My Mathematical Understandings After completing this lesson, I have learned several things about geometric shapes. By physically manipulating strings into the desired shapes, I am now better able to grasp the relationships between sides and angles. It now makes sense that in order for lines to be parallel, the distance between the two lines must always be equal. However, the length of the lines does not need to be equal in order for the lines to be parallel (as seen in a trapezoid)
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A 12” x 12” x 2” sheet of EverFlex V34 Medium-Firm, EverFlex V44 Firm, DuraFlex D30 Medium-Firm, Latex Foam and Memory Foam were tested to see which was the best when it came to weight distribution. First, a sheet foam was placed on a blank table, followed by the Sensor Edge pressure sensor on top of it. The sensor was carefully placed so that the edges were not tucked under the foam, but were laid out. Then, a Barbie was placed in the center of the sensor, without letting any part of the doll fall
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MA2-1WMMA2-3WM | - Revise 2D shapes- Find out prior knowledge of 3D objects – what do the students already know? Are there any misconceptions?- Using large versions of various 3D shapes, identify each object. Discuss the features of each shape e.g. faces, edges etc. - As a class, place the objects into groups based on similar features. Ensure students use reasoning for placing shapes into a certain group | - Students are already familiar with recognising and describing 3D shapes from stage 1 | Working
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[Student’s Name] [Tutor’s Name] [Subject Title] [Date] Anorexia from a boyfriend perspective Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by less weight than considered healthy for one’s height and age; excessive dieting, excessive exercise or use of other means to avoid weight gain; and the resultant distorted body image. Literally, it means to lose appetite for nervous reasons. It entails an obsession with being thin (Beat 5). Even people who are underweight can suffer from
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Corinne Elkins Professor Dargue English Composition 102 9 March 2011 Eating Disorders: Make an Informative Decision A wiry, 5’11” dancer composed of no more than ninety-five pounds, steps her calloused foot and sweat drenched body onto the carpet while trying to contain her utter joy and excitement. This young woman has just been offered acceptance into a prestigious dance program, but how did she achieve this miraculous feat? Of course the obvious come to mind which include hard work, dedication
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reliance on body weight or shape for self-evaluation, and amenorrhea (Dorland’s Medical Dictionary). People who have anorexia have an extreme fear to gaining weight. They severely limit the amount of food they eat and become a dangerously thin. Therefore, Anorexia affects both the body and mind. Though, it may start as an issue of dieting, it gets out of control. People who have anorexia always think about food, dieting, and weight. As a result, they will have a distorted body shape. Though some people
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Obesity is a chronic health condition that is spreading across the nation. Obesity is much like a cancer. A cancer that receives treatment, goes into remission, and often returns doing greater damage than when first diagnosed with obesity. Obesity leads to conditions that are obesity related. Diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis, hypertension, cancer and even depression are conditions an obese person can encounter (World Health Organization, 2010). Obesity not only strains the healthcare and financial
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affect people of all ages. This spreading problem is concerning because this issue assign too high value to body image in defining ones self-worth. People who experiencing body dissatisfaction can become obsessively on trying to change their body shape. These practices which don’t usually achieve the desired outcome physically or emotionally, can develop the extreme feelings of disappointment, shame and guilt and, ultimately, increase the
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1. Give an outline of what makes people happy and what does not, as expressed in the three texts. Has our pursuit and fascination for the healthy thin body types turned real healthy bodies into a disease? In the article “Can you be fat and healthy” by David Jacobs, Professor of epidemiology tells us that even fat people can be healthy. He says that According to data from the nonprofit Cooper Institute in Dallas. Being overweight and very active physically is healthier than being thin and sedentary
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Beonka Robinson April 24, 2012 Women’s Studies 301 Anorexia A common disease afflicting an enormous number of young Americans is anorexia. While other mischiefs are characterized by the over consumption or the misuse of a product, anorexia is described as an anti-consumption behavior. In this paper, I will discuss what anorexia is, who takes part in it, how it related to race/ethnicity, and the effects of mass media. Anorexia is an eating disorder defined by excessive food restriction, illogical
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