Assignments for Week Fourteen - Cognition: Bringing Forth a World

1.      Final Blog Assignments

Ø  Post your thoughts on this evening’s discussions.

Ø  Review “Debunking Captivity: 3 Reasons Not to Keep Dolphins in a Tank” 

http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2014/04/08/debunking-captivity-3-reasons-not-to-keep-dolphins-in-a-tank/

Ø  Post a comment to a classmate’s blog

  

2.      Next week is our last class of the trimester – our Biochemistry Potluck!

All welcome!

Class Blog List

Here is the latest list of class blog addresses:

http://emilyrosetcm.blogspot.com/

http://claireasoper.blogspot.com/

http://lynnchemistry.blogspot.com/

http://thchemacchs.blogspot.com/

http://altruisticneedleninja.blogspot.com/

http://arthurdy.blogspot.com/

http://acchschem.blogspot.com/

http://saramiznerschemblog.blogspot.com/

http://johnny3333.blogspot.com/

http://noelleham.blogspot.com/

http://naturallygazania.blogspot.com/

http://jamiebender.blogspot.com

http://acufarb.blogspot.com/

http://biochemistryacchs.blogspot.com/

http://isabelbiochemistry.blogspot.com/

http://laurrah.blogspot.com/

http://hilarybiochem.blogspot.com/

www.jessiehollandbiochem.blogspot.com

http://yinyangbiochem.blogspot.com/

http://nathanbiochem.blogspot.com/

http://tylerflorenceblog.blogspot.com/

http://kittiesomg.wordpress.com/

http://acchs-biochem-acad-response.blogspot.com/

Assignments for Week Thirteen – Biodiversity

1.      Blog Assignments for Week Thirteen

Ø  “..the human species is living as if it had more than one planet to occupy…” 

What is your own view?

Ø  Post your thoughts on this evening’s discussions?

Ø  Post a comment to a classmate’s blog

2.      Check out the following links:

https://www.cbd.int/iyb/doc/prints/factsheets/iyb-cbd-factsheet-sustainable-en.pdf

Sustainable use of biological diversity

 

http://greatlakesecho.org/2014/03/27/from-indiana-to-latvia-connecting-the-seeds-of-environmental-justice-agricultural-biodiversity/

Connecting environmental justice and biodiversity

Your Biochemistry Final Paper

Hi everyone

For your Final Paper for Biochemistry, you can select a topic of personal interest as your starting point, perhaps one that has come up in class discussions.

Or, if you prefer, you may want to compare TCM and conventional western biochemistry as it affects diagnosis or treatment.

I am happy to work with you as you develop your paper - so let me know if you have any questions.

And as a guide, here are some of the titles, or opening sentences, from previous years:

• The Integration of Biochemistry with TCM
• Biodiversity
• Television and Cognition
• Acceptance of TCM through the Translation of TCM Concepts into Western Scientific Terms
• How is Biochemistry Useful to Acupuncturists?
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Our recent readings in molecular cell biology struck me as acutely relevant to our TCM studies at ACCHS, most notably one scientist's epiphany of, "the enormous complexity of a cell as a functioning whole where everything is connected to everything.” 
• The Space Between: "I am many and I am none.”
• Experimenter conducted a self-experiment by reducing the daily intake of her regular hypothyroid medication while under weekly care of a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. As the subject reduced her medication the DOM would supplement with herbal prescriptions and acupuncture treatment to help offset the withdrawals and direct effects of such an experiment.
• In the rich pharmacopeia of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a specific category "invigorating blood" is designated and prescribed specifically to relieve signs and symptoms pertaining to diagnosis of blood stasis."
• The intention of this paper is to open a discussion of the biological considerations of Shang Han Lun Theory using the language of Western Medicine. The purpose in taking on this subject is to help me associate and understand Shang Han Lun six channel theory with physical and biological realities.

Take care

Larry

Assignments for Week Twelve – Cell Biology and Radioactivity

1.      Blog Assignments for Week Twelve

Ø  Post your thoughts on one of this evening’s discussions

Ø  Check out the various links on cells in 2. below, and post your impressions.

Ø  Post a comment to a classmate’s blog

2.      Check out the following links on Cell Biology:

http://microscopy.fsu.edu/cells/index.html

Introduction to Cell and Virus Structure

http://microscopy.fsu.edu/cells/animalcell.html

Animal Cell Structure

http://microscopy.fsu.edu/cells/bacteriacell.html

Bacteria Cell Structure

http://microscopy.fsu.edu/cells/plantcell.html

Plant Cell Structure

http://microscopy.fsu.edu/cells/virus.html

Virus Structure

http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/tour/cell/cell.htm

The Virtual Cell – Cell Biology

 

 

Assignments for Biochemistry Week 11 - The Chemistry of Life

Thank you all for your patience this evening

Your blog assignments for this week:

• Set up your blog and send Larry your blog address
• Post a comment on one of the discussion items in class this evening
• Post a comment to a classmate’s blog

Feel free to post a brief bio introducing yourself.

