California experienced many technological advancements in the 20th century, including the rise of radio, television, railroads, and aviation. Scientists also flocked to California, founding institutions like UCSD and making discoveries. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak further transformed the state by inventing personal computers like the Apple I and Apple II, earning hundreds of millions in revenue.
This document discusses a Buddhist peace vigil held in Denver to protest the Iraq War. The author expected a large rally but found only four people holding signs. Their purpose was to voice their opinions, raise awareness, and potentially gain more support. The document explores how individual motivations and group actions can have different meanings, like a palindrome. It also contains the protestors' messages written forwards and backwards to illustrate this concept.
This document summarizes the voyages of Captain James Cook from 1768-1779, during which he mapped islands in the Pacific Ocean and studied the indigenous Polynesian people. It notes that one of Cook's goals was to observe Venus's transit and learn about the island inhabitants. However, during one visit to Hawaii in 1779, quarrels broke out between Cook's men and the locals, resulting in Cook's death. The document also briefly mentions Napoleon Bonaparte and his ambitions to unite Europe which was divided after revolutions.
The document provides details about the magazine "Vinyl" that was created as a media product. It summarizes the ways in which Vinyl uses and develops conventions of real media products, such as using fonts, colors, and layouts similar to other magazines. It also discusses how Vinyl represents its target audience of teenage girls interested in indie music and fashion. Technologies used in creating Vinyl included Photoshop, fonts, and research on other magazines online. The creator learned important skills in using layers, editing photos, and creating a more polished final product compared to their initial plans.
This document discusses a Buddhist peace vigil held in Denver to protest the Iraq War. The author expected a large rally but found only four people holding signs. Their purpose was to voice their opinions, raise awareness, and potentially gain more support. The document explores the group and individual perspectives on the vigil, with the lines able to be read top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top like a palindrome. It emphasizes the hope that their small protest could still influence others and those in power to realize that "War is Not the Answer."
The American Revolution took place in the late 18th century as the 13 American colonies sought to break free from unjust British laws and heavy taxes imposed after the French and Indian War. Tensions rose throughout the 1760s and 1770s as acts like the Stamp Act, Quartering Act, and taxation on tea angered colonists. Key events like the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and battles of Lexington and Concord marked the start of armed conflict between American militias and British troops. Finally, the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States as a new independent nation.
California experienced many technological advancements in the 20th century, including the rise of radio, television, railroads, and aviation. Scientists also flocked to California, founding institutions like UCSD and making discoveries. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak further transformed the state by inventing personal computers like the Apple I and Apple II, earning hundreds of millions in revenue.
This document discusses a Buddhist peace vigil held in Denver to protest the Iraq War. The author expected a large rally but found only four people holding signs. Their purpose was to voice their opinions, raise awareness, and potentially gain more support. The document explores how individual motivations and group actions can have different meanings, like a palindrome. It also contains the protestors' messages written forwards and backwards to illustrate this concept.
This document summarizes the voyages of Captain James Cook from 1768-1779, during which he mapped islands in the Pacific Ocean and studied the indigenous Polynesian people. It notes that one of Cook's goals was to observe Venus's transit and learn about the island inhabitants. However, during one visit to Hawaii in 1779, quarrels broke out between Cook's men and the locals, resulting in Cook's death. The document also briefly mentions Napoleon Bonaparte and his ambitions to unite Europe which was divided after revolutions.
The document provides details about the magazine "Vinyl" that was created as a media product. It summarizes the ways in which Vinyl uses and develops conventions of real media products, such as using fonts, colors, and layouts similar to other magazines. It also discusses how Vinyl represents its target audience of teenage girls interested in indie music and fashion. Technologies used in creating Vinyl included Photoshop, fonts, and research on other magazines online. The creator learned important skills in using layers, editing photos, and creating a more polished final product compared to their initial plans.
This document discusses a Buddhist peace vigil held in Denver to protest the Iraq War. The author expected a large rally but found only four people holding signs. Their purpose was to voice their opinions, raise awareness, and potentially gain more support. The document explores the group and individual perspectives on the vigil, with the lines able to be read top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top like a palindrome. It emphasizes the hope that their small protest could still influence others and those in power to realize that "War is Not the Answer."
