How Does Your Garden Grow?

Leah Poapst

1.  Our plant grows larger due to mitosis, photosynthesis and respiration. During mitosis plants rely on cell division to grow larger by adding new cells. Plants grow and receive food from the two processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Photosynthesis is the primary source of energy for plants, it uses energy from the sun and by consuming carbon dioxide it produces carbohydrates and releases oxygen. This process makes food in order for a plant to grow.

2.  The signal to the nucleus would probably make the plant absorb more sunlight to create these proteins.

Give Your Food Some Gratitude

Dear Orange,
               I am writing this to thank you for all you have done for me. You give me Vitamin C to make my bones and eyesight better. Without you I don't know what I would do. I am grateful for your great taste and your looks. You give me something to eat when I am hungry. You make me healthy and happy.I am very thankful for you
                                                                                    Sincerely Cameron Myers

Give Your Food some Graditude

Hanley 1

Shannon Hanley

Mr. Bursch

Honors Biology

21 November 2012

Give your food some gratitude

Dear Turkey,

It has only been a year but has felt like an eternity. I look forward to eating the sumptuous dinner that only comes once a year. You bring so much happiness to my family and I with your luscious and mouth watering taste. Every year I can't get enough of your delicious goodness that I become quickly filled and cannot move. You offer me so much. Your protein helps build and maintain my bones, muscles, and skin and provides the amino acids that my body cannot produce for its own. Thank you for your carbohydrates that help provide energy especially for my brain and nervous system. The Iron you give to my body so generously aids me in making hemoglobin and myoglobin, otherwise I would not receive oxygen in my blood and muscles. The unsaturated fats that you contain helps to keep my EDL cholesterol down. The zinc I consume assists in body's development and healing as well as my sense of taste and smell which are very important for a Thanksgiving meal. One of the most important vitamins you provide is vitamin C which helps to protect me against free radicals. Thank you so much for everything you give each year. Until next Thanksgiving, I will be waiting.

                                                           Sincerely,

                                                                 Shannon

 

Food Gratitude (Pumpkin Pie) Letter

Dear Pumpkin Pie,

  What would a Thanksgiving dinner be without you? You provide an extreme amount of Folate, Protein, and Vitamin A. I couldn't help but notice your spectacular daily values of Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Pantothenic Acid, and Riboflavin.You fill me with amazing percentages of Potassium and Carbohydrates as well. The Folate you contain maintains my cells and protects me from heart disease, deppression, and even cancer! Your Protein helps me build muscles, promotes brain function, cell regeneration, healthier skin and hair and you even increase my immune function. Now your Vitamin A treats my vision, aiding in cell differentiation, boosting my immune system, and helping with reproduction and growth of my body. The Vitamin K you have helps my body not bruise and/or bleed excessively, you also complete some absorption of calcium. With the Iron you contain makes transportation of oxygen, energy production, fighting against infections and production of vital hormones seem easy. Now moving on to the incredible values of Vitmin C you contain, formation and maintenance of connective tissue, amino acid metabolism and protection from chemicals becomes a daily task. I had never understood how vital Pantothenic Acid was to my energy production.  Because of your Riboflavin I can have fuel for growth, combat free radicals, prevent chronic disease, and aid production of red blood cells. The Potassium you hold powers that decrease blood pressure and you are involved in nerve function and muscle control. Finally I'm mesmerized by the value of your carbohydrates for they regulate the amount of sugar in my blood, provide nutrients for the healthy bacteria digesting food, assist in absorption of calcium, and lower cholesterol levels.

                        Sincerely,
                 Francisca Fazzio

Eggs by Louis Pelletier

Dear Eggs,

          I thank you for the nice amount of protien you give me. I eat you every day I have a test,

because you bost my brain power. Except for meats you have the most amout of protien for amount

 of food. You also provide a good source of potasium, calcium, and folate for A good digestive

system, strong bones, and to help maintain new cells respectively. You also go great with cheese,

bacon, and potatoes.

Thank you,

Louis Pelletier

Shannon's Bio

Shannon Hanley 

Mr. Bursch

Honors Biology Period 4

21 November 2012

All  About Shannon

Hello my name is Shannon Hanley. I live in San Jose, California, and have lived here my whole life. I

enjoy spending time with my Friends and Family. I am the youngest in my family. My mom’s name is

Serrina and she works very hard. My dad’s name is David and he sacrifices a lot for my family. Last 

but not least is my sister who is 19 and currently attending San Jose City College. Some activities I

enjoy are arts and crafts, playing sports, and hanging out with my friends. My favorite subjects in

school are History and Science. I enjoy coming to school most of the time.

Food Gratitude Letter- Leah Poapst

Leah Poapst

Period 4

Dear Potatoes,

I am very fortunate to have you in my life. I’d like to thank-you for stuffing my stomach during most of my meals in the holidays. Now that I have taken the time to realize everything you have provided me with, I appreciate you so much more. Not only are you so tasty when you are cooked, but you are a very “hot” potato. Thanks to you, you have provided me with many vitamins, proteins and minerals, which is very crucial for our bodies. Without your Vitamins A, B-6, and C, my life would not be the same. For example, Vitamin A has helped me produce white blood cells and fosters the healthy growth of cells in my body, and Vitamin C has strengthened my teeth and bones. I could go on & on, about the benefits of eating you, but I just wanted tell you how much I appreciate your help. I will continue buying you in the supermarket, don’t worry, I won’t forget about you. Thanks again for everything.

Sincerely,

Leah Poapst