And here are the links for the articles from class:

'Most family doctors' have given a patient a placebo drug
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-21834440

Acupuncture Calms Anxiety Disorder  - New Research
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1256-acupuncture-calms-anxiety-disorder-new-research

Sea creatures may offer clues to such vexing problems of medical science as paralysis
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/sea-creatures-may-offer-clues-to-medical-sciences-vexing-problems-such-as-paralysis/2014/03/17/7ba9696e-a861-11e3-b61e-8051b8b52d06_story.html

Fish depth limited by biochemistry
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/03/04/3955643.htm

'Parallel universe' of life in oceanic crust could be Earth's largest ecosystem
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-03/15/oceanic-crust-ecosystem

Fukushima operator may have to dump contaminated water into Pacific
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/mar/10/fukushima-operator-dump-contaminated-water-pacific

  

Research Presentations

Here is the schedule for your Chemistry Research Presentations:

February 25th
Laura - "Superfoods"
Norihiro - "Corn"
Daisy - "Longevity"
Sara - "Ketamine in Childbirth"

March 4th
Gazania - "Aluminum in underarm deodorant "
Ayo - "Qi Gong and Bioelectricity"
Emily - "Marijuana"
Noelle - "Nail Polish"
Thieny - "MSG"

March 11th
Arthur - "Interrelationship"
Claire - "Processed Foods"
Lynn - Parabens and Moisturizers"
John - "The Chemistry of Happiness"
Jaime - "Coconut Oil"
Linda - "Green Soap"

If you need to switch dates please see Larry

Thank you Chemists!

I enjoyed your Research Presentations thoroughly - and want to thank you for the excellent standard!
I'll see you in class next Tuesday at 6:10 for our first Biochemistry class.

Take care
Larry

Assignments for Week Nine – A Question of Balance

1.         Blog Assignments for Week Nine:

Ø  Post your thoughts on the diet suggestions in pH Balance: Acids &Alkalis & Anti-Oxidants

Ø  Post your thoughts on this evening’s discussions

Ø  Post at least one comment to a classmate’s blog

 

2.                  Check out the following links:

Alkaline products promise health benefits with little proof to support such claims

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/alkaline-products-promise-health-benefits-with-little-proof-to-support-such-claims/2013/02/08/cdc32f1a-3598-11e2-9cfa-e41bac906cc9_story.html

The Business of Ingredients, Part I

http://www.skininc.com/spabusiness/medicalesthetics/The-Business-of-Ingredients-Part-I-248049151.html

10 Common Beauty Products You Shouldn’t Be Putting On Your Skin

http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/hair-dyes

Assignments for Week Eight - The Chemistry of Household Products.

1.         Blog Assignments for Week Eight:
 

Ø  Investigate the chemicals under your own kitchen sink, and prepare a short report on what you find

Ø  Review the issues raised in the article ‘Mediterranean diet 'better than low-fat diet' for cardiovascular risk’

Ø  Post at least one comment to a classmate’s blog

 

2.            Check out the following links:

http://www.dun.org/sulan/chembalancer/default.htm 
Welcome to Chembalancer!

http://www.wfu.edu/~ylwong/balanceeq/balanceq.html
 General Chemistry :: Balancing Equations :: Tutorial
 

 

http://jerickweb.50webs.com/hankmcintyre/AntiOx_pH-all_info.html
 pH Balance: Acid & Alkali & Anti-Oxidants

 

Assignments for Electrochemistry and Alchemy

Here are some links from last night's class on Alchemy:

Is Alchemy Back In Fashion?
http://www.science20.com/science_20/alchemy_back_fashion-128808

Modern Alchemy and the Quest for ‘Cheapium’http://www.hpcwire.com/2014/01/27/modern-alchemy-quest-cheapium/

Alchemy May Not Have Been the Pseudoscience We All Thought It Was
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/alchemy-may-not-been-pseudoscience-we-thought-it-was-180949430/

1.      Blog Assignments for Week Seven:

Ø Discover your “Semiconductor of the Week” and post a brief description  

Ø Alchemy – science, magic, art – or all three?