The American Revolution took place in the late 18th century as the 13 American colonies sought to break free from unjust British laws and heavy taxes imposed after the French and Indian War. Tensions rose throughout the 1760s and 1770s as acts like the Stamp Act, Quartering Act, and taxation on tea angered colonists. Key events like the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and battles of Lexington and Concord marked the start of armed conflict between American militias and British troops. Finally, the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States as a new independent nation.
This document outlines the structure and purpose of Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) which are collaborative groups of teachers that meet regularly to improve student learning. The key points are:
1. PLTs are comprised of 4-6 teachers who meet every two weeks to examine student work, identify learning needs, and develop strategies to help students progress.
2. During meetings, teachers analyze student work samples to assess the current level of learning and identify similar students. They then determine the next steps and strategies to help those students improve.
3. A learning log is used to record ideas from meetings and track evidence of student progress over time. The goal is to use evidence, not assumptions, to inform instructional decisions.
California experienced many technological advancements in the 20th century, including the rise of radio, television, railroads, and aviation. Scientists also flocked to California, founding institutions like UCSD and making discoveries. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak further transformed the state by inventing personal computers like the Apple I and Apple II, earning hundreds of millions in revenue. These innovations established California as a global leader in technology and scientific progress in the late 20th century.
The document provides an introduction to spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel. It explains that a spreadsheet allows for storing and manipulating data through calculations. Key parts of a spreadsheet include columns, rows, cells, cell references, labels, and values. Formulas in spreadsheets always begin with an equals sign followed by cell references and operators like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. A quiz is included to practice using cell references and formulas.
This document provides a summary of the history of oil from the 1850s discovery of oil in Pennsylvania through the 1973 oil crisis. It covers 3 phases: 1) the age of illumination until the rise of Standard Oil in the late 19th century, 2) two world wars where control of oil increasingly determined outcomes, and 3) the rise of OPEC and the Middle East leading to the 1973 oil embargo and price shock. Key events included Colonel Drake's 1859 well in Titusville PA launching the industry, Rockefeller consolidating refiners under Standard Oil, two world wars demonstrating oil's military importance, and OPEC actions in 1973 quadrupling oil prices.
This document outlines the structure and purpose of Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) which are collaborative groups of teachers that meet regularly to improve student learning. The key points are:
1. PLTs are comprised of 4-6 teachers who meet every two weeks to examine student work, identify learning needs, and develop strategies to help students progress.
2. During meetings, teachers analyze student work samples to assess the current level of learning and identify similar students. They then determine the next steps and strategies to help those students improve.
3. A learning log is used to record ideas from meetings and track evidence of student progress over time. The goal is to use evidence, not assumptions, to inform instructional decisions.
California experienced many technological advancements in the 20th century, including the rise of radio, television, railroads, and aviation. Scientists also flocked to California, founding institutions like UCSD and making discoveries. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak further transformed the state by inventing personal computers like the Apple I and Apple II, earning hundreds of millions in revenue. These innovations established California as a global leader in technology and scientific progress in the late 20th century.
The document provides an introduction to spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel. It explains that a spreadsheet allows for storing and manipulating data through calculations. Key parts of a spreadsheet include columns, rows, cells, cell references, labels, and values. Formulas in spreadsheets always begin with an equals sign followed by cell references and operators like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. A quiz is included to practice using cell references and formulas.
This document provides a summary of the history of oil from the 1850s discovery of oil in Pennsylvania through the 1973 oil crisis. It covers 3 phases: 1) the age of illumination until the rise of Standard Oil in the late 19th century, 2) two world wars where control of oil increasingly determined outcomes, and 3) the rise of OPEC and the Middle East leading to the 1973 oil embargo and price shock. Key events included Colonel Drake's 1859 well in Titusville PA launching the industry, Rockefeller consolidating refiners under Standard Oil, two world wars demonstrating oil's military importance, and OPEC actions in 1973 quadrupling oil prices.