1. Choose a scientific discipline (biochemistry, biology, chemistry, etc.) and a scientist from that list. List the scientist and discipline that you chose. What was their contribution?
- William Michael Bright was a zoologist, biologist.
2. Inventions ?List 3 cool things invented by African-Americans and the respective inventor.
- Guitar: Robert Flemming Jr, roller coaster: Granville T. Woodsoller, hand stamp: W.B. Purvis.
3. Checkout the 101 Fast Facts. List your favorite from the "Inventions and Discoveries" tab. Who did you choose? What did they invent/discover? Why is this significant? Also checkout the "Records Breaking," "Little Known," and "Firsts" when you are done.
-George T. Sampson invented the clothes dryer which we use to dry our clothes today(duh).
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Blog post #2
1. List all of the geologic periods in order from oldest to present (Cambrian to Quaternary).
- Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian, Triassic, Jurrasic, Cretaceous, Tertiary, Quaternary.
2. Come up with a mneumonic to help you remember the order. (example: My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas).
- Come Order Some Delicious Chicken Parmisian, Tangy juice, creamed tea, quickly.
3. First watch this animation. Then put the rock layers in order from the image on the right.
- D, A, E, B, C.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Blog post #1
1. How deep is the deepest mine in the world?
-TauTona gold mine in South Africa
2. How deep would you have to dig to reach the mantle?
-35 km
3. Let's pretend that you and your friends tried to dig a hole in your backyard to find a shortcut to China. The thing is, you guys had special suits that could withstand extreme temperatures, so you would not die. If you were somehow able to reach the mantle, what would it look like? What kinds of things would you see? How about the outer core? Inner core? What would it look like as you approached the surface (the crust) on the other side?
-if my friend and i were to dig through the crust to the mantle it would be a layer of rock. the outer core would be liquid and the inner would be solid. if we dug through the mantle and go through the core, and back through the mantle on the other side, as we approach the crust it would be rocky.
-TauTona gold mine in South Africa
2. How deep would you have to dig to reach the mantle?
-35 km
3. Let's pretend that you and your friends tried to dig a hole in your backyard to find a shortcut to China. The thing is, you guys had special suits that could withstand extreme temperatures, so you would not die. If you were somehow able to reach the mantle, what would it look like? What kinds of things would you see? How about the outer core? Inner core? What would it look like as you approached the surface (the crust) on the other side?
-if my friend and i were to dig through the crust to the mantle it would be a layer of rock. the outer core would be liquid and the inner would be solid. if we dug through the mantle and go through the core, and back through the mantle on the other side, as we approach the crust it would be rocky.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Blog Post #4
If your parents had to buy a new 2009 or 2010 model car, and they wanted your advice, which car would you recommend? What criteria would you use?
- Pontiac Vibe, because the average gas mileage is good.
- Pontiac Vibe, because the average gas mileage is good.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
blog post #3
From the websites below, choose 5 minerals that you have used before. Also post a picture of one. For example, you could list gold if you wear any gold jewelry.
-diamond, coal, zinc, gold, and graphite.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
blog post #2
Which map projection is your favorite? Why? Include a picture.
- my favorite map projection is mercator because it is the easiest to follow and shows the whole world.
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