. Protecting The Body – CYU 3.6 1) Pathogens are a threat to the body because they interfere with the normal functioning of body cells or … Continue reading →

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Organ Systems Working Together – CYU 3.5

Posted on December 4, 2011 by adelle

The following answers correspond to the questions from CYU 3.5  (Science Probe) 1) Other organ systems not mentioned in Fig 1 on Pg 78 include: Muscular system – helps your body move and function – skeletal muscle / smooth muscle … Continue reading →

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Blood Flow Through the Heart

Posted on November 14, 2011 by adelle

Click on the link below to see a short video on blood flow through the heart. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH0QTWzU-xI

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Banana Leaf Cells

Posted on November 8, 2011 by adelle

Click on the link below to see banana leaf cells http://beyondthehumaneye.blogspot.com/2011/06/banana-stellate-parenchyma.html

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Scientific Notation

Posted on November 3, 2011 by adelle

Scientific notation is a way of writing numbers that accommodates values too large or small to be conveniently written in standard decimal notation. Scientific notation has a number of useful properties and is commonly used in calculators, and by scientists, … Continue reading →

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Chapter 2 Quiz – Extra Review Questions

Posted on November 1, 2011 by adelle

Chapter 2 Study Questions

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NanoTechnology

Posted on October 23, 2011 by adelle

Click on the link below to view more information on this groundbreaking technology with David Suzuki & The Nature of Things. http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episode/the-nano-revolution-welcome-to-nano-city.html

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Why Do People Fear Science???

Posted on October 22, 2011 by adelle

The link below will take you to a YouTube Video where Bonnie Bassler (PhD. Geneticist; Princeton University) discusses the social phobia surrounding science. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UFi0cBVa2k&feature=related

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