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individuals with the skills & substantive knowledge that allows them to define & to pursue their own goals.1 • Give students a place to "hang" new knowledge off of what students already know from past experiences and courses, i.e., root beer in cup with foam can be related to apparent power, true power & reactive power, respectively. Transmission of knowledge needs to be related to past systems that the students associate with new information.1 • Provide instruction with the thought of improving…

presented their 2002 Revolution model which promoted a 31% reduction of concussion risks, while Xenith, which claims to be the industry leader in football helmet technology, is producing a new design which has an absorber formerly not used within the foam of helmets. This company, owned by Vin Ferrara, is considered to be the leader in working on helmets in response to the concussion problem. Ferrara is a past Harvard quarterback with the background knowledge needed to develop new age designs…

floated in, the stresses on the soils would not be increased. To do this, geofoam was used to reduce the weight of the home, and stone was sued to distribute the load. When dealing with the geofoam, buoyancy had to be considered, since during floods the foam would be underwater, and thus would exert a buoyancy force on the home. On the…

Throughout the course of time, authors have been inspired by different sources of iconic literature. Whether it be “the Bible” or an American classic, “the Giver,” writers have found their guides through the work of others. The common source of inspiration has caused an upward trend in certain genres, uplifting many along the way. Although authors are influences by different muses, Hans Christian Andersen’s original work, “The Little Mermaid”, has become an afflatus to authors whom created…

Exercise is becoming more common every day. Athletes, and even non-athletes are in need of a special type of shoe to protect their joints that is also a comfortable fit. The running shoe not only benefits athletes, but is beneficial for everyone. The running shoe dates back to the Ancient Egyptians in 1500 B.C.E. The Egyptians created sandals by weaving reeds or leather pieces together to design their running shoe, so they could chase after their prey and not hurt their feet while doing so. The…

Teaching math can be a daunting task, especially in the lower grades. Teaching mathematical concepts through lecture and paper and pencil work isn’t enough to achieve deep understanding, math reasoning or problem solving skills. Math manipulatives are “hands on” or virtual materials designed to engage students in active investigation to gain higher levels of understanding. Manipulatives not only allow students to explore concepts, but also allow teachers to see what students are thinking. “The…

stretch that is needed for extra room to allow for breasts that may become engorged due to lactation. The maternity bra is wireless, seamless, there is a wide band under the breast for support, and there is satin trim along the bust line. The cups are foam lined for modesty, the bras come in different colors, they come in a range of sizes so you can find the right fit, and they are affordably priced. However, the straps seem to be a major issue. They slide down the arms, break, twist, and are a…

skyscraper built on top of massive foam, a life built upon illusions instead of reality will collapse; it is just a matter of time. Accepting unchangeable imperfections in reality may cause misery and frustrations in a short period of time, but in the long term, building such solid foundations by holding on to the reality can open people’s eyes to their real circumstances and abilities, and therefore, take them much further in life. Having a life floating on the foam is never the way to…

Upon the first reading of Virgil’s Georgics, it may seem that the poem has more to do with farming and agriculture than it does with gardening. Virgil’s writing of different topics such as the plague that kills off the animals or the planting of trees may seem like they don’t relate to gardening, but they do. The Georgics should be included in a class on gardens because it could be used to make connections to many concepts that have been discussed thus far in the class, such as the constant…

Students with special needs often struggle with attention and memory. Students who struggle with attention are often unable to focus on what is being taught or they simply get too tired to pay attention. Students with memory issues are unable to remember how to do things, or facts and concepts they have been taught. For both vital skills I have developed a lesson plan that will assist my students with both attention and memory building. The lesson I chose is teaching my students about shapes…