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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Friday, October 14, 2011

Week 1-MRSA Article llink

Hello all,
Try the link below:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B9Q1ZRmWaC3kZDE5MGU4NWMtMTk0MS00MTkyLWJmOTItNTgzNWY3MTU1NmEz&hl=en

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Week 1-10/12/11-MRSA Blog-Chapter 5

Week 10/10-14/11 Blog-MRSA Article
You'll see the link below to a scientific article I would like you to read and comment on. This article discusses the MRSA evolutionary history which is relevant to the topics we have been discussing in Chapter 5. So you are to read the article (note article is in the pdf format & if you can't print or read it online let me know and I can send you a copy directly.)

Blog Questions:
1) Explain what MRSA is and its history.(see background section)
2) What are some of the conclusions that these scientists have found from this research?
3) Explain how this article highlights some of the ideas discussed in chapter 4 and 5.
4) How reliable is this article? What are some ways you can convince me that this article presents legitimate findings?
Students from St.Anthony's Jr/Sr High School currently enrolled in the 2011-2012 AP Environmental Science course. This blog will be used to discuss topics lectured on in class as well as current environmental events. This will be graded and must follow school policies.