Armenia is a landlocked mountainous country located in the Caucasus region between Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It has a long history dating back thousands of years and was the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD. Armenia has faced numerous invasions and conflicts over the centuries and between 1915-1917 hundreds of thousands of ethnic Armenians died in the Armenian Genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. Today Armenia struggles with issues related to its borders being blockaded by Turkey and Azerbaijan due to the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The document provides information about using the past simple tense in English. It lists examples of regular and irregular verbs in the past simple form and provides sentences demonstrating their use, including with time expressions like "yesterday". It also gives instructions for changing sentences into the past simple tense by adding "yesterday".
The United States has a diverse climate ranging from subtropical to subarctic. It consists of 50 states and Washington D.C. located in central North America between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. With over 314 million people, it has a very ethnically diverse population and was formed from large-scale immigration. Indigenous peoples first migrated to North America over 12,000 years ago, and European colonization began in the 15th century. The country declared independence from Britain in 1776 and the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in 1863 after the Civil War.
This document outlines the curriculum of an educational program that takes a student-centered approach to teaching students about various cultures and customs, United States history and pop culture, holiday celebrations, and using technology like mobile devices and media tools for educational purposes. It also details project-based learning opportunities in subjects like cross-cultural communication, global issues, gender issues, and more. Students will participate in profession-oriented sessions, team building activities, and an adventure game to develop skills like critical thinking, self-awareness, and time management.
This document outlines topics covered in a 4 day workshop, including career development, effective methods, stereotypes, gender equality and inequality, bio-diversity, ecology, critical thinking, self-awareness, life skills, media literacy, history, digital media, digital literacy, and time management. The workshop appears to cover a wide range of professional and personal development topics through various activities like interviews and practice.
Armenia is a landlocked mountainous country located in the Caucasus region between Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It has a long history dating back thousands of years and was the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD. Armenia has faced numerous invasions and conflicts over the centuries and between 1915-1917 hundreds of thousands of ethnic Armenians died in the Armenian Genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. Today Armenia struggles with issues related to its borders being blockaded by Turkey and Azerbaijan due to the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The document provides information about using the past simple tense in English. It lists examples of regular and irregular verbs in the past simple form and provides sentences demonstrating their use, including with time expressions like "yesterday". It also gives instructions for changing sentences into the past simple tense by adding "yesterday".
The United States has a diverse climate ranging from subtropical to subarctic. It consists of 50 states and Washington D.C. located in central North America between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. With over 314 million people, it has a very ethnically diverse population and was formed from large-scale immigration. Indigenous peoples first migrated to North America over 12,000 years ago, and European colonization began in the 15th century. The country declared independence from Britain in 1776 and the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in 1863 after the Civil War.
This document outlines the curriculum of an educational program that takes a student-centered approach to teaching students about various cultures and customs, United States history and pop culture, holiday celebrations, and using technology like mobile devices and media tools for educational purposes. It also details project-based learning opportunities in subjects like cross-cultural communication, global issues, gender issues, and more. Students will participate in profession-oriented sessions, team building activities, and an adventure game to develop skills like critical thinking, self-awareness, and time management.
This document outlines topics covered in a 4 day workshop, including career development, effective methods, stereotypes, gender equality and inequality, bio-diversity, ecology, critical thinking, self-awareness, life skills, media literacy, history, digital media, digital literacy, and time management. The workshop appears to cover a wide range of professional and personal development topics through various activities like interviews and practice.
The document outlines a lesson plan for teaching middle school English learners about Valentine's Day. It involves brainstorming about how the holiday is celebrated in Armenia and the US, watching a video about its celebration, collecting vocabulary related to the topic, classifying and practicing parts of speech, comparing tenses, doing dialogues and interviews, watching a story, and assigning homework on an imaginative ending and retelling Romeo and Juliet. The topic integrates history, business, media, and traditions while practicing vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and listening skills through various exercises and tasks.
The International Day for Biological Diversity, also known as World Biodiversity Day, is held annually on May 22nd to promote biodiversity issues and is sanctioned by the United Nations. This year's theme, "Our solutions are in nature", emphasizes that despite technological advances humans remain dependent on healthy ecosystems and that working together across levels is important to build a future with nature. 2020 provides an opportunity for reflection on solutions to reverse biodiversity loss for the benefit of all life on Earth.
Mother's Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May in the United States. It was established by Anna Jarvis in 1908 to honor mothers and their contributions to society. Traditions include attending church services, giving carnations which Jarvis used at the first celebration, and having family dinners. Mother's Day is now one of the most commercially successful American holidays, with over half of households sending cards and generating significant revenue for restaurants and jewelers.
