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the Godchild. Two Godparents of the same sex as the child, and one of the opposite sex, are required. Adult candidates for baptism and/or Confirmation undergo a period of instruction. Holy Confirmation is often administered at the same service as Holy Baptism in the case of adults. Adult candidates do not require Godparents but they may elect to have sponsors |
to “stand up” for them. The Sacrament of Holy Confirmation, which completes and “seals” our Baptism, is administered by a bishop. By the imposition of the bishop's hand on our head, we come into sacramental unity with the Successors in Office to the Holy Apostles commissioned by Christ himself to govern His Church. A period of considerable instruction usually precedes |
the administration of this Sacrament. In the Anglican tradition, Holy Matrimony is generally administered only to couples who have both been baptized and at least one of whom is a practicing member of the traditional Anglican Church. Because sacramental Marriage is a life-long, solemn commitment, significant preparation and instruction is required. The clergy should be consulted before any other plans |
(including the date of the wedding) have been made. Those coming to the Church to ask God's blessing upon their marriage will want to use the Church's prescribed rites and ceremonies. Neither the laity nor the clergy have the authority to change the Church's form of service or to substitute something in its place. Clergy of the Anglican Church will |
provide a Christian burial for any baptized Christian. For practicing Anglicans, the funeral service provided by The Book of Common Prayer consists of the Burial Office, the Requiem Eucharist and the Committal at the grave. For other baptized Christians, the priest may suggest appropriate changes. At many Anglican funerals the casket, no matter how expensive or ornate, is covered with |
a cloth pall. Flower displays are not used in the Church. When we go to meet our Maker, we all do so on an equal footing. When you need a Priest If you are ill or shut in, if you are going to the hospital, or if you have a family emergency or need advice and counsel, contact one of |
the clergy at once. They are “on duty” twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Are there many opportunities for service? Yes there are. Depending on the local parish, the chances for involvement will vary. All of our parishes need and welcome active lay men and women. It has been well said that the traditional Anglican movement has been |
built upon the efforts of its laity. Within the parish there is the need for an altar guild, acolytes, church school teachers, lay readers, choir, vestry members and parish committees which help in carrying out the parish's mission. Also, a number of our parishes are in the process of obtaining their own property, building new structures or renovating existing ones |
for use in worship. A vast array of talent is needed to complete these tasks. Many parishes have begun study groups, prayer groups, and church school classes, offering further opportunity for involvement. Beyond the parish you will find many Anglicans involved in community concerns or serving on committees of the diocese or province. The laity are an integral part of |
the government of the traditional Anglican Church. The parish vestry (similar to a board of directors) is comprised of parish communicants and is charged with the management of the temporal affairs of the parish. Synods - or meetings - of the diocese have active lay participation. Each parish sends lay representatives to the diocesan synod. Anglicans take seriously our Lord's |
call to all Christians to serve Him. This means both a ministry within the Christian family and a ministry to the world to spread the Gospel and actively to show forth Jesus Christ in our lives. How can I learn more? Come and worship with us! Seek the nearest congregation of the traditional Anglican Church. They will be glad to |
welcome you and answer your questions. Inquirers' Classes are conducted, usually by the clergy but sometimes by knowledgeable lay teachers, for persons interested in learning more about the traditional Anglican Church or interested in becoming a member of the Church. Parish members are encouraged to attend, both to “brush up” on their own knowledge of the faith and to show |
their interest in potential members. Bible Study Groups exist in most parishes of the traditional Anglican Church. These are open to Anglicans and non-Anglicans alike who wish to deepen their understanding of God's word in the Holy Scriptures. Other study topics of interest to most Christians: Church History, Worship, the life of prayer, etc. are investigated from time to time, |
often as part of a study group during the Lenten Season. Interested inquirers of any faith are always welcome. “O Gracious Father, we humbly beseech thee for thy holy Catholic Church; That thou wouldest be pleased to fill it with all truth, in all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in |
any thing it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, establish it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of him who died and rose again, and ever liveth to make intercession for us, Jesus Christ, thy Son, Our Lord. Amen.” (The Book of Common Prayer, page 37) ~ |
