Lab Report #1: Observing Bacteria Microbiology Abstract: This lab exercise familiarized the student with the use of a microscope by observing and identifying various different slides under the microscope. The student practiced observing the given slides under the 10x‚ 40x‚ and 100x (oil immersion) objective lenses‚ which allowed for the identification of the different organism’s shapes and sizes. Purpose: The aim of this exercise is to equip the student with the knowledge
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World Religion Report The religion I chose to gather further information in order to gain more knowledge on the subject is Hinduism. I currently live in a small town in Truth or Consequences‚ New Mexico. Most of the religion practiced in our community is Catholicism‚ which I practice to. I found a gentleman who is different amongst the community who practices Hinduism. I have conducted a formative interview in order to find the information in which I’m researching. To give a brief outlook into
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Regi’Nea Baggett Sept. 14‚ 2010 English/ Communications 1 Elsewhere Gabrielle Zevin Character: Elizabeth Hall Elizabeth Hall also known as Liz is the main character in the book Elsewhere. Liz is a 15 year old girl that died in a car accident‚ but at the beginning she doesn’t know where she is she just thinks she’s dreaming then she quickly realizes she’s not. Liz wakes up on a cruise ship‚ known as the SS Nile in the middle of the ocean. She does not have hair and does not really know
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Research Question: At what speed will the helicopter fall by adding more paper clips to its base (the bottom)? Variables: Independent Variable: Amount of paper clips Dependent Variable: Speed Constant: I. Same Helicopter II. Same Timer III. Same height (2m) Hypothesis: My hypothesis is that the more paper clips added to the base of the helicopter‚ the speed will increase. I think this will happen because gravity will pull the helicopter down and the opposite force (air resistance)
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Owl Pellets Introduction Owl pellets are masses of bone‚ teeth‚ hair‚ feathers and exoskeletons of various animals preyed upon by raptors‚ or birds of prey. Owls have weak stomach muscles that form undigested bones‚ feathers‚ and fur. Because they can’t break those things down they regurgitate them in the form of a ball called a pellet. Owls produce these pellets and regurgitated them approximately 20 hours after eating. The purpose of this lab is to dissect an owl’s pellet and investigate
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"The hobbit‚" a story of adventure and danger is a prime example of a romantic plot‚ and fantasy genre. What makes this story such a great example of a romantic plot? One‚ the unlikely hero‚ Mr. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit that is dragged on an adventure he doesn’t wish to take. Second‚ there is a great quest with a reward at its end. Third the great teacher figure‚ Gandalf is a wizard that helps Bilbo to become the great hero he is destined to be. And lastly the dragon figure‚ in this story the dragon
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concentration in water on the rate of photosynthesis. Aim: The aim is to investigate how increasing carbonate in water can affect the rate of photosynthesis. Introduction: The rate of photosynthesis can be increased or decreased in many different ways. For example‚ by adding substances like alkaline or salt to the water‚ you can increase or decrease the acidity or basics‚ if the water has too much acidity‚ it can often delay the rate of photosynthesis‚ often stopping the rate of photosynthesis in the plant
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The Boy who couldn’t stop Washing written by DR. Judith Rapoport‚ published by Penguin books in 1989‚ containing 292 pages‚ deals with obsessive compulsive disorder. Dr. Rapoport is a psychiatrist who specializes in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In this‚ book she reveals new drug treatments‚ new methods in diagnosis and behaviorist therapies. This is done through the study of her patients and their disorders. Rapoport has revealed this secret disease and hopes to bring and understanding
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WATER QUALITY 1 Water Quality and Contamination SCI207: Dependence of Man on the Environment Water Quality and Contamination Abstract In this experiment water quality and contamination of groundwater were investigated. First‚ I will observe the effects that many pollutants have on groundwater. I predict that in this experiment the oil and vinegar will create the largest quality of contamination to the water‚ while the laundry detergent will just create a bad smell to it. Considering
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Booker T. Washington and the Struggle against White Supremacy Report Booker T. Washington was a preeminent leader in the African American community. His titles that he wore ranged anywhere from a teacher to a survivalist. Whichever he was called he made a change. Born into slavery Booker Taliaferro Washington was what they called a mullato. He was mixed he didn’t know his white father and his mother was mullato a slave on a plantation. He worked an s a servant in his child hood; he was born in
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