The group hypothesized that if worms in a bottle had dirt, compost, oxygen, and a good environment they would survive, reproduce, and improve soil. The groups hypothesis was partially supported by this experiment. For one, most worms did not survive. By the end of the experiment 5 worms remained although the group started out with 27.
The main problem that would occur is the plants would not be able to conduct photosynthesis at a rate that can support them and they would start to die off. When the plants die off the organisms that eat the plants wont have any food so they will die off and so on. The temperature of the earth would most likely drop due to the lack of sunlight exposure as well. An earthworm wouldn’t suffer a huge amount until the bacteria started to die off due to the overall imbalance of the food chain, earthworms would definitely survive the longest because their food source would be the last to die off. The sharks also would not be affected for a while because it would take time for the algae to die off from lack of sunlight and cause a chain reaction of
I am applying for honors biology for many reasons. I believe that it would help to boost my academic experience, would help me out overall, and I love hands on projects. In high school I am really trying to challenge myself with my academics and social skills, so I thought that applying for biology would be a perfect fit. For example, I believe that honors biology would really help me work on my time management skills and since the class has a lot more expectations it would also help me hold myself more accountable. I also think that joining an honors science class in the first year will help me throughout the rest of the time I spend at CHS, in both future science classes and even others.
While I have always performed well in math, I really enjoyed the science classes that I took, especially AP Biology and Honors Biology. From a young age, I have always held a special interest in the complexities of the human anatomy and the functions of each part of the body. What I learned in Honors and AP Biology gave me a greater respect for the intricacies of living organisms and inspired me to further improve my understanding of the human body . In pursuit of my goal, I focused on medicine and related subjects in my academics. I studied biology extensively as a part of my school’s Academic Decathlon team and AP Biology classes, paying extra attention to subjects related to medicine such as anatomy and physiology.
I am interested in furthering my education because of my deep fascination in biology and how it affects our future. Ever since the first science class I took in 7th grade I knew that the topic would be incorporated in my post-secondary education in some fashion. Having the ability to understand the inner workings of nature and the relationships between molecules, organisms, and the environment have always interested me. I am a senior who is at the top of my class in AP Biology as of now, and the dream of being involved with the subject is beginning to come true. I have been accepted to a university who is #2 in the nation for my major--zoology--and I also have some experience in this field already from a handful of anatomical dissections, macroinvertebrate
I’m having trouble choosing which path I would like to pursue because they are all interesting to me. That is a big reason why I want to volunteer at the hospital. I want to see if this career path is the right path for me to take. I like kids and want to make sure they stay healthy which is a reason why I want to become a pediatrician. However, I also like to make discoveries and do research which makes me want to pursue a career in being a scientist, biomedical engineer, or genetic engineer.
“Woah,” I exclaimed as I observed the bubbles form in the cup that was in front of me. I had just combined Baking Soda and Vinegar, striving to understand the process of a chemical reaction. Later, I moved my attention to physics, where I was intrigued by the swinging pendulum in the grandfather clock that sat in the cozy living room of my small Michigan home. Little did I know that this was an epitome of simple harmonic motion. Although my observations did not allow me to comprehend the nature of a chemical reaction or the fundamentals of physics, they did spark a curiosity in my six year old mind that incited my passion for science.
The Benefits of Taking AP Classes in High School Why spend hours doing homework in college, when you could have done it in high school? “The Advanced Placement program has revolutionized high school classrooms around the United States. The program offers rigorous, college-level education to motivated students, and offers the benefit of college credit.” (Mattimore A33).
At the beginning of my undergraduate studies, I was pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in biology and then planned on applying for medical school. After discussions with my professors, I have decided to open myself up to more options and I am now considering attending graduate school. I would like to use this opportunity to help determine which career path is best for me. Currently, I am still undecided about which career path I would like to pursue. I will use this research opportunity as a chance to expand my knowledge and research skills.
I’m applying because I’m interested in gaining experience with new hands-on research. I’ve always loved my science classes, but they inadvertently restrict one’s creativity and curiosity. The preset labs have exact steps to get a specific result because it’s simply tests students' ability to understand instructions. While AP Biology has given me more freedom (I can construct my own version of labs) SIMR would allow me to take the experiment into my own hands completely. This independence would be challenging, but that’s also why I’m applying.
I find that science subjects fit with my inquisitive and questioning nature. Knowing that a process happens is not enough, I must understand why it happens, what causes it, and how the science behind it works. This is why I find Biomedical Science so interesting; the push not only to make new scientific discoveries, but to enhance scientific understanding, improving lives as a consequence. The molecular, cellular and pathological areas of science are some of the most rapidly evolving areas of research and industry of the 21st century, and it is this continuous evolution which fascinates me and compels me to study a Biomedical Science course at a higher level.
Anatomy and Physiology first captured my attention through an athletic perspective. I enjoyed competing and training in various sports, such as soccer and cross country, and this class offered a valuable opportunity to discover ways in which my body performed. My interest increased during the year as I experimented and learned about the intricacies of the human body. As a result, I began to develop a sense of direction. Attempting to place this feeling of direction, I researched
Growing up, one question seemed to follow me like a lost puppy: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I felt that there were really two questions. “What did I want to be” and “What was I going to be.” So, instead of answering “princess” or “astronaut” like any other six year old, I answered something that young me thought was practical and realistic: “biomedical engineer.” Seven years later, I am yet again forced to make the same difficult decision.
My love for science, which came along when I began learning about the systems of the body, further advanced my desire to become a doctor. Learning about various diseases in Biology and how they affect the human body opened my eyes to understanding that to see a disease up close and its subsequent impacts on individuals is something I want to be a part of so I can understand how the external symptoms are our window to a preliminary view as to what is happening within the body; and I believe through committed study I will learn not only about these diseases and their effects, but also play an active role in curing them so more people live. Medicine has continually been a keen interest of mine, so it only made sense that I pursue this subject area throughout my high school studies. Biology and Chemistry deepened my desire to attain more knowledge of the body systems; yet at the same time revealed how cells and their components are interconnected. Being introduced to the Nervous System, knowing it consisted of the brain and neurons, governing pretty much every functioning aspect of the human body; created a sense of wonder that I feel will continuously grow throughout my pursuit in the medical field of
I became a nerd, packed to the brim with facts about nature, the animal kingdom, and extraneous tidbits. As I read more about the different branches of science, biology became a subject I deeply invested myself in. As I continued reading science books, I found myself being fascinated with how the human body functions. It wasn’t until my first anatomy class when I started picturing myself as a
