What is Biodiversity? Biological diversity‚ or the shorter "biodiversity‚" (bio-di-ver-si-ty) simply means the diversity‚ or variety‚ of plants and animals and other living things in a particular area or region. For instance‚ the species that inhabit Los Angeles are different from those in San Francisco‚ and desert plants and animals have different characteristics and needs than those in the mountains‚ even though some of the same species can be found in all of those areas. Biodiversity also means
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Bases for Learning and Teaching Our code Outcome LLUK code Assessment criteria Evidence Location Tutor use 2.1.1 Understand the application of theories and principles of learning and communication to inclusive practice. U3 1.1 Identify factors affecting learning and explain the potential impact of these on learner achievement. p. 8‚ 9‚ 10‚ 11‚ 12‚ 15‚ 16‚ p. 8 (principles) p. 8 – 21 (overall) 2.1.2 U3 1.2 Explain ways in which theories and principles of learning and communication
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Part 1: Review your notes on this presentation‚ then respond to the following questions: 1. Discus why it is important to adapt curriculum when working with children with special needs? It is important to adapt curriculum when working with children with special needs for many reasons. One‚ is that the children are a different levels of ability‚ so it is important to incorporate activities that can meet everyone’s needs by being able to engage in multiple ways. It is also important to be able to
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Essential Questions: Chapter 2 1. Describe the political hierarchy of China under Shang rule? [hint: What had the power?] Most of East Asia is secured with mountains‚ affecting overland to travel‚ transport‚ and correspondences troublesome and direct. The giant stream systems of eastern China‚ however-the Yellow and the Yangzio Rivers and their tributaries-empower east-west improvement. In the eastern stream valleys thick masses could practice concentrated cultivating; on the steppe
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Crystal Pan AP US History Demeck 7 February 25‚ 2015 Chapter 22 Essential Questions The 1920s were a period of tension between new and changing attitudes on the one hand and traditional values and nostalgia on the other. What led to the tension between old and new AND in what ways was the tension manifested? Tension rose between groups with new and old values primarily due to new technological‚ social‚ and political developments such as: development of assembly line and higher wages gave workers
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1.0 Total Quality Define total quality & quality. Total Quality: an approach of doing business that attempts to maximize the competitiveness of an organization through the continual improvement of the quality of its products‚ services‚ people‚ processes‚ and environments Quality: a dynamic state associated with products‚ services‚ people‚ processes‚ and environments that meets or exceeds expectations and helps produce superior value. List the elements of total quality 1. Strategically based: Comprehensive
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CHAPTER 13 OBJECTIVES The Basis of Heredity 1. Explain in general terms how traits are transmitted from parents to offspring. An organism’s traits and appearance are controlled by specific forms of proteins contained in DNA. When gametes are formed‚ the male and female parents pass along their DNA into their respective gametes. Fertilization fuses the gametes and combines the genetic contribution of each parent into the new offspring. 2. Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction
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5.03 – Faulkner and Regionalism Part 1: 1. Emily Grierson ~ She was the main character since the story was about her. Her main characteristics were isolation‚ quiet‚ stubborn‚ selfish‚ and cold-hearted. 2. Colonel Sartoris ~ He was the former mayor of Jefferson. His main characteristics would be sexist‚ and racist. 3. Tobe ~ He was Miss Emily’s servant for years. His main characteristics were caring‚ loyal‚ and quiet. 4. Judge Stevens ~ He was the current mayor of Jefferson. His main characteristics
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1776 Study Questions What are John Adams’ reasons for independence? He feels as though there are too illegal many taxes‚ the king is being unfair‚ by stopping their trade‚ burning their towns and he wishes to break free from them by gaining independence. Why does Benjamin Franklin suggest that a southerner‚ Richard Henry Lee of Virginia‚ propose independence in Congress? He proposes Richard to do it because he is cocky and Richard is convinced he cannot fail: he is a member of the oldest
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1. How do Amanda’s dreams for her daughter contrast with the realities of the Wingfields’ day-to-day existence? The dream Amanda has for her daughter contrasts with the reality of the Wingfield’s existence‚ because Amanda is not accepting the reality of her own existence‚ she is constantly referring to her past life; a Southern belle with many Gentlemen callers. She convinces herself that Laura can live the life she expected to continue for herself‚ not realizing her daughter does not share her
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