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Monday
Earth Day Presentation - Mr. Smith
Tuesday
Earth Day Presentation Follow-up- recommended sources to evaluate and explore- Posted at end of this page.
The Evolution of Flight: - turn in- hypotheses proposed?
Saturday Review/Practice Exam- This Saturday- 8:00-1:00 -student sign up link- breakfast potluck
Investigation 3: Comparing DNA Sequences to Understand Evolutionary Relationships with BLAST-
Read Pages 44-48-
■ Analyzing Results - answer all bullet-ed questions
• What is the function in humans of the protein produced from that gene?
• Would you expect to find the same protein in other organisms? If so, which ones?
• Is it possible to find the same gene in two different kinds of organisms but not find the protein that is produced from that gene?
• If you found the same gene in all organisms you test, what does this suggest about the evolution of this gene in the history of life on earth?
• Does the use of DNA sequences in the study of evolutionary relationships mean that other characteristics are unimportant in such studies? Explain your answer.
Be ready to share results with class at the end of the period.
Genomic database library- link
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/browse/#!/overview/
Thursday
Happy DNA Day!!
Chapter Review- score in class-
AP Investigation 3: Due Tomorrow BOP
• What is the function in humans of the protein produced from that gene?
• Would you expect to find the same protein in other organisms? If so, which ones?
• Is it possible to find the same gene in two different kinds of organisms but not find the protein that is produced from that gene?
• If you found the same gene in all organisms you test, what does this suggest about the evolution of this gene in the history of life on earth?
• Does the use of DNA sequences in the study of evolutionary relationships mean that other characteristics are unimportant in such studies? Explain your answer.
Be ready to share results with class tomorrow BOP
Chapter 22 Review due
Chapter 27 Review due May 2 (omit)
Chapter 39 Review (Animal Behavior section only - skim over motor mechanisms) due May 2
AP Biology Framework- bring your packet tomorrow- what's left????
Monday/Tuesday
Climate Change: Recommended sources
IPCC Special Reports on Climate Change:
he IPCC prepares comprehensive Assessment Reports about knowledge on climate change, its causes, potential impacts and response options. The IPCC also produces Special Reports, which are an assessment on a specific issue and Methodology Reports, which provide practical guidelines for the preparation of greenhouse gas inventories.
https://www.ipcc.ch/reports/
Official U.S. National Climate Assessment Report:
The National Climate Assessment summarizes the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future. A team of more than 300 experts guided by a 60-member Federal Advisory Committee produced the report, which was extensively reviewed by the public and experts, including federal agencies and a panel of the National Academy of Sciences.
http://nca2014.globalchange.gov/
National Academy of Sciences/climate change evidence & causes:
The leadership of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the U.K.’s Royal Society convened a UK-US team of leading climate scientists to produce this brief, readable reference document for decision makers, policy makers, educators, and other individuals seeking authoritative information on the some of the questions that continue to be asked.
http://nas-sites.org/americasclimatechoices/events/a-discussion-on-climate-change-evidence-and-causes/
U.S. EPA/Climate Change:
EPA research improves knowledge of the health and environment effects of climate change and provides sustainable solutions for communities to effectively manage and reduce the impacts of a changing climate.
https://www.epa.gov/climate-research
Yale University (Search climate change topics):
Yale Environment 360 is an online magazine offering opinion, analysis, reporting, and debate on global environmental issues. We feature original articles by scientists, journalists, environmentalists, academics, policy makers, and business people, as well as multimedia content and a daily digest of major environmental news.
http://e360.yale.edu/
NOAA:
NOAA Climate.gov provides timely and authoritative information about climate. We promote public understanding of climate science and climate-related events through videos, stories, images, and data visualizations; we make common data products and services easy to access and use; and we provide tools and resources that help people make informed decisions about climate risks, vulnerability, and resilience.
http://www.noaa.gov/climate
NASA:
Vital Signs of the Planet: Global Climate Change and Global Warming. Current news and data streams about global warming and climate change from NASA.
