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HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL 4U BIOLOGY 2012/2013 Independent Study Project Homeostasis, Maintaining Balance In these investigations, students will be involved in the initiating and planning of a scientific study. You will be playacting library research, then designing and implementing a study in which you will record, analyze, interpret, and communicate your research and data. A conventional written report as well as an oral presentation of this information to your peers will be required.Students will be packed to demonstrate skill in using safe science lab techniques designing properly controlled investigations to test hypotheses concerning selected variables describing, recording and interpreting data from the above investigations writing a formal report of their findings preparing and teaching information to their classmates on their study topic The area of Homeostasis gives opportunity for varied and arouse research.Many different types of existences are available for study, f rom namby-pambys much(prenominal) as worms or insects, to larger organisms like plants, mice, dogs, cats, horses, or humans. Topics that female genitalia be investigated are not restricted to this broad area, but might look at areas such as homeostatic processes involved in maintaining water, ionic, thermal, and acid-base equilibria in response to twain a changing milieu and medical treatments (e. g. investigate the feedback mechanisms involved in water balance or thermo-regulation study the buffering system of kin investigate the operation of the nervous system or endocrine system study how chemotherapy affects homeostasis) the mammalian immunological response to a viral or bacterial infection the impact of environmental factors such as allergens on homeostasis within an organism. physiological effects of drinking coffee or using sports drinks and performance invertebrate responses to external stimuli (e. g. , nstinctive behaviour in response to chemical stimuli or light) impact of environmental factors on the appendage and propagation of bacteria or plants the effect of dietary supplements on health study the effect of pickings large quantities of vitamins or amino acids determine whether substances or practices people use to cope with stress in truth work Students may work in pairs, but you should be aware that one report is submitted, with both partners receiving the same mark. There are both benefits and pitfalls to working with a partner, so think carefully or so this option if you decide to take it. I will expect the paper to be between 2000-4000 voice communication in length, but the presentation length will not be doubled). Please take invoice of the following requirements and timelines. Although all due dates are negotiable well in advance, I will expect people to commit to them and maintain a progressive approach to their work. Specific Requirements Topic proposal-completed sheet stating the organism and problem you plan to investiga te daybook-a diary recording Date Description (BRIEFLY) Time spent on a daily basis e. . Jan. 14 surfed Web for topics 30 spots Resources-identify at least 2 books, two journals and two Internet sources, with a paragraph describing the information you expect to use from each of them (i. e. sextuplet paragraphs) Method-outline the actual equipment, procedures, and measurements to be done Rough notes-hand written outline of essay (NOT a rough draft) or digital files (CD, USB, whatever) Final paper-1000 to 2000 words, plus table of contents, data, charts, graphs proper referencing with Reference List Presentation -a ten minute (max. ) summary of your work, including a one-page handout for the class. Due DatesTopic proposal +Journal entriesMon/Tues, Jan. 21/22 Resources +Journal entriesThurs/Fri Jan. 31/Feb 1 Method +Journal entriesWed/Thurs Feb. 6/7 Rough notes+Journal entriesWed/Thurs Mar. 6/7 Final paper+Journal completeWed/Thurs, Apr. 10/11 Presentations Wed, Fri, Tues Apr. 10, 12, 16 Thur, Mon, WedApr. 11, 15, 17