The Nervous System - Library Assignment

Three Tasks to Complete
1. Complete the brain diagram.
2. Go to this website http://www.msstrength.com/ms-optic-nerve-attacks-and-symptoms/ and add the optic nerve, eye, and visual cortex to your drawing.
3. Identify the type of cells located at the back of your eye that convert light(the images you see) into signals your brain can understand.

Digestion - Library Assignment

Three Tasks to Complete

1.  Identify the main parts of the digestive system and create a labelled diagram to use in tomorrow's class.
a. mouth
b. esophagus
c. stomach
d. small intestine
e. pancreas
f. large intestine
g. liver


2. Use the following website to follow a virtual tour of the digestive system and find out
a) where are fats(fatty acids), carbohydrates(carbs), proteins, and vitamins digested or absorbed.
b) What does the liver and pancreas do?
http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
Directions: 
a. choose your language
b. click on the digestive tract
c. click on guided tour
d. answer question 2a) and b) (from above)


3.  Use the nutritional label from your food item and the following website to determine how many more calories you will need to consume for the day.   

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/basics-base/1_1_1-eng.php
Then determine how many more servings of Fruits & Vegetables, Grains, Milk & Alternatives, and Meats & Alternatives you will need to consume.  Use the following website
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/basics-base/quantit-eng.php