https://climate.nasa.gov/
World Meteorological Organization:
Provisional WMO Statement on the Status of the Global Climate in 2016
https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/provisional-wmo-statement-status-of-global-climate-2016
World Bank:
In an effort to serve as the hub for climate-related information, data, and tools, the World Bank (WB) created the Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CCKP). The Portal provides an online platform for access to comprehensive global, regional, and country data related to climate change and development. The successful integration of scientific information in decision making often depends on the use of flexible frameworks, data, and tools that can provide comprehensive information to a wide range of users, allowing them to evaluate how to apply the scientific information to the design of a project or policy.
http://sdwebx.worldbank.org/climateportal/
European Union:
The European Union has long been committed to international efforts to tackle climate change and felt the duty to set an example through robust policy-making at home. At European level a comprehensive package of policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been initiated through the European Climate Change Programme (ECCP). Each of the EU Member States has also put in place its own domestic actions that build on the ECCP measures or complement them.
https://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/eccp_en
US Department of Defense:
This website includes a list of resources on the nexus of climate change and security by the U.S. Government, Defense.
https://climateandsecurity.org/resources/u-s-government/defense/
The American Association for the Advancement of Science:
The reality, risks, and response to climate change. Public resource.
whatweknow.aaas.org/get-the-facts/
Climate Impacts Group- University of Washington
The Climate Impacts Group is widely recognized for scientific discovery, as an experienced creator of impartial & actionable science and as a catalyst for building regional climate resilience.
https://cig.uw.edu/
Mauna Loa Observatory (MLO)
Mauna Loa Observatory (MLO) is a premier atmospheric research facility that has been continuously monitoring and collecting data related to atmospheric change since the 1950's. The undisturbed air, remote location, and minimal influences of vegetation and human activity at MLO are ideal for monitoring constituents in the atmosphere that can cause climate change. The observatory is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) - Global Monitoring Division (GMD).
https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/ccgg/trends/
Doug's Blue Marbel Report
Blog authored by Doug Smith- Earth Day presenter at MSHS
https://www.dougsbmr.net/
Earth Day Presentation - Mr. Smith
Tuesday
Earth Day Presentation Follow-up- recommended sources to evaluate and explore- Posted at end of this page.
The Evolution of Flight: - turn in- hypotheses proposed?
Saturday Review/Practice Exam- This Saturday- 8:00-1:00 -student sign up link- breakfast potluck
Investigation 3: Comparing DNA Sequences to Understand Evolutionary Relationships with BLAST-
Read Pages 44-48-
■ Analyzing Results - answer all bullet-ed questions
- Evaluating Results:- all
- Design and Conduct your own investigation: steps 1-12
• What is the function in humans of the protein produced from that gene?
• Would you expect to find the same protein in other organisms? If so, which ones?
• Is it possible to find the same gene in two different kinds of organisms but not find the protein that is produced from that gene?
• If you found the same gene in all organisms you test, what does this suggest about the evolution of this gene in the history of life on earth?
• Does the use of DNA sequences in the study of evolutionary relationships mean that other characteristics are unimportant in such studies? Explain your answer.
Be ready to share results with class at the end of the period.
Genomic database library- link
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/browse/#!/overview/
Thursday
Happy DNA Day!!
Chapter Review- score in class-
AP Investigation 3: Due Tomorrow BOP
- Design and Conduct your own investigation: steps 1-12
• What is the function in humans of the protein produced from that gene?
• Would you expect to find the same protein in other organisms? If so, which ones?
• Is it possible to find the same gene in two different kinds of organisms but not find the protein that is produced from that gene?
• If you found the same gene in all organisms you test, what does this suggest about the evolution of this gene in the history of life on earth?
• Does the use of DNA sequences in the study of evolutionary relationships mean that other characteristics are unimportant in such studies? Explain your answer.
Be ready to share results with class tomorrow BOP
Chapter 22 Review due
Chapter 27 Review due May 2 (omit)
Chapter 39 Review (Animal Behavior section only - skim over motor mechanisms) due May 2
AP Biology Framework- bring your packet tomorrow- what's left????
- Survey of Investigation 2: Modeling H/W
- Go over AP Bio Framework- Identify what is left.