Birthstone for the month of February, Amethyst is most famous for its stunning purple colour which is caused by impurities of Iron and Manganese within the gemstone. It varies greatly depending on its source so experts can identify from which part of the world it has been mined purely upon |
a visual inspection. It has been in great demand throughout history and some of the finest gemstones have been included in royal jewellery collections from Ancient Egypt to the British Crown Jewels. It is also believed to have been a favourite of Catherine the Great. Fascinatingly translucent, it is the |
most highly sought after variety of Quartz whose colour and the fact that its graded 7 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness, make it a perfect choice for use in jewellery. Its colour is quite delicate so excessive exposure to bright sunlight can result in it fading and when heat |
treated, Amethyst changes into Citrine. Natural Citrine is quite rare hence many of the gemstones found on the market are actually heated Amethyst. Banded Amethyst also known as Chevron Amethyst is frequently confused with Derbyshire Blue John. During the Middle Ages it was believed to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety |
(dutiful devotion to God and observance of religious principles) hence it was a favourite of officials of the church. Its name comes from the the ancient Greek word "amethustos" meaning "unintoxicated" hence the ancient Greeks believed it would protect them from becoming drunk so wine goblets and other amulets were |
often made from it. Amethyst can be faceted or cut as a cabochon and range in colour from the palest of lilac to the deepest of purple. The deeper colours are generally the most valuable and currently the finest grade gemstones come from Western India, Rio Grande do Sol in |
Southern Brazil and South West Sri Lanka. It was believed to have been one of the gemstones in the High Priest's breastplate also known as the Breastplate of Aaron, a religious garment worn by the Jewish high priest which had embedded in it, twelve magnificent gemstones each bearing the name |
of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. According to the Septuagint, Amethustos was the third gemstone in the third row of the breastplate. Pliny the Elder, Roman author and natural philosopher, identified four varieties of Amethyst whose colour he compared to wine. He says "all these gemstones are transparent |
and of an agreeable violet colour and are easy to engrave. Those gemstones from India are most perfect as a result of having the very richest shades of purple." Popular for use in crystal healing, it is believed to be both powerful and protective and is a stone of spirituality |
and contentment. It is said to be a natural tranquilizer whose serenity enhances higher states of consciousness and is helpful where insomnia is as a result of an over active mind. It can also help with recurrent nightmares. Once worn to prevent one from becoming intoxicated, it has a sobering |
effect on over indulgence and can help overcome addictions and blockages. Extremely beneficial for the mind, focusing on concentration and the ability to control ones faculties, it balances the energies of the intellectual, emotional and physical bodies and provides a clear connection between the Earth plane and other worlds. Amethyst |
is mined in Western India, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Russia, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar and some other African countries. Generally the gemstones from South America tend to be available in larger sizes although those from Africa have the reputation for having a more saturated colour. The very dark coloured gemstones which |
The Heroes Journey is a point in one's life that changes a person forever. This journey one undergoes follows a timeless theme called the monomyth. The Hero with a Thousand Faces, by Joseph Campbell, shows that throughout history every culture follows the common myth of the Hero. The key components in the "Heroes Journey" have a major impact on storytelling. The Heroes Journey has |
12 basic stages; in which guide on through any certain. The Journey's 12 basic steps consist of , 1) ordinary world 2) Call to adventure3) Refusal of the Call 4) meeting with Mentor 5) crossing the first threshold 6) Tests allies and enemies the come across 7) Approach to the Inmost cave 8) ordeal 9) reward 10) the road back 110 Resurrection and finally |
12) Return with Elixir. These timeless patterns have alson helped create the ideas for the most classic movies. The Wizard of Oz has been drastically influence by the major theme of the monomyth in a circular narrative. In Campbell's discovery the ideas of the story is just part of the endless variation of an example of the Heroes Journey. The story begins in the |
world of the innocence. Dorothy orphaned as a child, lives on a gray open farmland with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. Dorothy's dog, Toto, always toyed around with their neighbor, Ms Gulch, making her unwelcome to this character. After calling the Sheriff to get Toto to stay out of her garden, Toto bites Ms Gluch. Toto is taken away to be put to |
