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184 million Filipinos by 2040 and 10th spot as one of the most populated countries in the world. That’s what the Population Commission revealed on their report yesterday. The National Statistics Office said that 3 Filipinos are born every minute. Filipino women gives birth to an average of three children during their child bearing years. And almost half of our population is above 15 years of age. What does it all add up to? A lot of sex.

Kidding aside though, overpopulation is a serious problem. Population growth entails social, economic, and environmental issues. As the population grows, so to is the demand for resources. Resources that are already limited. To get a hold of resources, families must be financially stable. But if the economy isn’t, then financial security cant be attained, thus hindering families to get a hold of resources. You get the picture right?

Population growth cant be stopped, but can be controlled. And the most effective method for me is through artificial means. Prevention, not moderation or “god forbid”, abstinence. The problem though is that religion plays a big role in our lives here in the archipelago. The Roman Catholic Church is very vocal in its denouncement of this method of family planning. And as the biggest Roman Catholic nation here in Asia, a big chunk of the population would rather have a child that they cannot provide for, than burn in hell.

The Philippines is a nation where the separation of church and state only exist in writing. Until the lines are drawn between these two institutions, solving our population problem would be as confusing as the words written on this picture.

Population Growth is Integral to Environmental Issues

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How would you explain Native Americans history?

How would you explain Native Americans history? Where the Native American group effected by or did it participate in any of the following forms of discrimination how Dual labor market Environmental justice issues, Affirmative action, Redlining, Double jeopardy, Institutional discrimination, Reverse discrimination, Glass ceiling, glass walls, or glass escalator were done to there?

You’ll only find “native american” history in English Books.
His Story,…lol,…..my tribe never have written language.

My History is my own life from birth, and the only truthful answer I can give you. I paint my stories through images.

PERFECT MASCOT – 3D Animation Monologue

Environmental Issues in American History: A Reference G $138.05

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Each year teachers are faced with the daunting task of teaching

to a classroom of 20-30 individual students, each with their own

learning styles, interests, and abilities. Providing optimal

learning for such a diverse group can seem overwhelming. But,

there is a simple approach that can be used which will enable

all students to succeed, and that approach is simply using

variety and choice. Not only does this approach address the

multiple learning styles of students, but it also aides in making

them independent learners.

While the classroom still needs to have structure (routines,

rules, procedures), providing variety within that structured

environment can aide in providing optimal learning for all

students. Using a variety of instructional approaches such as

lectures, PowerPoint presentations, inquiry-based instruction,

hands-on experiments, project/problem-based learning, or

computer aided instruction, not only addresses the various

learning styles of the students in the classroom, but it can help

learners become more flexible in their learning. Most learners

do have a preferred learning style, however this does not mean

they are strictly dependent on that style to learn. They are

also comfortable with and able to learn from several other styles

as well. Exposing students to a wide variety of learning styles

will enable them to become more flexible learners.

It is also beneficial to vary the input devices used and the

resources made available in the classroom. Children have a wide

variety of preferred learning devices, therefore making as many

available as possible provides for this diversity. For example,

when presenting information use audio (songs, speeches,

interviews, etc.), video, books, posters, hands-on

manipulatives, food, and smells. Technology has made available

a wide range of resources, such as PowerPoint presentations,

live video feeds, chats, and communication. PowerPoint

presentations are a great way to present information using a

mixture of audio, video, animations (movement), and text. These

presentations can also be made available to the students via the

computer for them to review at their own pace. The internet/

computers also offer interactive learning activities that combine

movement, visuals, and sounds, such as virtual science

experiments. These allow students to conduct experiments

never before thought possible due to danger or lack of equipment.

Virtual experiments can be found at http://www.explorelearning.com .

Pre-exposure to material also aides in learning. The more

familiar students are with a subject the easier it is for new

learning to occur. Therefore, providing students with a

variety of pre-exposure materials can better prepare them for

new learning units. For example, monthly calendars that list

the upcoming themes, a classroom website with links to various

websites related to upcoming themes, books, magazines, maps,

posters, computer software, and manipulatives can be provided

for students to browse at their leisure. Providing a variety of

materials takes into consideration the learning preferences of

all students.

Novelty can be used to gain and keep students’ attention.

