Environment or Habitat – the surroundings of the living species. Environment consists of both living and non-living things.
Living things - such as animals, plants, etc and non-living things such as land, soil, water etc.
Environment or Habitat – the surroundings of the living species. Environment consists of both living and non-living things.
Living things - such as animals, plants, etc and non-living things such as land, soil, water etc.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
1. Activity #1Word Removal
Look at the word chart on the next slide. Follow
instructions from 1-5. When you are finished, you will find
the message in the chart.
1. Cross out words that consist of five or less letters.
2. Cross out all the words that begin with letter “S”.
3. Cross out contractions (for example, can’t).
4. Cross out words that consist of ten or more letters.
5. Cross out all words that consist of letter O in column 2
and 3.
2. Word Removal
OIL DOESN’T CORALS
THE HEALTH ABOUT
AIR ACID DON’T
SMOG THROW PREVENTION
NONE RED THROW
NOISE CORALS POLLUTION
WON’T SICK ENVIRONMENT
FLASH FLOODS FOSSILS DEFORESTATION
FOG AND SMOKING
COMMUNITY SMOKE ADVOCATE
6. Let’s Define!
Community – is defined as a sociological
group in a large place sharing one environment.
It therefore includes the individual and the
family.
•Environment - the natural world, as a whole or
in a particular geographical area, specifically as
affected by human activity
• SYNONYMS : HABITAT, TERRITORY,
DOMAIN
7. • Health – is a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being and not just
the absence of disease or infirmity. It leads
to a socially and economically productive
life. (WHO)
8. Community Health – is defined as theart
and science of maintaining, protecting and
improving the health of all the members of
the community through organized and
sustained community efforts.
Environmental Health – compromises
those aspects of human health that are
determined by physical, chemical,
biological and social and psychosocial
factors in the surrounding environment.
9. Characteristics of a Healthy Community
1. A clean and safe physical environment.
2. An environment that meets everyone’s basic needs.
3. An environment that promotes social
harmony and actively involves everyone.
4. An understanding of local health and
environmental issues.
5. A community that participates in identifying
local solutions to local problems.
10. 6. A community whose members
have access to varied
experiences, means of interaction
and communication.
7. Accessible and appropriate
health services and facilities.
8. The promotion and celebration of
historical and cultural heritage.
9. A diverse and innovative economy.
10. A sustainable use of available resources
12. 1. Human Excreta and Sewage- it has been
responsible for many epidemics
13. 2. Disease Control – the widespread of
diseases through rodents and other
communicable factors.
14. 3. Peace and Order – a state of safeness
and calmness among the community and
the country.
15. 4. Waste Disposal – responsible for
diseases and a big threat to the
environment
16. 5. Food Sanitation - deals largely with the
health hazards and sanitary features of
food handling.
17. 6. Water Supply – an adequate source of
clean and safe water lead to a healthy and
meaningful community
18. 7. Drug Abuse – a very serious
community problem that leads to
uncertainty of people minds and lives.
19. Activity #2 By Group
Direction. List down the different characteristics of
your ideal/dream and existing community in the
diagram. In the space where the two circles meet,
write their similar characteristics.
20. 1. Is your community an ideal one?
Explain. If not, why is your
community not an ideal one?
Explain.
2. What characteristics would you like
to have in your community?
3. How can you make your
community an ideal one?
Seatwork
21. •Can you recall the typhoons that
hit the different regions of the
country in years or decades ago?
22.
23.
24. •What do you think is the most serious
environmental problem in our country? Why?
26. Deforestation – is the destruction of big areas of forest
Landslide - a wide range of ground movements, such as
rock falls, deep-seated slope failures, mudflows and
debris flows
Flash flood – a sudden great volume of flood
Illegal Mining - is the extraction of valuable minerals or
other geological materials from the earth
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
27. Illegal logging is the harvest, transportation,
purchase or sale of timber in violation of laws.
Oil spill - is the release of a liquid petroleum
hydrocarbon into the environment, especially the
marine ecosystem, due to human activity
Soil erosion - happens when soil and rock are moved
from one place to another by wind, water, and gravity
28. Pollution - means any alteration of the physical,
chemical and biological properties of water, air and/or
land resources
Air pollution - any alteration of the physical, chemical
and biological properties of the atmospheric air
Water pollution - any alteration of the physical,
chemical, biological, or radiological properties of a
body of water
Soil pollution is caused by chemicals in pesticides,
that are used to kill agricultural pests like insects and
herbicides that are used to get rid of weeds
29. Activity #3: By Group; Poster Making and Gallery
Topic: Saving the Environment
Tangible Materials: 4 white Cartolinas; glue or tape; oil pastel;
marker; ruler; pencil; signpen
Intangible Materials: Creativity; Imagination; Heart for the
Environment
