apocalypse. In one scene, ten off the students tried to escape the nuclear blast in a jeep but were taken out by the nuclear blast winds. Physics Summary: With being that close to an atomic bomb, first they would have been blinded; especially with nonstop atomic bombs being detonated all around them. Second, they would have been taken out by the pressure waves long before the blast winds and debris. It took 8 seconds from the time the bomb went off, to the students being hit by the nuclear blast winds
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the surrounding English community. Jess must deal with the wants and restrictions of her family while trying to be a part of the western culture she is exposed to at the soccer league. I lived the past two years in Hong Kong and I watched my fellow students struggle with the same dilemma. My classmates and friends tried to blend their culture and parental expectations with their own goals and desire to adopt many elements of western society. Nowhere was this more evident than in my acedemic improvement
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stronger family bonds. It has been observed that homeschooling, when undertaken meticulously has benefited many. However, every coin has two sides and even homeschooling has its share of demerits. Let us look at its negative impact on parents and students. Parents Absence of Certified Educational Professionals A parent may have good educational qualifications, but that does not make him or her a good teacher. Teaching is an art, which requires the ability to understand children's needs. Parents
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expert's opinion on an issue may be subjective but very accurate. | | | Student Answer: | | True | | | | False | | | | | | | | Points Received: | 5 of 5 | | Comments: | | | | Question 2. | Question : | The simplest method of project screening and selection is developing a list of criteria that pertain to the choice of projects and then applying them to alternatives. | | | Student Answer: | | True | | | | False | | | | | | | | Points
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Strike as a social problem can first be traced to the disfunctioning of the society when looking at it from the functionalist perspective. Functionalism which is one of the perspectives of studying the society was developed in the 19th century, it’s a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. This approach looks at society through a macro-level orientation, which is a broad focus on the social structures that
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victims might refuse the idea of immersing themselves in illegal activities. They will be seen as “un-cool” and being isolated by their peers. In order to fit in, they have no choice but to play along and finally placing themselves in murky waters without their knowledge (Morris, 2006). Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also stated that according to statistics, the number of students involved in violent crimes had risen as much as 47 percent, from 2012 to
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FACTORS AFFECTING TECHNOLOGY USES IN SCHOOLS1: AN ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE Yong Zhao Kenneth A. Frank Michigan State Univeristy Contact information: Yong Zhao, 115D Erickson, College of Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, Email: zhaoyo@msu.edu, Phone: 517-353-4325 This study was made possible by a grant from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), but views and findings expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect those of MDE. The following individuals
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on the decisions they will make. When it comes to peer pressure, minors must realize what is best for their safety and choose wisely who their friends are. Required classes, strictly on the use of drugs and alcohol, taught in schools, would have an enormous impact on teens. With it being a required course, students would have no choice but to attend. Not only would they be learning the health issues of these substances, they would be being tested and graded on their knowledge of the subjects. This
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Janis’s model. There will also be an evaluation of Risky Shift Phenomenon, this will include the causes and the remedies of Risky Shift Phenomenon. Groupthink Irving Janis says Groupthink occurs when “a group makes faulty decisions because group pressures lead to a deterioration of “mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment”” (Janis, pg 9.) Groupthink - Causes According to Janis there are eight causes of Groupthink. Illusion of invulnerability; creates too much confidence that encourages
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geared towards learning. Students should be able to be active participants alone and in groups. In order for this to be possible the teacher must be able to model literacy and numeracy with the appropriate strategies so that students can communicate effectively while analyzing the tasks at hand. Teachers should also be motivating, encouraging and nurturing in the classroom. For both teachers and students to gather information and properly reflect on the concepts being learned there must be a systematic
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