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Friday, August 24, 2012
Summer Assignment 8.24
This will be the final week of the summer assignment this year. Great job with all the comments, I hope you found some of the articles I linked to interesting. There are a few things I have for you to do this week.
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I enjoyed the article about the bio mechanics of sprinting posted on July 20th. It gave me something to think about as i watched the sprinting events during the olympcs. Not only did I learn a lot about the bio mechanics of sprinting but what i need to change as a sprinter myself.
This semester I cannot wait to disect and learn more about how the human body.
My favorite article was "Tales from the OR". I love learning about anatomy so I found the diagrams and explanations very interesting. As I want to become a surgeon, I also found the description of her surgery fascinating. She described it in a way that I could picture in my mind. The actual pictures of her heart were the best part! This year, I look forward to learning about the human body especially about the human heart!
My favorite article that I read was about the glow in the dark soldiers from the Civil War era. It really opened my eyes to see how such different creatures can join together and cooperate to provide a medical anomaly, that saved many lives. This year, I hope to learn more about the alterations in DNA patterns that cause certain diseases and about the neurons in the brain and their specific functions.
Out of all the articles, I also found the "Will we ever run the 100 metres in 9 seconds?" article the most intriguing. The article really challenged the way I looked at sprinters in the Olympics and even myself. It was interesting to learn about how much biology and physics played in role in successful sprinting and about the biological limits that all humans face. This upcoming year,I am definitely most excited to learn about genetics and cell/molecular biology. I am looking forward to learn more about biology, right before I go off to college and become a Pre-med Student!
Instead of a favorite post, I chose a favorite theme. I enjoyed the Olympic posts the most because they showed a side of the Olympics that a person watching on television would not understand. For example, someone watching the Olympics through the television would not be able to comprehend the difficulty and speed of the diving performances. The practice and technique would usually go unnoticed. The article on diving helped show how the divers accomplished their dives. Sprinting also shows this. It is very difficult to recognize all of the small things that the sprinters do to maximize their speed during a race because races end in less than 10 seconds. Reading the article on the bio-mechanics of sprinting helped me realize what the runners do to be so fast. The article also had interesting facts on the strength of the sprinters. For example, the article mentioned that male sprinters hit the ground with 2.5 times their weight of force. The power of the sprinters is not always recognized when they run. The posts about the Olympics showed an overlooked side of the sports.
This year I’m looking forward to learning more about the human body because the things that happen in the body are directly related to me. It’s interesting to learn about something that is currently going on in my body as I learn about it.
My favorite article was about how the Olympics were species-centric, because other species on different terrains would have a better chance than humans. I am looking forward to learning about genetics, because I like to know how traits are inherited.
My favorite post was the one about the 3-D printer that can create a house in less than a day. I liked it because it can make houses cheaper in the future and can help people in countries with high poverty have proper homes.
I hope to get into detail with cell processes this year.
My favorite article was "Parkour athletes reveal orangutans' climbing secrets" mainly because it combines two awesome things, which are orangutans and parkour. I found it interesting that orangutans have such an efficient method of traveling between trees, despite the arduousness of the task. I learned how at risk the tree swimmers are simply because of energy usage. This year, I look forward to learning how different organisms can adapt to their environment.
I definitely enjoyed commenting on the post, "The Web is Driving us Mad." It was very informative, and something I didn't expect to read on a Bio Blog, when I just looked at the title. But once I saw that the increased addiction and use of the web/other electronic devices cause deformations/changes to the brain, the connection became clear. I went against Newsweek's claim and argued the increase in time spent on electronic devices and the internet was forced upon us by society, but I enjoyed doing it. It was also interesting to read about how they tested/experimented to see the changes in the brain. I'm really looking forward to the dissections this year. And, I'm looking forward to learning about the cell division process (Especially the DNA replication part—I didn't completely understand before) and genetics. I can't wait to learn all about this year in AP Bio!
Hands-down, my favorite article (blog post, rather) was "Tales From The OR". It was extremely insightful and it gave me a first glance at surgery, especially because the field in which I'm pursuing a career in requires surgery. It was intriguing and because anatomy fascinates me and is one of my favorite subjects, this blog post inspired me and spoke to me. Throughout the year, I look forward to learning more about the human body's anatomy and physiology.
