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The Journey of Special Education in Montessori Schools
No full textI am an Exceptional Education major and I’ve always had a passion for learning more about special education. When I found out I was traveling to the Dominican Republic with our International Professional Development School (IPDS) program, I knew I wanted to look at the differences in their special education services and supports that are provided in their Montessori schools and the services and supports provided at a Montessori school in Buffalo.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/ipds_research/1010/thumbnail.jp
Exploring the Relationship between Dreissenids and the Deep Chlorophyll Layer in the Laurentian Great Lakes
Get PDFIn the Laurentian Great Lakes, two invasive bivalves Dreissena polymorpha and Dreissena rostriformis bugensis have induced a number of changes, including increased water transparency, alterations in nutrient cycling, decreased chlorophyll concentrations, and changes in phytoplankton community composition and structure. These changes are likely to have implications for the deep chlorophyll layer (DCL), a feature characterized by phototrophic organisms reaching abundance at light levels far below ideal for photosynthesis. Though the impacts of D. polymorpha and D. r. bugensis in the Great Lakes have been studied for at least the last three decades, little is known about how these ecosystem engineers affect the features of the DCL, such as the depth at which it forms, the magnitude of space it occupies, and the concentration of chlorophyll it contains. I set out to explore the impacts of dreissenid biomass on these deep chlorophyll layer features and the relationships between dreissenid presence and variables that may impact or be impacted by their presence or by the presence of the deep chlorophyll layer, including water transparency, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen concentrations, photosynthetically active radiation, and chlorophyll-a fluorescence. I found that in some cases, increased dreissenid biomass was associated with decreased concentrations of total integrated chlorophyll in the deep chlorophyll layer, but no significant relationships between dreissenids and deep chlorophyll layer depth or thickness were observed. Consistently, water transparency was higher in the presence of dreissenids; significant relationships between dreissenid presence and specific conductance and dissolved oxygen concentrations were inconsistent but when they occurred, dreissenid presence was associated with greater dissolved oxygen concentrations and specific conductance, and lower chlorophyll fluorescence. DCLs can contribute significantly to overall primary productivity; understanding the impact of dreissenids on the deep chlorophyll layer—a feature which occurs commonly in most Great Lakes during summer stratification--is likely to increase in importance as the lakes shift towards increasing oligotrophy
Frozen in Time: The History of Frozen food in America during the 1940s to 1950s
No full textFrozen foods are a powerhouse when it comes to the food industry. In 2020 Frozen foods registered $65.1 billion in US retail sales, which marked a 21% increase when compared to the previous year. Frozen foods have always been big and popular, and they are available in most stores around the world. The history of frozen foods can explain how they became a powerhouse in the present day. Frozen foods history started with the Clarence Birdseye. Clarence Birdseye is considered the founder of the modern frozen food industry; he was able to invent a new way to freeze food. The 1940s and the 50s are when frozen food had the biggest impact on the American food culture
ANT301
No full textPrerequisite: ANT 100 or 101. Ways of life of the original peoples of Eastern North America, reconstructed using archaeology, historic documents, and oral tradition (i.e., Ethnohistory). Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Powhatan confederacies; Cherokee; Effects of European exploration and colonization; persistence of Indigenous Eastern North American peoples in the modern world. Every other fall, odd years
ANT323
No full textThe global burden of disease on morbidity, mortality, and development. How the diseases that afflict humans have changed over our cultural evolution and have impacted our biological evolution. The relationship between cultural & personal activities and disease. Understanding epidemiological concepts through recent events. Racism as a public health crisis
PSY468
No full textPreparation for careers in psychology. Topics covered include: the role of science in applied psychology, critical thinking, careers in psychology and related fields, general and field-specific professional skills, and professional ethics that guide the field
The Technical Study and Conservation of a Multiplex Hologram
Get PDF“The Kiss II” is a Multiplex hologram created by Lloyd Cross in 1975. Conservation treatment was sought out to address condition concerns that included instability and dust and dirt accumulation. In addition to completing conservation treatment, this project aims to improve upon the imaging and preventive protocol for Multiplex holograms. Although there is much research available on the technology of holograms, there is very little information available on conservation treatment of Multiplex holograms. The steps taken throughout the course of this project have been thoroughly documented to lay the groundwork for a potential protocol for documenting and treating Multiplex holograms
Writing and Reading Connections: Giving Value to Both Sides of the Same Literacy Coin
Get PDFThe purpose of this article is to comment on ways that writing-reading connections can take place enhancing reading comprehension and composition. Drawing from a genre-based instructional approach, examples are provided to explain such connections in the process of (a) a rhetorical analysis conducted on writing prompts and prior to reading, (b) examination of writing purposes and genres for writing and reading, (c) read alouds for retelling and monitoring meaning making, and (d) of critical reading for reviewing purposes and determination of clarity of written ideas. The article concludes with guidelines for classroom teachers and recommendations for the implementation of the suggested practices
Biomimicry and Forced Connections to Inspire Innovation
Get PDFThe purpose of this project was to explore biomimicry and integrating forms of nature to generate unique ideas and possible solutions to problems. Four key components of this project were biomimicry, brainstorming, forced connections, and innovation to answer the question: What can I learn about imagination, forced connections, process, mindset, and innovation by copying aspects of nature or being inspired by nature? A Biomimicry and Forced Connections Design Journal contained conceptual designs based on nature or a challenge-to-nature searching for solutions. A Reflective Learning Journal included prior experiences and working on this project that contributed to my knowledge and insights. The findings of this project revealed that using the forced connections tool and unrelated images uncovers novel and wild ideas. As a result, innovation occurred in the outcomes, throughout processes, and using skills such as curiosity, awareness, determination, and perseverance developing the mindset of an innovator
The Effectiveness Of Handwriting Without Tears Programme In Teaching Handwriting To Students On The Autism Spectrum
Get PDFObjective:
This research sought to determine the effectiveness of the Handwriting without tears ® programme when used in a specialized school in Doha that caters exclusively to autistic students.
Method:
This was a quantitative experimental study which included two cohorts, a control group (n=18) improving their handwriting skills through traditional methods and a treatment group (n=18) that received interventions based on HWT curriculum and resources.
Results:
Both groups demonstrated improvements in their handwriting skills however
the treatment group exhibited greater difference between pre-test and post-test scores and mastered more competency levels using the HWT® interventions and resources.
Conclusion:
The study supports the usage of Handwriting without tears ® with autistic students when intending to improve their handwriting skills