Mr. Hidy

7^th Grade Life Science – Mr. Hidy

Final Extra Credit Assignment 2009

 

Compare and Contrast 6 different adaptations of organisms in the animal kingdom we have discussed in our class with Human Beings.  Please state the adaptation, the organism you are comparing with humans and then state how they are similar (compare) and how they are different (contrast). Each adaptation should have a different organism to compare with humans.  Each should use at least 3 sentences to describe how they are alike and different.  Please use separate paragraphs for each adaptation.  So your assignment should have a minimum of 18 sentences and 6 paragraphs.   Spelling and grammar count!  This must be typed and turned in before the end of the day on Tuesday May 19, 2009.  You may email me your assignment at bhidy “at” skanschools “dot” org or you can click on the e-mail link in the top corner of this page!

What is African Sleeping Sickness?
What causes African Sleeping Sickness?
How can you prevent African Sleeping Sickness?
Using complete sentences, type a response to the above questions  Your response should be more than one third, but less than one whole page 12pt, double spaced, 1 inch margins all around.  Seven or more well written and complete sentences with citations will earn you the three points. Please use your own words and site ALL of your sources at the bottom of your page.  See the library staff if you are unsure how to site your sources.  Wikipedia is not a "primary" source.  You should only use websites with .edu and .gov addresses.  Be sure to begin with the proper heading at the top of the page!

Due Friday February 13th 2009

Extra Credit (Unit 3): up to 3 points on your marking period TEST average.

Who was Rosalind Franklin and what did she contribute to the discovery of DNA?
How do you feel about the fact that she was given little credit by the winners of the Nobel Prize (for the discovery of DNA)?

Using complete sentences, type a response to the above questions (more than one third, but less than one whole page 12pt, double spaced, 1 inch margins all around).  Please use your own words and site ALL of your sources at the bottom of your page.  See the library staff if you are unsure how to site your sources.