The most interesting article I found was by Ed Young titled "Will we ever run the 100 metres in 9 seconds?" This article was amazing to read because it not only discusses the top speed of humanity, but the limits people can break because the use of technology can identify aspects of running that allow people to run fast. Humans are slowly evolving with the growth of technology, therefore technology and information gained from technology can make life more efficient and easier. Technology allows for examination of professional runners' gaits and the force from their feet impacting the ground. Information gained from this analysis may help future runners to become faster by perfecting these aspects of running. In addition, I look forward to being a part of the scientific process in AP Biology because science is useful for everyone and it can not only help us understand ourselves, but also help us have better lives. The specific topic I am interested in learning is DNA technology and genomics. Some aspects that would be important to having the ability to run quickly, such as efficient gas exchange, may be a heritable trait. Technology can allow for the examination of DNA of runners so that we may identify potential genes which contribute to great speed when running. I would like to explore this topic further because as the article points out, the better we understand ourselves, the better we can utilize technology to make our lives better.
My favorite article this summer was the artlce about olympic diving. I found it very interesting to know the mechanics of the dive and how hard the divers have to work to make sure they are properly prepared for a dive. It also made watching the event lots of fun as I was able to understand a lot more of the aspects of the dive. My other favorite article was about the spinters. I found that learning about the mechanics was fun as it would help me a lot since I am a sprinter. I never something as simple as hitting the ground harder could make you go faster.
In Bio this year I hope to learn more about genetics and the processes that go with that.
My favorite article had to be "Tales of the OR". Not only did I love the comfortability of the blogger being able to put her surgery in detail but the knowledge that I was able to take away. Like some others I also want to go into the medical field so these science based articles are in very high interest for me. Since I want to be a medical student, this year is very special to me because bio is a heavy medical based class. I am so excited because biology was always my favorite subject and to be able to have the opportunity to go more in depth is extremely a bonus to my high school years.
Personally, I found all of the posts to be interesting, although some were more interesting then others. If I had to choose a favorite, it would probably be the artificially assembled synthetic jellyfish-like tissue structure that was composed of live rat cells. I tend to like the groundbreaking research on how we can potentially develop in order to cope with conditions that threaten human life. Additionally, it helps understand our anatomy and physiology as humans as wells as properties of other forms of life. I would like to add that the posts were very interesting from the surgery details to using science to prove or disprove an internet myth and how the phenomenon occurs.
My favorite article had to be "Tales From the OR" This article interested me the most because I have a particular interest in medicine. It was amazing to see all the step by step process the surgeon has to do during a heart surgery. The pictures gave me a better idea of how doctors work and how they do each step.
I am looking forward to learning more about biology in general. I have a great interest in biology and am excited about all the new things that I will learn this year
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Over the past few weeks, I'd have to say my favorite post was the one about open heart surgery, as strange as that may sound. I actually really like learning about how the body works and how everything in the body functions together to form a living being. It's so simple, yet so intricate, detailed, and complicated as well. This year, I would like to go more in depth how living things contribute to their surroundings and well, just how nature works together because I find it pretty amazing how if one thing is missing, then something always falls out of place.
My favorite article that I read so far was "tales from the OR" It is something completely different reading facts about a surgery than to actually read something from a pacient's perspective! Not only that, but seeing real organs in pictures! This journal not only just intrigued me, it made me research more about the surgery! It was so fascinating to know that both my father and grandma both underwent this operation! I really liked this article because it gave more then just facts, but insight as well! For this upcoming school year I am excited to learn more about the human body and how it functions! It is interesting to learn about what your own body undergoes each and everyday!
My favorite article throughout the summer assignment was "Animal Olympics: The Fastest Critters on Earth", because I am very interested in the Olympics. I learned that the World's Fastest Man is not even compared to other species. Some animals may run, fly, or swim up to two or three times as fast as the fastest human on Earth. Even though Usain Bolt proved that he is the World's Fast Man by winning another gold medal, I do not think he would be to confident about racing other species.
I am looking forward to learning more about evolution and genetics throughout the school year
My favorite article was the one about how they made a rat's heart behave as if it were a jellyfish, which is essentially a pump because, the article pointed out that one day, living tisssue from other animals could be placed inside of us to help us live. I felt that this was better than having a metal heart or a pacemaker inside of us. This year in AP Biology, I look forward to learning about DNA because it has always facinated me that some code is able to determine who and what we are.
my favorite post during this summer was the one about the heart surgery. It was so amazing to see the actual heart and basically be taken through the surgery!I am not interested being a surgeon or anything alike but i have always really like seeing things that others may not (things that may be gross or disturbing). This school year I am really looking forward to looking to learning more in depth about DNA and things like that. I'm really interested in DNA replication.