sleep, and although Dorothy begs and pleads none of the adults help. Here is where Dorothy's call for the quest ties in to place. Soon Dorothy's journey will begin. So overtaken with emotion she flea's her home steals Toto back and decides to come home, as a tornado is approaching. Although Dorothy tried to enter the shed Toto runs in to the home with |
The Caprock Canyonlands of Texas and New Mexico is an archetypal American landscape. Infinite plains, stunning canyons both grand and subtle, colorful badlands and mesas, balanced rocks, juniper and wild, free flowing rivers combine to create a place not easily put out of one’s mind. The Caprock is a layer of rock lying immediately under the sediment of the Llano Estacado and parts of |
northeastern New Mexico. It is often exposed in the dramatic cliffs created by the erosion. The Caprock Canyonlands are so named because of the numerous canyons gouged out of the caprock that lines the severe escarpments in Texas and New Mexico. These escarpments mark the point where the high plains fall away precipitously into the rolling plains below. There are four primary escarpments in |
the Caprock Canyonlands. The most well known is the Caprock Escarpment on the eastern side of the Llano Estacado in Texas. While little known outside of Texas, this is closest to population centers. The Mescalero Escarpment in New Mexico marks the western terminus of the Llano. A little further north is a major line of cliffs simply called The Caprock. The is separate from |
the Caprock Escarpment. To the even further north is the Canadian Escarpment. While not a part of the Llano Estacado, this series of cliffs is similar to the previous two in geology and is in close proximity to the others. It is also formed by the Canadian River, which marks the northern end of the Caprock and Mescalero Escarpments. In Texas, the caprock lies |
beneath the farmlands of the Llano Estacado. Spanish for “staked plains”, the Llano Estacado is one of the flattest regions in the US. Legend has it that when Coronado made his way across the Llano while searching for the fabled seven cities of gold in sixteenth century, he was forced to drive tall stakes into the ground in order to mark his route since |
the top of the Llano is utterly devoid of landmarks. While some doubt the veracity of this tale, it is not hard to imagine a string of tall poles driven into the ground being necessary to navigate the region if all the farms and towns were to suddenly disappear. The Llano Estacado extends from the region south of Lubbock to the Canadian River Valley, |
north of Amarillo and well into New Mexico, terminating east of Roswell around the appropriately named community of Caprock. On most sides the Llano tapers off gradually, with a slight escarpment of a hundred to two hundred feet marking the final extent. Traveling west on Interstate 40 one can observe the relief east of the New Mexico – Texas state line. East of Amarillo |
the loss of elevation is almost imperceptible. There is little to hint at the fantastic canyons lurking amidst the eastern escarpment. While they are found along the whole expanse of the eastern rim of the Llano, the canyons are particularly prominent in the northeastern region. Here one finds the famous Palo Duro Canyon, North and South Cita Canyons, Tule Canyon, North and South Prong |
Canyons, Quitaque Canyon and Los Lingos Canyon. These canyons are deep, rugged, and strangely reminiscent of landscapes found on the Colorado Plateau. It is important to note that amongst all these canyons, only the extreme western end of the Palo Duro Canyon, the North Cita Canyon, North and South Prong Canyons and a right of way through Quitaque Canyon are open to public access. |
North Cita and the Palo Duro are found in Palo Duro Canyon State Park while North and South Prong Canyons are in Caprock Canyons State Park. The Caprock Canyons Trailway, a rails to trails conversion passes through Quitaque Canyon on an old railroad bed. Access is limited exclusively to the right of way and designated off trail areas. As disappointing as this is, there |
is still plenty of room in the accessible canyons to make a weeklong trip to the region worthwhile. A Caprock Rim Trail was suggested at one time and was actually designed by Texas Tech students. Unfortunately little was accomplished on the ground. Many of the land owners are justifiably suspicious of government intent to acquire their land. Although it is not on the Llano |
Estacado, the Canadian River Canyon in northeastern New Mexico is also included in the Caprock Canyonlands. Author Dan Flores in his book “Caprock Canyonlands”, the only book on the region, handily establishes the reasons for this. He notes that while separated by a fair distance, the Canadian River Canyon and the canyons of Texas share not only a common geology but also a common |
cultural history, since both were home to Kiowa and Comanche Indians and ranchers. AccessFive areas in the Caprock Canyonlands are accessible to the public. Three are found on the Llano Estacado in Texas and two sections of the Canadian River Canyon in New Mexico are open. Palo Duro Canyon State Park The largest part of the Caprock in Texas that is available to the |
