The authors cite some researches and say that if we understand the three important cognitive tools of story structuring, binary opposites and forming images from words, we could better design our curriculum and could make learning enjoyable and fun.
The article picks up a very important subject and one that should be shown to every single teacher in the world. Teachers who often find students disruptive or slow because they are not showing interest in class lessons can benefit from learning about reluctant learners and the ways this issue can be handled. Every student deserves a chance to explore his world and since their imagination is very fertile, they need their teacher's assistance to learn through their own imaginative tools and in their own way.
If the teacher is aware of the three tools, he or she can better provide that assistance and allow the child to learn at his own pace…...
he function point-of-view fails to account for the presence of a femur in addition to processes from the pelvic bone. Altogether, these hind legs in this whale present for contemplation a most interesting instance of those significant parts in an animal -- rudimentary structures." [Struthers, p. 142-143]
he dolphins breathe through their nose, but whales' nostrils drifted back farther and farther onto the top of the head in the fossils found. oday it is just a double or single blowhole, and the ears are closed and internal, detecting only vibrations from the lower jaw. hey "speak" through a "melon organ" or pad of fat.
Milinkovitch used results from molecular studies to determine that sperm whales were more closely related to the baleen whales (mysticeti) than to toothed whales (Odontoceti) (Milinkovitch. 1997). But his conclusion was not well accepted, as sperm whales have substantial teeth and a single, rather than double nostrilled…...
mlaThewissen, Hans. "Digital Library of Dolphin Development." The Thewissen Lab. November 4, 2006. < tp:/ / www.neoucom.edu/DEPTS/ANAT/Thewissen/
Green, John. Whales and Dolphins Coloring Book. Courier Dover Publications, 1990
Acoustic Properties of Humpback Whale Songs
Sound production and detection are critical to the lives of marine organisms. Organisms including mysticetes or baleen whales use sound as their primary means of learning about their environment and also as means of communicating, navigating and foraging for food (NC, 2003). Consequently, there is a growing concern that sounds produced by humans (anthropogenic sounds) may interfere with these essential activities by polluting the waters with sounds that could potentially injure the hearing organs of these mammals. In a report issued by The National esearch Council in 2003, the council identified a number of critical objectives for future research on ocean noise and marine mammals. One of these recommendations urged research teams to "describe the distribution and characteristics of sounds generated by marine mammals & #8230;within behavioral contexts" (NC, 2003, 128). Au et al. (2006) sought to achieve this objective in a study that examined…...
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Darling, J.D., Berube, M. (2001). Interactions of singing humpback whales with other males. Marine Mammal Science, 17, 3, 570-584.
NRC (National Research Council). (2003). Ocean Noise and Marine Mammals. National Academy, Washington, D.C.
Payne, K., Tyack, P., Payne, R. (1983). Progressive changes in the songs of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae): a detailed analysis of two seasons in Hawaii. Communication and Behavior of Whales, 9-57.
killer whales. It has 6 sources.
The following is a brief overview of the biological classification, diet, distribution and social behavior of the mammalian orcinus orca. The research also outlines the factors that are responsible for the decline in orcinus orca population around the world today. Special emphasis has been given to resident orcinus orca to demystify the concept that orcas are lethal to the fishermen and hence should be targeted for hunting.
Orcinus orca, commonly known as the killer whale, is a top predator marine mammal. Orcas are very social animals and live in pods. During the past 30 years extensive research has been conducted for the species regarding behavioral ecology, genetics, population monitoring, behavioral studies and acoustic research. Much of that research has been dedicated to the study of resident orcas. In recent years there has been a sharp decline in the numbers of resident orcas. In the following…...
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Beluga Whales of St. Lawrence Estuary
Lawrence iver estuary, located in Quebec, Canada, has long been home to the southernmost population of beluga whales, and this isolated population of marine mammals has encountered continual pressure from external sources, such as overhunting and pollution, for most of the 20th century. Although a comprehensive ban on whaling was instituted in the 1950's, marine biologists and other researchers have noted that the expected beluga whale population recovery has failed to materialize, and a number of sound theories have been put forth by qualified scientists to explain the phenomenon. One of the most widely read and recognized of these hypotheses was developed by Canadian researcher Daniel Martineau and a team of colleagues, who studied the corpses of over a hundred beluga during a period of 17 years before determining that the St. Lawrence iver estuary "beluga and their environment are contaminated by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons…...
