PBS Classroom Activities
Objective: Diagram the feedback relationship of blood glucose and the hormones insulin and glucagon.
In 2.1.3: Feedback Response, the diagram compares the relationship of glucose, insulin, and glucagon. At the beginning of the year we did not know what glucagon was or that it was even related to glucose and insulin. Now we know that glycagon is secreted by the pancreas and breaks down glycogen. This artifact is good for basic order of events but not for visual and articulate work. Also people diabetes can produce or use insulin, so it doesn't show the complications with diabetes.
In 2.1.3: Feedback Response, the diagram compares the relationship of glucose, insulin, and glucagon. At the beginning of the year we did not know what glucagon was or that it was even related to glucose and insulin. Now we know that glycagon is secreted by the pancreas and breaks down glycogen. This artifact is good for basic order of events but not for visual and articulate work. Also people diabetes can produce or use insulin, so it doesn't show the complications with diabetes.
1.2.1: What is DNA? pages 1, 2-3
Objective: Describe the structure of DNA including its specific monomers.
In 1.2.1: What is DNA, it describes the structure of DNA and its monomers. At the beginning of the year we only knew DNA could tell if a person was innocent. Now we know a lot more, like that Adenine and Thymine always match and Cytosine and Guanine always match to create DNA. A-T and C-G are base pairs. A pyrimidines (1 ring) and a purine (2 ring) bond and create 5 hydrogen bond. Also that someday, it could be used to create organs for medical purposes. This document does show the make of DNA and what it is made up of but not what it does for an organism.
In 1.2.1: What is DNA, it describes the structure of DNA and its monomers. At the beginning of the year we only knew DNA could tell if a person was innocent. Now we know a lot more, like that Adenine and Thymine always match and Cytosine and Guanine always match to create DNA. A-T and C-G are base pairs. A pyrimidines (1 ring) and a purine (2 ring) bond and create 5 hydrogen bond. Also that someday, it could be used to create organs for medical purposes. This document does show the make of DNA and what it is made up of but not what it does for an organism.
Objective: Demonstrate how restriction enzymes work.
In 1.2.3: DNA Analysis, it showcases how restriction enzymes work. Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific nucleotide. In the analysis we cut the DNA when it was GGlCC which is called Haelll. We did not know what a restriction enzyme was before this class took place. The strength of this activity is it makes you think about DNA in a different way. The weaknesses is you can not see what a virus would do to DNA.
In 1.2.3: DNA Analysis, it showcases how restriction enzymes work. Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific nucleotide. In the analysis we cut the DNA when it was GGlCC which is called Haelll. We did not know what a restriction enzyme was before this class took place. The strength of this activity is it makes you think about DNA in a different way. The weaknesses is you can not see what a virus would do to DNA.
2.3.2: Diabetic Emergency! pages 1, 2-3
Objective: Recognize that the regulation of blood sugar is necessary to avoid severe and life threatening diabetic emergencies.
In 2.3.2: Diabetic Emergency, it shows how regulating blood sugar is necessary to avoid severe consequences. That if you become hyperglycemic, which is when your blood sugar level is to high, it can cause problems. If you become hypoglycemic that can cause severe problems also which is when the blood sugar levels are to low. I knew the main idea of type 1 and type 2 diabetes but not what hypo or hyperglycemic was before this course begun. The strengths of this activity easily showed how blood sugar needs not be monitored by eating right, exercising and taking insulin if needed.
In 2.3.2: Diabetic Emergency, it shows how regulating blood sugar is necessary to avoid severe consequences. That if you become hyperglycemic, which is when your blood sugar level is to high, it can cause problems. If you become hypoglycemic that can cause severe problems also which is when the blood sugar levels are to low. I knew the main idea of type 1 and type 2 diabetes but not what hypo or hyperglycemic was before this course begun. The strengths of this activity easily showed how blood sugar needs not be monitored by eating right, exercising and taking insulin if needed.
Objective: Compare and contrast Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
In 2.1.1: Diagnosing Diabetes, showed the differences and similarities of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. We knew that Type 1 diabetes was not preventable and Type 2 was but we did not know much farther then that. This lab was great in showing the differences and similarities of the two types of diabetes and in different ways. It also covered Glucose Tolerance Test and Insulin Test. That the Glucose Tolerance Test only tells if a person has diabetes and the Insulin Test tells which type of diabetes a patient has.
3.1.1: Blood Detectives pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
3.1.2: Diary Entries pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-7, 8-9
Objective: Demonstrate how sickle-shaped red blood cells lead to decreased oxygen flow to body tissues.