general public. Formerly containing only 16,000 acres of the western end of the canyon, the park was recently expanded to over 26,000 acres. The new lands include the cliffs and badlands along the southern edge of the canyon as well as sections along the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River. This are is the most extensive and extensively used part of the |
Texas Caprock. Numerous trails are available to hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. However, those searching for an excellent wilderness experience should head for North Cita Canyon, in the remote southern part of the park. Caprock Canyons State Park Containing over 15,000 acres along the Caprock Escarpment, this state park contains some of the wildest terrain on the Llano. While over half the park |
is below the escarpment, the trail winding through the North and South Prong Canyons offers excellent redrock wilderness. Those frustrated with the development in the Palo Duro Canyon should head here. Caprock Canyons Trailway A recent 'rails to trails' conversion, this Texas State Parks run trail winds over 64 miles through the caprock and plains below the escarpment. The most notable section is the |
western portion of the trail, which passes through Quitaque Canyon. Additional interest is provided by the routing over old railroad bridges and through tunnels. Camping is permitted along the trail but do not stray far, since the trail only provides access to the old train right-of-way. Kiowa National Grassland The westernmost unit of the Kiowa National Grassland (operated by Cibola National Forest) contains 20 |
miles of the Canadian River Canyon. This section is known locally as "Mills Canyon". Hiking and camping is excellent, both in the canyon and along the rim. Outside of hunting season, few people ever venture here. Administered by the BLM, this area is set to receive wilderness status in the new future as a result of legislation passed in January of 2009. Wild and |
rugged, this is one of the most remote regions in New Mexico. The history of the Caprock dates to prehistoric times. Comanche and Kiowa Indians both traveled across the area. The Palo Duro Canyon and the Canadian River Canyon were particularly attractive to the Native Americans, who were drawn by the waters of the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River and the |
Canadian River. The rivers also meant an unusual abundance of game and vegetation. The Comanche in particular made their homes in the Palo Duro canyon, while the Kiowa frequented the canyon of the Canadian River. It is believed that human habitation in this region extends back thousands of years. The Coronado Expedition In 1540 the Spanish explorer Francisco Coronado began his expedition in search |
of Cibola, the fabled lost city of gold. He crossed New Mexico along the route of what is now Interstate 40. In 1541 he made his way across Llano Estacado and camped in the Palo Duro canyon. At the time the canyon was occupied by Apaches, but they were eventually displaced by Comanches because they had the advantage of horses given them by the |
Spanish. Coronado’s expedition proved fruitless and few Europeans came to the region for almost three hundred years. Battle of the Palo Duro In 1852 the region was surveyed and mapped under an expedition led by Captain Randolph Marcy. As Texan settlers pushed further west, they came into increased conflict with the Comanche. This conflict came to a head in 1874 when a U.S. army |
force under Colonel Ranald MacKenzie was dispatched to remove the Comanche to the Fort Sill Agency in Oklahoma. He was able to capture thousands of Comanche horses in Tule Canyon, south of the Palo Duro. Denied their favorite means of combat and after the brief Battle of the Palo Duro, the Comanche capitulated and moved to Oklahoma. The Loving – Goodnight Era Famed cowboys |
Oliver Loving and Charlie Goodnight blazed the Loving – Goodnight Trail across the Llano Estacado in 1866. The trail crossed the Llano and then traveled north along the Pecos to Fort Sumner. At the time the region was hazardous because of the Comanche and Kiowa. The hazard was exacerbated by the lack of water. On the first drive, Loving and Goodnight pushed the herd |
for four days with no water. When they came in sight of the Pecos the herd stampeded to get to the water. This event and Loving’s death and Goodnight’s journey to return his body to Texas, along with their close friendship was the genesis of the story told in the novel and movie Lonesome Dove. On a historical side note, Goodnight invented the chuckwagon |
on the 1866 drive. Despite Loving’s death in 1867, Charlie Goodnight remained in the cattle business with an eye on the Caprock region. Following the Battle of the Palo Duro, he established the JA Ranch in the Palo Duro Canyon. This outpost was largely responsible for opening West Texas up for settlement. Charlie Goodnight died in 1929. The Dust Bowl The Caprock region suffered |
significantly during the Dust Bowl Era. Many of the homesteads in the Canadian River Canyon went bankrupt and the federal government acquired the land. The homesteads were later combined to form part of the Kiowa National Grassland. In Texas, many of the farms went bankrupt as well, which prompted the National Park Service to perform investigations regarding the desirability of acquiring the land for |
