1/14/10 Technology advances science

The use of technology has created a huge advance in scientific understanding. This video shows scientists ability to examine "ordinary" occurrences and see what is really happening is extraordinary.

For this project first tell me what you think of the video. Did it give you an appreciation for the complex interactions that we usually miss?

Next find a link that shows one of the topics following and link to the article and then write a paragraph that summarizes the article. Paragraphs should be at least three well constructed sentences.
1. Some equipment that is used to advance science.
2. A way that water does not act typically like you would expect, if it were "just like other materials".

Make sure you put your ID and class section on your work. This project is due by midnight Sunday, 1/31. Remember that you need at least one project out of every two. If you do both projects one will count for extra credit. If you did not do the previous project, you must do this one.

If you have problems, email me at aphsbio at gmail.com. Make sure that you tell me what your problem was, and you can include your completed project.

Energy Salvation

Science is looking for solutions to the world energy crisis. Many different approaches are being considered. One approach, Lithium-Air Batteries Could Displace Gasoline in Future Cars.

For this project you should find some scientific work to ease the energy crunch, link to the article and then write a paragraph that summarizes the article. Paragraphs should be at least three well constructed sentences. You can look for research to actually provide alternate energy sources, reduce pollution, make vehicles more efficient, or any aspect where some advances are being made.

Next you should find one of the articles cited by one of your classmates for this project. You should then write a paragraph discussing the way both approaches are working toward a common goal.

If you are the first to enter an article, or you do not find particular interest in the other student articles, you may use the article cited above.

Make sure you put your ID and class section on your work. This project is due by midnight Sunday, 1/17. Remember that you need at least one project out of every two. If you do both projects one will count for extra credit.

If you have problems, email me at aphsbio at gmail.com. Make sure that you tell me what your problem was, and you can include your completed project.