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Unit I Assessment

Question 1

Which of the following situations has the greatest potential for observer bias in an experimental process?

Question 2

Mehran has heard from some of his teammates that drinking a high-protein supplement after football training will improve his muscle mass. He decides to test this hypothesis by comparing the muscle mass of teammates who drink the high-protein drink with a control group who drink only water. Which of the following would be the BEST control for his experiment?

Question 3

Sally is trying to eat healthier and watch her intake of saturated fats. Which of the following oils would be the best choice for Sally to use when she cooks?

Question 4

An atom will be least likely to form chemical bonds with other atoms when:

Question 5

What is the purpose of double-blind experiments?

Question 6

Match the following term to its definition.

Primary Source

Protons

Amino acids

Carbohydrates

Nucleic acids

Prokaryotic

Plasma membrane

Mitochondria

Ribosomes

Diffusion

Active transport

Cellular respiration

Fermentation

Diabetes

HDL

Unit II Assessment

Question 1

What is the cause of about one-third of all cancer deaths?

Question 2

Imagine that a researcher has found an unusual cell that seems to be unable to replicate its DNA. The problem is most likely linked to which phase of the cell cycle?

Question 3

DNA is double stranded and similar in structure to a twisted rope latter composed of nitrogenous bases paired with hydrogen bonds in what order?

Question 4

DNA is often likened to an instruction manual. According to this analogy, the typographical errors that would inevitably result when the DNA “manual” is transcribed would be similar to:

Question 5

What can be concluded about the ability of doctorate-category sperm to help produce children that are smarter than average?

Question 6

Match the following term to its definition.

Alleles

Phenotype

Gametes

Gonads

Genes

Crossing over

Meiosis

Mitosis

Segregation

Quantitative traits

Question 7

Assume the gene for freckles is recessive (f). A woman without freckles has a son that does have freckles. Explain how this would happen.

Question 8

Assume that sickle cell disease only affects homozygous recessive individuals. If one parent is a carrier and the other parent has sickle cell disease, what are the chances of the offspring having sickle cell disease?

Unit III Assessment

Question 1

The sequence of events in the process of protein synthesis is usually:

Question 2

Joey was about to learn who his biological father was because the court had ordered DNA fingerprinting to be done, and he could hardly wait to see the results. He had seen an example of a DNA fingerprinting gel that had several columns with patterns of black lines. If Joey saw the results of his DNA fingerprint compared to his parents’ fingerprints, what would he expect to see?

Question 3

Many crop plants have been genetically modified to contain the Bt gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, which produces a protein that is toxic to insects. These plants differ from unmodified plants in that they __________.

Question 4

Red-green color blindness in humans is an example of __________.

Question 5

People with the same blood type:

Question 6

Match the following terms to the definition or example.

Match the following terms to the definition or example.

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Question

Selected Match

Incomplete dominance

Flower color of snapdragons

Codominance

Two different alleles of a gene are expressed

Polygenic traits

Determines bone size and structure

Pedigree

Family tree that allows inheritance of traits

Human Genome Project

Determined nucleotide base sequence and location of genes

SCID

Immune disorder being treated with gene therapy

Cloning

Making an exact copy of an organism

Therapeutic cloning

Using stem cells to produce healthy tissues to treat degenerativediseases

GMO

Transgenic organism

Codon

Sequence of mRNA that codes for an amino acid

Question 7

Consider the following hypothetical DNA fingerprint. Which suspect or suspects were most likely at the scene of the crime?

Question 8

In a paternity dispute, a woman with blood type A claims that a man with blood type B is the father of her child. The child’s blood type is type O. Could the man be the father? Explain.

Unit IV Assessment

Question 1

Which of the following statements represents evidence that supports the theory of common descent, but specifically contradicts the hypothesis of separate types?

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes why the process of evolution is easier to study in fruit flies than in birds?

Question 3

The number of cases of Tuberculosis (TB) has risen because:

Question 4

Which of the following statements BEST describes the current knowledge about Earth’s biodiversity?

