Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Autotrophs, Heterotrophs, Decomposers, and CHEMOTROPHS?


Did you ever wonder how organisms that live on the ocean floor get energy if they are so far away from sun? Well, there is a group of organisms, like the tubeworm, that carry out chemosynthesis. Click here to find out more.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Scientific Method


Do you want to review the information that we have learned about the scientific method?

Click here for an animation about two classic experiments that review the use of the scientific method.

Or, click here
to view a second animation from BrainPOP. This is a cartoon featuring Tim and Moby who use the scientific method to help them figure out why their fig plant has brown leaves.

Did you view the animations? Did they help increase your understanding of the scientific method and variables?

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Online Textbook


Do you want to access the Living Environment textbook online? Click here to register. All you need is the class access code written below.

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Welcome 7th Graders!

Welcome to Nest Bio Blog. This is a fun and educational way for you to access online resources and current events about the Living Environment curriculum. I hope you enjoy reading and commenting on this blog throughout the 2010-2011 school year.