a Caprock oriented National Park. The NPS eventually passed on the opportunity after the Badlands in South Dakota came under its control. The terrain was considered too similar to warrant two National Parks. While the NPS had looked at acquiring 100,000’s of acres, only two small chunks of the Texas Caprock has been opened to public access. In 1934 the upper Palo Duro Canyon |
was purchased and became Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Caprock Canyons State Park was purchased in 1982. The right of way through Quitaque Canyon was acquired in 1993. Dan Flores’ book Caprock Canyonlands is a fantastic resource for the history and geology of this region. Public access to the Caprock Canyonlands is scattered since the public lands do not form a contiguous block. The |
routes to nearly every accessible canyon is found along Interstate 40 between Amarillo and Tucumcari. Other than the Canadian River Canyon, all canyons are found south of Amarillo. Palo Duro Canyon State Park: From Interstate 27 go west on Palo Duro Road (Highway 217) to the entrance gate. Caprock Canyons State Park: From Interstate 27, travel east on Highway 86 at the town of |
Tulia. The state park is on the left side of the highway once past the town of Silverton. From Texas State Highway 287 go east on Highway 86 at the town of Estelline. The state park is on the right side of the highway once past the town of Quitaque. Caprock Canyons State Trailway: Access to the trailway is found in numerous areas along |
the length of the trail. The best and most interesting region is Quitaque Canyon, which is found southwest of the town of Quitaque. Canadian River Canyon: From Interstate 25 at Springer, go east on Highway 56/412. Turn south on Highway 39 and proceed to the “town” of Mills, which is really a small and sporadic grouping of ranches. Turn west onto a dirt road |
at the signed turnoff by a ranch house. Continue to follow the signs through fields until you drop into the canyon. The road is rough and while a low clearence vehicle could probably make it, I would recommend against it. From Interstate 40 proceed to Logan, New Mexico. Directions to Logan depend on which direction you are approaching on I-40. At Logan head north |
on Highway 39 to Mills. Follow the above direction from there. Entrance fees are required at both the Palo Duro State Park and Caprock Canyons State Park. Normal Texas State Park rules apply in both areas. However, while the Palo Duro is generally overdeveloped in typical Texas State Park fashion, there is plenty of undeveloped and untraveled areas in the park, especially in the |
southern part of the park, in North Cita Canyon. This is a pretty spectacular area accessible only to those willing to do some cross-country route finding. Caprock Canyons is nicely undeveloped, by Texas State Park standards. When on the Caprock Canyons State Trailway, it is important to make sure one stays on the right-of-way. The areas on either side of the trail is private |
property. The Canadian River Canyon is in the Kiowa National Grassland, which is administered by the Cibola National Forest. While it is not an official wilderness, it is essentially wild in character, aside from the vehicular access, and should be treated as such. Historic sites and ruins exist in many areas in the Caprock Canyonlands. It is illegal and unethical to tamper or remove |
any artifacts. Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Road 5 Canyon, TX 79015 Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway P O Box 204 Quitaque TX 79255 Canadian River Canyon (Kiowa National Grassland) 714 Main Street Clayton, New Mexico (505) 374-9652 [voice]; (505) 374-9664 [fax] There are numerous options for camping in the Caprock Canyonlands. There are campgrounds in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, |
Caprock Canyons State Park and in the Canadian River Canyon. Backpacking in the two Texas State Parks is possible and there are backpacking campgrounds and some dispersed camping is permitted, depending on what part of the park one is in. There are also campsites alongside the Caprock Canyons State Trailway. The Canadian River Canyon has a free Forest Service Campground beside the Canadian River, |
Huntington’s disease: Treatment, symptoms, advice and help About Huntington’s disease Huntington’s disease is a neurological disorder, characterised by involuntary muscle movements accompanied with emotional liability and impaired intellect. It is an inherited disorder which results from the degeneration of brain cells. Huntington’s disease: Incidence, age and sex Huntington’s disease is not a very common disorder. It occurs in 1 in |
every 10,000 individuals. Though it is present since birth, it does not manifest before 30 years of age. It usually occurs with equal frequency in both men and women. Signs and symptoms of Huntington’s disease: Diagnosis Huntington’s disease is characterised by episodes of uncontrolled muscle movements which can be of jerking or writhing type. It is usually localised to the |