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the gene pool of a species is TRUE?

Question 6

Put the following in order of most inclusive to specific.

Domain

Kingdom

Phyla

Genus

Species

Question 7

Match the following terms to the definition or example. Not every definition will be used.

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Question

Animalia

most diverse kingdom

Bacteria

prokaryotes such as E. coli

Viruses

nonliving microbes

Protista

eukaryotic, multicellular organisms that make their own food

Fungi

eukaryotic, multicellular organisms such as mushrooms

Question 8

Match the following terms to the definition or example. Not every definition will be used.

Question

Selected Match

Diatoms

Single cells that produce a glass shell

Cnidaria

Jellyfish and corals

Tapeworm

Parasitic flatworms

Earthworm

Segmented worms

Arthropods

Shrimp, insects, crabs, and spiders

Vertebrates

Animals with backbones

Plants

Provide drugs like aspirin and digitali

Algae

Only protists that produce their own food

Yeast

One of the most commercially important fungal forms

Mold

Produces the flavor of cheese

Question 9

In Unit IV you have learned about natural selection and mutation relative to health issues like TB and head lice. Take the same concepts and apply them to pesticide and herbicide use in farming. Explain what the potential consequences are for the pests, humans and the environment.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Unit V Assessment

Question 1

Which of the following is a density-dependent factor?

Question 2

Approximately how many people are on Earth today?

Question 3

An owl eating a seed-eating mouse is an example of what?

Question 4

A relationship which benefits one species and does not affect the other is called __________.

Question 5

On a warm summer day in August, you decide to go for a walk through a new housing development that was built near your home a few years ago. As you walk by the pond that is in the center of this development, you notice an unpleasant smell. Then, you see that the pond is full of green algae, and there are dead fish floating on the surface. This is a pond that used to be clean and clear, and you used to play in it as a child. What could have most likely caused this change?

Question 6

Match the term to its definition or characteristic.

Question

Ecological niche

role or job of a species in an ecosystem

Predator

species that survives by eating another species

Competition

when two species require the same resources within the same habitat

Tropical Rain Forest

biome with the greatest biodiversity

Desert

biome with less than 20 inches of rain per year

River

flowing water moving in one direction

Estuary

highly productive habitat where fresh and saltwater mix

Bioaccumulation

the process that causes small amounts of pollutants to be concentrated in higher amounts in animals higher up on the food chain

Ecological footprint

the amount of land needed to support the human activity of that area

Savannas

areas in Africa where elephants and other large animals graze

Unit VI Assessment

Question 1

The best treatment for Athlete’s foot would be:

Question 2

Which of the following types of cells are involved in the antibody-mediated immune response?

Question 3

Which disease can affect the human nervous system resulting in paralysis of respiratory and facial muscles?

Question 4

Common colds are caused by:

Question 5

Which of the following events would result in decreased blood glucose levels?

Selected Answer:

Incorrect Release of glucagon by the pancreas

Correct Answer:

Correct Release of insulin by the pancreas

Question 6

Match the organ to its function.

Stomach

Storage sac where protein digestion begins

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs

Liver

Produces bile

Trachea

Windpipe

Bladder

Storage sac for urine

Question 7

Match the disease to its description.

Asthma

Allergic response resulting in the constriction of the bronchi

Hypertension

High blood pressure

Atherosclerosis

Accumulation of fat on the inside of arteries

Stroke

Death of brain tissue

HIV

Kills or disables helper T cells

Unit VII Assessment

Question 1

You have fractured a bone in your appendicular skeleton. Which of the following did you injure?

Question 2

Some males are told by their moms not to wear tight briefs, as this could make them sterile and infertile. What is meant by that statement?

Question 3

Which of the following can result in amenorrhea?

Question 4

In humans, fertilization normally occurs in the __________.

Question 5

Which of the following regulates body temperature and affects behaviors such as hunger, thirst, and reproduction?

Question 6

Match the gland to its hormone or action.

