A pillbug also known as a roly-poly is a small land creature that is often found in many areas around the world. They prefer moist areas often living in soil, under rocks, and dead logs. The pillbug which is an isopod begins its life as a tiny egg and as it grows it sheds its old exoskeleton 4 to 5 times. A pillbug consists of three basic body parts, the head, thorax, and the abdomen. Pillbugs eat decaying plants and animals as well as some living plants. The purpose of this experiment was to learn how to demonstrate the scientific method and to learn if pillbugs are attracted to cornstarch. In this experiment I hypothesize that if a pillbug is exposed to cornstarch and sand then the pillbug will spend more time near the…
There is a growing trend that CanGo has identified within the gaming industry that will be utilized to bring the company added success. This growing trend is online gaming. CanGo wants to become a leader of the online gamming market. The hope of the company is to become a complete success story both as an online retailer and online gaming service.…
The Paths of Life Exhibit on the O’odham people displays all four aspects of the Peoplehood Matrix. The land is seen in most of the text and photographs, describing how the Tohono O’odham live in the desert west of Tucson, and the Akimel O’odham live along the Salt and Gila Rivers, and how the scarcity of water impacted their day-to-day life. “The world would burn without rain.” History is shown in the section about the Nawait ceremony and the summer rains, which also is about ceremony, as the name implies. From another plaque in that area, “another important O’odham ceremonial event was the Wi:gida, celebrated every four years. The ceremony included ritual reenactment of planting, rainfall, and harvest.” The O’odham language is seen everywhere…
Sacagawea was the daughter of a Shoshone chief. Sacagawea was born in 1788 (unknown date of birth) in Lemhi County, Idaho. At around age 12, she was captured by an enemy tribe and sold to a French-Canadian trapper who made her his wife. She and Touissiant Charbonneau had a baby boy. They named him Jean Baptiste Charbonneau and later on they had a daughter. They named her Lizette Charbonneau In November of 1804, she was invited to join the Lewis and Clark expedition as a Shoshone interpreter. Also she was skilled at finding edible plants. The expedition planned to explore newly acquired western land and to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. She was the only woman on the expedition. When a boat she was riding on capsized, she was able to save some of its cargo, including important…
Contrary to their name, sowbugs (Porcellio laevis) are tiny crustaceans that live in moist environments around the world. These creatures, about 12.5 mm in length, are extremely unique in their physiology, habitat, diet, and behavior. Sowbugs are harmless to humans, but incredibly important to ecosystems. They are found easily in nature, and are quite hardy (Franklin, Julie A.) Though they use gill-like structures, called pseudo tracheae, to breathe, sowbugs cannot breathe underwater but are highly dependent on moisture for survival. Sowbugs can only live in habitats with high humidity and low exposure to light (Buddies, Science). Sowbugs prefer sheltered, humid areas as the sun’s bright light dries them out (Potter, Michael F).…
In the latter part of the 1930s, PhD. Ruth Underhill headed a college-financed anthropological study of the Southwestern-based Papago society (Lavender). The result from the venture was a self-proclaimed “autobiography” of a Papago woman’s recount of her experiences as a member of the tribe. Though Underhill’s Autobiography ultimately fails to provide a comprehensive historical study of the Papago, it nonetheless provides a rich, fascinating introduction to the world of Native American customs and traditions.…
Throughout history the world has seen many great historical figures come and go. A historical figure is someone who has made a lasting impact on our world and will forever be remembered for their great achievements or acts of bravery. It takes a special person to overcome some of the obstacles these individuals were faced with. Two women of history I am going to discuss are Pocahontas and Sacagawea. Both of these women are two very important historical figures who have greatly impacted and affected our country’s history.…
Coral reef bleaching, which is the whitening of diverse invertebrate taxa. The cause of the whitening is “from the loss of symbiotic zooxanthellae and/or a reduction in photosynthetic pigment concentrations in zooxanthellae residing within the gastrodermal tissues of host animals.” (P.W.Glynn) The reason why coral reef bleaching is such a concern is because the “consequences of bleaching large numbers of reef-building scleractinian corals and hydrocorals.”(P.W.Glynn)…
The legend of La Llorona is a big part of Hispanic folklore. It is used to scare children from wandering in the night and to warn them of the danger of being alone. In this essay I will talk about Llorona. I will talk about her life before having kids, what she did to her kids and present day beliefs about her ghost. Stories of La Llorona date back to 1502, and differ in origins (Santistevan, 2007). Most of the stories have things in common. I will be talking about the most common and important points.…
The earliest Aztecs loved growing flowers in their gardens, on their rooftops, and in the courtyards of their homes.…
Lope Félix de Vega Carpio was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1562 and educated at the University of Alcalá de Henares. In 1583 he became involved in the theater world, writing several plays for his mistress Elena Osorio, an actress and the daughter of an actor-manager. The love affair ended badly in 1587, after which Lope vented his feelings in writing. He circulated scurrilous verses about Elena and her family that resulted in his being convicted of malicious libel and exiled from Madrid for eight years and from Castile for two years. During his banishment, Lope married Isabel De Urbina by proxy. In 1588 he sailed with the Spanish Armada in its ill-fated attack on England, then took up residence with his bride in Valencia, where his career as a…
The Hawaiian centipede has a unique physical structure, dwells in a wet/dark habitat, and has a caring yet volatile reproductive cycle. This creature is an introduced species to Hawaii but has propapated itself here for about 79 years. Our environment is an ideal home for its physical, physiological, and reproductive needs. Though they are not the cuddliest animals around they are vivacious survivors with astounding characteristics.…
"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is an enchanting work that allows readers to witness the premeditated murder deep in the catacombs alongside the great tense added by the great horror writer Poe. This is primordially due to the tragic events of his life that influenced his works, such as the death of his loved ones and the abuse received by his foster father, reflecting senses of irony, tragedy, and horror in his stories. “Since personal tragedy was a recurring theme in Edgar Allan Poe’s life, his work reflected the darkness instilled by such continuous sorrow.” (Jordan). The irony Poe skillfully employed, often dominant in his works, dominates the story from the introduction of the characters to the bone chilling end, revealing that when someone is unable to overlook minor infractions, it can turn into deep hatred.…
Avocado who doesn't like this beautiful green fruit? Easy to say, specially when lots of people saying that this is the best one, however you are trying it first time and your feelings is totally different. Sometimes is like that, don't be worried. I tell you one secret. When you are just starting your adventure with avocado, mix it with other fruits or vegetables. Believe me the taste is much…
Diabetes is a syndrome categorized by excess amount of blood sugar. This occurs due to lack of the hormone insulin in the body or because the insulin that is present in the body is not absorbed by the body.…