Actual development level

Sustainability presumes that resources are finite, and should be used conservatively and wisely with a view to long-term priorities and consequences of the ways in which resources are used. Acharacle Primary School delivers a clear message of ‘Ecominialism’, which means the use of careful design to achieve sustainable construction, without spending extra cost, energy and maintenance (Liddell, H., 2008). Using Brettstapel construction, which is a glueless form of massive timber construction that…

Horizontal drilling, also known as, fracking is a method of drilling into Shale to extract gas. Shale gas is abundant in the United States, which could mean energy independence. The amount of natural gas in the United States is equivalent to two amounts of oil in Saudi Arabia's. However, this process raises concerns, health concerns in particular. The luxury of drinking water out of the tap has been taken away from communities where fracking has hit. The economic benefits of fracking do not…

OPEC nations regarding oil pricing, the oil sector has provided employment to thousands of workers, and much more. But, the recent drop in oil prices to depressed levels of $30/barrel is…

Helping a teen’s well-being in a school-setting: A comparative analysis Identity formation is a lifelong developmental process that begins to become crucial during adolescence. Adolescence has been described as a “turbulent stage because of the dramatic physiological changes occurring at this time,” (Crain, 2011, p. 290). Not only are adolescents experiencing bodily changes, but are also trying to find their place in the larger world. According to Erickson, adolescence is the time where…

sense of security and positive self-esteem. And parents' responsiveness to an infant's signals can affect the child's social and cognitive development. Studies have proved that bonding is essential for babies. Skin to skin contact is a way to bond with your baby. It's soothing for both you and your baby while promoting your baby's healthy growth and development. Eye-to-eye contact provides meaningful communication. Babies try to imitate your facial expressions and gestures. Both parents can…

experiences are enhanced by complex relationships, developed through many levels of his/her environment. He believed that children are biologically predisposed too certain characteristics, and how they interact with caregivers will affect the environment around them. The child’s environment plays a tremendous role in how a child develops mentally, emotionally and physically. Not only does the child’s immediate family influence the development, but also the schools they attend, their…

Proforma – Self-esteem and Resilience Definition of Self-esteem: Self-esteem is what a child thinks of themselves and how they feel about their self-image and their ideal self. In order for children to develop positive self-esteem they need to feel that they are valued and this will help them feel good about themselves. Definition of Resilience: Resilience is defined as the ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change, and keep going in the face of adversity. Children will face a lot…

In the article titled “The waste to energy controversy” the author discusses how recycling is better than converting waste to energy. Although an article from eenews.net states, “on the whole, waste-to-energy facilities, which are small operations, emit far less particulate matter than large coal plants, a contrary report by the Environmental Integrity Project states, “Maryland's trash-burning plants -- which the state considers sources of renewable energy -- generated up to five times the…

has become the essence of many aspects in this planet. Actually our body would not function without electrical charge running through our cells. Yet again what electricity can give can also take away. Benjamin Franklin was one who helped in the development behind Faraday cages although it was indirectly. How so? Well in 1755, Ben…

Nature is the degree to which capacities are available during childbirth. Capacity can be controlled by qualities, including those which create by age. The organic and developmental approach both bolster the view that all conduct is dictated by nature. Support alludes to the impact of understanding. Empiricists had the view that all conduct is learnt and that through equal determinism we impact nature as the earth impacts us. The behaviourist approach is the most well-known supporter of this…