What does this mean?

It would be catastrophic if humanity’s greatest voyage were brought low by the mind’s tendency to wander when left to its own devices.

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3. What is “National Brotherhood Week,” according to the students and teacher? What is the conversation Mrs. Elliott and the students have about treatment of different races in the United States?


4. Does Mrs. Elliott tell the students they are going to discriminate based on color of eyes, or does she just start her experiment on her own?


6. What are some things Mrs. Elliott does to get students to discriminate against each other?


7. What does Mrs. Elliott give to the “lesser” students so that all students know who they are, even from far away?

8. When the two boys get in a fight during lunch, one boy says he was called a name. What name did the other boy call him?


9. Mrs. Elliott asks John, the boy who hit the other boy, “Did it help [to hit him]? Did it stop him? Did it make you feel better inside?” What was John’s response to all three questions?


10. On the second day of Mrs. Elliott’s experiment, she changes the rules. How does she change them, and how do the students react?


11. What did Mrs. Elliott notice about the work ethic and quality of work the “lesser” students submitted?


13. How do the group of boys treat each other when the experiment is over, and they have finished their discussion on discrimination?


14. On what day and year did Mrs. Elliott originally teach this lesson, and why (the video was the third year she’d taught this lesson)?


15. Do you think that doing an experiment like this would work in our classroom? What do you think could happen?

On Earth Day, the students consider their ____________ habits of littering or wasting resources, which are extremely harmful to our planet.

How do animal cells maintain a water balance

The author provides the example of the Hubble telescope to show that —

Answer choices for the above question

A. human exploration is the best way to learn about space.

B. we can learn much without sending humans into space.

C. robotic exploration is too expensive to be useful.

D. we don’t get good information from robotic exploration.

Cheriton Youth League offers competitive baseball and softball leagues for children ages six to sixteen. And now, Cheriton is offering Amigo League baseball for athletes with special needs. Amigo League offers quality instruction in an environment in which crutches and walkers do not hinder success. The Cheriton Amigo League games will be played on Friday nights at Emmit Station Field. All CYL players should attend these games to observe athletes who are often models of perseverance. Registration for all ages begins next week on the CYL website and at the community center.

What line reveals the speaker’s efforts to persuade?

Cheriton Youth League offers competitive baseball and softball leagues for children ages six to sixteen.
Amigo League offers quality instruction in an environment in which crutches and walkers do not hinder success.
All CYL players should attend these games to observe athletes who are often models of perseverance.
Registration for all ages begins next week on the CYL website and at the community center.

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Which pair of rhyming words emphasize the THEME of the poem? (“O Captain! My Captain!” Poem)

A. "done" and "won" (lines 1 and 2, stanza 1)

B. "keel" and "vessel" (line 4, stanza 1)

C. "head" and "dead" (lines 14 and 16, stanza 2)

D. A&C

In 3–5 sentences, use the information you have learned about theme to write a theme statement about a story or book you have read. Explain whether the theme from your book relates to any universal themes, and explain why or why not.

write a literary analysis essay in which you compare and contrast the theme of ẗhe daydreamer and The Brahmin's Dream and the devices used to create the theme(s).

Reading check (a) who is kitty(b) what are two restrictions that were placed on Jews after MAy 1940? (c) What makes Anne think Mr. Dussel is "slow on the uptake?"

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how would i start an introduction paragraph for this essay prompt?
Write an essay for your school newspaper arguing whether playing video games significantly affects physical health.

Who is the speaker of the poem? How do you know? Refer to one or more details from the beginning of the text to support your response.


The poem:
I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

Tomorrow,
I’ll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody’ll dare
Say to me,
“Eat in the kitchen,”
Then.

Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—

I, too, am America.

Question:
In Paragraph 4, President Obama repeats the phrase “Students who sat where you sit …” Why does he include this phrase? How does it add to the meaning of this excerpt? Use evidence from the text.

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What is the main emotion expressed in the poem “Dear Jordan”?
loneliness and regret
healing after a traumatic event
connection between brothers
disappointment from losing a game


How does the form of the poem “Dear Jordan” contribute to its meaning?
Short sentences and phrases stress the broken bond between brothers.
Its formal poetic structure expresses the speaker’s anger.
Frequent rhyming adds emphasis to the speaker’s points.
Changes in font style indicate different speakers and points of view.

