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    http://www.sciencecases.org/atkins/case1.asp 2. Read all of Part I: “Macronutrients and Energy”. When you are finished‚ answer the following questions: a) First‚ find out what nutrients Janine and Mitchell are talking about. Using a biology textbook and the resources listed‚ describe what the following molecules are and what they are used for in the human body. List some specific examples of each. Also list major dietary sources of each. a. Proteins b. Carbohydrates c. Fats b)

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    Textbooks Vs. Ebooks

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    E-books or Textbooks? Technology keeps advancing every day‚ and E-books are taking over removing the textbooks from schools. The article “The future of Education: Textbooks vs. eBooks”‚ mentions all the good things how eBooks can help many‚ for example how eBooks are cheaper for college students and how they are more convenient in the way college students don’t have to carry the heavy traditional textbooks. Also‚ we know that as a college student we have a tight budget and purchasing textbooks every

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    as a reward. In a similar situation in the story “Avarice” the narrator spoke of this girl that wanted to collect her engagement rings and porcelain buttons for various reasons. The story “The necklace” Matilda has a rich friend that possessed a “Expensive Necklace” and she wanted one just like it and also her same lifestyle. “Civil Peace” is a story about an African man named Jonathan. In the story Jonathan finds some money and turns the money in. In return for the money‚ Jonathan received a small

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    Textbook Evaluation method

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    factors‚ such as what is needed for the curriculum and who the audience is. In order for teachers to be effective in their classrooms‚ it is important that practical and effective textbooks are available. This paper will discuss three methods that can be used to measure the reliability of a tenth grade history textbook. The methods that will be discussed in this paper are: the “Fry Reliability Formula”‚ the Cloze Procedure‚ and the Content Area Reading Inventory method (CARI). Fry Reliability Formula
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    Texas Textbook Controversy

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    ------------------------------------------------- Texas textbook controversy- Analysis Kim Stevenson Eastern New Mexico University CI 531 1WW March 3‚ 2013- Abstract: Ever since the 1960s‚ the Texas textbook controversy has had an issue in America. The Texas school board is meeting to make revisions to their textbooks and curriculum. But are they also revising history? Educators across the country are watching to see the effect this issue will have on students. The choices the board members

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    Replacing Textbooks With Tablets Why should schools replace textbooks with tablets? More students will turn in homework‚ less students will have back pains from carrying to many books in book bags‚ school wouldn’t have to spend to much money on textbooks every year. By replacing textbooks with tablets more students will turn in homework on time. They could email homework to teachers or teachers could email the students work of what they miss that day. Students also wouldn’t have the excuse of

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    between education and ignorance? Why do many people agree with a quote “ Education will never be as expensive as ignorance.”Most of the people who graduate from colleges know it is the fact that education costs them a huge amount of money. For instance‚ people have to pay school fees‚ buy gas to drive to schools‚ spend time at schools‚ and commit to their study. Moreover‚ some students can’t afford colleges because their parents aren’t able to support them to get degrees‚ so they must get loans from banks

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    Textbooks vs Tablets

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    Textbooks will soon be replaced by notebook computers and tablets. Agree or disagree? With the advancement in technology‚ life has become much more convenient. These improvements in the living standards are brought about by the use of computers. In the 21st century the world has come across many innovative gadgets like tablets‚ notebook computers‚ and kindles etc. which are being used for educational purposes. Many discussions have taken place lately as to judge whether books will be replaced

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    E-Textbooks in Colleges

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    E-textbooks clicking with colleges August 30‚ 2002|By Marsha Walton http://articles.cnn.com/2002-08-30/tech/coolsc.ebooks_1_e-book-astronomy-student-forum?_s=PM:TECH Will physical books be gone in five years? October 17‚ 2010|By Cody Combs http://articles.cnn.com/2010-10-17/tech/negroponte.ebooks_1_e-books-nicholas-negroponte-physical-books?_s=PM:TECH The ebook: still in its ’early days’ in PHL‚ but a growing option CARMELA G. LAPEÑA‚ GMA NEWS August 26‚ 2012 http://www.gmanetwork.co

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    Ebooks vs Textbooks

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    of sale textbooks with in the college market. Our methods of analysis include researching current trends and forecasting of future usage trends of eBooks. From our analysis we found that eBooks will continue to gain popularity and dominate the market within 7 years. Based on our findings it is recommended for colleges to make the move towards the offering of eBooks over textbooks as demand will support this decision. It is understood that there will be a decreasing demand for textbooks and this

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