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Narwhal Whales
General characteristics
The Narwhal or monodon monoceros is a rarely seen arctic whale. Its name is derived from the Norse, meaning 'corpse whale' due to its grayish appearance while floating in the water. (American Zoo) Narwhal whale's are described as having 'small rounded heads, short flippers with upturned tips, and no dorsal fin but an uneven dorsal ridge along the spine'. (Whale guide Reference Desk: Narwhals) The males are larger than the females and the largest of the species measures 16 feet or 4.9 meters on average and weigh 1.8 tons (1.6 tonnes). At birth a Narwhal usually measures about 5 feet (1.5 m) in length and weighs 175 pounds (80 kg). (All about Whales) The color of adult Narwhals is mottled grey but the older Narwhals are generally pure white.
Narwhal whales are usually located in the arctic seas at the latitudes of 700 North and 800 North. . They…...
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hale Runner
iti Tane Ihimaera's The hale Rider and Patricia Grace's Potiki are set in Maori communities in New Zealand, and are part of the Renaissance of the Maori language and culture over the last forty years. Both of these stories center on magical children, Toko and Paikea, who represent the revival of traditional Maori beliefs that have been suppressed since the colonial period in the 19th Century. This was the case with all indigenous peoples in the white settler states like Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Although physical genocide was the most extreme in the United States, all of the countries engaged in cultural genocide to some degree, such as taking native children from their parents and forcing them to live in boarding schools, where they were taught the Christian religion and prevented from speaking their own languages or learning about the traditions of their people. In…...
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Grace, Patricia. Potiki. University of Hawaii Press, 1986.
Ihimaera, Wati Tame. The Whale Rider. Harcourt Books, 1987, 2003.
Only Pai survives, which might be seen as a sign of the girl's strength, but is instead interpreted by Koro as a kind of curse or at very least an unfortunate event for the Maori tribe's future. In the hospital room, while his son is still overcome by grief, Koro can only think of his public role in the tribe, as is typical from someone from older generation. His more modern, independent, and individualistic son is still too overcome, psychologically, with has transpired, to tolerate the older man's different generational perspective.
This conflict between individualism and collectivism is at the heart of Maori intergenerational conflict. Koro's granddaughter wishes to realize her own dream of becoming a leader, which she believes is her birthright. Her grandfather puts tradition ahead of such individualism, as can be seen in his schooling of all of the local boys in the same fashion, without regards…...
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Whale Rider." Starring Keisha Castle-Hughes and Rawiri Paratene. 2002.
The traditional Maori culture has various roles and a hierarchical structure of learning -- Pai's circumstances break that role, not only for her character, but in asking other members of the village to do so as well (Vygotsky). Similarly, ronfenbrenner's "Ecological" Theory takes the environment of the learner and moves outward -- from home to community to government to society to time. In the case of Pai; it was the constant interaction between the micro- and macro-ecological forces -- the movement both inward and outward, that eventually allowed her to transcend the structures of culture and find her own pathway. The closer the development towards the inner circle, the more traditional the tribe seemed to need to hold onto the past -- to organize their own way of being. This was partially to protect (ronfenbrenner).
However, when looking at the story based on traditional and modern values, we can also…...
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Measurements were obtained both in the presence of and the absence of whale watching boats. It was observed that a period of intense boating activity caused the killer whales to adjust their call duration levels to compensate for the background noise. This clearly indicates that anthropogenic noise levels directly interfere with the routine life of the killer whales, which are dependent on vocal communication for successful hunting and survival. [Andrew et.al. 2004]
It is well-known that anthropogenic sounds can even have fatal consequences as evidenced by the recent mass strandings of beaked whales that coincided with the mid frequency sonar exercises by the navy. A recent research by (Holt et.al, 2009) focused on the effects of anthropogenic sounds on the vocal behavior of killer whales. The resident killer whales of the waters of the Puget Sound, Seattle, were the subjects of this study. The southern resident killer whales in three…...
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The book Autobiography of My Dead Brother also deals with the identity crises of youth. It begins with three teenagers attending a funeral of their friend who died in a drive-by shooting. The main characters, Jesse and Rise, are not actually blood brothers, but they consider themselves brothers because of their close friendship. However, over the course of the book, the two young men began to become estranged. Rise becomes more and more interested with making a living on the street, selling drugs and living the life of the sort of people who killed Bobby, the boy whose funeral both young men attend at the beginning of the book. Rise justifies this because Bobby played by the rules and still died -- but in contrast, Jesse finds himself growing apart from his brother and instead finding refuge in art rather than violence. Defining his own values in contrast to those…...
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Blue Whale
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What's Happening With the Blue Whale
The Blue Whale is the largest mammal to live on earth. If the blue whale lived on the land, the weight of its immense body and bones would crush it. They can weigh up to 200,000 pounds and the biggest ones can be 100 feet long. That's one-third the size of a football field, and longer than three school buses! The blue whale is part of the rorqual whale family that includes the humpback whale, fin whale, Bryde's whale, sei whale, and minke whale. These whales all have large pleats on their throats that let them expand when they swallow water.
