EDUC634 LU Ch 13 scientific contributions of Watson & Crick Questions

EDUC634 LU Ch 13 scientific contributions of Watson & Crick Questions

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Chapter Assignments 2

  

Second Chapter Review

Assignment

Complete the following with   statements that give a clear picture of your understanding of the material   contained in each of the 9 chapters.

 

Chapter 10

Geologists commonly think of   the rocks on Earth as being one of three major types.  List the three   types of rock, describe their general characteristics, and provide one   example of each.

 

Chapter 11

In this chapter, the authors   state that in 2006, the International Astronomical Union redefined the   definition of the term planet as a celestial body.    Provide this definition, and then speak to why, according to this definition,   Pluto is no longer considered a planet. 

 

Chapter 12

Select an Earth/Space   Sciences concept listed in this chapter, and briefly develop a  bulletin   board  that would include opportunities for relating the children’s   science work with another academic subject such as math.

 

Chapter 13

Outline the scientific   contributions of Watson and Crick to the life sciences.

 

Chapter 14

In no more than three   sentences, describe the essential functions of the circulatory system.

 

Chapter 15

Reflect on the sample   discovery center in this chapter entitled “The Wonder   Machine.”  Briefly describe activities in this center that had a   strong language arts connection. 

 

Chapter 16

Imagine that you inflate a   balloon and release it.  Provide an explanation of why the balloon   flies.

 

Chapter 17

Some of the topics discussed   in this chapter include light, prisms, and

color.  Briefly describe   the relationship between these concepts.

 

Chapter 18

One important facet of   teaching science involves maintaining a safe environment.  Describe specifically   the safety measures you would have to take, including the safety equipment   you should have on hand, if you were to conduct the “You Could Hear a Pin   Drop:  The Conduction of Heat” demonstration in your classroom.