Reading the article about the McDonald's burger experiment captured me the most. I do not eat McDonald's not only because it is unhealthy, but also because I was skeptical about their ingredients. I am guilty of assuming that their burgers do not mold because of the crazy amount of preservatives and shady chemicals, however, I was wrong. I was baffled when I discovered that even a homemade burger the size of a McDonald's one does not rot either.
I'm excited to go more into depth about genetics. Its interesting how one's genetics are the combination of several generations before them.
My favorite article so far was' "Giant 3-D Printer to Make An Entire House in 20 Hours. I found it very interesting that we can make a machine to build houses. Although I didn't agree with the idea of machines making houses, I found the ability for machines to be able to do that very fascinating.
In biology, I hope to learn more about evolution. I would also like to learn more about genetics.
I think my favorite article was about the 3-D printer making a house in a day. It is quite amazing how much humanity has evolved over the years. Just a few thousand years ago, it took several years just to align stones to create stonehenge, and now we are building secure homes with electricity and plumbing in under a day. I guess I would most like to learn the complex systems that life depends on. After all, humans are like machines. The parts we are made of are like machines, and the societies we make are like machines, which is very interesting.
Personally, my favorite article was about the hamburger lab in the most recent post as it surprised me the most. I truly thought that fast food contained all kinds of chemicals and preservatives that were really bad for you. This article proved my unsupported idea or "theory" that I believed for so long wrong. In addition, the article proved that the surface area determined whether the burger would rot or not(not the content). This idea was relatively new to me and this is a well thought out experiment which I really liked. Another reason why I liked the article is that it dealt with food which I adore in a way.
Hopefully, if all goes well, I would like to learn about things like biochemistry in more depth and about how our body works; things like the nervous system and such as these subjects really fascinate me. Lastly, I would like to learn about the brain. I mean, the brain is considered to be one of the most complex things on Earth which motivates me to learn as much as I possibly can about it.
My favorite posts? I never have a favorite post! Well, if I had to choose a favorite post(s), it would be the Olympic sprinting because it just shows that humans are NOT the superior being (Hey we're all terrible without our technology, so admit it, without technology we're only smart.). Another favorite would be how scientists created a jellyfish using......rat cells. Hooray for bioengineering!
I'm scared of the "Tales from the OR" post. I just hate looking at mutilated bodies during surgeries and even after it, I feel like the person is still mutilated.
There were several good links posted this summer, and I really learned a lot from those articles. My favorite article was about the “First Ever Complete Computer Model of a Cell Produced”. Although I was surprised that there were no computerized cells in the past century, I understand that cells are very complex, and so have a lot of data to process. In the future this will also enhance more complex computer processed cells, which will later save several lives, like people with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other harmful diseases. I also hope that this process will one day eliminate the suffering of the sick and injured in the near future. This year I would like to understand more about the human anatomy, and the nervous system. After 12th grade I would like to go into a pre medical college, then a medical college, and hopefully become a neurosurgeon, at the end of the tunnel.
My favorite article I read so far was "Tales From the OR." I didn't actually respond to this article, but I found this to be the most interesting article. I liked how the article went throughout the whole surgery, from the prep phases all the way to the end of the surgery. I also liked how they had pictures of the open heart as the surgery was in progress. In the future, I hope to become a cardiologist, so this was good exposure into the medical field that I am looking to get into. Overall, I'm just excited for the class because Biology is my favorite subject.
By far, the most interesting article/blog post I read was ‘Tales from the OR.’ I was fascinated while reading not only about the disease the blogger was diagnosed with, but also learning about her experience through heart surgery, supported thoroughly with diagrams and pictures. Since I was younger, I have always hoped to become a cardiologist; researching about this disease and observing the surgery through blog posts has made me more eager to follow my dreams. This year, I’m hoping to learn a thorough overview of biology in order to have a solid foundation before obtaining a major in Biology in college. Everything from genetics and human anatomy and functions is fascinating to me!
The link that interested me the most was the link that explained that running the 100 meter dash in the Olympics under 9 seconds is impossible. Now that the Olympics are over, I believe that the 100 m is indeed impossible to run in under 9 seconds, at least for a very long time.
I am looking forward to learning extensively about the human body and what makes our bodies so incredible and fascinating. I would like to learn as much about Biology as I can before I go to college and hopefully in the future, medical school.
