Preparing For Biology Class

I'm sure that most of you can hardly wait to get back to school. Ok, maybe I'm jumping the gun a little on my estimation, but September will be here soon enough. I don't know about you, but buying new school supplies is one of my favorite things to do.

There aren't any supplies that are officially required for biology class, but a three ring binder or a sturdy folder to house your papers would be beneficial. I also recommend stocking up on lined paper and some type of writing implement. I would stick with standard mechanical pencils myself, but you may purchase whatever suits your preference.

Staying organized is a tough task for many freshmen, so color coding folders or binders is always helpful.

Stay tuned for more tips for success.

A Tough Choice

If you've been anywhere near a TV in the past couple of months, I'm sure you've heard about the devastating effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Bird, fish and plant species alike are all suffering from damage caused by the ever spilling oil. An interesting article in Discover Magazine has posed this question: Should We Just Euthanize the Gulf's Oil-Soaked Birds?

For those of you unfamiliar with the term euthanize, it means to end a life humanely in order to relieve pain or suffering.

Take a minute to read the article and tell me what you think.

Who should make this decision?

Summer is Here!

Wow! Can you believe it is summer again already? In just a couple short months we will be back in full swing. What kinds of things are you doing this summer? What books are you reading to keep your mind active?

I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

~Mrs. P.