In Part 1 of this unit, students will develop protocols for the …
In Part 1 of this unit, students will develop protocols for the collection of sensory data to address a guiding question. The data collected will consist of scents or sounds. The advantage of using sensory data is that students are equipped with the analytical equipment (ears and nose) and are familiar with its use. However, students may not have taken the time to consider the variety of perceptions that occur within a group of people who are sharing a sensory experience and the impact that variation can have when attempting to collect objective data to help characterize environmental problems. Protocols are necessary to ensure consistency of data between collection points and between data collectors, and to link data collected to a research question. Protocols also serve as a record of the methodology used by an investigator that may be subject to scrutiny by subsequent data users or by anyone reading or using a report containing the data. Data collection in all scientific fields may be collected using protocols common within the field or developed by an investigator for use in a specific study. Because sensory data is inherently qualitative and subjective, students will need to develop methods of quantification that ensure as much objectivity as possible. Likewise, scientists collecting field data may need to develop unique protocols that ensure that field data is collected in as objective a manner as possible. Ideally, the unit will span two class sessions to allow for the gradual development of a data collection protocol and field plan.
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In Part 2 of this unit, student groups will plan and execute …
In Part 2 of this unit, student groups will plan and execute the field collection of sensory data (scents and/or sounds) using previously developed data collection protocols. The advantage of using sensory data is that students are equipped with the analytical equipment (ears and nose) and are familiar with its use. Class time will be devoted to developing a field investigation plan. Students will create guiding questions and choose a study area, develop or obtain maps of the study area, assign field roles to group members, and develop a timeline for completion of fieldwork. The plan will need to ensure proper execution of data collection protocol, a clear record of the data collected, and a record of field conditions. Careful planning of fieldwork is important to ensure that the time in the field is utilized efficiently and effectively and that the data collected meets the intended requirements. Likewise, an environmental professional (such as a geoscientist) undertaking an environmental investigation would need to develop a field investigation plan to meet the needs of the investigation.
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This course is an introduction to modern Indian culture and society through …
This course is an introduction to modern Indian culture and society through films, documentaries, short stories, novels, poems, and journalistic writing. The principal focus is on the study of major cultural developments and social debates in the last sixty five years of history through the reading of literature and viewing of film clips. The focus will be on the transformations of gender and class issues, representation of nationhood, the idea of regional identities and the place of the city in individual and communal lives. The cultural and historical background will be provided in class lectures. The idea is to explore the “other Indias” that lurk behind our constructed notion of a homogeneous national culture.
This course is primarily a literature seminar. We will use American literature …
This course is primarily a literature seminar. We will use American literature as a lens through which to examine different passing tropes. It will provide an introduction to queer, gender, and critical race theories for science and math majors. We will read such works as Running A Thousand Miles for Freedom, Incognegro, and Focault’s A History of Sexuality, to name just a few.
Une anthologie de textes d'Amulya K. N. Reddy (1930-2006) Short Description: Amulya …
Une anthologie de textes d'Amulya K. N. Reddy (1930-2006)
Short Description: Amulya Kumar Narayana Reddy (1930-2006) a 43 ans, en 1973, lorsqu’il commence ses recherches sur les questions d’énergie et de « technologies appropriées » pour les pays en émergence et leurs nombreuses populations rurales. Membre de l’Institut Indien des Sciences depuis sept ans, il abandonne une carrière brillante de chercheur et de professeur en électrochimie. Il créera un centre de recherche expérimental dans un village du sud de l’Inde, sera un pionnier au niveau mondial des « centres énergétiques ruraux » et des petites centrales villageoises à méthanisation (biogaz), avant de devenir le premier grand spécialiste international des énergies renouvelables issu d’un pays des Suds. Figure iconique dans le monde anglo-saxon sur ces questions, précurseur de la notion de « mix » et de « systèmes » énergétiques, il défendra constamment une approche des énergies soucieuse des besoins des plus modestes, de la gouvernance par les populations concernées, et du respect des milieux naturels. Au long des quarante années de sa seconde carrière, il publie plus de trois cents articles en anglais. Le présent ouvrage présente la première traduction en français de sept d’entre eux.
Long Description: Amulya Kumar Narayana Reddy (1930-2006) a 43 ans, en 1973, lorsqu’il commence ses recherches sur les questions d’énergie et de « technologies appropriées » pour les pays en émergence et leurs nombreuses populations rurales. Membre de l’Institut Indien des Sciences depuis sept ans, il abandonne une carrière brillante de chercheur et de professeur en électrochimie. Il créera un centre de recherche expérimental dans un village du sud de l’Inde, sera un pionnier au niveau mondial des « centres énergétiques ruraux » et des petites centrales villageoises à méthanisation (biogaz), avant de devenir le premier grand spécialiste international des énergies renouvelables issu d’un pays des Suds. Figure iconique dans le monde anglo-saxon sur ces questions, précurseur de la notion de « mix » et de « systèmes » énergétiques, il défendra constamment une approche des énergies soucieuse des besoins des plus modestes, de la gouvernance par les populations concernées, et du respect des milieux naturels. Au long des quarante années de sa seconde carrière, il publie plus de trois cents articles en anglais. Le présent ouvrage présente la première traduction en français de sept d’entre eux.
