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It was Avigail’s thirteenth birthday and her first day of eighth year at school. She lives in a society centered around books that also values uniformity. She joined her classmates, all named one of six names, but shocked her teacher and the other kids when she wanted to be more unique, requesting the nickname Avi and questioning why they had to study the same book for her entire primary education. Both were traditions that had been used for years that everyone complied to. Her friends and…

Component A Expected learner outcome: This lesson plan is designed for year 7 students and introduces the concept of variables / pronumerals, like and unlike terms in algebra ("Mathematics Years 7-10 Syllabus," 2003, p. 82-83). By the end of this lesson students should be able to distinguish between like and unlike terms and know how to perform an addition or subtraction involving these terms. Describe the lesson: In this lesson, the teacher introduces the concept of variables and develops the…

Location of the Facility The Albin O. Kuhn Library (AOK) and Gallery can be found on the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). UMBC, an honors college, is located at 1000 Hilltop Circle in Baltimore County, mostly in the community of Catonsville. Spanning across over 500 acres of land, UMBC is three miles outside the Baltimore City limits and is surrounded by BWI Airport, Amtrak train station, bus lines, business, restaurants and other conveniences. The library is…

Steps to Merging Two Departments Step 1: Communicating the Change Communication is essential in any relationship. It is the glue that holds a relationship together. It deepens the connection when it comes to connecting with others and improves teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving (Effective Communication, 2016). Without it, things will never go the way they are supposed to. Communication is something that everyone does on a regular but most times it is not done properly. Effectively…

The primary goal for an educator in a high school is for each of their students to be successful in their classes. In order for this to be true, it is important for each student to have the desire to put in the work and the willingness to learn the subject. In high school math courses, it is crucial for the students to have that desire and will to be successful; it is crucial for them to constantly be motivated to do so. Initially, the students themselves are responsible being motivation for…

FFA as a Discourse Community In many ways-specifically,communicating with people in this generation-living by the mantra “out with the old and in with the new” can heavily influence the way people respond to information. We live in a fast pace world where “the next big thing” has already passed you by by the time you take your next breath. With the ever changing trend in ways to communicate with people, discourse communities like Future Farmers of America (FFA) look for ways to communicate…

The convergent boundary can form mountains because the smashing together of the two plates force them both upwards.” “Next!”, Mr. Jansen called. Bob walked away from the whiteboard he was presenting on. As he passed Mr. Jansen, he was congratulated. “Good job Bob!” Bob nodded his head in thanks and walked to sit in the back with a couple of his friends. I congratulated Bob as well but what greeted me wasn’t pleasant at…

People are social creatures, in which we require communication with others around us (even with animals) in our daily lives. People thrive on interpersonal relationships and social interactions. Often burdened by the stressors in their lives, people need the distraction and comfort that come from interacting with others around them. Social relationships greatly influence a person’s health and well-being, and they come in various forms (e.g., family, friends, work, colleagues). My present study…

Something I never expected to see in college was a dead body. At first, she was face down in a blue body bag, surrounded by preserving fluids that made some people nauseated. Her head was shaved and the first incisions were made on her legs, arms, back, and butt. Muscles were starting to be isolated and pulled away from the body that housed them. The shock of seeing a person, someone who was alive less than a year ago, be disassembled in front of your eyes takes a strong stomach. Some of my…

Running late, I speed into the Matt Ross Community Center parking lot Saturday, September 10th while the clock on my dashboard turns to 2:15. I park my car, grab my bag, and begin to briskly walk into the building, my whistle bouncing against my chest with each step. The brick crosswalk underfoot, the flags blowing in the breeze, and cars driving on the busy streets of downtown Overland Park greet everyone who visits the center. Pushing my way through the glass doors, the employees at the front…