Trying to make good on a promise, this post is part of a series.
I didn't quite make it. I really wanted to hit everything you asked me to write about. If you don't make it through all of this I'd encourage you to at least read through the post I had you read on the first day of class: Last Lecture/First Lecture.
Although I haven't hit all the goals I had for this website and I haven't been able to write as often as I would like, I have really loved having this way to communicate with you - my class.
As we finish up the last day of school, here are some topics I missed:
1. " How extreme bacteria survive. Could they survive in space?" Extreme bacteria - there are a variety of organisms that can live in what we would consider extreme environments. The short story is exactly what you would guess: adaptations. For instance, bacteria that live in really acidic environments are able to maintain homeostasis only in those conditions. Natural selection has favored those that could survive and those that couldn't died. I would love to spend more time researching exactly how this works. I have a feeling that I would find some really amazing adaptations.
PS - they absolutely could survive in space. In fact, that's one theory for how life on Earth started. Looks like a good program at the University of Washington. Maybe I should check it out!
2. What is evolution? How have we changed over time and how did our world begin? How was the universe created? We've covered this in class. See Unit 5 and above. If you're still having questions - email me.
3. Creationism. Can science and religion co-exist? Yes. Some have trouble reconciling, but it's possible to understand a created world that is also governed by scientific truths. Some see science as a gateway to better understanding God and creation.
4. Sasquatch? I'll be looking for him.
5. Will we ever make it to Alpha Centauri? Well it's only 4.37 light years away. So as soon as we figure out how to travel the speed of light and can figure out a way to travel for 4.37 years at the speed of light - then yes!
6. Co-evolution of humans and bacon. I think a brief history of bacon will suffice. Check for accuracy. :)
7. Indian History. Amazing what a google search can do. Check for accuracy. :)
8. Milky Way Galaxy and outer space. Did that.
9. Downton Abbey. The following will almost make sense to almost no one - including me.
It's tough to lose a loved one. Mary dealt with a lot losing Matthew and having a baby without its father (it helps to have hired help raise the child for you, but that's neither here nor there). This last season of Downton Abbey was disappointing to me because I felt like it didn't really lead anywhere. There was very little growth and progression and the character development was stunted. Mary was deciding between two suitors for pretty much the whole season it felt like - when I felt like she needed to either keep grieving(and stop leading them on) or choose one and try to make a go of it.
I find myself in a similar situation. Today is my last day and I'll be moving on from Hebron. This school will always be in my heart, but I know there's a bright future for me(and for you too). I leave here proud of what my students have accomplished and the community I've helped create here at this school. I do not want to be like Mary. Although I will miss this school, I want to grow, I want to progress, and I want to see what the future holds in whatever job I find.
At the time of this writing I don't know what I will be doing next year, but I'm excited - just as you should be. You've finished your freshman year! You should be proud! I've really enjoyed having all of you in my class. Thank you for the smiles you bring to class every day and thank you for sharing a bit of yourself on your blogs. I really loved reading what you had to write.
For those that would like to continue to write and/or keep this site going please get in touch with me if you haven't already. This site may undergo a big facelift depending on what the future brings, but you can always reach me with the contact box on the left or by finding me on twitter.
It's time to turn my school computer in. As the Turkish Ambassador would say - "güle güle" (goodbye)
I'd rather just say "teşekkür ederim" (thank you)
Blessings,
Mr. Early
I didn't quite make it. I really wanted to hit everything you asked me to write about. If you don't make it through all of this I'd encourage you to at least read through the post I had you read on the first day of class: Last Lecture/First Lecture.
Although I haven't hit all the goals I had for this website and I haven't been able to write as often as I would like, I have really loved having this way to communicate with you - my class.
As we finish up the last day of school, here are some topics I missed:
1. " How extreme bacteria survive. Could they survive in space?" Extreme bacteria - there are a variety of organisms that can live in what we would consider extreme environments. The short story is exactly what you would guess: adaptations. For instance, bacteria that live in really acidic environments are able to maintain homeostasis only in those conditions. Natural selection has favored those that could survive and those that couldn't died. I would love to spend more time researching exactly how this works. I have a feeling that I would find some really amazing adaptations.
PS - they absolutely could survive in space. In fact, that's one theory for how life on Earth started. Looks like a good program at the University of Washington. Maybe I should check it out!
2. What is evolution? How have we changed over time and how did our world begin? How was the universe created? We've covered this in class. See Unit 5 and above. If you're still having questions - email me.
3. Creationism. Can science and religion co-exist? Yes. Some have trouble reconciling, but it's possible to understand a created world that is also governed by scientific truths. Some see science as a gateway to better understanding God and creation.
4. Sasquatch? I'll be looking for him.
5. Will we ever make it to Alpha Centauri? Well it's only 4.37 light years away. So as soon as we figure out how to travel the speed of light and can figure out a way to travel for 4.37 years at the speed of light - then yes!
6. Co-evolution of humans and bacon. I think a brief history of bacon will suffice. Check for accuracy. :)
7. Indian History. Amazing what a google search can do. Check for accuracy. :)
8. Milky Way Galaxy and outer space. Did that.
9. Downton Abbey. The following will almost make sense to almost no one - including me.
It's tough to lose a loved one. Mary dealt with a lot losing Matthew and having a baby without its father (it helps to have hired help raise the child for you, but that's neither here nor there). This last season of Downton Abbey was disappointing to me because I felt like it didn't really lead anywhere. There was very little growth and progression and the character development was stunted. Mary was deciding between two suitors for pretty much the whole season it felt like - when I felt like she needed to either keep grieving(and stop leading them on) or choose one and try to make a go of it.
I find myself in a similar situation. Today is my last day and I'll be moving on from Hebron. This school will always be in my heart, but I know there's a bright future for me(and for you too). I leave here proud of what my students have accomplished and the community I've helped create here at this school. I do not want to be like Mary. Although I will miss this school, I want to grow, I want to progress, and I want to see what the future holds in whatever job I find.
At the time of this writing I don't know what I will be doing next year, but I'm excited - just as you should be. You've finished your freshman year! You should be proud! I've really enjoyed having all of you in my class. Thank you for the smiles you bring to class every day and thank you for sharing a bit of yourself on your blogs. I really loved reading what you had to write.
For those that would like to continue to write and/or keep this site going please get in touch with me if you haven't already. This site may undergo a big facelift depending on what the future brings, but you can always reach me with the contact box on the left or by finding me on twitter.
It's time to turn my school computer in. As the Turkish Ambassador would say - "güle güle" (goodbye)
I'd rather just say "teşekkür ederim" (thank you)
Blessings,
Mr. Early
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