muscles of the face, the trunk and the limbs. This is preceded by irritability and depressive mood changes. Speech problems and impairment of intellectual functions may also be noted in some individuals. The condition is progressive and may lead to severe impairment of movement of the limb muscles and communication abilities. Detailed history including family history and clinical evaluation usually |
leads to the detection of this disease. In case of any doubt, genetic testing may also be considered. Causes and prevention of Huntington’s disease Huntington’s disease is a genetic disease which is autosomal dominant in nature. This means that a defective gene in only one of the parents is enough to cause the disease in the child. It results from |
degeneration of the brain cells of a part of the brain called the basal ganglia which is responsible for regulating voluntary and involuntary movements of the body. Huntington’s disease: Complications Huntington’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder wherein the affected individual may eventually lose his/her communication abilities and become incapable of moving the muscles. Not only this, the affected individual |
may have dementia in the future. Huntington’s disease: Treatment Huntington’s disease is an incurable disease, thus its treatment aims towards relief of the problematic symptoms. Certain medications like dopamine receptor blocker (haloperidol) may be prescribed to prevent writhing and jerking muscular movements. Consistent physiotherapy may also help in relaxing the contracted muscles. Supportive care plays an important role in managing |
How Does iPad Workflow Fluency Look in Kindergarten 0 comment(s) so far... February 4, 2013 By: Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano Recently, I tried to explain to a teacher from another school how we are trying to use iPads BEYOND apps . We have over 100 apps on our school iPads and introduce our students according to age level to a variety of them, but the |
focus of the use of the devices NEEDS to remain primarily as a tool for: - exposing students to skills, characteristic of a “modern learner“ - critical thinking - personal learning - transformative learning - workflow fluency There is nothing wrong with using apps for isolated skills practice, such as multiplication, spelling, memorization, taking digitized quizzes or substituting otherwise traditional analog activities. These purposes |
should not be the only reasons of using iPads though. As students are being exposed to different apps, the focus needs to remain on the purpose, creation, workflow and sharing of what they can “do”with the iPads. They should “do” what they could not conceive or accomplish without them before. I have shared last week, how our first graders are showing first signs of |
fluency when working with the tools at their disposal. How do we approach the workflow fluency with Kindergarten students? We chose four apps (Doodle Buddy, Skitch, iMovie, ExplainEverything) to introduce our 5 and 6 year olds to the workflow: - Students listened to a story (about dinosaurs and Hanukkah) without seeing the illustrations in the book - in Doodle Buddy, they visualized the story |
by drawing the imaginary images in their heads. - they saved the images in the photo album - emailed the images to their teacher (to be inserted into student blogfolio under categories: Art, Writing) - We started out by having students use Skitch to take a picture of themselves (some of them asked a buddy to take it for them, which they then reciprocated) |
- by using the pen tool, they chose a color and then wrote their name on the image - from Skitch, their “annotated” images were emailed to the teacher (to be inserted into student blogfolio- Category: Kindergarten, Me, writing samples) - Using iMovie students created a new project - recorded a buddy telling them about their “favorite part of Kindergarten”. - they played the |
movie back, re0recording if necessary until the movie clip was to their satisfaction - students saved and named their project - the movie was sent to a school vimeo account (to be embedded into student blogfolio- Category: Kindergarten, Me, Oral Language) - The Kindergarten teacher set up scenarios and took photos in the classroom, demonstrating the Math concept of “fewer, more, equal”. - the |
images ( different scenarios with different groups of children) were emailed to each iPad and saved in the Photo Album - students looked at each image and chose the scenario, they wanted to “explain” (all students chose an image they were part of!) - using Explain Everything, they then imported the image - chose the pen tool and color - recorded, paused, and drew |
their explanation - the project was saved and mailed to teacher to be uploaded to classroom vimeo account (to be included in student blogfolio under Categories: Kindergarten, Math, Oral Language) As we were using the above apps, we continue to ask and reflect: - How is the app used to directly support curriculum content? - How are we allowing students to demonstrate evidence of |
their learning in this moment in time? - How are we/they documenting their learning process? - How do we provide opportunities for students to think about and reflect on their own learning? - What skills of a “modern learner” are we exposing our students to and how are we supporting the development of new literacies? What are some of the workflows your students are |
