Entries Tagged 'Biology' ↓

This is a great video that shows how dogs can truly be “Man’s Best Friend” A boy was in his yard when he was bitten by a swarm (group) of bees. He started to have an anaphylaxis reaction (which can be life-threatening). The dog distracted the bees and probably saved the boy’s life. Great video!

It’s hard to believe that it is already September! We are already well into our first nine weeks — and taking our first vacation day!

Since this is the first time that many of you are reading my blog, please take a few moments to read through some of the postings from last year. I intend to post a little more this year — since I am used to using the blog. I hope that you will take a few moments to post your thoughts.

REMEMBER! There are rules to posting. While they are posted on the blog, let me remind you of a few things: (1) Students may post with their FIRST NAME AND LAST INITIAL O N L Y! (2) language appropriate to a school setting must be used; (3) Mr. Woods has to approve all posts. THAT MEANS….you may not see your comments right away…they will wait in a queue until I read them over and approve them. Please be respectful of others and have a GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!

SEE YOU AT OPEN HOUSE ON SEPTEMBER 14!

Wow! Earth Day is 40 Years Old Today! Can you believe that the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970! Take a little time to contemplate how you can reduce your carbon footprint! In the meantime, enjoy this “Old School” Earth Day Remix!

9th Graders are in for a GREAT show and Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are in for ANOTHER great performance from the science department for the FCAT Assembly!

While the performance is currently being kept secret….rest assured….it will be AWESOMELY AWESOME!

Previous Performances have included “FCAT Thriller” and “All 11th Graders”  Too see last year’s performance, click here.

Let the fun begin!  Only 11 days until FCAT!!!!!

As many of my friends know, I am a HUGE fan of the Olympic Games.  I usually watch them from start to finish — and even record them when I can’t be home to watch them.

For the past two days, I have been watching the Women’s and Men’s downhill ski jumping competition. It made me think about how scientific these men and women have to be as they approach their jumps.  When potential energy turns into kinetic energy (as the jumper heads down the slope) it takes a lot of concentration and expertise to make sure that the jump goes off correctly.

Knowing a lot about science helps many of the athletes as they approach their events.  Can you think of any other examples of how olympians use science as they compete?  Comment below.