Afew links of interest

Class,

Newsweek has a double feature for us.
 First, please read the article "can we blame extreme weather on climate change?"  It nicely explains a computer model that indicates our actions are causing problems.

Second, I'm a little more red-faced about this one.  Perhaps the As-nucleotide press conference was jumping the gun (and my test question).  Check out these criticisms.

quiz question

Here's the question from the quiz.  Choose either #1 or #2

1. Explain how a N atom in one of your stomach enzymes got there from starting as an air molecule (N2)
2. Explain how a C atom in one of your stomach enzymes got there from starting as an air molecule (CO2)

Population pyramids

Find a country example of each and describe the implications of each pattern.

Here's an amazing site from the US census.  This shows population pyramids by country (and projected populations).  Your assignment is to find four different patterns:
1.  expansive:  These pyramids have large bases and sharp points
2.  Constrictive:  Pyramids with smaller levels and larger size levels on top of them
3. Stationary:  Nearly rectangular (all levels except the top few are the same size)
4.  Asymetrical:   Too many or too few of one gender at various stages.

social network

Glass half full : You can influence people you've never met for the better.  Simply live your life well and watch people all around your community have better lives.

Glass half empty:  Other people are controlling you!

Either way:  check this TED talk out!

Neanderthal Human hybrids ? ? ?

Whatever did happen to the neanderthals, by the way.  Here's one possibility.

Walking with Cavemen

Class, here's a link to the website for walking with cavemen.  It is an excellent review of the homonid forms we need to know.

By the way, please do page 157-158 in the orange funbook for Tuesday.  Have a nice weekend.

Evolution assessment statements

Olivia Copelan found a great resource for us.  This link takes you to a class page that has extensive notes for the D assessment statements. I have not read over these all myself, but the ones I look at are pretty extensive and good!  Thanks Olivia.

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