The article I found the most interesting was the one about the 3-D printer. I never thought that an invention like this would ever happen, and it is amazing to see it being put to work. The logic of this printer still has me baffled, but it is probably one the most interesting invention I have heard of. I would love to see this printer in real life and see it work. Something i look forward to this year in Biology is genetics.
My favorite article that I read was 'The Bloop'. I really enjoyed learning about the unknown and I was very curious about it. This led me to do some independent research on the Bloop. I found many interesting thories and all are so different yet seemed to be backed with the same evidence. I am looking forward to learning about evolution because I find it interesting how a benificial mutation can transform the whole species.
My favorite article was definetly the "Tales from the OR." I found that article very intriguing. I was at first surprised that they actually showed the heart and the whole process of the surgery. I was also impressed by how easy it was to aprehend the whoe process. The blogger most certainley made the whole thing simple yet detailed and comprehensive. This article alone is one of the reasons that I am looking forward to Biology this year. I can wait to investigate the human body and how everything works. I also believe that this class will help me make a decision about what I want to or dont want to pick as a career.
My favorite article was the one about Post Traumatic Growth and Batman. I really enjoy learning about psychological diseases and sicknesses and find them very interesting. Also, I'm a huge fan of Batman so seeing him as a victim of Post Traumatic Growth was quite intriguing.
I hope to learn more about different types of diseases and also about evolution this year in AP Bio!
The article that interested me the most was the one on batman and post traumatic stress disorder. I found it interesting because of the way the article went into depth on the mental composition of a fictional character, while making a lot of sense about Batman’s past and actions that contribute to the possibility of a psychological disorder.
This year in AP biology I am looking forward to learning about evolution and genetics, those are two of my favorite topics in biology.
My favorite article from the summer has to be the Batman article, "Batman on the Couch: Psychologist Analyzes Comic Book Character". It really interested me by showing how well science can be applied even to fictional events or characters.
This year I look forward to being able to apply the knowledge iI gain to the real world and even the fictional world if possible.
The article that I enjoyed the most was Post Traumatic Growth and Batman. Batman is definitely my favorite superhero, so there was now doubt I was drawn to this article. Overall the psychological analysis of Batman was surprising, informative and very interesting. Who would of thought a superhero could have so many issues?
What I probably will look forward to the most is genetics and evolution.
My favorite article this year was definitely the article about the weight loss pills. This article seemed to be most shocking and actually showed a growing problem in the United States. The fact that the same drugs that were banned before are being allowed now just because of growing numbers in obese people is actually frightening. This article really hit me as something that needs to be publicized, and it is the job of the people to make these numbers change, not weight loss companies.
This year I'm looking forward to learning about different habitats and how each individual is able to adapt to constant change.
I think my favorite post from this summer was the analysis of post-traumatic stress disorder, where the article targeted Batman. It was intriguing to see my childhood superhero being highlighted as a victim or PTSD and the thorough research the author provided. It was interesting to see how someone was able to label a fictional character with such a disorder.
This year, I'm excited to learn about genetics and different processes that occur in the body.
My favorite article was "Is the web driving us mad?" because I realized how much of an effect using the Internet has on humans. It was a shock to see that Internet users' brains resemble those of a drug addict. Furthermore, it was interesting to see how much foreign countries are doing to limit Internet use in their country. This year I'm looking forward to learning about genetics and doing dissections.
My favorite post of this summer is the technology one of week 7/13. I really liked this post because I can relate to it very well. Technology has made me become dependent and by analyzing this post, I have realized that. This post made me see just how dependent the teenage and young adult population is. I haven't really thought about how controlled and influenced we are by technology, but this post made me question it.
This school year, I am looking forward to learning more about genetics. I really hope I can learn more in depth about this topic because it interests me.
"Why Some Soldiers Glow in the Dark" was definitely the most interesting article this summer because it was not only historically informative, but also interesting in that it was unheard of. I would never have thought that bacteria could be luminescent and cause one's skin to glow. Hopefully throughout the year, I will learn more mysteries of the human body and be able to understand more of the mechanics and processes we humans undergo everyday.
Over the summer, my favorite post was one the bloop. So much is not understood. Just because we don’t understand it doesn’t mean it is impossible. The bloop being strange and unexplained makes it interesting to me.