Ø Post a comment on this evening’s discussions

Ø Post at least one comment to a classmate’s blog

 

2.      Check out the following links:

 
State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
http://www.unep.org/hazardoussubstances/UNEPsWork/StateoftheScience/tabid/105913/Default.aspx

The Human Touch of Chemistry

http://humantouchofchemistry.com/
 
Common Chemicals found in the Home
http://www.ivy-rose.co.uk/Chemistry/GCSE/Common-Chemicals-in-the-Home_Molecular-Formulae.php

Assignments for Week Six - Molecular Weight

Blog assignments for this week:

• Discover your "Alkali Earth Metal of the Week” and post a brief description
• Test your understanding of hypotheses – try Avogadro's Hypothesis and report back on your findings
• Post your thoughts on molecular medicine
• Post a comment to a classmate’s blog

Check out the following links:
http://www.pontotriplo.org/triplepoint/2005/03/science_toys.html
Science ToysLearn how to make toys at home with common household materials, often in only a few minutes, that demonstrate fascinating scientific principles. Some examples: a plastic hydrogen bomb (!), building a hydrogen fuel cell, simple heat engines, a film can cannon, a metal that melts in hot water, a Bernoulli levitation ball, the impossible kaleidoscope and much more.

http://www.goldenelixir.com/jindan/jindan_intro.html
A Short Introduction to Chinese Alchemy

http://www.levity.com/alchemy/home.html
The Alchemy Web Site


PLUS - an extra credit assignment!
Check out Chikyū's latest endeavors and report your findings

Assignments for Week Five - The Chemistry of Color and Nutrition

Blog assignments for this week:

• Discover your “Inert Gas of the Week” and post a brief description
• Explore the colors of foods in your own kitchen – report on your findings.
• Post a comment on this evening's discussions
• Post a comment to a classmate’s blog

Check out the following links:

http://digipac.ca/chemical/molemass/avogadro.htm
 Avogadro's Hypothesis

http://digitalfire.com/4sight/education/what_is_a_mole_checking_out_the_mole_111.html
What is a Mole, Checking Out the Mole

http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/webdocs/Humor/Dihydogen-monoxide.html
Coalition to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide

Assignments for Week Four -Green Chemistry

Blog Assignments for Week Four:

Ø  Discover your “Catalyst of the Week” and post a brief description

Ø  Post your thoughts on one of this weeks’ Discussion Questions

Ø  Post at least one comment to a classmate’s blog

Check out the following links:

http://mineral.galleries.com/minerals/property/color.htm
WHAT IS IMPORTANT ABOUT THE COLOR OF MINERALS?

uvminerals.org/fms/luminescence
Luminescence and Fluorescence

http://astro.u-strasbg.fr/~koppen/discharge/
Spectra of Gas Discharges

http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/demos/main_pages/6.2.html
Colors of Elements in a Flame

Assignments for Week Three - Bonding

Blog assignments for this week:

* Choose your “Transitional Metal of the Week” and post a brief description
* Post a comment on "Neptune's Medicine Chest"
* Post a review of one of the links below
* Post a comment to a classmate’s blog 

Check out the following links on Green Chemistry:

http://advancinggreenchemistry.org/

Advancing Green Chemistry

http://domin.dom.edu/faculty/jbfriesen/chem254lab/atom_economy.pdf

Avoiding Waste: Atom Economy.

www.greeningschools.org/docs/greenchemistryclockreaction.pdf

Sustainable Science: Green Chemistry in your Classroom

Assignments for Week Two - Periodic Tables

Blog assignments for this week:
* Choose your “Element of the Week” and post a brief description
* Post your comments on one of the discussion items from this evening's class
* Post a review of one of the links below
* Post at least one comment to a classmate’s blog
Check out the following links on Atomic Structures, Bonding and Compounds::
http://www.chemguide.co.uk/atoms/propsmenu.html#top
ATOMIC PROPERTIES MENU

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/atommenu.html#top
ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND BONDING MENU

http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/elements.html
Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

Week One Assignmnents

* Post your bio to your blog
* Post your results from the Quiz onhttp://chemistry.boisestate.edu/richardbanks/inorganic/chemistry/chemistry.htm
* Post a comment to a classmate’s blog
Please feel free to post your thoughts on tonight's discussions to your blog.


Check out two or more of the following links on Periodic Tables:

online:
http://www.chemicalelements.com/

interactive
http://periodic.lanl.gov/

spiral
http://allperiodictables.com/aptpages/gridlink/grid07_spiral.htm

memory
http://www.johnpratt.com/atomic/periodic.html

quiz
http://www.brynmawr.edu/Acads/Chem/Chem101lc/pertab2.html

game
http://www.funbrain.com/periodic/index.html

rejected
http://www.schneertz.com/elements.html

Post any discoveries to your blog

Welcome!

Welcome to Chemistry at ACCHS!

My name is Larry Spears, and I'll be guiding you through your Chemistry Course here.
As you now know, your assignments will be posted to your own blog
So, please email me as soon as you have set up your blog account
- my email address is laurence_spears@yahoo.com

The assignments for each week will be posted here on the Chemistry Class blog, as will a list of blog addresses for the class.

And if you would like to discuss your Research Presentation Topic, please let me know.

Take care

Larry Spears