Core A, week 8

We have been learning about the human body and how it is organized and how certain structures perform certain functions within the body.  For this week's BLOG, I would like for you to pick one of the following organisms and explain why it is considered to have a symbiotic relationship with other organisms.  Respond to A and B for 10 points.

Use this link to investigate Bedbugs  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedbug

Use this link to investigate Tapeworms http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cestoda

Use this link to investigate Deer Ticks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer_tick

A) The Problem: (5 points)

Why is this organism considered a parasite and what health related issues does this organism cause?

B) Description of organism: (5 points)

• Describe the physical characteristics of the organism
• its feeding habits/food source 
• how it reproduces
• stages of development 
• Treatment for exterminating organism 

Core B, week 8

We have been learning about the human body and how it is organized and how certain structures perform certain functions within the body.  For this week's BLOG, I would like for you to pick one of the following organisms and explain why it is considered to have a symbiotic relationship with other organisms.  Respond to A and B for 10 points.

Use this link to investigate Bedbugs  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedbug

Use this link to investigate Tapeworms http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cestoda

Use this link to investigate Deer Ticks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer_tick

A) The Problem: (5 points)

Why is this organism considered a parasite and what health related issues does this organism cause?

B) Description of organism: (5 points)

• Describe the physical characteristics of the organism
• its feeding habits/food source 
• how it reproduces
• stages of development 
• Treatment for exterminating organism 

Core C, week 8

We have been learning about the human body and how it is organized and how certain structures perform certain functions within the body.  For this week's BLOG, I would like for you to pick one of the following organisms and explain why it is considered to have a symbiotic relationship with other organisms.  Respond to A and B for 10 points.


Use this link to investigate Bedbugs  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedbug


Use this link to investigate Tapeworms http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cestoda


Use this link to investigate Deer Ticks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer_tick


A) The Problem: (5 points)
Why is this organism considered a parasite and what health related issues does this organism cause?


B) Description of organism: (5 points)

• Describe the physical characteristics of the organism
• its feeding habits/food source 
• how it reproduces
• stages of development 
• Treatment for exterminating organism 

Core D, week 8

We have been learning about the human body and how it is organized and how certain structures perform certain functions within the body.  For this week's BLOG, I would like for you to pick one of the following organisms and explain why it is considered to have a symbiotic relationship with other organisms.  Respond to A and B for 10 points.


Use this link to investigate Bedbugs  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedbug


Use this link to investigate Tapeworms http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cestoda


Use this link to investigate Deer Ticks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer_tick


A) The Problem: (5 points)
Why is this organism considered a parasite and what health related issues does this organism cause?


B) Description of organism: (5 points)

• Describe the physical characteristics of the organism
• its feeding habits/food source 
• how it reproduces
• stages of development 
• Treatment for exterminating organism 

Core A, Week 7

*Check out this video and tell me what you think? Did P.F. Chang's do the Ethical thing? What were the trade-offs for the victims?  Why were people so concerned? (5 points)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gso-Vu_XScs

We have been learning about the human body and how it is organized and how certain structures perform certain functions.  For this week's BLOG, I would like for you to investigate one of the topics below and post your well thought out responses back to this week's BLOG by Tuesday, Oct the 19th.

Possible Topics: Pick One

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Your BLOG response should include all of the following: 15 points total

1. Description of the Organ and a picture or diagram of the organ. (2 points)
2. Structure of the organ including any tissues that assist its function. (3 points)
3. A descriptive paragraph about the function of the organ within the body. (5 points)
4. The system the organ belongs to and a description of this system's function.(3 points)
5. Any health risks or problems associated with the organ if it becomes damaged. (2 points)

Core B, Week 7

*Check out this video and tell me what you think? Did P.F. Chang's do the Ethical thing? What were the trade-offs for the victims?  Why were people so concerned? (5 points)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gso-Vu_XScs

We have been learning about the human body and how it is organized and how certain structures perform certain functions.  For this week's BLOG, I would like for you to investigate one of the topics below and post your well thought out responses back to this week's BLOG by Tuesday, Oct the 19th.

Possible Topics: Pick One

                                             : 

Your BLOG response should include all of the following: 15 points total

1. Description of the Organ and a picture or diagram of the organ. (2 points)
2. Structure of the organ including any tissues that assist its function. (3 points)
3. A descriptive paragraph about the function of the organ within the body. (5 points)
4. The system the organ belongs to and a description of this system's function.(3 points)
5. Any health risks or problems associated with the organ if it becomes damaged. (2 points)

Core C, Week 7

*Check out this video and tell me what you think? Did P.F. Chang's do the Ethical thing? What were the trade-offs for the victims?  Why were people so concerned? (5 points)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gso-Vu_XScs

We have been learning about the human body and how it is organized and how certain structures perform certain functions.  For this week's BLOG, I would like for you to investigate one of the topics below and post your well thought out responses back to this week's BLOG by Tuesday, Oct the 19th.

Possible Topics: Pick One

                                             : 

Your BLOG response should include all of the following: 15 points total

1. Description of the Organ and a picture or diagram of the organ. (2 points)
2. Structure of the organ including any tissues that assist its function. (3 points)
3. A descriptive paragraph about the function of the organ within the body. (5 points)
4. The system the organ belongs to and a description of this system's function.(3 points)
5. Any health risks or problems associated with the organ if it becomes damaged. (2 points)

Core D, Week 7

*Check out this video and tell me what you think? Did P.F. Chang's do the Ethical thing? What were the trade-offs for the victims?  Why were people so concerned? (5 points)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gso-Vu_XScs

We have been learning about the human body and how it is organized and how certain structures perform certain functions.  For this week's BLOG, I would like for you to investigate one of the topics below and post your well thought out responses back to this week's BLOG by Tuesday, Oct the 19th.

Possible Topics: Pick One

                                             : 

Your BLOG response should include all of the following: 15 points total

1. Description of the Organ and a picture or diagram of the organ. (2 points)
2. Structure of the organ including any tissues that assist its function. (3 points)
3. A descriptive paragraph about the function of the organ within the body. (5 points)
4. The system the organ belongs to and a description of this system's function.(3 points)
5. Any health risks or problems associated with the organ if it becomes damaged. (2 points)