Category: Writing

General Chemistry Activity # 5 Periodic Table Directions: Use a Periodic table to find the information asked for below:
What is the atomic number of:
Calcium
Iron
Gold
What is the Atomic mass of:
Iron
Copper
Calcium
Does mercury have more protons and electrons than tin?
Is mercury a heavier element than tin?
Does potassium have more electrons than neon?
Does hydrogen have more electrons than Uranium?
Which has more protons, sulfur or iodine?
Write the symbols or the names for each of these elements:
Chlorine
Zn
Copper
Helium
Potassium
Iron
Silver
P
Na
Ne
Sn
Mercury
Copper
Gold

Why does Danah Boyd think Wikipedia’s “bad rap in American K-12 education” is undeserved? What critical advantage does she think the site provides? How much had you thought about this issue before you read this essay? Do you agree with Boyd about its importance? Why or why not? From the book ” The Norton Field Guide to Writing 6th E” The essay is from Danah Boyd ” Wikipediaas a Site of Knowledge Production.” Pages 833- 839

Compare a contrast ideological  and empirical reasoning. First define empirical reasoning not ideological reasoning from there you can answer the following questions to complete the compare, and contrast, why is empirical reasoning, a form of inductive, rather than deductive reasoning, why is empirical reasoning seen as self corrective if not on faith, as in the case of ideologiCal reasoning on what Basis are the premises of an empirical argument taken to be true?  how does empirical reasoning  use more our critical thinking skills, then ideological reasoning and why?

“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” Aristotle Tasks: 1. Identify and analyse each metaphor in terms of tenor, vehicle and ground. 2. Comment upon the semantic field of education metaphorically circumscribed by these texts.

Read “Beauty: When the Other Dancer Is the Self” by Alice Walker and answer the following questions.
link to that is : https://www.oleanschools.org/cms/lib/NY19000263/Centricity/Domain/166/Beauty.pdf
2A. How does Walker see and describe herself up until the age of eight (in paragraphs 1-6)? Cite specific passages for support. (2 pts.)
2B. How does her self-identity change as she describes it it paragraphs 13-15? Cite the text as needed to support your response. (2 pts.)
2C. When does her identity change next, transforming her “almost immediately… into a different person from the girl who would not raise her head”? Describe the event and its effect on her, citing the text for support. (2 pts.)
2D. Develop an argument about what Walker is saying about childhood experiences and how they shape our identity and relationships with others when we are adults. What techniques does Walker use to persuade readers (and herself?) of this position? (2 pts.)
3) Next week, you will write  uressay on beauty. This week, prepare to write by doing the following.
3A. State your argument. You can use one of the quotes as inspiration and support, but your argument should be stated in ur ow words. (1 pt.)
3B. Give three pieces of reasoning or support for your argument. (3 pts.)
3C. In some way, relate your argument to the object you own that you described in your first blog post. This may be one of your pieces of reasoning or support. (1 pt.)
Post this by April 1 before midnight. (2 pts.)

3. Make headlines for these articles a) Can you believe these celebrities are the same age? b) Thousands of dead fish washed up on a beach in Norway c) Concerns have been raised about the public availability of proposed security measures for the Kensington Palace a) These celebrities ages shook people b) At least 100 000 dead fish in Norway beach c) Concerns over Palace security plans 4. Write headlines for these articles At least 100 dead birds in Beebe I It’s raining birds I Dead blackbirds fall from the sky in Beebe I Rain of dead birds in Arkans A man drug his dog with vodka [A man was banned after puppy drinks vodka / A man drunk vodka with his puppy Blackbirds have fallen dead from the sky in Beebe, Arkansas, for the second New Year’s Eve in a row.Te|evision station KATV showed a radar image that it said showed a large mass over Beebe a few hours before A man has been banned from having a dog for three years after his six-month-old Labrador puppy got drunk on vodka and coke.Matthew Cox, 26, had been at home drinking with his flatmate on August 22 when he put his drink down on the floor and went outside to smoke. When he came back in he realised his

8. What was Trevor’s relationship like with his mom growing up? Retell one story from the text that represents the type of relationship they had. How do Trevor and his mom relate? Trevor dedicates Born a Crime to his mom; she helped him with his accomplishments.
9. How did Trevor Noah’s mother react to the violence and rioting that took place after Nelson Mandela’s release (a crucial point in the ending of Apartheid)? What does this tell us about Trevor’s mom?
10. Why was the minibus organization created? What were the problems with it? The minibus organization was created to create restrictions based upon race. The problems with it were somber.

From “Are We Really as Awful as We Act Online?” by Augstin Fuentes (Ch. 22):
Historically, we have maintained harmony by displaying compassion and geniality, and by fostering connectedness when we get together. Anonymity and the lack of face-to-face interaction on social media platforms remove a crucial part of the equation of human sociality—and that opens the door to more frequent, and severe, displays of aggression. Being an antagonizer, especially to those you don’t have to confront face-to-face, is easier now than it’s ever been. If there are no repercussions for it, that encourages the growth of aggression, incivility, and just plain meanness on social media platforms (646).

?      You are doing practicum with a classroom teacher. One day the teacher asks you to sign off on a financial document for her. You think this is odd but sign off on it anyway. Which principle helps the professional educator demonstrate responsibility to oneself as an ethical professional?
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?      Monitoring and maintaining sound mental, physical, and emotional health necessary to perform duties and services of any professional assignment; and taking appropriate measures when personal or health-related issues may interfere with work-related duties.
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?      Holding oneself responsible for ethical conduct.
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?      Acknowledging that lack of awareness, knowledge, or understanding of the Code is not, in itself, a defense to a charge of unethical conduct.
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?      Knowing and upholding the procedures, policies, laws and regulations relevant to professional practice regardless of personal views.