Protein Synthesis

We have been discussing the roles of DNA and RNA in class. Please take a look at the image below.  This picture represents how a protein is made.  Please use the image and the information your learned in class to explain the process of protein synthesis.  Use your comments for your peers to encourage, respectfully correct their understanding or further expplain their ideas.

Meiosis!

The following is an animation that explains the process of meiosis.  Please view the animation.  Comment on what you have learned by watching this animation.  What questions do you have regarding this process?  Is there any part of this process you do not understand?  Was this animation helpful?  Explain why or why not.

http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/meiosis.html

Who are you?

Take a few minutes to introduce yourself.  Include information about your family, your hobbies and/or after school activities.  If you were to create a newspaper headline to describe yourself, what would it be?  What do you hope to learn from this class?

Major Evolutionary Blunders: Our Useful Appendix--Evidence of Design, Not Evolution

Please read the following article from The Institute for Creation Research.  Some evolutionists believe that organisms contain vestigial organs - those organs that are no longer necessary.  They believe these organs support the theory of evolution.  The human body's appendix is one such organ.  The following article discusses the fact that the appendix just might provide support for a creator.  What do you think? Write a very brief summary as to what you think the theme of the article states.  Did the author provide evidence to support his stance?  What are your thoughts regarding the appendix and its role in the evolution vs. creation debate?



Major Evolutionary Blunders: Our Useful Appendix--Evidence of Design, Not Evolution

Stem Cells....What are they?

We have been discussing cells and why they divide in class.  Please view the following video about stem cells.  In your own words, give a brief explanation as to what your understanding of stems are.  What is the difference between tissue specific and embryonic stem cells?  What are your thoughts regarding the use of stem cells?