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As a fifth grade teacher it is my goal to provide a classroom environment that stimulates the diverse learner population. Traditionally, the majority of the lessons are plan toward the level of understanding of most of the student, but by incorporating educational resources in the classroom, the entire classroom population can involve in learning simultaneously. Multimedia: Interactive Software Research is studying the probable benefits of computer-based instruction is substantiated in basic…

Noise is defined as “unwanted sound or loud discordant or disagreeable sound or sounds.” (HSA). When “vibrations are transmitted through the air in the form of waves, they strike the ear, these waves produce the sensation of sound” (How Stuff Work). Our ears are divided into three sections each section with its own parts and functions play their part in enabling us to hear a noise or sound. The outer ear collects and carries vibrations (sound) to the middle ear where it is amplified allowing…

What is hearing loss and deafness? Is it the inability to hear sound? Or is it more than that? The answer will depend on who you ask. With regard to hearing loss, there are three main types. An individual with conductive hearing loss has the inability to hear due to any number of issues stemming from the outer ear. Sound waves are not able to pass from the outer ear to the inner ear, specifically the cochlea (a spiral cavity that looks like a snail shell that receives sound in the form of…

Little by little, technology has become so interwoven in millennial’s lives, that their overdependence on it is leading to significant emotional, intellectual, and social, consequences. On an emotional level, technology overindulgence has led to escalating levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, along with a warped sense of reality and desensitization. ’Digital dementia’ has sadly been coined to depict the negative intellectual fallout of poor memory, deteriorating cognitive capacity, and…

Why should anyone care about norm violations? You care, whether you know it or not, because you don’t want to associate with violators of the status quo. “Norms are expectations of ‘right’ behavior” (Henslin, 2011, p. 49). Our society is structured, we have values molded into our social structure that might be totally different in another culture. "These values are the standards by which people define what is good and bad, beautiful and ugly” (Henslin, 2011, p. 51). The incentives to follow…

terpreter or they can play without one. If they do hire an interpreter there are lots of precautions the interpreter must make. The interpreter must watch carefully to understand all the plays. If there are timeouts interpreter are either next to the coach singing or right across from the athlete communicating to them and preparing them for competition. When the deaf students are playing, interpreters position themselves on side lines in there athlete’s direct line of view and sign information…

1. Motto: Every revolution needs a soundtrack 2. Skullcandy mission statement - To create the most notorious headphones infused by a inspired-team and advanced technology they work hard and play harder with their intelligent employees. 3. Segmentation: Demographics: Ages 13-25, male, middle class PARK CITY UTAH - Turned primarily into a ski resort town because of the rise of skiing and snowboarding, Over 3,000,000 visitors (mostly tourist), SKI AND SNOWBOARD - 6.1 million snowboarders (58%…

Human hearing is a delicate thing, and the ears are always at risk from suffering hearing damage from high volume levels. Concerts are a major reason for damage to the ears, but only if a person attends without hearing protection. Simply putting in a set of earplugs can significantly reduce your chances of sustaining hearing loss at a concert. Damage prevention is so easy, yet 28 million Americans still suffer from deterioration of their hearing as they get older.1 Lack of public awareness is to…

Noise Mitigation in Urban Areas: AUBMC 2020 Case Study Abstract- This paper studies noise pollution in a local context and aims at finding feasible mitigation measures taking AUBMC area as a case study. After thoroughly researching the topic to better understand the causes and implications of noise, as well as suggested solutions to alleviate its severity, the group moved towards applying these findings to the study area. A professional sound meter was used to measure noise levels at different…

Guidelines for Handling Injuries/Illnesses Medical Emergencies When an employee is sick or injured to the extent that emergency assistance is obviously required, follow the steps listed below. 1) Notify the plant dispensary at extension #11255. 2) Notify the Safety Engineer at extension #11227. 3) Call security by radio or by dialing “0” on the phone and inform them that an ambulance is needed. If there is someone trained in first aid at the scene, that person may begin to administer first aid…