People usually only pay attention to things that are of value or

things that are personally meaningful. Therefore, relating

learning to your students’ real life experiences or interests

can catch and keep their attention. “Shock” them with an unusual

noise, experiment, video, song, etc. You can also present them

with a problem or project that relates to their real world in

order to gain their attention and interest at the beginning of

a unit. Issues such as environmental problems, problems with

long lines in the cafeteria, designing the perfect playground,

planning a field trip within the budget, local traffic issues,

etc. can all be considered. Making learning meaningful,

relevant, and interesting to your students not only gains their

initial attention, but keeps it throughout the lesson.

When planning your lessons it is beneficial to try to include as

many of the senses and/or Gardner’s multiple intelligences

(verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, kinesthetic, visual-

spatial, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist)

as possible. You can do this by using a variety of activities

in your plans such as songs, games, experiments, field trips,

real world experiences, interviews, guest speakers, physical

movement/exercise, small group activities, individual activities,

partner activities, cooking/food/snacks, hands-on experiences,

etc. Providing a variety of activities will enable students of

all ability levels to succeed.

Not only do students have diverse learning styles but varying

bio-cognitive cycles as well. Some students learn best in the

morning, some in the afternoon. Therefore, having a flexible

classroom schedule can provide for these differences. Also,

varying the times and types of assessments can give all students

a fair chance of showing their true abilities.

When applicable, it is beneficial to give students choice in

activities and assessments. This provides students

opportunities to showcase their individual talents and can aide

in classroom management as well. If students are constantly

dictated to and not given a voice or choice they can grow

resentful and “act out”. Provide a variety of classroom

activities for students to choose from during structured and

unstructured times, give them several projects such as posters,

PowerPoint presentations, reports, interviews, videos, brochures,

etc. to choose from when assessing their knowledge. Giving

students choice provides them with a sense of empowerment over

their learning and can aide them in deciding what learning styles

and assessments work best for them, thus helping them become

more responsible for their own learning.

It would be a pretty boring world if all learners were the same.

Diversity makes the classroom more interesting and exciting.

Teachers should honor and respect the uniqueness of each

student by offering variety and choice in their classrooms. Not

only will this address the diverse needs of the students, but it

will also help them to become independent learners as well.

After all, is that not the goal of education?

Tina O’Block holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has been teaching for 13 years.

She is the author of Now I Know My ABCs and a Whole Lot More: Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners which is available at http://www.oblockbooks.com and the article, How to Help Your Child be Successful in Kindergarten.

You may also contact her at oblockbooks@worldnet.att.net.

Earth Respect

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Recent studies have uncovered some additional contaminants in the water so right now the public water supplies are under strong scrutiny these last few years. This is why many people have started using the bottled variety, thinking that they are a better choice. Well, this is a good option, however one needs to keep in mind that the bottled types is using sometimes purified and sometimes spring water.

The two types are really not the same, as there are major differences in the way they are cleaned from impurities and contaminants. Spring and purified water might come from the very underground source, yet the final result is shockingly different, and many people who don’t know the way each type is filtered, has troubles understanding why they are not the same.

Spring water has to come from protected and pure underground sources that has a natural flow to the surface of the earth. Basically the water is gathered from the spring that taps into some underground formation. Once it s brought above ground, it needs to retain its properties that possessed while it was still underground. Of course as the last test, the spring water needs to conform to the same FDA and IBWA standards and any other type of bottled type is also subjected to. Quality testing and treatment are top priority to ensure that the water is pure and safe.

The purified water, on the other hand, will have additional treatment processes that are underlined by IBWA. A couple of these options are distillation, deionization and reverse osmosis. So this makes sure that the purified type is a highly treated drinking liquid and it does not contain any chemicals that you otherwise find in the public supply. As a side note, with purified variety you will never feel a chlorine aftertaste when drinking it.

When you decide to buy pure water, it’s up to you which type you’re going for: the purified or the spring type. The spring type is great, however many people do prefer the great taste that the purified version adds as well as the extra treatments included that make it almost 100% safe to drink at all times. Not only that but the purified water is great for many other things beside drinking: it’s used in cooking, in taking showers and even in washing expensive cars.

To learn more about the reverse osmosis water system and why it is so useful nowadays to get pure water, read the articles on my website at http://www.reverseosmosiswatersystem.net/

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