The document provides information about International Museum Day which is celebrated globally on May 18th each year. It is coordinated by ICOM to allow museums to engage with the public and educate them about the important work of preserving cultural heritage and artifacts. Brief descriptions are also given about several prominent US museums, including the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Virtual exhibits and educational resources from some of these museums are highlighted.
The International Day of Families is observed annually on May 15th to promote awareness of family issues and the social, economic, and demographic factors influencing families. It was established by the UN General Assembly in 1993 to recognize the importance of families. The Day provides an opportunity to better understand challenges facing modern families and increase knowledge of how families are changing.
Endangered Species Day is celebrated on May 17th and is an opportunity to learn about and protect endangered wildlife. The document then provides information on the panda, white rhinoceros, brown bear, polar bear, leopard, and white tiger - describing their physical characteristics, habitats, populations, and conservation status. Many of these species are threatened by habitat loss and poaching. The materials in the document were obtained from Wikipedia articles on each animal that are cited at the end.
The American Red Cross was established on May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States. Clara Barton had previously volunteered with the International Committee of the Red Cross during the Franco-Prussian War and helped establish aid programs. She drew inspiration from this work to found the American Red Cross, which has since grown to supply nearly 40% of the U.S. blood supply and responds to an emergency every eight minutes through disaster relief and other humanitarian aid programs.
This document provides information about various British and Armenian holidays and traditions. It discusses Halloween, Christmas, New Year's Day, Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Easter, April Fool's Day and Mother's Day. For each holiday, it describes traditions, religious origins and how they are celebrated in Britain and/or Armenia through activities like attending church, exchanging gifts, eating special foods, and spending time with family.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
The document outlines a lesson plan for teaching middle school English learners about Valentine's Day. It involves brainstorming about how the holiday is celebrated in Armenia and the US, watching a video about its celebration, collecting vocabulary related to the topic, classifying and practicing parts of speech, comparing tenses, doing dialogues and interviews, watching a story, and assigning homework on an imaginative ending and retelling Romeo and Juliet. The topic integrates history, business, media, and traditions while practicing vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and listening skills through various exercises and tasks.
The International Day for Biological Diversity, also known as World Biodiversity Day, is held annually on May 22nd to promote biodiversity issues and is sanctioned by the United Nations. This year's theme, "Our solutions are in nature", emphasizes that despite technological advances humans remain dependent on healthy ecosystems and that working together across levels is important to build a future with nature. 2020 provides an opportunity for reflection on solutions to reverse biodiversity loss for the benefit of all life on Earth.
Mother's Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May in the United States. It was established by Anna Jarvis in 1908 to honor mothers and their contributions to society. Traditions include attending church services, giving carnations which Jarvis used at the first celebration, and having family dinners. Mother's Day is now one of the most commercially successful American holidays, with over half of households sending cards and generating significant revenue for restaurants and jewelers.
The document provides information about International Museum Day which is celebrated globally on May 18th each year. It is coordinated by ICOM to allow museums to engage with the public and educate them about the important work of preserving cultural heritage and artifacts. Brief descriptions are also given about several prominent US museums, including the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Virtual exhibits and educational resources from some of these museums are highlighted.
The International Day of Families is observed annually on May 15th to promote awareness of family issues and the social, economic, and demographic factors influencing families. It was established by the UN General Assembly in 1993 to recognize the importance of families. The Day provides an opportunity to better understand challenges facing modern families and increase knowledge of how families are changing.
Endangered Species Day is celebrated on May 17th and is an opportunity to learn about and protect endangered wildlife. The document then provides information on the panda, white rhinoceros, brown bear, polar bear, leopard, and white tiger - describing their physical characteristics, habitats, populations, and conservation status. Many of these species are threatened by habitat loss and poaching. The materials in the document were obtained from Wikipedia articles on each animal that are cited at the end.
The American Red Cross was established on May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States. Clara Barton had previously volunteered with the International Committee of the Red Cross during the Franco-Prussian War and helped establish aid programs. She drew inspiration from this work to found the American Red Cross, which has since grown to supply nearly 40% of the U.S. blood supply and responds to an emergency every eight minutes through disaster relief and other humanitarian aid programs.
This document provides information about various British and Armenian holidays and traditions. It discusses Halloween, Christmas, New Year's Day, Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Easter, April Fool's Day and Mother's Day. For each holiday, it describes traditions, religious origins and how they are celebrated in Britain and/or Armenia through activities like attending church, exchanging gifts, eating special foods, and spending time with family.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
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