Question

Selected Match

Pineal

Regulates sleep

Pituitary

FSH, LH, ADH

Thymus

Where T cells mature

Thyroid

Controls metabolism

Adrenals

Glucocorticoids

Question 7

Match the following disorder, disease or drug to its definition.

Question

Selected Match

Alzheimer’s disease

Progressive mental deterioration

Parkinson’s disease

Progressive disorder resulting in tremors and uncontrolled movements

Nicotine

Increases risks for most cancers

Alcohol

A fungal derivative causing hallucinations and dangerous actions

LSD

A fungal derivative causing hallucinations and dangerous actions

Unit VIII Assessment

Question 1

Scientists have documented that the current level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is __________.

Question 2

One sustainable way farmers can replace nutrients in the soil is:

Question 3

What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

Question 4

The use of chemical pesticides may be reduced by __________.

Question 5

The United States represents less than 5% of the world’s population. However, it is responsible for __________ of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions resulting from burning fossil fuels.

Question 6

Match the following terms to their definition or example.

Question

Selected Match

Chloroplasts

Organelle where photosynthesis takes place

Stomata

Open or close to change the flow of gases and water into or out of the plant cells

Organic

Natural fertilizer from partially decomposed waste products

Monoculture

Planting a single crop over wide acreage

Biomagnification

Concentration of toxic chemicals at higher levels of a food web

Eutrophication

Caused by fertilizer runoff from farms

Gymnosperms

Plants that produce seeds but no flowers like pine trees

Angiosperms

Most successful group of plants on Earth

Perennials

Plants that live for many years

Tubers

Yams

Unit I Homework

Nutritional Analysis

Introduction

In Chapters 3 and 4 of the textbook, you learned that the body needs various macro and micronutrients in order to function properly. You also learned about cellular metabolism and what the human body uses as a fuel source. This all seems simple at first glance; however, it can be difficult to determine whether we are getting what our body needs. Even when we know what our body needs, it becomes even more difficult to make sure we are supplying our body with those needs. The car you drive probably requires gasoline in order to function properly. When you need to go somewhere, you make sure you have enough gasoline in the tank to reach your destination. If you do not, you probably stop at a gas station and fill your car’s tank with gas. You do not pour cola in the tank or jelly donuts; you put gas because that is what it needs. Why do we put cola and jelly donuts in our bodies when we do not need them? Often, it is difficult to determine what is in the foods that we eat. Sometimes it is hard to determine if the food contains the correct nutrients or processed foods that our body does not need. This lab exercise will help you learn how to read nutritional labels and determine what your body needs to function properly.

Objectives

1. Analyze nutritional information based on what the body needs to function properly.

2. Calculate BMI and learn about caloric balance.

Materials

You will not need any extra materials other than your textbook and your computer (with internet access) to complete this lab.

Directions

• Type or paste all answers directly on this data sheet.

• Use the following nutritional label and answer the questions that follow. You may use your textbook as a resource when comparing the two products.

• Select Save As, and save this document using your last name and student ID as the file name.

• Upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file when you are finished.

Product A

Product B

Serving Size

1oz

1.5oz

Servings Per Container

1

1

Calories

150

165

Saturated Fat

3g

1g

Trans Fat

0g

0g

Cholesterol

3mg

1mg

Sodium

250mg

225mg

Fiber

1g

3g

Sugars

3g

1g

Protein

1g

4g

Vitamin A

35%

30%

Calcium

15%

25%

Vitamin C

100%

100%

Vitamin D

30%

30%

Main Ingredients

Milk, potato, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, processed wheat flour

Water, nonfat milk, whole corn, vegetable oil, whole wheat flour, rice flour, whole oat flour

Questions 1 – 5 are short answer questions. Answer each question in the space provided. Question 6 is a short essay. Total: 40 points

1. Which product contains the most calories per serving? (6 points)

2. Which product contains the largest serving size? (6 points)

3. Which product contains the most calories per ounce? (6 points)

4. Which product contains the most nutrients that are not as healthy for the body in large amounts?

(6 points)

5. Which product is a healthier choice? (6 points)

6. Explain why you picked the product that you did in question 5. Your answer should be in paragraph format and should be at least 100 words in length. Type your answer directly below.