I was with Hercules and Cadmus once,
When in a wood of Crete they bayed the bear
With hounds of Sparta

The literary device used in this passage is an example of....

1. Allusion
2.anastrophe
3.simile
4.hyperbole

Why are six people living in a geodesic dome on the slopes of a volcano in Hawaii?
Passage: "Right now, six people are living in a nearly windowless, white geodesic dome on the slopes of Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano. They sleep in tiny rooms, use no more than eight minutes of shower time a week and subsist on a diet of freeze-dried, canned, or preserved food. When they go outside, they exit through a mock airlock, clad head to toe in simulated spacesuits. The dome’s occupants are playing a serious version of the game of pretend—what if we lived on Mars?"

Why is a newscast broken up into blocks?

A.
to help keep the newscast organized

B.
to help anchors know what to talk about

C.
to help entertain different viewers

D.
to help give more reporters a chance to report

Optic refers to vision, or seeing, so what does the word panoptic meant?

blind, not seeing
seeing things that aren’t there
all-seeing
hazy or foggy

Making the Most of Mucus

Just the name itself will make you giggle. It's a great word that conjures visions of slime and unpleasantness. It is perhaps the most annoying part of having a cold or allergies. Mucus, however, plays a very important role in defense of our bodies and our health. In fact, it's high time mucus got a lot more respect.

First, there are some amazing facts about mucus that are worthy of respect. Humans produce about a liter of mucus every day, whether they are sick or not. Bony fish and some invertebrates (snails or slugs) also have mucus cells on the outside of their body. This external mucus creates a protective coating that prevents predators' toxins from doing harm. Humans produce mucus to protect our stomachs, our lungs, and several other systems.

We tend to not like mucus because it is a considered a symptom or sign that something is wrong. We usually only see it when we are sick, and so we tend to dislike it. According to Michael M. Johns, III, MD, however, "mucus is incredibly important for our bodies." Johns, an assistant professor at Emory University, calls mucus "the oil in the engine" of our bodies. Without mucus, our engines, or bodies, would freeze up and stop working properly.

Furthermore, mucus is not just the nasty gunk you see when you are sick. It lines the tissues in your mouth, your nose, throat, and lungs. It also is crucial in protecting your digestive system. Mucus puts a protective coating over the surfaces of these tissues, keeping them moist. Most of the time we don't notice mucus is making our lives better. It does its job quietly, making everything run smoothly, keeping our inner tissues soft and flexible enough to fight off invaders.

Occasionally, though our mucus-making membranes go into overdrive. If you eat a hot pepper, your mucus membranes in your mouth and throat start producing extra mucus to protect you. If you come into contact with pollen, you may get a runny nose and start sneezing and coughing. When these things happen, your mucus systems start making more fluids to wash away the irritating particles. Mucus also has some antibodies that increase our ability to fight off bacteria and viruses.

It's hard to appreciate what is essentially slime, but we have mucus for some very good reasons. It helps to keep us healthy and lets us know when our bodies are under attack. We would be wise to respect what our bodies do to keep us safe. So the next time you find yourself reaching for a tissue, remember mucus is your friend and ally.

What's in a Name?

Mucus is a great word, not only because it gives name to an important bodily function, but also because it is one of those words that simultaneously makes you feel grossed-out and giggly. Other words for this powerfully important human-health tool include slime and phlegm. Slang words for mucus include boogers and snot. All of these words have the same giggle-power, simply from the combination of consonants and vowels. By the way, mucus is an old word; it's been around since the mid-1600s and has roots back to Latin (mucere, to be moldy or musty) and Greek (myxa, mucus). While you may assume that words like snot and boogers are relatively new slang terms, they are not. Snot dates to 1560 and comes from an Old English word, gesnot, and has the same root as the word snout. The word booger is not quite as old but has been in use since the 1890s.


Read this sentence from the main text:

It's hard to appreciate what is essentially slime, but we have mucus for some very good reasons.

What purpose does the word slime serve in this sentence?
A. It introduces the idea that the presence of mucus has health benefits for most
humans.
B. It introduces the idea that bodies are under attack whenever there is mucus.
C. It refers to most humans' opinion of mucus and contrasts with the more scientific
term.
D. It suggests mucus deserves the lack of respect it receives.

