Students interested in extra credit have one of two options:
- Play Pandemic 2: http://www.crazymonkeygames.com/Pandemic-2.html
- Design a virus, bacterium, or parasite and release it on the world.
- To get extra credit, you must infect MADAGASCAR successfully. Your disease cannot begin in Madagascar.
- To prove you’ve done this, print/screencap a copy of the “world menu.”
- This is worth 5 HW/prep points.
- Read “The Tragedy of the Commons” by Garrett Hardin: http://www.garretthardinsociety.org/articles/art_tragedy_of_the_commons.html
- Prepare a 5-minute oral summary (give me a head’s up on this) of the essay to present to the class.
- Other readings will be posted if someone presents this in class.
Categories: AP Biology · Biology I · General Science Interest
Join the fun at George Mason University for the Sally Ride Science Festival!
Place: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2009
Time: 11:00am to 4:15pm
The Science Festival, sponsored by ExxonMobil, includes
• An inspiring talk by cosmochemist Laurie Leshin
• Workshops for girls, which can be given by local veterinarians, astronomers, microbiologists and more
• Workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support girls’ interests in science
• A street fair with booths, hands-on activities, food, and music
Don’t miss out—sign up now!
http://www.sallyridescience.com/festivals/09gmu0418
Register by March 22, 2009 for only $15 per person
Registration increases to $20 per person on March 23.
Call: 1.800.561.5161 for more information
Advance registration is required.
If you’d like to help spread the word about the Science Festival, we’d be happy to mail you flyers and posters. You can also send this email to your friends.
See you there!
Sally Ride Science
http://www.SallyRideScience.com
P.S. While our festivals are primarily focused on encouraging girls to pursue their interests in science, everyone is welcome to attend!
Categories: Biology I · General Science Interest
Tagged: science events
