What a great day! We looked at the linking words we are using when we write, reviewed what our term one goals are and what our next steps are for this term. We are also learning parts of speech, such as the difference between an adverb and adjective and how to use these effectively when we write. We had fun playing on the outdoor basketball court as well as learning how to improve our Genius Hour website pages. Reminder: Tomorrow is band in the morning and walking field trip right after lunch. We will be back at Hillcrest before dismissal. In Science we reviewed our adaptations unit. We are learning to think critically about the adaptations that have taken place and how organisms have evolved. There are many very cool examples. The issue of genetically engineered species has many opinions. Post your opinions on this subject. Continue to review the concepts in science as I will be testing your knowledge at the end of next week. Math:
Gr. 6 pg. 214 # 3,4,5, pg. 215 #8b, pg. 217 #1a,b,c,d G7 see your teacher site Genius Hour page on personal site. These are now overdue...be prepared to come early or stay for HW to work on these. See criteria: • learning intentions are included • shows creativity • thoroughly completes all questions and reflection • includes images, links or diagrams • layout of page is organized and easy to follow • your genius hour page reflects your passion * we had an extra long period of PE today so we didn't get to our goals...we will look at these tomorrow
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Swagsterj
1/21/2014 12:33:11 pm
I think they SHOULD NOT genetically create animals because God made them that way for a reason. For example a lot of genetically made species like the farm salmon has parasites and germs in them due to the fact that they have no space to grow and there are so many salmon in one small body of water that they eat their own feces which cause parasites and germs which is not good to eat. Another example is the Web Spinning Goat, In its milk it has spider web protein in its milk which is the. Made into silk and then sold for high prices. One Genetically made plant species that I think is goo is the Air Pollution Fighting Plant. Scientists at the University of Washington are engineering poplar trees that can clean up contamination sites by absorbing groundwater pollutants through their roots. The plants then break the pollutants down into harmless byproducts that are incorporated into their roots, stems and leaves or released into the air.
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Swagsterj
1/21/2014 12:33:46 pm
Sorry, got kind of carried away
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Inanimate object
1/21/2014 12:46:09 pm
I am quite interested in the area of genetic mutations and evolution for a long time (gr.3) and I plan to pursue that interest if I don't make it as an artist. I have mixed opinions on this subject. For example, they have combined kittens with the bioluminescent gene of a jelly fish for cancer research but I also have seen some quite disturbing failed cases and experiments that I will not mention. Some things I disapprove of, like the genetically modified babies. What if they were failed and they lived their lives in pain and agony. Even if they were a success, wouldn't they be confused because they were different from other humans. I mean, animals are one thing, but humans are another (even though we technically are animals we are the same species)
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Swagsterj
1/21/2014 12:49:31 pm
In japan they made cats that glow in the dark.
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Bugsbunny
1/21/2014 12:57:32 pm
Here is a article about the glow in the dark cats that I found.
Bugsbunny
1/21/2014 12:49:07 pm
I agree with Swagsterj they should not genetically create animals because it can create germs and viruses inside the animal.
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Joe
1/21/2014 01:04:23 pm
I am quit In to this stuff I have a multi opinion on this I think it can be okay for some of the part because we Wouldent have all the animals we have to say like the dogs species but it can also go In the wrong direction breeding to completely DIFFRENT no where near same animals can be wrong like a lion and a seal slion not good right so I think it would be okay for some but not all
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DiamondPickaxe
1/21/2014 01:11:24 pm
I think that Genenicly Alteratered animals should be created, just as long as it's for a good cause and not harmful or silly. Such as the two-faced calf and the glow in the dark cats. Like seriously, sure, maybe glow in the dark cats may be good for power outages when you flashlight is broken
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Inanimate Object
1/22/2014 12:05:55 am
It was for cancer reasearch...
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Chuck norris
1/22/2014 02:45:48 am
The cattle was not purposely created mutations are a real natural thing. It was just like a Siamese twin. They are born like that not from any altering
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thebluewhale
1/21/2014 01:12:23 pm
I agree with Swagsterj.I think it is totally wrong to genetically create animals because that animal was made to be what it is,it is unique and I don't think anyone should change that.
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Mickey
1/21/2014 11:51:16 pm
I agree with Swagsterj because the animals don't need to be changed and we should leave them alone unless they are hurt or they need help.
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bug
1/21/2014 11:53:05 pm
I think they should breed different animals because then we can discover new species and if the animals that are endangered die then we will have more animals in the world. I also don't think we should do it because it could be cruel to the animals.
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Mrcoolman
1/21/2014 11:54:19 pm
I think they should not create genitically create animals because if we humans play god and those mutations could lead to an outbreak and I feel that this is like animal cruelty and I do not agree to animal cruelty I am Also worried the hybrids being used in war.
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trollfayce
1/22/2014 12:13:41 am
most of the time they create animals with traits and adaptations that could help other species so i think you can use it to make something helpful and if you do make something helpful you can splice animals for a good cause (splicing is where you take dna from 1 other and put it in the dna of another animal for example mixing a dog with a cat or something) so i think it is ok to do its not the end of the world (unless they make some kraken dragon mix)
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Chucknorris
1/22/2014 12:25:56 am
well I think it is alright, at least to create cool things and not just chickens with no wings, no legs, no beak. +greek mythological creatures can be created. Like Hydra, Griffins(Gryffins) and more
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Paris lover
1/22/2014 12:31:11 am
I don't think it's right to breed animals an example is Taylor swifts cat it was origanally not supposed to be that small but people breeded two small cats so the product of it will have a lot of complications
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Daisie
1/22/2014 07:42:14 am
I agree with Swagster I don't think that they should geneticly make animals
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