IB Interesting Facts 1968‚ IB‚ standing for the International Baccalaureate‚ has been founded as a non-profit educational organization at the International School of Geneva. It was created by teachers at the school‚ in addition to help from teachers from all over the world. Today‚ the International Baccalaureate has grown into a university preparatory program that has been divided‚ in most schools‚ into three programs for students as young as 3 years old to students 19 years old. • It was first
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various units – that would be impossible in the time usually available – but rather to offer choices which could depend on local conditions. Timings for topics have not been given‚ as there is a great deal of variability in time available for the qualification from centre to centre. The Scheme generally follows the Syllabus‚ but the order in which topics are addressed has been adjusted to give a coherent flow to the course. The specification has been sub-divided into seven units‚ each covering a theme
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Year 12 English Studies: Expository Writing Argue the case for or against cloning and genetic engineering. Advances in technology today have opened the window of opportunities towards curing the ill and abolishing future genetic disadvantages of the next generations. The possibilities of aiding all of civilization has just been given petrol for the car but some sceptics still want to let the air out of the tyres. The general well being of the children of tomorrow is the key focus of this debate
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controversial topic. A global network of stem cell researchers named Hixton Group released a statement claiming that genetic modification is essential to gain basic understanding of the biology of early embryos. Being able to modify and study embryos would bring tremendous value to science. Although the group didn’t particularly encourage changing embryos for personal reasons‚ they strongly believe that when all safety‚ efficacy and governance needs are met it is acceptable to practice genetic modification
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TOPICS for DISCUSSION Society and the Media 1- Where do you get the news from? radio / newspapers / TV / Internet 2- Reality shows on TV 3- TV and children The Environment 1- Public transport: a real alternative? 2- Recycling: a good way to be green? 3- Plastic bags in shops. The World of Work 1- Teleworking (working from home): pros and cons. 2- Equal opportunities for men and women 3- Unemployment: effects on society Travelling 1- Travelling
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Topic list 1. Crime –violence –smoking 2. Culture – tradition and festival 3. Economic issues –employment 4. Education 5. Environment – population –polution Animal 6. Family –children- women 7. Food –Drink -health-Welfare 8. Happiness –friendship - marriage 9. Social problems –housing-History –religion- Politic –climate 10. Hometown 11. Media- television -communication Reading – watching Movies/film 12. Music -Art- Fashion -Sport 13. Computer – technology –nuclear- internet 14
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ENGLISH TOPIC |TT |FESTIVAL |SPECIAL |WHEN |WHERE |ACTIVITIES |MEANING | |1 |Da Lat flower |- The capital of Lam Dong province|Spring time |Dalat city‚ Lam Dong |The grand opening ceremony full of meaningful cultural performances |Đà Lạt Flower Festival is a chance for the
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Utilitarianism and Genetic Engineering In the past thirty years‚ humans are witnessing a huge revolution in the genetic engineering industry. Having identified most of the Human Genome‚ gene sequencing has become programmed and extremely fast‚ and laboratory techniques in molecular biology allow for in-vitro fertilization and transfer of genetic material. Gene therapy and repair based on stem cells research allows for replacement of a defected allele in the DNA‚ and even a whole damaged tissue in
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Group Discussion Topics related to Economics / Business By CoolAvenues Editorial Team Are Co-operatives Relevant in Today’s Global Environment? Foreign Aid is a Dangerous Drug: Stimulates in Small Doses but becomes Fatally Addictive in Larger Ones Space Missions are a Wastage of Resources for a Resource-Starved Nation like India Retailing is killing the Neighborhood Kirana Shops SEZs: Boon or Bane? Private Participation in Infrastructure is Highly Desirable Developing Countries need Trade
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Survey of Lifespans Professor Nalbandian Due Date: October 1‚ 2012 Topic 1 : Activity 2 Genetic and Chromosomal Abnormalities There are many genetic and chromosomal abnormalities that ail much of our population today. The three that I chose to discuss‚ not only peak my interest‚ but are also disorders that I plan to work with in the future: Klinefelter Syndrome‚ Fragile X Syndrome‚ and Downs Syndrome. All three disorders impair those that they affect‚ in mental‚ cognitive and physical
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