In 3.1.1: Blood Detectives and in 3.1.2: Diary Entries, It tells how sickle-shaped red blood cells lead to complications and overall decrease oxygen to body tissue. The sickle-shaped clump together and block oxygen from going to the necessary parts it needs to reach. At the beginning of the semester I had never heard of sickle cell disease. Now I understand what it can do to a person and the complications it creates and the severity it can be. These artifacts are extremely useful and beneficial to my learning by having visuals.
3.4.2: What is the Probability? pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Objective: Explain how pedigrees can be used to determine the mode of inheritance of genetic diseases.
In 3.4.2: What is the Probability?, It showed me how pedigrees worked and how they can determine how genetic diseases are passed on through generations along with Punnett squares. At the beginning to the semester I had no idea what a Punnett square was or how pedigrees worked. So learning how they worked was very interesting to see how genes and diseases are passed. The one thing that the pedigrees do not show are what really occurs if they are not predicted.
4.1.1: Path of Blood in the Heart pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
4.1.2: Anatomy of the Heart pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8-9
Objective: Identify the main structure of the heart and describe their functions.
In 4.1.1: Path of Blood in the Heart and 4.1.2: Anatomy of the Heart, they show structure and their functions to pump blood through the heart. At the beginning of the semester I did not know all the parts of the heart and definitely not most of there functions like I do now. The labs were very beneficial to actually have my hands on a heart and label the parts of a real one and see where different parts lead to. This was only effective because we did learning about the parts before hand in 4.1.1 so we had background which made me feel more prepared for the dissection.
5.1.2: Infectious Disease Agents pages 1, 2
In 5.1.2: Infectious Disease Agents, shows how infectious diseases transmit. The best way to prevent them is to avoid areas where others are sick because they can be airborne for some. Also avoid drinking parasitic water or eating bad food. To treat most of the infectious diseases is to obtain anti-parasite medication but for some fluid replacement may be beneficial. This activity helps show that some parasites cannot be treated and what to do if you do get one.
In 2.1.1: Diagnosing Diabetes, showed the differences and similarities of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. We knew that Type 1 diabetes was not preventable and Type 2 was but we did not know much farther then that. This lab was great in showing the differences and similarities of the two types of diabetes and in different ways. It also covered Glucose Tolerance Test and Insulin Test. That the Glucose Tolerance Test only tells if a person has diabetes and the Insulin Test tells which type of diabetes a patient has.
3.1.1: Blood Detectives pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
3.1.2: Diary Entries pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-7, 8-9
Objective: Demonstrate how sickle-shaped red blood cells lead to decreased oxygen flow to body tissues.
In 3.1.1: Blood Detectives and in 3.1.2: Diary Entries, It tells how sickle-shaped red blood cells lead to complications and overall decrease oxygen to body tissue. The sickle-shaped clump together and block oxygen from going to the necessary parts it needs to reach. At the beginning of the semester I had never heard of sickle cell disease. Now I understand what it can do to a person and the complications it creates and the severity it can be. These artifacts are extremely useful and beneficial to my learning by having visuals.
3.4.2: What is the Probability? pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Objective: Explain how pedigrees can be used to determine the mode of inheritance of genetic diseases.
In 3.4.2: What is the Probability?, It showed me how pedigrees worked and how they can determine how genetic diseases are passed on through generations along with Punnett squares. At the beginning to the semester I had no idea what a Punnett square was or how pedigrees worked. So learning how they worked was very interesting to see how genes and diseases are passed. The one thing that the pedigrees do not show are what really occurs if they are not predicted.
4.1.1: Path of Blood in the Heart pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
4.1.2: Anatomy of the Heart pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8-9
Objective: Identify the main structure of the heart and describe their functions.
In 4.1.1: Path of Blood in the Heart and 4.1.2: Anatomy of the Heart, they show structure and their functions to pump blood through the heart. At the beginning of the semester I did not know all the parts of the heart and definitely not most of there functions like I do now. The labs were very beneficial to actually have my hands on a heart and label the parts of a real one and see where different parts lead to. This was only effective because we did learning about the parts before hand in 4.1.1 so we had background which made me feel more prepared for the dissection.
5.1.2: Infectious Disease Agents pages 1, 2
In 5.1.2: Infectious Disease Agents, shows how infectious diseases transmit. The best way to prevent them is to avoid areas where others are sick because they can be airborne for some. Also avoid drinking parasitic water or eating bad food. To treat most of the infectious diseases is to obtain anti-parasite medication but for some fluid replacement may be beneficial. This activity helps show that some parasites cannot be treated and what to do if you do get one.