been preserved through thousands of years because of it being deeply buried in volcanic ashes. Herculaneum is important because it has information on ancient Roman civilization. The fact that is has been preserved for centuries under layers of hardened lava and stone makes it one of very few historical places which have been captured as they were at that point in time. It is important because they show us how people lived at that time‚ the remains of the city provides good evidence of the way their
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The moment that I realized how important literacy was when I was able to understand how to relate literature to my own life and make real-life connections in my literature classes. Literacy is far more than just reading and writing‚ it involves you to use critical thinking and it test the understanding you have of making connections. Literacy involves using important fundamental principles to comprehend things. Reading and writing plays an important role in our lives because we are constantly using
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Pfizenmaier‚ Marcy Hammel‚ Alex Benson The Ancient Chinese made many important inventions. One of the important inventions is Chinese paper. Another great invention is movable-type printing. Gunpowder is another great invention that we still use today. Nobody will ever lose their directions with the invention of the Chinese compass. The Ancient Chinese also made porcelain and steel smelting. Chinese silk is used for clothing and is very important. The Ancient Chinese invented many great inventions for their
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There is another accessory organ that also dumps its products into the duodenum around the same area; this organ is called pancreas. Pancreas is very important‚ as it secretes probably the most important digestive enzymes into the small intestine; break down. The main enzymes secreted by the pancreas for digestion are lipases for lipid/fat digestion‚ pancreatic amylase for carbohydrate digestion which continues the breakdown of the starch in the bread to a substance called maltose. As the food is
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It determines how well I’ll be able to do in school. High school was a time where having grit was very important. I went to a high school that had higher standards than most high schools in San Francisco. All the students would start taking ap classes their sophomore year‚ and a few insanely gifted were doing precalculus in freshman year. I tried to keep up
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Why? How? What? This are commonly asked questions made by children. They are sponges that gather knowledge and absorb everything they get. Most people might consider it an annoying quality‚ but questioning everything is the sole thing that helps them grow. By making all those questions‚ they learn and appease their need for information. Based on this quality‚ we can as-sume that children are by design skeptics‚ and in my opinion‚ we must all strive to become more like them. Even though society views
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Summer MontClaire Jan. 15th‚ 2011 Period 8 Ms.Kay Why Math is Important When it comes to math‚ many people have always asked the question‚ “When will I ever do this again in real life?” and for some it is a hard question to answer‚ but for me it is simple. You use math everyday and probably do not even realize it. Math has been a part of our lives even since man lived in caves. For instance‚ if there were
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people who are very disrespectful. Whether the individual is making fun of somebody for what she is wearing‚ talking while someone else is speaking‚ or even lying. There are so many ways a person can be rude. These are the reasons why civility and manners are very important in society. Civility is vital to the peaceful‚ harmonious and cohesive existence of individuals‚ groups and organizations (Peggy Parks). A person who has manners and civility‚ demonstrates how one can have politeness‚ how one has
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Modern Quinceañera’s are important milestones in a girl’s life. This manifestation symbolizes a girl’s entrance into womanhood when turning 15 years old. Quinceañera’s have a very valuable price tag that varies from place to place. However‚ Quinceañera’s aren’t just revolved around the child in Mexican Communities. Parents and Grandparents are a part of the celebration due to the fact they have raised their children up right. Throughout this essay‚ the typical Quinceañera in Mexican communities
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inventions in sports history‚ or possibly all of history. Basketball has inspired me also. The game of basketball has influenced many people other then me to go and do a thing they like to do‚ but also getting the exercise you need to stay healthy. That’s why I think basketball is the best invention of all time. Basketball has helped many families who are less fortunate become rich from just their son or daughter being good at a sport that they love to play. The game of basketball also helps families
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