Monday, September 21, 2015

Web 2.0: Multimedia Blog Pre-Posting

Biotechnology


Featuring my teacher, Therodore Colarusso

About Mr. Colarusso: "I have been a science teacher at WRHS for the past 19 years teaching a variety of science courses.  For the current academic year, I am teaching Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Biotechnology and Genetics.  My education ranges from Biology and Education at Kean University, Rider College and the University of Rhode Island.  I have a passion for music and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. I earned a masters in MAT from Marygrove College. Currently, I am involved in the following extra-curricular activities;  Assistant Director and Musical Director of our Drama and Musical.  In my spare time, I love to golf and take day trips with my son. I hope you have a terrific and meaningful learning experience in my challenging courses." (Mr. Colarusso Page)

Class Expectations: Well going into this class I did not even know what to expect from this class. The only thing I knew was that "bio-" stands cells, "-techn/o-" stands for technology, and "logy" means study of (this I actually learned through Medical Terminology). Knowing that I already knew the meaning for the class which is the study of cells through technology. While I am still currently in the class and still pursuing it, I personally feel that there is not an exact class expectation. What I mean by this is that, any Science Class can go into any topic (science related) and every class should be a brain twister; that's the joy of science (to me). 

Class Teachings to Date: We started of the class in a study/debate of Embryonic Stem Cells (which is when they take fertilized eggs and use them for the regrowth of muscles, skins, cures, bones, and ect.) which for me was quiet easy because, I already had a debate on this topic in 8th grade. Then, we did a Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab which I've done three times prior to the lab. Recently, we just got our project which is on the topic of Biotechnology advancements from 1900's to recent times.

How is Technology Used in the Classroom: Sadly, we do not have much of a science room and we lack a lot of technology but we do use our laptops (Chrome Books) for research.

Author to Reader Notes: Biotechnology:
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(Personally I feel like this picture describes a good example of what BioTechnology is)


Personally this topic is really interesting; I mean most of our advances in life come from Biotechnology. If you don't have this class unfortunately, you should do some self research because its quiet awesome. Here's a good link (This link talks about the importance of Biotechnology and its use to the world)

But before you learn biotechnology you have to know a basis of what Biology is: ->

Now Incorporate this with technology and you got Biotechnology. The topic that will eventually save the world!

Friday, September 18, 2015

Science in Technology

Solar Powered Phone Chargers

Science in Technology... 


"Solar energy isn’t really the newest or latest technology, but using it to charge your phone is a new concept. First thing that goes through people mind is "why would i leave my phone outside to charge." But, be a little more creative today i'm here to bring fourth the concept of Solar Power Phone Chargers. 


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Solar Power Window Phone Chargers
As you can see they're window chargers; yes, they actually stick to your window folks. "The XDModo Solar Charger come with an adhesive surface which sticks to any window or glass surface, allowing it to use solar energy to charge your phone while staying indoors. The 1400 mAh lithium battery in the charger uses the electricity produced by the solar energy to charge itself and then the phone. This means that the charger can give power to your phone, once the battery of the charger has been charged."

"The charger works with any phone that can charge via USB and comes with both regular and mini USB cables. The charger can be installed on any surface and the reusable silicone paper makes it easy to take off and install somewhere else. The XDModo Solar Charger is a very green way to charge your phone. It saves on energy, and with a price of  $25.95, it’s easily affordable for all of the environmental enthusiasts out there like myself."


Citations:

http://wonderfulengineering.com/a-solar-powered-phone-charger-that-sticks-to-any-window/