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In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of perseverance by reviewing …
In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding of perseverance by reviewing the lives and actions of significant figures facing hardships requiring perseverance. The lesson includes a graphic organizer and an exit ticket. This lesson is based on a video about the life of Carl Erskine and perseverance, The Parallel book, and students’ research and perceptions of the concept.
In the fall 2019 semester, the students of the Liberal Arts and …
In the fall 2019 semester, the students of the Liberal Arts and Management Program class Black Markets: Supply and Demand explored many types of black markets and examined many perspectives related to such illicit markets. Through careful discussion and reading the students discovered four prevalent themes throughout the course: the role of government in creating the context for black market activity, elements of demand, elements of supply, and varying levels of social implications. The thirteen articles in this volume provide rich takes on these themes. We placed each article with the theme we believe it most exemplifies; however, each article conveys facts and context that relate to each theme. We believe that these themes interact and work together like strands of a rope strengthening each other. Please note that authors of a couple of the articles personally observed others engaging in illicit activities. The authors did not. And the authors have not revealed true names of the persons they observed.
When a norm is violated, it's referred to as deviance. And though …
When a norm is violated, it's referred to as deviance. And though the word, deviance, seems negative, it's not. It simply means that an individual's behaving differently from what society feels is normal behavior.
The Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project Global Indicators Database allows users …
The Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project Global Indicators Database allows users to select and display various indicators on a map by country.
The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Poll Database …
The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Poll Database includes survey questions from all national People & the Press polls. To search for a question, enter any keyword or combination of words and/or select a topic area of interest.
Photography can do something that text on its own often cannot – …
Photography can do something that text on its own often cannot – draw the learner in and evoke curiosity about deeper meaning. When connected to storytelling, photographs can release an emotional response, which educators can harness to help students remember content. I whole-heartedly believe images created through the means of photography can be useful for teaching concepts in psychology or management fields that are new to students or tend to be difficult for them to grasp. Furthermore, photos may be especially helpful to demonstrate the meaning and subjective nature of individuals’ experiences as related to these fields due to the emotions they often evoke.
I hope this collection of photographs will serve as a teaching aid for educators and source of learning for students. I thoroughly enjoyed taking all the photos, editing them, writing compelling stories for each, and designing the book. I particularly believe that visual arts such as photography can help students of varying abilities, prior experiences, and backgrounds learn psychological content a bit more easily than traditional text-heavy books and therefore it was a worthwhile endeavor. I expect the book to push students to explore how various fields can meaningfully be integrated to understand the world around us. This book is an example of how visual arts and the sciences can be paired together to break down some of the illusory silos students often perceive between disciplines. As we go about our days, we understand our experiences in numerous ways including what we notice around us beyond written word. Our environment can illuminate understanding if we let it. Let’s help our students do this purposefully through photography.
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This assignment asks students to examine several recent U.S. census tables about …
This assignment asks students to examine several recent U.S. census tables about Hispanics and educational attainment and write a brief report that details the conclusions they reach.
This three-week module, centered on a focal case, represents the second part …
This three-week module, centered on a focal case, represents the second part of the Department’s introduction to the challenges of reflection and action in professional planning practice. As such, it builds on the concepts and tools in 11.201 and 11.202 in the fall semester. Working in teams, students will deliver a 20-minute oral briefing, with an additional 10 minutes for questions and comments, in the last week of the class (as detailed on the assignment and posted course schedule). The teams will brief invited guests (“briefees”) taking the roles of decision makers. DUSP faculty and fellow students may also be in attendance.
This integrated outdoor-learning, research and reflection exercise gives students a first-hand familiarity …
This integrated outdoor-learning, research and reflection exercise gives students a first-hand familiarity with local native plants and their significance in local native societies.
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The story tells how Carl Erskine became lifelong friends with Johnny Wilson, …
The story tells how Carl Erskine became lifelong friends with Johnny Wilson, then Jackie Robinson. Also, learn the story of how Carl compares his World Series ring and son Jimmy’s Special Olympics medal.32 pages Suggested for grades 4-6 ISBN: 979-8-9863985-1-8Library of Congress: GV861. L87 B76 2022
Story tells how Carl Erskine became lifelong friends with Johnny Wilson, then …
Story tells how Carl Erskine became lifelong friends with Johnny Wilson, then Jackie Robinson. Also, learn the story of how Carl compares his World Series ring and son Jimmy’s Special Olympics medal.32 pages Suggested for grades 4-6 ISBN: 979-8-9863985-1-8Library of Congress: GV861. L87 B76 2022
While politics is generally seen as the domain of a civics class …
While politics is generally seen as the domain of a civics class (and Craig did a great job of teaching US Government & Politics elsewhere on this channel!) it’s something that sociology is interested in too. Today we’re looking at the sociological approach to politics, different types of authority and political systems, and different sociological theories of power.
A Book of Blogs Word Count: 42581 (Note: This resource's metadata has …
A Book of Blogs
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