I look forward to expanding what I already learned in biology freshman year. Now that I have taken chemistry I feel I can better understand biology, especially photosynthesis and cellular respiration. I am looking forward to better understanding photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
My favorite article this summer was, "Will we ever run the 100 metres in 9 seconds?" I favor this post because I learned and benefitted the most out of it. I have always had a strong interest in running track (which is why I joined the team last year) and reading about the mechanics of sprinting further widened my preference for this sport.
This year I want to learn more about the life cycles of animals and how they compare and differ from those of humans. I truly feel that, as humans, we are superior and more extraodinary than any other species. However, I am looking forward to exploring more about the lives of both humans and animals alike. Most importantly, I am looking forward to dissecting bigger and more complex animal bodies.
The post that most caught my attention was the one regarding 3D printers and how they might have a part in creating full-size houses. First off, I had no idea 3D printers even existed. The printing of 3D objects isn't such an abstract idea, however, the creation of functioning houses fort human use is strange and frankly phenomenal. It makes me wonder just how efficient and technologically advanced our future world will be.
The post that interested me the most was the one that dealt with Batman’s psyche and whether or not he was truly insane. In comic books and super hero stories you always look at the super hero in one light; they are always static characters who always fight for justice and all that is good. After witnessing the death of his parents, it would not be unusual for a regular human being to undergo major stress of the psyche. Robin Rosenburg made a pragmatic analysis for Batman’s actions; although I would still like to believe Batman is a true hero and not just an avenger, her diagnosis is believable. For this year, I do look forward to dissection because we were unable to do many during freshman year. I also look forward to having a second try at DNA replication and synthesis; I had a difficult time understanding the concept in ninth grade. Hopefully this will be another successful school year, and we’ll have a great time in bio!
I’m a little biased when it comes to politics so I have to say that my favorite article was the 14 questions about the scientific challenges that America will face after the upcoming election. Many people don’t see how many important decisions are made based on science, and how many events occur that heavily relied on science to be successful. When I went away for MUN, I was surrounded by people discussing and arguing about biological warfare, internet security, access to potable water and health care for third world countries, sustainable consumerism, and many more topics that are on this list of questions for Obama and Romney. In the real world of politics, science is a major factor to consider for every situation and problem that we face. I’m glad this article demonstrates the importance of science in a different light compared to the bio-medical stance most people assume first. This year I hope to understand more about genetics and evolution/Darwinism; I went to a camp on genetic engineering/CSI last month so I hope I can use that experience in class.
My favorite article would have to be the first ever complete model of a cell on July 27th. I can’t stress enough how awesome it is that we can create synthetic life with just a couple hundred pieces of data compared to how complicated other organisms can be. I am looking forward to learning more about the history of life and origins this year. Then moving on to the modern day advances in biology and new branches of the science to take interest in.
My favorite article was the Post-traumatic growth article from July 17th. I enjoy both psychology and Batman. Therefore, this article is was very appealing to me. I'm looking forward to disecting stuff and doing a lot of hands on activities.
My favorite post of the year has to be the one of 3D printers. It's crazy to think that we can make a house in under 24 hours. With a 3D printer, making a civilization on the moon seems more like a feasible idea. Just send the machine to space and program it to make a basic house. A machine like this would also end up being helpful for building emergency shelters if a hurricane or a tornado were to hit.
My favorite article over the summer was the "Building a Rat That Swims Like a Jellyfish" because I was fascinated at how our modern science was able to create such an organism from rat cardiac muscles. I'm always interested in new scientific developments that have the potential to greatly change the future. What I most look forward to this year is learning about the evolution of different organisms and how their anatomy has changed over the vast amount of years they have existed on Earth.
My favorite article posted was "The Burger Lab: Revisiting the Myth of The 12-Year Old McDonald's Burger That Just Won't Rot (Testing Results!)". I liked this article the most because it really surprised me, and set the record straight about McDonald's burgers.
This year I am looking forward to learning more about what goes on inside the human body.
Over the summer, one of my favorite posts was the week of 8/10. After reading "Giant 3-D Printer to Make a House in 20 hours,” I was pretty intrigued. I already knew about the existence of 3D printers but knowing that they could makes houses in less than a day was astonishing. Also knowing that they would be affordable and safe was really interesting. Even though having this kind of technology is beneficial, there are also faults that are involved. This year in AP bio, I hope to learn more about DNA and genes. These topics really interest me so I hope to learn more about them.