The Blue Whale has a long body with a flat, broad head. It has a long, pointy mouth and chin, and small fins attached partway down its…...
The plan would be the result of the scientific method, through which the impacts and causes of the current environmental problems would be addressed. Additionally, the scientific method would sit at the basis of the future actions to be taken. These would traditionally include:
The search for alternative sources of energy
The search for renewable sources of energy
The creation of an infrastructure which allowed the propagation and populous use of alternative energies
The education of the population to reduce their levels of consumerism to life necessities
The implementation of stricter regulations which punish economic agents who pollute waters or cut the forests in an unsustainable manner
eplant forests, clean waters and support the sustainable life of the endangered species.
At a smaller size and specific level, the alternative and immediate action to be taken is that of reducing the harvesting of krill by commercial fishermen. This would be achieved through legislative means which forbade the harvesting…...
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In the fall, they migrate from the summer feeding grounds, heading south along the coast of North America to Mexico, to the calving and nesting waters of the Sea of Cortez, where they seek shelter and the calmer waters of Scammon's Lagoon, at Baja, California. Calves are born in the shallow lagoons and bays from early January to mid February. Then the north bound journey begins in mid February to May, the Eastern North Pacific stock of gray whales can be seen migrating with newborn calves along the west coast of America. The new born calves have a pebbly appearance, like a slate gray 'dill pickle" -- this is an easy visual to identify them. Thanks to the whalewatch industry, that began in the 1970's, this is one of the best documented whale species on earth.
2) Humpback whale migration
During the summer months, humpbacks spend the majority of their time building…...
Chimamanda Adichie Talks and the Whale ider Film
The message in a story is what is obvious to the person reading it or watching it. The medium on the other hand is more subtle and is really what the reader or the audience and indeed society takes away from a work. Chimamanda Adichie demonstrates this in 'A Single Story' talk show on TED Talks as does Witi Ihimaera in his book which later became the film Whale ider.
A Single Story, Chimamanda Adichie
Many intertwining stories make up the cultures we come from, and the lives that we lead as a people, society. Chimamanda Adichie who is a novelist is thankful that she is able to discover her true individuality. This novelist, however, cautions against drawing our understanding about a culture from one story about that culture (NP, 2015), as it is prone to creating stereotyped understanding of a whole culture.
Using one…...
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## Thesis Statement
The decline in whale hunting practices over the centuries is a testament to the evolving societal values and the increasing recognition of the importance of marine ecosystem preservation.
## Elaboration
The practice of whale hunting has undergone significant transformations throughout history, influenced by factors such as technological advancements, economic drivers, and shifting societal attitudes. In the early stages, whale hunting played a crucial role in meeting human needs for food, oil, and other resources. However, as time progressed and alternative sources of these commodities became available, along with growing awareness of the ecological repercussions, whale hunting practices gradually declined.
This thesis....
Research-Based Essay Books
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
"In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex" by Nathaniel Philbrick
"Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America" by Beth Macy
These books provide in-depth, well-researched accounts of historical events, scientific discoveries, and societal issues. They rely on extensive interviews, archival research, and scientific data to support their arguments and conclusions.
Persuasive Essay Books
"How to Win Friends & Influence People" by Dale Carnegie
"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman
"The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg
These books aim to persuade readers....
The Majestic Megalodon: A Leviathan of the Deep
When it comes to the largest shark species, one name reigns supreme: the colossal Megalodon. This prehistoric behemoth roamed the oceans approximately 23 million to 2.6 million years ago and remains the largest shark, and indeed, the largest fish, to have ever existed.
Size and Appearance
The sheer size of the Megalodon was awe-inspiring. Scientists estimate its maximum length at around 18 meters (59 feet), roughly the size of a school bus. Its weight could reach a staggering 60,000 kilograms (132,000 pounds), making it heavier than a Bulldozer.
The Megalodon's appearance was equally imposing. Its massive....
Unique Personality Traits in Marine Species
Just like in humans, marine species exhibit a remarkable diversity in their behavior and personalities, showcasing their individuality beyond their physical characteristics. These unique traits influence their social interactions, foraging strategies, and overall survival. Here's an exploration of how different marine organisms display distinctive personality traits:
1. Fish:
boldness/shyness: Bold fish are more likely to explore novel environments and take risks, while shy fish tend to be more cautious and avoid unfamiliar situations.
aggression/submissiveness: Aggressive fish actively defend their territory and resources, while submissive fish prefer to retreat from conflict.
curiosity/explorative: Curious fish are driven to....
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