- Identify review material for Saturday review that you would like to focus on- Google Form Link
- 425-831-8122- Mr. Rapin's office phone/contact for someone at review- to get in- doors are locked
- Saturday - Review starts at 8:00
Monday/Tuesday
- Hardy /Weinberg Simulation
Climate Change: Recommended sources
IPCC Special Reports on Climate Change:
he IPCC prepares comprehensive Assessment Reports about knowledge on climate change, its causes, potential impacts and response options. The IPCC also produces Special Reports, which are an assessment on a specific issue and Methodology Reports, which provide practical guidelines for the preparation of greenhouse gas inventories.
https://www.ipcc.ch/reports/
Official U.S. National Climate Assessment Report:
The National Climate Assessment summarizes the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future. A team of more than 300 experts guided by a 60-member Federal Advisory Committee produced the report, which was extensively reviewed by the public and experts, including federal agencies and a panel of the National Academy of Sciences.
http://nca2014.globalchange.gov/
National Academy of Sciences/climate change evidence & causes:
The leadership of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the U.K.’s Royal Society convened a UK-US team of leading climate scientists to produce this brief, readable reference document for decision makers, policy makers, educators, and other individuals seeking authoritative information on the some of the questions that continue to be asked.
http://nas-sites.org/americasclimatechoices/events/a-discussion-on-climate-change-evidence-and-causes/
U.S. EPA/Climate Change:
EPA research improves knowledge of the health and environment effects of climate change and provides sustainable solutions for communities to effectively manage and reduce the impacts of a changing climate.
https://www.epa.gov/climate-research
Yale University (Search climate change topics):
Yale Environment 360 is an online magazine offering opinion, analysis, reporting, and debate on global environmental issues. We feature original articles by scientists, journalists, environmentalists, academics, policy makers, and business people, as well as multimedia content and a daily digest of major environmental news.
http://e360.yale.edu/
NOAA:
NOAA Climate.gov provides timely and authoritative information about climate. We promote public understanding of climate science and climate-related events through videos, stories, images, and data visualizations; we make common data products and services easy to access and use; and we provide tools and resources that help people make informed decisions about climate risks, vulnerability, and resilience.
http://www.noaa.gov/climate
NASA:
Vital Signs of the Planet: Global Climate Change and Global Warming. Current news and data streams about global warming and climate change from NASA.
https://climate.nasa.gov/
World Meteorological Organization:
Provisional WMO Statement on the Status of the Global Climate in 2016
https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/provisional-wmo-statement-status-of-global-climate-2016
World Bank:
In an effort to serve as the hub for climate-related information, data, and tools, the World Bank (WB) created the Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CCKP). The Portal provides an online platform for access to comprehensive global, regional, and country data related to climate change and development. The successful integration of scientific information in decision making often depends on the use of flexible frameworks, data, and tools that can provide comprehensive information to a wide range of users, allowing them to evaluate how to apply the scientific information to the design of a project or policy.
http://sdwebx.worldbank.org/climateportal/
European Union:
The European Union has long been committed to international efforts to tackle climate change and felt the duty to set an example through robust policy-making at home. At European level a comprehensive package of policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been initiated through the European Climate Change Programme (ECCP). Each of the EU Member States has also put in place its own domestic actions that build on the ECCP measures or complement them.
https://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/eccp_en
US Department of Defense:
This website includes a list of resources on the nexus of climate change and security by the U.S. Government, Defense.
https://climateandsecurity.org/resources/u-s-government/defense/
The American Association for the Advancement of Science:
The reality, risks, and response to climate change. Public resource.
whatweknow.aaas.org/get-the-facts/
Climate Impacts Group- University of Washington
The Climate Impacts Group is widely recognized for scientific discovery, as an experienced creator of impartial & actionable science and as a catalyst for building regional climate resilience.
https://cig.uw.edu/
Mauna Loa Observatory (MLO)
Mauna Loa Observatory (MLO) is a premier atmospheric research facility that has been continuously monitoring and collecting data related to atmospheric change since the 1950's. The undisturbed air, remote location, and minimal influences of vegetation and human activity at MLO are ideal for monitoring constituents in the atmosphere that can cause climate change. The observatory is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) - Global Monitoring Division (GMD).
https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/ccgg/trends/
Doug's Blue Marbel Report
Blog authored by Doug Smith- Earth Day presenter at MSHS
https://www.dougsbmr.net/