Questions 1–4 below are short answer questions. Answer each question in the space provided. Total: 20 points

1. What is your height? ft in What is your weight? Lbs (5 points)

2. What is your BMI? What recommendations are listed? (5 points)

3. What is the caloric balance equation? (5 points)

4. Do you think you are in caloric balance? What are the recommended physical activity levels? (5 points)

Reading Nutrition Facts Labels Total: 40 points

For this portion of the assignment read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s food facts guide about labels and then answer questions 1 and 2. Click here to access the guide.

Question 1.

Write an essay at least 200 words in length that explains what are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Question 2.

Take any can of vegetables from your pantry. Report the levels of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats for a serving size of your vegetable.

Review the label for hamburger and answer question 3. Click here to read the label.

Question 3.

Discuss what stands out to you as a difference between your veggie and the hamburger. Your answer should be at least 100 words in length.

Unit 2 Homework

Unit II Homework

Cancer and Genetics

Introduction

While viewing the video, answer the following questions. Total: 8 points

1. Centrioles are duplicated during which stage of mitosis? (4 points)

2. During which stage of mitosis are sister chromatids pulled to opposite ends of the cell? (4 points)

After viewing the video, click on the Information tab in the bottom right corner. Answer the following questions. Total: 12 points

1. In which of the cancer types listed, are males not at risk of developing? (4 points)

Cervical, uterine

2. Cigarette smoke is a major risk factor for which type of cancer listed? (2 points)

Lung

3. The risk for which type of cancer increases after the age of 55? (4 points)

Stomach

Continue following the directions under the PROCEDURE section and complete the following table.

Interphase Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase % of Cells Dividing % of Cells at rest

Normal Lungs 19 1 0 0 0 5 95

Cancerous Lungs 19 1 1 1 10 90

Normal Stomach 14 2 1 1 2 10 90

Cancerous Stomach 13 2 2 2 1 20 80

Normal Ovary 18 2 1 1 0 7.5 92.5

Cancerous Ovary 19 1 0 0 0 45 55

Continue following the directions under the PROCEDURES section and answer the following questions. Total: 12 points

1. Based on your data and observations, what are some of the differences between normal cells and cancer cells? (4 points)

2. Which type of cancer shows the most aggressive growth? Explain your answer. (4 points)

3. When studying cell division in tissue samples, scientists often calculate a mitotic index, which is the ratio of dividing cells to the total number of cells in the sample. Scientists often calculate the mitotic index to compare the growth rates of different types of tissue. Which type of tissue would have a higher mitotic index, normal tissue or cancerous tissue? Explain. (4 points)

Cancer tissue has a higher mitotic index. This is because there

Go to: http://www.cancer.org/

Click Cancer A-Z. At the page that follows there will be links to more information on breast cancer, colon and rectal cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and skin cancer. Review the information for each these cancers. Next, write an essay that discusses either your own risk factors for each type of cancer and steps you might take to decrease those risk factors. As always, you do not have to disclose any actual personal information if you do not wish to. You may create a fictional character and discuss his or her risk factors instead. (30 points)

Unit III Homework

Blood Typing

Introduction

Blood typing is critical in medicine. If a person receives the wrong type of blood, they can die. The purpose of this homework is to allow you to determine what types of blood can be given to specific patients.

ABO and Rh Blood Typing

Blood typing is discussed on pages 176–178 of the textbook, but let’s skip the genetics of it for now.

