Abacus

The Parthenon in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome: Comparison Introduction History shows that the Parthenon was built on a raised platform, and consisted, basically, of a cella (enclosed room) surrounded by a peristyle of free-standing columns. The entire building, including the roof tiles, was constructed of white pentelic marble. Large areas, such as the columns, were left white, but most of the details, such as the sculptures, were brightly painted (Hopper 122). The temple had seventeen…

students outside of the class room that enjoyed dance just as much as I do. I was also able to see different variety of dance. For example, during the show this year there was a group that did an African dance. This gave me a new perspective of dance abacus the movements looked very mellow but still energetic. It shows me that dance does not solely have to be of one energy level. Lastly, as a dancer I feel as though I have pushed my self and channelled my ability to dance. For instance, for the…

Assignment 2 Reflection Introduction: The question that rises in one’s mind is who is good teacher? Is a teacher the one who can create a powerful long lasting influence on the students, and directly affects what they learn, how much they learn and the way they interact with the world around them, looking at the degree of the teachers influence we must understand what teachers should do to promote positive results in the lives of students since teaching is a complex task ,some may view…

We should all stop eating chocolate bars. Right now. Based on the atrocities committed on cocoa farms we should abstain from anything with label of Hershey’s. This is, however, unlikely, as the greater amount of the population could never actually do this. Lucky for them, they do not have to because Hershey’s is working to fix many social and environmental problems and actually has a positive social footprint. Hershey’s is very open about their stance on the environment. They firmly believe…

of our ability to catch on to seemingly endless updates and upgrades. Knowledge may be power, but where does the knowledge actually come from and who really has the power when it comes to people and technology? From simple technologies such as the abacus that was invented in Babylonia in 2400 BC to the digital satellite radio in 2001, everything in between is just as significant as to how far technology has come. Since the development of more modern technology,…

Think about modern buildings (built after 1900) you may have seen either in person or in pictures that were designed in a classical style. I decided to describe a Northern California home that I was lucky enough to live in for a couple of years, mainly because it is a modern building (approximately 25 years old) but was designed with a classical style. I wanted to describe a building that I know very well and this particular style of architecture (or at least the front façade and columns) is…

To register good business performance in terms of profits and revenue base from the Chinese Capital, Billy’s Barbeque should adopt some local cuisine in its menu. Chinese people adore their culture and are reluctant to embrace the western culture. Any product or service that is customized to the local standards will, therefore, sell in China. China Popular Local Foods China is a rich culture that is practiced at all times, which sets them apart from the rest of the countries. The rich culture is…

Another example of the family having to change their personalities and identities was when the mom “smashed the tea set and the Imari dishes and the framed portrait of the boy’s uncle, who had once been a general in the Emperor's army. She smashed the abacus and tossed it into the flames.” (Otsuka 75) From this point on, the kids had to count on their fingers. The woman destroyed her home that she spent hard earned money on, just to fit in…

Schools. A place where children are educated to prepare them for the world, but there is more to it than just a place of education. Schools are the place where students can socialize and make friends, and it is the place that does not discriminate because it is where children and parents from different races or ethnicity gather. School is the safest place for a child to grow up and learn. Some argue with these statements, because some schools are not safe, and some schools discriminate. These…

posters, maps, atlases, globes, flash cards, flip cards, worksheets, science lab apparatus and materials, models, crossword puzzles, quizzes, storytelling, dramatization, one act plays, dictionaries, encyclopedias, reference books, learning toys and abacus. These teaching tools are very common in our classrooms. They are inexpensive but seem to be outdated and sometimes considered by parents to be obsolete teaching tools." Montealto…