Fall 2013: Blog Setup

Welcome to Coach Funt's Biology blog. We will research and post to this blog several times this Fall, Winter, and Spring. For setup, to post on my blog, follow these simple instructions: 1) Generate an e-mail if you do not have one. 2) Go to blogger.com and setup an account. This will allow you to follow various blogs and post on my blog. 3) Go to my blog: http://funtbiology.blogspot.com 4) See fall post 2013 and post a comment as a test. Just say hey or something We will use this blog to conduct current research in biological fields we discuss in class. We will share our research on this blog, and during classroom discussions. Coach Funt

Animal Diversity Spring 2013

For the final post, you will learn about a recently discovered animal.  In class, we have been discussing the various invertebrate phyla and characteristics for each phylum. 

What you are to do?  You will research a recently discovered animal.  The animal you choose must have been discovered in the past 5 years.   Describe the animal in detail.  The information you need to explain includes the following:  Linnaeus Classification Name (Kingdom, phylum, class, order, ...), type of symmetry, body plan, cephalization, deuterstome or protostome, how it carries out essential function like feeding, movement, respiration, excretion, reproduction, etc., where was the animal found, and other interesting pieces of information.

Again, use complete sentences in your post.  This post is due by Thursday, May 16th @ Midnight.  We will discuss the posting the next day in class.

Good Luck!

Genetics Winter 2013

In class, we have been studying genetics and how DNA is used to determine inheritable characteristics.  You will research a study pertaining to genetics and answer the following questions about the research:  1)  What is the study about and/or trying to prove?  2) What specimens are being used in your study?  3)  How does this study apply to genetics or DNA replication or transcription?  4)  Include other information that is important the reader in your post.  5)  What are the conclusions within the study?  6)  What are your conclusions about the study?

This post is due by Midnight, Thursday, February 28th.  We will share our findings in class on Friday, March 1st.  The post needs to be in complete sentences, contain proper grammar, and the links need to be included.  Refer to the blog rubric on edline.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Have Fun!