First, let’s just focus on the ABO grouping and then we’ll look at the Rh grouping. There are two possible antigens on your red blood cells (RBC), A or B. You can have one of each, both, or none. Therefore, possible ABO blood types are A, B, AB, or O. Now, if you have an antigen on your RBCs, then you will not make antibodies against the antigen. However, you will have antibodies against the antigen you do not have. It is as if you are allergic to the opposite blood type. For example, a person with A antigens (blood type A) will make antibodies to antigen B, since that person does not have B antigens. Therefore, people with blood type A cannot receive type B blood because they have antibodies against B. A person with B blood will make antibodies against A. What do AB people do? The have both antigens, so they do not make antibodies at all. With no antibodies, can they receive type A blood? Sure, and they can receive blood from type B and type O people as well. With no antibodies, they are not “allergic” to any blood type. Let’s look at people with type O blood. They have no antigens, and they make antibodies against A and B. They are allergic to all blood with any antigens; therefore, they can accept blood only from other O people.

Got it? To recap, your blood type depends on the antigens on your red blood cells. You cannot make antibodies against your own cells, but you do make antibodies against the missing antigens. So, A makes antibodies against B, B makes antibodies against A, AB makes no antibodies, and O makes antibodies against both A and B. Remember now that O blood has no antigens, so a person with A or B blood can accept blood from type O people. Type A makes antibodies against B, but O blood does not have B antigens. Likewise, type B can accept from type O; however, type O makes antibodies against A and B and, therefore, can accept blood only if it has not antigens: type O blood.

Rh is the same thing but easier. You are either positive or negative. Either you have the Rh antigen, or you do not. Either you make antibodies, or you do not. A person who is Rh positive does not make antibodies. A person who is Rh negative makes antibodies against Rh. Therefore, an Rh-positive person can accept blood from either Rh-positive or Rh-negative people (they have no antibodies), but Rh-negative people can accept only from other Rh-negative people because they make antibodies against Rh.

Now combine the two concepts. At one extreme, AB positive people make no antibodies (because they have the antigens and cannot be allergic to their own blood) and can accept blood from anyone. At the other extreme, O-negative people make antibodies against A, B, and Rh meaning they can accept blood from no one, except other O-negative people. In between, a person with A-positive blood makes antibodies against B but not Rh. Therefore, they can accept from A or O and Rh-positive or negative. Try to figure out B people.

Be aware that the antibodies are not present in donated blood. When giving your answer to the blood type section, do not forget to include the Rh factor.

Objectives

1. Determine blood types that blood groups can receive.

Directions

1. Type your answers directly on the data sheet.

2. Select Save As, and use your last name and student ID as a file name.

3. Upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file when finished.

Questions: Questions 1-10 are short answer questions and should be answered in complete sentences. Total: 100 points

1. The first patient has type O+ blood. Which antigens does this person have on his/her red blood cells? (including Rh) (10 points)

2. List ALL blood types that can be given to a patient with the type of blood that the patient in question one has.

(10 points)

3. The second patient has A+ blood type. Which antigens does this person have on her red blood cells? (Including Rh) (10 points)

4. List ALL blood types that can be given to a patient with the type of blood that the second patient has.

5. The third patient has AB- blood type.Which antigens does this person have on her red blood cells? (including Rh) (10 points)

6. List ALL blood types that can be given to a patient with the type of blood that the third patient has.

7. Which blood type is the universal blood recipient? (Can receive all blood types) (10 points)

8. Which blood type is the universal donor? (10 points)

9. Can a person with type O blood receive any other blood type besides type O? Why?(10 points)

10. Can a patient with Rh- blood receive Rh+ blood without rejecting it? Explain why. (10 points)

Unit V Homework

Ecology

Introduction

In previous chapters, we learned that life is very diverse. Organisms range from single cells to multi-celled. Some organisms cannot even be seen with the naked eye. Is diversity increasing or decreasing? In the future, will we have more organisms? Does our population play a role in the lives of other organ-isms? Should we be considered if an organism goes extinct? The following exploratory activity will help you understand threats to organisms, what is being done to save them, and how organisms are classified.

