In this lesson, we will discover types of character witness letters, how candidates obtain them, and how referees compose them. First, we will explore the purposes for these letters. Then, we will learn about what kind of information goes into them. Make it or Break it So much of excelling in life has to do […]
In this lesson, you’ll learn how the United States responded to the Geneva Accords. Find out why U.S. involvement in Vietnam increased just as the French were leaving. The United States at the Geneva Accords During the Geneva Conference, which was the 1954 conference in Switzerland designed to resolve issues following the Korean War, the […]
In this video lesson, you will learn about persistent organic pollutants and how they led to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants in 2001. Persistent Organic Pollutants In 1985, Dr. Louis Guillette became concerned. He was studying alligators in Lake Apopka, which is just outside of Orlando, Florida. He noticed some startling issues with […]
Many of us know the Roman figure Julius Caesar as a soldier and politician, but what do we know about the economic, political, and social changes he made while in power? This lesson discusses the major reforms initiated by Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar’s Leadership Born in Rome on July 13, 100 B.C.E. , Gaius Julius […]
Informal observational assessments require watching, listening, and documenting student performance-based tasks. Strategies for this type of assessment range from intentional activities to incidental chance observations. Observations in Assessment If you were a teacher in an early education classroom, how would you know what skills each of your students had? How would you determine if they […]
This lesson will go over some special considerations about cleaning and taking out the trash in many different areas of the hospital: the waiting room, treatment room, lab room, and more. Cleaning a Veterinary Hospital Like your home has a bunch of different rooms with different furniture and ways things need to be cleaned, a […]
How do waves reflect off of surfaces? How do we account for the images that we see reflected in various objects? Discover the answers to these questions as we investigate the rays and angles defining the law of reflection. The Reflection of Waves When I was little, I liked to look at reflections of myself. […]
In this lesson, we will define the term ‘inert gas. ‘ You will also have the opportunity to explore different types of inert gases and the ways in which they are used. What Is an Inert Gas? What do a brightly colored flashing neon sign and lofty birthday balloons have in common? Both are filled […]
Oceania is full of various musical traditions. In this lesson, explore the distinct musical styles of Polynesia and Australia, and test your understanding with a brief quiz. Music in Oceania Now, this is what I need. A nice beach, palm trees, a coconut with a little umbrella sticking out of it. Yep, this is what […]
Maya Angelou’s famous poem ‘Still I Rise’ is part of a 1978 collection similarly titled ‘And Still I Rise. ‘ This collection is an excellent example of Angelou’s poetic style, emphasizing the African experience and the strength and resiliency of women. And Still I Rise And Still I Rise is Maya Angelou’s third volume of […]
