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Sevan Boudakian Miss Laura History 9-24-14 Ziggurats Ziggurats were temples built between 600 BC and 501 BC in Mesopotamia. Some Ziggurats were made for the priests to worship the gods and others for the gods to dwell. The priests used the Ziggurats for ceremonies, rituals, and to take care of the gods. The style and materials used to build Ziggurats varied over time. Ziggurats represent the culture, skill, and technology of the Mesopotamians. Ziggurats were built for the priests and some…

I selected the Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi) from The Brooklyn Museum’s Collections: Art of Africa. It was difficult to narrow the choice to only one. Each piece had so many eye catching elements. Each piece had its own story to tell and teach us about its history. The Nkisi Nkondi demanded my attention by the aggressive stature and glaring eyes. To fully appreciate this piece we need to learn its history. The Power Figure also known as Nkisi (in-KEE-see) Nkondi (in-CON-dee) came from the Kongo…

Six Steps of Effective Coaching 2. Dealing with emotionally charged situations 3. Being an effective delegate 1. The Basics: The Six Steps of Effective Coaching The goal of the six steps of effective coaching is to understand the types of coaching needs and implement when applicable. To fulfill these coaching needs, I need to design a coaching style that fits the applicant. After applying this coaching style, I must evaluate how effective it was and areas that were weaker than others. Step One:…

The very word stands as the pinnacle of ancient and exotic, and the structures themselves are some of the most impressive and monumental traces of civilizations long past. Built throughout Mesopotamia by several different cultures including the Sumerians and Babylonians, ziggurats are some of the world's first huge architecture. Their creation and purpose has long been of interests to archeologists studying the civilizations of the Fertile Crescent. Building Zigguat's was a complex, gradual and…

ever wondered what kept the pyramids from collapsing? Or how they stood for thousands of years? The pyramids were built the way they were so that they stood strong and sturdy for thousands of years. Many of the earlier pyramids were step pyramids. Smooth limestone would be spread over the step pyramid to create two pyramids; one inside the other. Later, pyramids were built with mastabas, huge chunks of stone meant to keep the pyramid from caving in. The most recent pyramids had underground…

101-40255 Adele H Lewis June 22, 2016 Pyramid of Djoser The Pyramid of Djoser is a step pyramid in the Saqqara necropolis Egypt. The step is often referred as mastabas. The mastabas were built on top of one another and the pyramid was later polished in limestone. I don’t believe this was the actual intention at first when constructing the Pyramid of Djoser. The mastaba, bench in Arabic, is the structural base at the bottom of the pyramid. The Step Pyramid has been visualized as a series of…

The ancient Egyptians built pyramids for their pharaohs and queens. The pharaohs were buried in pyramids of different shapes and sizes from the beginning Old Kingdom to the end of the Middle Kingdom. As of 2008, there were between 118 pyramids that had been identified. The largest and best preserved pyramids were built in Giza at the beginning of the Old Kingdom. The most well-known of these pyramids was built for the pharaoh Khufu. It is known as the ‘Great Pyramid’ and is one of the Seven…

“A lot of people don't believe in curses. A lot of people don't believe in yellow-spotted lizards either, but if one bites you, it doesn't make a difference whether you believe in it or not” (Sachar 41). Holes is a humorous take on the classic ‘adventure’ genre in children’s literature. It seamlessly blends several different themes and moods into one riveting story. It carries heavy ideas and scenarios, but with a whimsical and goofy air that entrances readers of any age. The symbolism the…

Louis Sachar Louis Sachar is a very successful American author that has written multiple award-winning books. He was born in East Meadow, New York on March 20, 1954 and is now 64 years old. He writes children books as well as young adult books, one of his most popular being Holes, which has won the U.S. National Book Award as well as the Newbery Medal. Now located in Austin, Texas with his wife Carla and daughter named Sherre, Sachar continues to write as well as play cards. Sachar understands…

On the log dated, 11/3/16 I observed the teacher and the ways she accommodated the special needs children in her class. The lesson this day was teaching the children hand-eye-coordination by catching a ball thrown at them. She began the lesson by talking about a ball and what it does: bounce and roll. Afterward, she showed the children the two balls that she was going to use to play catch with them. One was a large textured ball and the other was a small soft basketball. She then proceeded and…