Entries by Daphne Hanson

The graphite furnace

It is suggested that it would require less sample preparation to do the analysis of leaf mold by graphite furnace AA, just by putting a weighed sample of the leaf mold into the furnace and running the analysis. What problems can you foresee if the analysis was done this way?

The energy crises of the 1970s

How did the energy crises of the 1970s spur the creation of energy institutions in the US Federal government? What are the major end-use sectors for energy in the United States? What are the top energy sources used today in each sector?

The successional species

Identify and explain characteristics of certain plants that make them good early successional species. Provide an example of two plants that are considered early successional species. Do not copy and paste from a website.

The core-periphery model

The core-periphery model decribes flows and linkages between countries and is not a simple classification of countries; thus evidences the creation of which type of region: Formal Functional None Catalonia is not a sign or evidence of Europe’s devolution

The differential reinforcement

Differential reinforcement is the reinforcement of appropriate behavior that is to be increased or exhibited. Differential reinforcement simultaneously extinguishes an inappropriate behavior that is to be decreased or eliminated. Zero rates of behavior, incompatible behaviors, or lower rates of behaviors may be differentially reinforced. Discuss  

The Vygotsky’s concept of scaffolding

Creating Vygotsky’s concept of scaffolding, the zone of proximal development, and private speech. The case study should be in a school setting and related to learning/academics using these concepts. Write what steps and strategies you, as a teacher, will use to apply scaffolding, the zone of proximal development, and private speech. Write all the details […]

The Erikson’s psychosocial stages

What are Erikson’s psychosocial stages What words are used to describe the crisis in Adulthood What would cause a favorable resolution of Adulthood What would interact with a resolution in the Adulthood stage Give an example of their crisis in Adulthood stage, either through your own experience, your observations or from fiction?

Effects of Atmospheric Circulation

Effects of Atmospheric Circulation and Storms on the water cycle and global warming? I need paragraphs Introduction and a conclusion. if you have a link to a great graph to use please link. If you find your research could you leave your resources as well?

The debris flow

The debris flow and landslide conditions in the area you have chosen and how that corresponds to what you see–in other words, is the area you chose very hilly and steep (making landslides likely)? Do you find any signs on the ground, such as bent trees or leaning fences? Feel free to include screen captures. […]