During class on Friday we handed in our Cell Project that was due on Friday. After that we went over our notes on Section 1: Body Organization and Homeostasis and Section 2: The Skeletal System. We discussed some topics regarding of what we are learning.
We also filled out the diagram concerning the different bones in the Skeletal System. We labeled the different parts of the bones in the Skeletal System.
If you follow this link ( http://www.encognitive.com/images/skeletal-system.jpg ) it will take you to a picture of a skeletal system with its bones labeled. It will help you fill out the diagram.
For those who weren't here, these are some important notes (NOT ALL) we discussed during class.
Section 1: Body Organization and Homeostasis
- Homeostasis: Process of internal environment keeping balanced and stable. (Not being affected by outside environment)
Example of Homeostasis: When the internal body temperature is close to 37°C despite the temperature of the air around you. (Except when you're sick.)
Things that disrupts Homeostasis: Stress, Illnesses (Cold etc...)
Section 2: The Skeletal System
- 5 Major Functions of the Skeletal System
a) Provides shape and support
b) Enables movement
c) Protects Organs
d) Produces blood cells
e) Stores minerals/material until they are used
Joint: A place where two bones meet. Allows bones to move in different ways.
Two kinds of joints: Immovable & Movable
Immovable Joints: Allows little/no movement. Ex. Joints at skulls.
Movable Joints: Allow body to make wide range of movement.
Ligaments: Connective tissues. Hold bones in movable joints.
Cartilage: Connective tissues. Flexible than the bone. Cover ends of bones. Keeps from bones rubbing against each other.
Four ways of how joints work
- Hinge Joints: Allow forward/ backward motion. Ex. Elbow
- Ball-and-Socket Joints: Allow greatest range of motion. Ex. Joint in shoulder
- Pivot Joint: Allows one bone to rotate around another. Ex. Neck
- Gliding Joint: Allows one bone to slide over another. Ex. Wrist & Ankle.
Osteoporosis: Condition where the bones lose minerals and break easily. Occurs when the bones lack calcium.
The picture on the left shows how a normal bone looks like. The picture on the right shows a bone with Osteoporosis.
During our discussions at the end of class we were discussing relationship science has to the world. We were talking about where (in the world) we think Osteoporosis occurs the most. Some people thought it was China because of the population and the number of Asians who are lactose intolerant. Others thought is was Africa because of economic state and how they are not able to afford milk, which contains an abundance of calcium. Ms. D told us that people in Africa obtains calcium by putting calcium in their bread! We ended our class with the discussion.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/bones_muscles_joints.html If you visit this link it talks more Body, Muscles, and Joints. So some of the information may help you when you're studying!
Homework!!!
- Email Ms.D about Bodies Revealed (Due Tuesday, March 25th)
- Write Notes for Chapter 3
- Comment to 6th/7th/8th Blog
You could go on Moodle (http://zagreb.ceesa.net/course/view.php?id=105) to check more information about the following weeks!
Remember to bring COLOR PENCILS to class on Tuesday.
Next scribe is ANTONIA!!!
Fantastic Job Julia!
ReplyDeleteI thought you gave a great recap of your science day. It appeared very accurate that you described, with much detail, what had been reviewed in science class. I found it useful when you had given me the definitions of vocabulary as it demonstrated, to me, the science part of your blog. The color you chose was also suitable for your post as it made your post easy to take note from and comprehend . The pictures and diagrams displayed were, too, quite appropriate giving me a mental image and supporting your vocabulary words. Next time, however, I recommend you use a larger image as some of the words on the skeleton diagram were not visible. Apart from that, great job!
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Hi there Julia!
ReplyDeleteGood job on your Scribe Post! You did a great job nearly on every single part of the post. First of all I would like to compliment you on your English. The grammar of the text was outstanding. Now, the layout. The layout was okay, but I'm not sure that it was the best choice color you could have done. Except the color, I would change the fonts and their sizes. Due to huge differences in fonts and their colors, it was kind of hard to see the text. Finishing with colors, we can move on to the pictures. The images you have posted are too small. A recomendation - look at Alex F's post, there she has uploaded Picasa pictures which were small but when you'd click on them, they would zoom in. Finally, the text. The text made a lot of sense, including a lot of science in it. As Emma stated, the definitions of vocabulary were very useful especially if a student was away or sick, so that it could teach him/her or remind him/her about it. Finalizing, I think you have done a great job, and keep up the good work.
Severyn :)
Julia - You have definitely covered everything we discussed in class in this post. You have used a font that is clear and a good size to read, plus I liked the bolded important parts. The links you have included are easy to get to and are helpful to the reader; as are the pictures. Your spelling looks fine, but there are a few places where you have some grammatical errors. Great work using what we discussed in class as your real-life relationship paragraph. Overall, well done :) ~Ms. D.
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