How should sentence 26 be changed?
A. But one thing is certain that people still love to start their day with a
cup of hot, freshly brewed coffee.
B. But one thing is certain; that people still love to start their day with a
cup of hot, freshly brewed coffee.
C. But one thing: certain people still love to start their day with a cup of
hot, freshly brewed coffee.
D. But one thing is certain: people still love to start their day with a cup of
hot, freshly brewed coffee.

Read the text Joining the Gold Rush.

On February 2, 1848, the United States and Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo, a treaty that gave ownership of California to the United States. Unbeknownst to them, James W. Marshall had discovered flakes of gold at Sutter's Mill near Coloma, California just days earlier. Marshall shared the news with John Sutter, the owner of the mill, and the two men decided to keep the discovery a secret. Unfortunately for them, news of the golden flakes spread. Sam Brannan even walked through San Francisco with gold, proving that there was indeed gold for the taking.

When the news reached the East Coast, many American citizens were skeptical. When President James K. Polk shared a report written by Colonel Richard Mason, the military governor of California, the nation learned about the huge amounts of gold available. With this official confirmation, many men decided to sell their possessions, leave their families, and go west. They had gold fever and wanted to strike it rich. Most women did not go west. Instead, they remained at home to take care of businesses and farms. Many American prospectors chose to join the gold rush by sailing around Cape Horn or traveling overland along the Oregon-California Trail.

Sailing Around Cape Horn

a map of the world with ships starting at the East Coast of the United States, traveling around South America, and ending on the West Coast of the Unites States

Many people living on the East Coast chose to sail around the bottom tip of South America, past Cape Horn. Passengers purchased their fare for between 500 and 1000 dollars or more. The trip was long and could take five to seven months. Many passengers suffered from seasickness and boredom. Stormy weather sometimes sank ships. Cape Horn was infamous for its strong currents and unpredictable winds. Despite these dangers, over a third of fortune hunters chose to travel by ocean.

Traveling Along the Oregon—California Trail

a map of the United States showing the Oregon Trail showing pioneers, a covered wagon, and a horse approaching the Rocky Mountains

Those living in America's West chose to travel more than 2,000 miles overland along the Oregon-California Trail. For four to six months, oxen pulled the covered wagons filled with possessions along the bumpy trail. Prospectors walked beside the wagons or rode on horses. Wagons traveled together in groups called wagon trains. At night, the wagons made a circle to provide protection for the animals. Travelers cooked over fires and slept in the wagons or outside under the stars. These adventurers faced a lack of fresh drinking water, which led to outbreaks of cholera and typhoid. The journey to California led prospectors through formidable landscapes, including swift rivers, dusty plains, and dry deserts. Treacherous weather hit adventurers with lightning, hailstorms, and floods. Finally, as Native Americans watched an increasing number of people encroach upon their lands, they began to attack. However, these prospectors persevered and arrived in California.

Regardless of their methods, over 300,000 adventurers joined the gold rush and arrived in California. Their contributions led to the creation of the state and shaped the city of San Francisco, which is built on abandoned gold rush ships.

What were two ways that people reached California during the Gold Rush? Use the maps to find the answers.

*THIS QUESTION IS FOR ANYONE WHO HAS READ THE FIRST BOOK IN THE WINGS OF FIRE SERIES* I'm trying to do a BME (Beginning, middle, and end) for the first book but I can't seem to summarize any of the parts without making it like a whole story in itself. Could any of you put a summary of these parts down below? I know this is a lot to ask.

When Dally tells Johnny that the greasers won the fight against the Socs, Johnny says, “Useless . . . fighting’s no good.” What theme is suggested in Johnny’s statement?
that the greasers would just have to fight the Socs again
that people are hurting each other for no reason
that life is more important than friends
that violence does not solve anything

Can someone summerise lord of the flies I'm having trouble understanding the book.

please help I will mark brainliest
(Form two sentences. )
One sentence using the word "inscription"
and the other using the word "transcribe"

whats your favorite video game

for example mine is every borderlands game lol

How might Italy’s geography have affected the way of life of its early people?

The purpose of parody is to
Make people watching angry
Poke fun at a serious piece of work so that everyone has a good laugh
Focus attention on a serious issue by using humor
Copy a piece of art