Thursday, February 25, 2010

Seaweed!

Seaweed is named by the dominant pigments - not by the dominant color, though they are related.

Red seaweed are found all over the ocean, dominate in the tropics and in deep water because they can tolerate low light.

Green seaweeds are the ones we are used to seeing because green seaweeds dominate in fresh water. They require the most sunlight of all seaweeds and are not found at depth.

Brown seaweeds are the most common in the saltwater of Virginia. They are the most common to find on beaches on the east and west coast.Seaweeds are flexible and often hold air bubbles to stay near the surface. Many seawweeds make gels so they don't dessicate (dry out) when the tide goes out.
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Computer Lab Etiquette

You are in the computer lab to do work for this class. If you are not doing work, then we will have problems.

Do not pack up early. Work until the bell or until MsJ says.

SAVE OFTEN. And if you save to a key, also save it to your number. If you lose it, you will have to do it again.

If MsJ asks for your attention, stop what you are doing and listen to what she has to say.

You may watch videos about your organism through reliable websites.

You may listen to music through the computer if you have your own headphones. Rule1 MsJ cannot hear it. You get one warning. Rule2 Turn it on and listen – no million clicks and constant changing. Take both ear phones out when MsJ is talking.