www.oregonstate.edu/trees/name_common.html
douglas fir, ponderosa, white pine, ocean spray, aspen, cottonwood, locust, maple, alder, cedar, service berry, currant, rose, hawthorn, spruce, noble fir, grand fir, tamarack
http://remotesens.css.wsu.edu/washingtonsoil/Fer_Ste_Pen_soils/Fer_Ste_Pen_default.htm
http://wdfw.wa.gov/habitat.htm
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Envirothon Resources
Friday, April 25, 2008
Biology Students Visit Gonzaga University and WSU
The 10th Grade Biology class recently visited Gonzaga University and the Washington State University Health and Sciences Center in Spokane. While at Gonzaga, they particpated in a lab comparing muscle proteins in 4 different animals. 
The proteins were identified using a process called gel electrophoresis. Proteins are molecules of varying sizes. An electric charge is sent through a gel where samples of the proteins have been placed. The molecules move through the gel with the electric current. 
The smaller the molecule, the quicker and further it moves through the gel. A standard sample of known proteins is also placed in the gel for comparison. This technology is used for DNA sequencing, studying genetic mutations, evolutionary changes among organisms and has revolutionized modern medicine and science.
The proteins were identified using a process called gel electrophoresis. Proteins are molecules of varying sizes. An electric charge is sent through a gel where samples of the proteins have been placed. The molecules move through the gel with the electric current. The smaller the molecule, the quicker and further it moves through the gel. A standard sample of known proteins is also placed in the gel for comparison. This technology is used for DNA sequencing, studying genetic mutations, evolutionary changes among organisms and has revolutionized modern medicine and science. After the lab, the students visited the Health and Science Center at the WSU Spokane campus. They got a tour of the building and learned about the different health and science degree programs offered in Spokane as well as what the salaries for those positions are. The highlight of the visit, was a short video on WSU's cadaver lab.
The students were invited back to WSU for a DNA lab. We'll be returning in May.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Intro To e Science Notebooks
Every student in science now has their own blog page and pbwiki page. These two pages will be used as an electronic science notebook. Paper may be used in class for taking notes, but all final work will be submitted electronically.
Click Here to access your blog and wiki page. (The wiki page is set to private, only students and the teacher can see the content).
For help uploading and viewing assignments click here.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
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