Photosynthesis Song #2 - a rap!!

Photosynthesis Song - very catchy!

Happy Turkey Day!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Feel free to pig out on carbohydrates and protein today:)

Also, don't forget about your science homework this weekend!

Lactic Acid: Friend or Foe?

Click here to read a review of an article originally published in the American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism.  

What did the scientists find out about lactic acid?

Cellular Respiration Video (from class)

Cellular Respiration from Leslie Sardinas on Vimeo.

Photosynthesis Video (from class)

Photosynthesis from Leslie Sardinas on Vimeo.

Autotrophs, Heterotrophs, 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.

Do trees hold the secret to the fountain of youth?

Did you know that there are trees living in the United States that are almost 5,000 years old? Click here to read some fascinating information and see beautiful pictures of Bristlecone Pine trees found in California's White Mountains.

Why do leaves change color?

Did you ever wonder why leaves change color in the fall? Click here to learn more.

Organic Compound Videos

Do you want to watch the videos about organic compounds again? Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, DNA, & RNA. Enjoy!



Don't forget there is a quiz on Tuesday, 11/17/09!

Chem4Kids!

Here is a helpful website about carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, and enzymes. Need I say more?

Are you a pro-tein?

I know, it's not that funny, but I couldn't help myself!

Do you want to learn more about animo acids and protein structure? Be sure to click on the small yellow arrow on the left of the page to get to the next page on the site (I didn't see it at first!).

Did you know that proteins actually have 4 different structures? They are very complex molecules, indeed!