My favorite article was definitely "Giant 3-D Printer to Make An Entire House in 20 Hours." I was so ashtonished that we could even make houses using this in 20 hours. Although I did not exactly like the idea of living in one of those houses, I did find it rather amazing how it could be possible. I like seeing how far we are with technology these days. I am looking foward to learning more about the human body. I was really facinated by the things we learned about freshmen year in biology.
My favorite post this summer was about how and why McDonald's burgers, or I guess we can now say any burger with a close size to a McDonald's regular burger, do not mold. I was interested in this article because I came to realize how some slightly complex/complex scientific concepts can apply to simple things, general/accepted ideas, and everyday life. In this case, there was a supported hypothesis on quick dehydration which gave an answer to why some sized burgers will not generally mold/rot! This year I am looking forward to learning about organs and systems in diverse species of animals. Along with organs and systems, I am also looking forward to performing some dissections! ;)
My favorite article we had to post a comment about, was "Will we ever run the 100 metres in 9 seconds?" This article was very interesting to read. Normally I don't really think to much about the limitations of the Human body when it comes to sports, but this article showed me that even though Usian Bolt is the fastest man in the world he still has limitations on how fast he can run due to the human anatomy. One thing I am looking forward to learning about this year is Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration. My freshman year this was the toughest topic to learn because it contained so much material, and this year i look forward to learning it because its interesting and complex.
My favorite post was the 8.17 assignment where it talked about electricity generating viruses, because it inspired me and made me think what other types of things are out there.
I was always interested in new types of ways to generate electricity.We all know that some day we will run out of fossil fuels. That is why I am always interested in new ways humans are able to create energy, and that virus is the perfect example
My favorite article was the "Tales from the OR" . I like this post because of the pictures and how the blogger walks you through her process with simple explanations.
I really look forward to learning more about bioengineering and genetics this year in AP Bio.
My favorite article was the PTSD one about batman. It interested me because it questioned a great hero like batman. Also it made me call to question the reasons people do good deeds. This year i am most lokking forward to evolution which is one of my favorite topics and is something i found myself writing about a lot in my comments.
My favorite article was Post Traumatic Growth and Batman for the simple reason that I love superheroes. Batman is definitely one of the most popular DC superheroes of all time and it was interesting to learn that his heroic deeds may be a result of PTSD from the tragic events in his lifetime, such as his parent's deaths. I love that the article states that many heroes are made out of the pain that they have have gone through. I also questioned the factors that created the thin line between hero and villain when it comes to PTSD. I love superheroes and comics and occasionally I fall in love with a villain because some of them you can't help feel sorry for. Such as Loki, Loki had always been a misfit in his family and the people of Asgard did not respect him as much as his tough brother Thor. Loki was never bad at heart, he was just jealous, he only wanted to be Thor's equal. The fact that Batman has gone through so much and is still a hero makes me love him even more, yes I feel sorry for him, but this way I can root for him too.
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I'm really looking forward to evolution because I want to learn about how animals have survived and evolved the way they have. I know it isn't a quick and simple process and I would like to know the details of it.
Out of all the articles, my favorite one is the article about the weight loss pills. I found this article interesting because obesity is one of the biggest problems our country is known for. Through out the past few years I have heard many proposals to try and force people to be healthy, but this article had new ideas that have never been mentioned. For example, placing a tax on junk food has never even crossed my mind.
This year I am excited to learn about cellular respiration because I didn’t understand it that well when I learnt it freshman year. In general I am looking forward to relearn everything that I learned in honors bio, but in more depth.
My favorite post from this summer was “Batman on the Couch: Psychologist Analyzes Comic Book Character.” I found the article very fascinating and the fact that a comic book character was created with such an intricate personality and background is astounding. The idea proposed of diagnosing Batman with post-traumatic stress disorder was definitely shocking, as I would have never imagined one of my favorite childhood superheros to be linked to PTSD. The author provided in depth analysis that explained her theories thoughtfully and I found it very interesting yet borderline excessive.
This year, I’m looking forward to learning about genetics and different viruses and infections.
Favorite story was no doubt the open heart surgery. Nothing cooler than a first person POV tale about one getting a vital organ fixed. The post went into a lot of detail and explained the surgery like it was nothing. It was really interesting to read how to replace an aortic valve.
The thing Im most looking forward to learning this year is whatever the AP Bio curriculum is.
My favorite article over the summer was definitely the one about the "glowing soldiers". I especially like to learn about biology's role in the human body, so I'm looking forward to learning about this the most too. I find bacteria and diseases very interesting as well.
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