Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Grulich's Ethics on Cloning

Write an 8 - 10 page paper on the ethical controversy surrounding cloning and stem cell research. Use the databases that are on the school's library links page. They are:

Issues and Controversies

Opposing Viewpoints

Points of View

Your paper must include the following:

The difference between reproductive cloning, therapeutic cloning, and stem cell research.
A description of how the procedures are carried out (give a description, not a brief summary)
Describe possible advantageous applications of these technologies to our society.
Possible disadvantages (ethical or medical) associated with these technologies.
A description of the laws currently in place in the United States and three other countires (of your choosing) regarding these technologies.
Your final position (or possible lack there of) on the further development and future uses of these technologies explained. You may take any position you choose on the technology as a whole or on certain parts or uses of the technology. You must fully explain and support your position or positions on the topic.
Remember to correctly cite all the sources you use. Citation Machine can help you. (Click on the direct link.) Many of the online source include citing information. If you have any difficulty with citing, see Mrs. Miller of myself. Plagarism will result in a zero grade.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Ms. Licitra's French Vocabulary


Using your vocabulary list on bank words, create a slideshow on banking in France/Paris. The slide show must consist of at least 30 vocabulary slides. The slide show must consist of at least 30 vocabulary words with image (cartoon or actual)

ex. La banque Picture of the front of a bank
Le caissier Picture of a bank teller
Etc.

You may add sound and special effects. Put together a slideshow that would be interesting for you to watch. This will count as a test grade.

Using your vocabulary list on bank words, create a slideshow on banking in France/Paris. The slide show must consist of at least 30 vocabulary slides. The slide show must consist of at least 30 vocabulary words with image (cartoon or actual)

ex. La banque Picture of the front of a bank
Le caissier Picture of a bank teller
Etc.


You may add sound and special effects. Put together a slideshow that would be interesting for you to watch. This will count as a test grade.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Madame Licitra's invitation au mariage


Les vœux de mariage

Mémorisez et présentez les vœux du mariage suivant la classe :

Prêtre :

Chers bien aimés,

Nous nous réunissons ici aujourd’hui pour se joindre cet homme et cette dame au mariage.

C’est un jour spécial pour ce couple. Ils sont contents de partager cet

évenément consacré avec nous. Nous célébrons leurs vœux à devenir

l’homme et sa femme.

Présentez les bagues maintenant et répétez après moi :

Je t’accepte, _______, comme mon mari/ma femme aux maladies et à la

santé, pour la richesse ou pour la pauvreté, pour le meilleur ou pour le pire,

jusqu’à la mort fait nous séparer. Je promets de t’honorer, de t’obéir et de

rester loyal(e) à toi tous les jours de ma vie. Je t’aime.

Maintenant, je vous prononce l’homme et sa femme. Tu dois donner

un baiser à ta nouvelle mariée.




L’invitation du mariage

Développez une invitation au mariage en français sur l’ordinateur.


Exemple 1 :

Ensemble avec les mères et les pères de

Nom

et de

Nom

vous demandent votre présence à la cérémonie de leur mariage

Quand ?

Où ?

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Hoey's Phylum Project Zoology

You will use several sources, including Library Links Databases, the internet, to research information about your chosen phylum. Use your research findings to create a power point presentation to teach the class about your phylum.

Phylums: Platyhelminthes, Nematodo, Annelida, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, Bird, Reptile, Amphibian, Mammal, Fish

Information to include in the presentation:
Distinguishing characteristics
Examples of animal in phylum
Anatomy/Physiology
Ecology og phylum
Ebvolution of phylum
Major groups or classes in phylum
Pictures of animals within the phylum
Diagram to label of a major animal in the phylum

Mortas' Leadership Activity

Create a new business. Name your business and describe what product(s) or service(s) you will provide. Create an advertisement poster for your grand opening of your new business. Create a business card using Microsoft Office business card templates or Google free business card website. Share your final product with the class.