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=Boricua Science Class Student Work Space=

Student Name:
[VIVIAN BERRIOS}

Body Burden
In the space between the lines, you will present your research in the form of a pamphlet that anyone could read to learn more about toxic products in the home and office. If you create a Word document, let me know, and we can upload it to this page.

PRODUCT: Airwick Sparking Citrus - Air Freshener Toxic Chemicals: Propane (10%) and Isobutane (25%) Health Effects: Propane is dangerous to humans especially if inhaled in high doses. Propane inhalation is widespread, and few cases have been reported. This activity carries considerable risk of dependency, trauma and /or sudden death. How can these effects be treated? [|www.inhalant.org]

PRODUCT: Bleach Toxic Chemicals: Sodium Hypochlorite (6%) NaClO, Hydrogen Peroxide together with catalysts and activators, e.g. Health Effects: Hazardous if ingested or inhaled, and should be used with care. There may be minor, temporary effects such as localized skin and eye irritant (localized; potentially increasing with concentration, but this is unlikely to be significant at levels encountered in the household). How can these effects be treated? [|www.poisoncontrol.org] and International Association for Soaps, Detergent and Maintenance Products.

PRODUCT: Deodorant Toxic Chemicals: Aluminum, usually found in most antiperspirant. Health Effects: Affects the blood-brain barrier, it is capable of causing DNA damage, and has adverse changing of appearance effects. Aluminum salt used in antiperspirants effects species like primates, mice, dogs and other non-humans. It has been observed that an increased amount of aluminum is also present in the brains of many Alzheimer's patients. How can these effect be treated? Use an alternative to modern commercial deodorants like ammonium alum, which is a common type of alum sold in crystal form.

End of Term Reflection
Here are some of the activities we did in class this term: Harper's Magazine ("Boots on the Ice"), Hurricane Evacuation Plan, Designer Babies (GATACA), Genetic Diseases, Evolution Movies/Research, NYT Science Reviews, Punnett Squares, Chemical Bond Diagrams, The Periodic Table, The Birth and Death of Stars

[insert text here] [insert text here] Computer Class = [More/Less] Videos = [More/Less] Student Group Activities = [More/Less] Evaluations = [More/Less] [insert text here]
 * What 2-3 activities did you enjoy/learn the most?
 * What 2-3 activities topic did you find the most difficult to understand?
 * Describe how could we improve this course in the future
 * Explain why you enjoyed, or why you struggled through, this class, offering whatever insights you may feel are valuable:

Name of Disease
[Beta-Mannosidosis]

Symptoms

 * 1) [Mental Retardation]
 * 2) [Enlarged blood vessels]
 * 3) [Hyperactive and /or aggressive behavior]

Genes

 * 1) [Manba]
 * 2) [Mannanase]
 * 3) [Mannase]

Cytogenetic Location
[4q22-q25]

Base Pair Sites
[103,771,690, to 103,901,195]

Community
[Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Zone "B"]

Evacuation Center

 * 1) Location – [ I.S. 117 (300 Willoughby Ave. between: Kent Ave. & Franklin Ave.]
 * 2) Implemented Plan – [Bus & Subway route]

Your Evacuation Plan
[Bus: B48, B69 to Lafayette Ave. & Vanderbilt Ave. transfer to B38 B61 to Wallabout St. transfer to B48 B46 to Lorimer St. transfer to B48 B25 to Fulton St. transfer to B38 ]Train: "G" towards Smith 9th St. Station, exit to Classon Ave. "F" towards Coney Island, transfer @ Bergen St. for "G" towards Queens, Exit @ Classon Ave.

#1
This article is about the risk of becoming fertile when you receive cancer treatment. Many people especially parents of young patients, when struck with the diagnosis of having cancer cells do not consider that they may not be able to reproduce. A mother having a conversation with a stranger was well informed tht her son should bank his sperm. For a few hundred dollars a year frozen sperm was ready to be used nine years later. More attention is now given to the loss of fertility among cancer patients but still a lot is overlooked by Oncologist and patients, who may survive their disease but be left unable to reproduce.
 * 1) Summary – Family Plannin When Cancer Intrudes:
 * 1) Book Citation – N.Y.Times Science webpage: by Jane E. Brody Published: April 20, 2009
 * 2) Personal Interest – I have a young client that has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Although this participant is M.R. i can't stop to think that perhaps his offspring would not be the same and my participant will not be able to reproduce.

#2
For years many people thought weight lifting was harmful to people with hypertension. Doctors feared tht spikes in blood pressure during strenuous lifting might cause dangerous problems and, in the long term, raise blood pressure. Studies proved that weight lifting reduces restling systolic blood pressure (the top number in a pressure reading) by 2%, and diastolic pressure (bottom number in a pressure reading) by 4% because with stronger muscles, there is less demand on the heart. These small gains can improve cardiovascular health.
 * 1) Summary – The Claim: Weight Training Is Bad for Blood Pressure:
 * 1) Book Citation – N.Y.Times Science webpage: by I. Anahad O'Connor Published: April 20, 2009
 * 2) Personal Interest – My interest in this article is because i suffer from hypertension blood pressure. Both my parents suffer from the same thing. I've tried different exercises and some gives me a headache and then when I take my pressure it's pretty elevated. So this article has informed me than with gradual weight lifting I can strengthen the muscle that can lessen the demand on my heart.

#3
This article is about the childrens fillings used at the dentist. The chemical in the sealant is Bisphenol-A (BPA) is harmful and it's the same chemicals in cans. This chemical can lead to early puberty stage because it contains estogen like effects. People are susceptible to heart disease and diabetes with a higher level of BPA. This chemical may effect any chemotherapy treatments making it a potential cancer risk. the dentist and I wanted to make sure I ask questions about this sealant.
 * 1) Summary – Dentis Back Sealants Despite Concerns:
 * 1) Book Citation – N.Y.Times Science webpage: by: Tara Parker-Pope Published: April 20, 2009
 * 2) Personal Interest – This article caught my attention because just recently I had to make appointment for my three kids for

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