Mrs. Preskitt's Life Science Blog

8 Levels Mnemonic

preskitt — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:04:59 +0000

Invasive Species and the Environment

preskitt — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:38:39 +0000

After reading the article mentioned in your lesson, write a short summary and post it as a comment under this post. Be sure to review the blog rules before you post.

Glowing Pigglets

preskitt — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:02:30 +0000

Click this link, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22563650/, and read the article entitled, “Green Pig Gives Birth to Glowing Piglets”. Post a comment explaining the following….

1. What is you first impression of scientists being able to genetically alter the mother pig and then that trait being passed to some of her offspring?

2. What is the DNA in the pigs that glow now called?

3. Knowing what you know about genetics and heredity, explain in your own words why only two of the piglets ended up with the ablilty to glow.

Blog Rules

preskitt — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:30:13 +0000

Please follow these rules when posting on this blog.

1. Do not post last names. Just use your first name. If more than one person in the class has the same first name, then include your last initial. Ex. Donny O.

2. Use your home e-mail address. If you do not have one, use firstname_lastname@spms.com.

3. Only leave comments in postings for your class block.

4. Please use complete sentences, proper grammar, correct punctuation.

5. Please do not use internet/IM/text messaging slang.

6. Please be respectful. Remember, I approve all comments. I will not approve inappropriate comments. Repeated abuse of this will result in disciplinary action.

7. Enjoy the blog. Check out the links as they are posted. Read other’s comments. Have fun!