Materials

Computer with internet access

Directions

1. Go to: http://www.redlist.org/ or copy and paste the address into your web browser.

2. In the search term, box type in the word Ivory-billed Woodpecker .

3. Click on the scientific name for Ivory-billed Woodpecker.

4. Read the information and answer the following questions.

Questions 1 – 20 are short answer questions and should be answered in a few words. Total: 80 points

Type all answers directly in the data sheet text boxes and upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file with your last name and student number when finished. You may need to adjust the textbox size to display all text.

1. In your own words, explain the purpose of the IUCN Red List. (4 points)

2. What is the scientific name for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker? (4 points)

3. Are there any similar species? If so, name them. (4 points)

4. In your own words state where are Ivory-billed Woodpeckers found. (4 points)

5. What is the current status of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker? What was it before the year 2000? (4 points)

6. What is the population trend? (4 points)

7. How many mature Ivory-billed Woodpeckers are estimated to exist? How many sub-populations?

8. In your own words describe the habitat that Ivory-billed Woodpeckers require. (4 points)

9. How long do Ivory-billed Woodpeckers live? (4 points)

10. In which Kingdom is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)

11. In which Phylum is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)

12. In which Class is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified?

13. In which Order is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)

14. In which Family is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)

15. What is the most significant threat to Ivory-billed Woodpeckers. (4 points)

16. Describe in your own words what (if anything) is currently being done to protect the species. (4 points)

17. What is the primary food source for this species? (4 points)

18. With such low population numbers, why might genetic diversity be a concern? (4 points)

19. Do you feel that it is worth it to save this species? Explain why or why not.

(4 points)

20. In your opinion, can this species be saved or is it too late? Briefly explain your answer. (4 points)

21. Considering what you have learned from this activity and the textbook chapters, explain your thoughts about the following statement: “Humans rely on other organisms for survival; however, other organisms would be better off without humans.” Take a stand and argue for or against this statement.

Unit VI Homework

Virtual Bypass Surgery

Introduction

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. One procedure to treat blockage in the arteries of the heart is bypass surgery. Someone you know may have already had this procedure; however, few people really realize what occurs during the surgery. The following lab will guide you through the steps of a virtual bypass surgery.

Objectives

1. Identify the major structures and functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and immune systems.

2. Evaluate various risk factors for diseases within body systems.

3. Relate homeostatic imbalances to disease states.

4. Discuss various treatments, cures, and procedures for common diseases.

Materials

Computer with internet access

Directions

1. Go to the following website: http://www.abc.net.au/science/lcs/swf/heart.swf (or http://www.abc.net.au/science/lcs/heart.htm)

2. Click on ENTER

3. Click on ANATOMY to review the anatomy of the heart.

4. When you are ready to conduct the surgery:

a. Select INTERN from the three choices provided (Intern, Surgeon, Specialist). This will allow you more time.

b. Make sure you read all information on the screen.

5. Type all answers directly on the data sheet. All answers must be written in complete sentences.

6. Select Save As, and use your last name and student ID as a file name.

7. Upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file when finished.

Questions 1 – 10 are short answer questions and should be answered in two to three words or one to two complete sentences. Total: 60 points

1. Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-depleted blood from the superior and inferior vena cava? (6 points)

2. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body? (6 points)

3. How much blood can the heart move the through the body in an average lifetime? (6 points)

4. How is the patient’s anxiety level reduced before surgery? (6 points)

5. What are the responsibilities of the perfusionist? (6 points)

6. What are the responsibilities of the anesthetist? (6 points)

7. What vein is harvested from the leg to be grafted to the heart? (6 points)

8. What is the name of the membranous sac that encloses the heart? (6 points)

9. What is injected into the heart to stop it from beating? (6 points)

10. In your own words, what is the purpose of the drug protamine? (6 points)

Directions

1. The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Click here or copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to read the article and answer the question:

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/ConsumerHealthCare/Heart-Health-Screenings_UCM_428687_Article.jsp

Question

11. Based on the key screening tests recommended for optimal cardiovascular health and coronary heart disease risk factors listed, what are your risk factors? Are you healthy? Do you know the answers to all the tests listed? What are some things that you might change in your life or your family’s lives in order to reduce your risk factors? You can view helpful information under each of the tabs at the top of the site.

