Alternative medicine

As the public school system declines more and more people have been turning to homeschooling and internet schooling. Homeschooling is something that can help the parents put their own ideas and beliefs into the child’s mind other than a student’s teacher teaching topics that might possibly “ruin” the kid. Internet schooling is a good choice for homeschooled kids, it allows them to take certain classes while also still following the learning that their parents want for them. Kids could also go to…

In both Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” and Freire’s “The Banking Concept of Education”, the two authors focus on a similar topic: education and delusions. In Plato’s Allegory, Plato discusses a scenario where prisoners, except for one who escapes, are inside a cave that impairs their ability to view the outside world. His writing is an allegory discussing his views of education and false beliefs with the use of the cave and the prisoners. Freire discusses two different styles of education: the…

A Crude Awakening Fossil fuels such as oil, gas, and coal have been burned as a source of energy for many years, but are they safe and lasting? Renewable energy, on the other hand, has been around for centuries. From the water wheels and mills of the Middle Ages to the photoelectric effect in solar panels of the early 1900’s, renewable energy is constantly being renovated and improved upon. Due to fossil fuels’ negative effects on the environment and lack of supply, renewable energy should be…

The above words, so eloquently spoken by Thomas Jefferson, the opening to the Declaration of Independence, are synonymous with freedom and the bedrock of America’s democracy. For the intent of this essay, I will focus on the right to the pursuit of happiness and contend that the liberty beholden by the above statement threatens a democratic education. In order to this, I will answer the following questions: What is a democratic education? How can a democratic education be achieved in a school…

I will agree that the environment of public schools isn’t always ideal for children, however, children who are never exposed to adverse ideas of their own, won’t have the opportunity to stand up for what they believe in. If we teach children confidence in the home, then they are very likely to go to school become leaders among their peers. Brett Laursen a PhD and member of the American Psychological Association in his article Speaking of Psychology: The good and bad of peer pressure, says that…

Alternative Rock Alternative rock came about in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It emerged from the independent music underground and became widely popular in the 1990s and 2000s. Actually, the word "alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from mainstream rock music. Alternative rock is a broad term consisting of music that differs greatly in terms of its sound, its social context, and its regional roots. The main type of guitar sounds in alternative rock music is the distorted guitar.…

Music is enjoyed throughout the world by many cultures. In many cultures, music is not limited to just one type of genre. There are many types of genres in the music industry. Genres range from rap, to country, to techno. The question we are asking is that why does emotions connect to genres of music? Many different type of emotions come out of music. The emotions we are feeling are interpreted by the brain. Music has the ability to change our feelings. In this research paper I will discuss the…

Waldorf Schools are private, equivocal and non-denominational programs with an art-based curriculum. In 1919, the first Waldorf school was founded by Philosopher Rudolf Steiner in response to the trauma gripping Central European youth following World War 1 (Regeneration, 2017). Due to its unique curriculum, Waldorf schools remain relatively ambiguous to the general public. When first making contact with this pedagogy, people tend to find certain peculiarities within the school that may provoke…

Chinook Montessori is a “school of choice”. This school is an alternative to the regular public schools. Chinook Montessori Charter School uses the Montessori approach of teaching that was designed by Dr. Maria Montessori, which it is named. Montessori Education “is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood” (The American Montessori Society, 2016). Chinook Montessori uses various learning environments that is fostered from…

Are you new to woodworking and want some Easy Woodworking Projects to start off with? Or are you looking for kids woodworking projects so you can introduce your children to the world of woodworking? It's a wise decision to start off with easy projects to increase your skills and enjoy the feeling of doing it yourself. There are many simple projects you can choose from to build. Birdhouses and bat houses won't take you long to build and the birds and bats they attract will reduce your irritating…