becoming fluent in? How are you connecting skills and literacies of a modern learner to transforming activities in the classroom? cross-posted on langwitches.org/blog Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano has worked as a World Language teacher, Technology Integration Facilitator and 21st Century Learning Specialist and is available for national and international conference presentations, consultations, and teacher training sessions. She is able to present in English, Spanish and |
Farmers & Merchants State TE photo, May 2005 in a Pecan Shell Named for Judge Justus W. Ferris of Waxahachie, for his community service, the town was born with the arrival of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1874. The McKenzie family, who had settled in the region since the 1850, donated land for the railroad's right-of-way. Before long, |
the town was thriving with a post office and general store - both opening the same year the railroad arrived (1874). By the mid 1880s, Ferris had a population of 300 with schools and four churches. The town incorporated in the early 1890s when the population was 350 and it had nearly 20 businesses. The available clay gave the town |
a brick industry. Led by the Ferris Brick Company, there were five other companies of various size. From 901 people in 1904, the population increased to 1,586 in 1925. The Great Depression and World War II had the same effect on Ferris as most smaller Texas towns and by the end of the war it had declined (slightly) to 1,436. |
But by 1952, it had increased to 1,734 and to 1,807 by 1964. The brick industry was still thriving in the 1950s with four plants in operation. Although the number of businesses decreased, the population increased - reaching 2,228 by the end of the 1980s - about the same as today. The town's proximity to Dallas has always affected the |
town's prosperity - perhaps more today than in the past. photo, May 2005 Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history, stories, and vintage/historic photos of their town, please contact |Save on Hotels |
See also on this site: Nutrition, Obesity Smoking. Most people know that cigarette and tobacco smoking increases your risk of lung cancer, but few realize that it also greatly increases the risk of heart disease and peripheral vascular disease (disease in the vessels that supply blood to the arms and legs). According to the American Heart Association, more than 400,000 |
Americans die each year of smoking-related illnesses. Many of these deaths are because of the effects of smoking on the heart and blood vessels. Research has shown that smoking increases heart rate, tightens major arteries, and can create irregularities in the timing of heartbeats, all of which make your heart work harder. Smoking also raises blood pressure, which increases the |
risk of stroke in people who already have high blood pressure. Although nicotine is the main active agent in cigarette smoke, other chemicals and compounds like tar and carbon monoxide are also harmful to your heart in many ways. These chemicals lead to the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries, possibly by injuring the vessel walls. And they also |
affect cholesterol and levels of fibrinogen, which is a blood-clotting material. This increases the risk of a blood clot that can lead to a heart attack. See also on this site: Smoking and Your Heart Physical Inactivity. People who are not active have a greater risk of heart attack than do people who exercise regularly. Exercise burns calories, helps to |
control cholesterol levels and diabetes, and may lower blood pressure. Exercise also strengthens the heart muscle and makes the arteries more flexible. Those who actively burn 500 to 3500 calories per week, either at work or through exercise, can expect to live longer than people who do not exercise. Even moderate-intensity exercise is helpful if done regularly. See also on |
this site: Exercise Gender. Overall, men have a higher risk of heart attack than women. But the difference narrows after women reach menopause. After the age of 65, the risk of heart disease is about the same between the sexes when other risk factors are similar. Heredity. Heart disease tends to run in families. For example, if your parents or |
siblings had a heart or circulatory problem before age 55, then you are at greater risk for heart disease than someone who does not have that family history. Risk factors (including high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity) may also be passed from one generation to another. Also, researchers have found that some forms of cardiovascular disease are more common among |
certain racial and ethnic groups. For example, studies have shown that African Americans have more severe high blood pressure and a greater risk of heart disease than whites. The bulk of cardiovascular research for minorities has focused on African Americans and Hispanics, with the white population used as a comparison. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in other minority groups are |
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