Unit VIII Homework

Plant Transpiration

Introduction

If you have not already, you or someone you know will try to grow a variety of plants either inside your house or outside in a garden. What type of soil do you need? How often should you water the plants? Should you plant them in full sun? Why do some plants need less water and some more? These are questions that many people have about plants. In this activity, you will have a chance to manipulate different variables to see how much water some plants use and how much some lose through transpiration.

Objectives

1. Conduct virtual experiments to determine factors that affect transpiration.

2. Compare and contrast sustainable and unsustainable farming practices.

Materials

Computer with internet access

Directions

1. Go to: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0078695104/383946/BL_10.html

2. Read the PURPOSE and OBJECTIVES.

3. Read and follow the information under PROCEDURES and complete the lab for all 4 plants and all 3 variables.

4. Reset the lab and complete the lab for the next set of 4 plants and 3 variables.

5. Record your information in the Results Table provided on this sheet.

6. During and after the lab, answer the questions below.

7. Type all answers directly on the data sheet.

8. Select Save As and use your last name and student ID as a file name.

9. Upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file when finished.

Questions 1 – 10 are short answer questions and should be answered in two to three words or one to two complete sentences. Total: 40 points

1. Explain how the heater, the fan and the lamp are being used to test environmental factors as they relate to plant transpiration. (4 points)

2. State a scientific question you have based on what you know of the experiment. (4 points)

3. State your hypothesis. (4 points)

4. In your own words, explain the process of transpiration. (4 points)

5. Which environmental factors that you tested increased the rate of transpiration? Did the rate of transpiration increase for all plants tested? Explain. (4 points)

6. Of the environmental factors tested, did any affect the transpiration rate more than the others? Explain. (4 points)

7. Which species of plants that you tested had the highest transpiration rates? Why do you think different species of plants transpire at different rates? (4 points)

8. What is your conclusion? (4 points)

9. Did your results support your hypothesis? If so, how? If not, why not? (4 points)

10. State another question about transpiration that you would like to have answered that you did not answer in this lab activity. (4 points)

Results Table: You should include data for eight different plants. Make sure you reset the lab (upper right corner) to receive four more plants. Total: 20 points

Amount of water transpired after 1 hour (mL)

Plant Normal Fan Heater Lamp

Question 11 is a short essay. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. Total: 40 points

11. You want to reduce the amount of money that you are spending at the grocery store. You and your family decide to plant a small garden to provide a variety of foods. Since you completed the activity above, you know that plants require certain nutrients in order to survive.

Read the information in the textbook concerning the future of agriculture (pages 586 – 592). What are some methods that you would implement into your garden? What would you try to avoid? In addition to your textbook, locate at least one article in the CSU Online Library that provides further information on your chosen methods. Make sure you provide a detailed response.

Unit VII Homework

Human Reproduction PowerPoint Presentation

Introduction:

Well, it is that time—yes, time for that talk. For this activity, you will develop a PowerPoint presentation about human

reproduction. You are to pretend that the presentation is what you will use to give your son or daughter “the talk” about

human reproduction. Make sure you use correct terminology. If you have never created a PowerPoint presentation, make

sure you view the CSU Success Center videos suggested in the unit learning activity.

Your presentation must include the following:

? overall purpose of the reproductive systems;

? information about the male and female systems including:

o at least two visual aids illustrating the two systems, and

o structure and function of the major organs of both male and females systems;

? methods of practicing “safe sex” and preventing pregnancy; and

? STDs.

Be sure to follow the formatting guidelines provided below:

? Use bulleted information on slides (5 lines or less).

? Include details in the speaker’s notes.

? Include a separate title slide and a separate reference slide.

? Use appropriate font and backgrounds.

? Include at least nine slides, but not more than 15 slides (not counting your title slide or reference slide).

? Use correct APA format for references and citations, and use correct grammar and spelling.

? Upload the presentation as a .ppt or .pptx file.

Information about accessing the Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.