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Education > High School Humanities Is Hitler over-emphasized and the Holocaust under-emphasized in schools?: 1 of 19
Two weeks ago we asked the question in my Advanced Placement World History class, "Why is the Jewish Holocaust referred to as 'The Holocaust''? My students were divided into small groups and debated this subject. The students did not mention Hitler's name at all, they referred to the Nazi party and Nazism movements across Eu... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Managing curly hair: The best products and how to use them: 4 of 11
A co-worker told me a couple of months ago, "I'd kill to have your curly hair." My response was, "most days I'll cut it off and give it to you!" As I am growing my naturally curly hair longer I have learn to appreciate it more. I credit that also to the products I use. I use a combination of products for my hair is color trea... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Girl power in Disney films: 5 of 13
MULAN! When reading the prompt she is the character that immediately stood out in my mind. Mulan is one of several Disney cartoons that display women empowerment. This peasant girl saves the Chinese Emperor, her love interest and pretty much China from the attacking Huns. She takes her father's place in the military to protec... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Assessing Daniel Craig's performance as James Bond: 5 of 11
James Bond is meant to be dangerous, sexy, and one for men and women to admire. Daniel Craig provides that while portraying James Bond in Casino Royale (2006). At the beginning of the movie he is ruthless and then after falling in love, he is tender before he closes himself off again. Daniel Craig pulls this persona off, perf... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs Commitment to a teaching career: 1 of 1
If you like challenges, adventures, the unknown and you are fearless than you can think about committing to becoming a teacher. Once you realize that as a teacher you will wear many different hats, you are ready to commit to the passion of teaching. As a teacher you make a commitment to be so many roles including a nurse, a c... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Academic freedom and teacher choice in curriculums: 3 of 5
Teachers should be considered highly qualified individuals who are allowed some autonomy within their scope and sequence. The old days of worksheets should be long gone and not brought back. When a teacher is creative with their presentations and engage the students, optimal learning occurs. Teachers who think they need to le... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball A day in the life of a college basketball player: 2 of 3
As a former high school basketball coach, I have talked to several of my former players who currently play or played women's college basketball. For these young ladies playing at Division I and II schools, basketball is their career. They take twelve to fourteen hours because they are required, but spend most of their time pr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Commentary: Pettiness in America: 6 of 7
In my career I face pettiness everyday working with all age groups. I work with teenagers, but it's the adults who are the immature ones. For ten years I have worked at the same location and have seen much immaturity and petty acts by my co-workers. Don't get me wrong I have had some moments that I am not proud of myself. Loo... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) School achievement and physical education: 7 of 8
Physical education is necessary for student success in school and in the overall education package. The overall education package is more than the just the academic courses students take. The extra-curricular activities that give students a reason to come to school, life lesson opportunities, and overall sense of accomplishme... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food The true cause of fast food service problems: 9 of 10
A lack of pride is the true cause of fast food service problems. The lack of pride comes in several packages. Most fast food jobs are temporary for the workers who are often people under the age of twenty-one. These workers are embarrassed of their job and want to move on to something bigger and better as quickly as possible.... More..