Astronomy Prelims 2nd Sem SY 2013-2014

Using grammatically correct and legible sentences, answer the following statements sensibly and objectively (20 pts each = 5 pts sentence construction, 5 pts creativity/insight, 5 pts objective assessment/recall of the topic concepts, 5 pts logical discussion).

Posting of answers at the comment box is 5:20 p.m.

1. Differentiate degrees from arc degrees.  Detail how can you use your hand to make rough measurements of objects and distances in the celestial sphere?
2. Narrate a myth concerning a heavenly body.  Provide modern explanations that explain the myth.  (5-6 sentences)
3. Explain the backgrounds on how the Ptolemaic and the Copernican system was formulated.  (2-3 sentences each).  

Ecology Prelims 2nd Sem SY 2013-2014

Using grammatically correct and legible sentences, answer the following statements sensibly and objectively (20 pts each = 5 pts sentence construction, 5 pts creativity/insight, 5 pts objective assessment/recall of the topic concepts, 5 pts logical discussion).

Posting of answers at the comment box is 3:30 p.m.

1. Compare and contrast environment from ecosystem by providing at least 3 essential elements of each.
2. Using Gaia theory, propose a policy that helps maintain a livable environment.
3. Discuss positive and negative contributions of any form of precipitation to the main components of the biosphere (3-5 sentences).  

Phys HS Prelims 2nd Sem SY 2013-2014

Using grammatically correct and legible sentences, answer the following statements sensibly and objectively (20 pts each = 5 pts sentence construction, 5 pts creativity/insight, 5 pts objective assessment/recall of the topic concepts, 5 pts logical discussion).

Posting of answers at the comment box is 12:30 (noon).

1. As a future teacher, which factors to longevity should you give importance.  Provide a 2-3 sentence explanation.
2. Explain the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure.  What are the implications of high and low measurements in vital signs?
3. Narrate the sequence of events that lead to a severe concussion when one’s head is struck with enough force.  

HBO Prelims 2nd Sem. S.Y. 2013-2014

Using grammatically correct and legible sentences, answer the following statements sensibly and objectively (20 pts each = 5 pts sentence construction, 5 pts creativity/insight, 5 pts objective assessment/recall of the topic concepts, 5 pts logical discussion).

Deadline of posting answers at the comments is - 3:15. 

1. Arrange in sequence the four periods of HBO history: Modern, Classical, Post-classical, Pre-Classical, Pre-Scientific.  Which one should not belong in the group?  Give one defining characteristic for each valid period.
2. Describe and rank Bloom’s taxonomy of cognition from lowest to highest level: Analysis, Application, Comprehension, Evaluation, Synthesis.  Justify which should be the highest and which is lowest.
3. You happen to belong a group where there are members who free-load on the efforts of the other members.  There has not been an assigned leader in the group.  How would you take initiative to become a leader and solve the current organizational problem?  What school of thought did you follow? (5-6 sentences)  

Leadership Styles

In order to help  explain the various leadership styles, i'll use a set of descriptive characters which people tend to assume as roles when faced with the task of managing a group of people.

Fielder's Contingency Model Theory

A leader who follows this model can be likened to a Dancing Master.  The leadership style of the Contingency Model as described by Fielder is that of a person who makes decisions in response to the personalities of their members.  Its is a fact that each of us have our own idiosyncracies (unique patterns of behavior) i'm weird, some people are formal and serious, some are happy-go-lucky.  Given these members, how will you make your members follow?  If you try to know your members and make plans out of this, then you are using the contingency model - a Dancing Master.  You are able to dance along the whims of your members 



Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership

The Ninja is trained to adapt to situations, this is my rendition of Hersey's and Blanchard's idea of situational leadership.  This model says that a good leader makes plans depending on the situation.  What if there's going to be a celebration event?  How about if it will rain? What if there are possible unforessen situations that can happen during your meeting?  A situational leader rises to each occasion.

Path-Goal Theory

The path-goal model creates Shepherds.  These leaders are able to outline a set procedure or path for his or her members to follow.  Aside from provideing the path, sometimes this leader also herds the members along the way, and in the end provides a reward for having achieved the group's the goal.

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For today's task:

Write in the comments area your favorite leaders.  One from fiction (book, comic, TV, or movie), and a second one from real life.  What kind of leadership style do each use? 

Vital Signs

There are four basic physical attributes that can provide an initial idea of the health status of a person.  These four can be quantitatively measured and have qualitative impacts on the one's physical conditions.  Each have normal ranges that mark a healthy body.  Any increase  above or decrease below the borderline measures can mean damage to physical organs.

The four vital signs are:

1. Body Temperature 
2. Pulse Rate - 12 - 18 breaths per minute
3. Respiration Rate - 60 - 100 beats per minute
4. Blood Pressure

Body Temperature
The normal range for body temperature is 97.8 - 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit / average 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.  This is a measure of the total heat that affects one's body.  Factors include muscle activity, digestion, the flow of blood, and external body temperature.  Certain ill health symptoms such as fever add to body temperature.  Actual illnesses like Gastro Esophageal Reflux disease add to body temperature when excess stomach acid moves from the stomach upwards to the esophagus (thus heating the heart and blood).  Other ill health conditions directly lower body temperature.  One example is hypothermia which is a fatal condition of overexposure to freezing temperatures. 

Current environmental conditions cause extreme body temperature and can either lead to Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.  The first is caused by the decrease of electrolytes in the human body slowly stopping vital internal organs from functioning, eventually leading to coma or death.  The latter is cause by shock to the heart and brain when there's lack of oxygen along with the overwork of both organs during the heat.

Blood Pressure

The normal range for blood pressure is 90/60 mm/Hg to 120/80 mm/Hg.  Each measure is in the form of a fraction like combination.  The first number is the systolic which measures the pressure of blood in the veins when the heart pumps.  The second is the diastolic which measures the pressure of blood in the veins when the heart is at rest.

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For today's activity:

Aside from the usual post for each meeting, you will find out the following through research and make a summary report on the blog comment regarding the following:

1. Difference between Pulse Rate and Respiration Rate.
2. What are the implications of low and high a) Pulse Rate, b) Respiration Rate, c) Systolic), and d) Diastolic.