Go to: www.gapminder.org/tools/ Using the tools on the site, do the following: Briefly describe the connection between malaria and education in African countries (5-7 sentences) Briefly describe the connection between poverty and natural disasters in Asia (5-7 sentences) Briefly describe the connection between historical events and abrupt change in life expectancy (5-7 sentences) Just mess around […]

It is no secret that, at times, athletic teams can mean far more to their supporters than their win-loss totals at the end of the season. Sometimes, teams can carry with them the hopes and dreams of thousands of people. Other times, they can help define a community, a city, a state, or even a […]

Please choose one of the pre-recorded speakers using this link. You may choose whichever topic/recording you find most interesting: https://soundcloud.com/user-879300835 After watching the guest speaker, spend some time reflecting on the content discussed and share how that might impact your future work. Please submit your document using double-spacing and using 2 pages as a recommended […]

Priya Fielding-Singh (2021). How the Other Half Eats: The Untold Story of Food and Inequality in America. Publisher ‏: ‎ Little, Brown Spark (November 16, 2021) There is a short podcast under Course Materials. The author Priya Fielding-Singh talks about her book, How the Other Half Eats. What is Food Insecurity? https://hungerandhealth.feedingamerica.org/understand-food-insecurity/#:~:text=In%202020%2C%20an%20estimated%201,for%20an%20active%2C%20healthy%20life. Fielding-Singh’s study demonstrates the role of class, race, and gender […]

Review the Action Assignments located in Sessions 2 and 3. These assignments may take some planning ahead of time. This is your opportunity to reflect and consider what interventions will be most appropriate and accessible for your submissions in these sessions. Submit a one-paragraph response for each session (2 and 3) summarizing a proposal for […]

You are the President of Big Cereal, a leading manufacturer of boxed cereals. Over the last few years, both you and other leaders in the company have pushed the company to think outside of the cereal box and how the company can do more to address societal issues. You have developed robust hiring practices that […]

Review Chapter 1 of Nolasco & MacDonald (2016). With these concepts in mind, research current events and news articles from reliable sources and identify one that you believe demonstrates suffering as described in the text. Remember, reliable sources do not include blogs, personal websites, Wikipedia, etc. Instead, use valid news outlets at a local, national, […]

Select one (1) of the three (3) published articles that was approved in week 4. Post the title of the article, authors, purpose, and type of study: Quantitative, Qualitative, or Systematic Review. Discuss how it might influence your practice. What changes to your practice would you recommend based on the article? I chose the systematic […]

There is a great deal of research on the negative impact of media and screen time on moral development. What does the research say about the positive impact of media on moral development? In a 3- to 5-page paper, analyze the current research on the benefits of television, video games, and screen time on moral […]

Based on the readings,* write a paper of at least four pages that answers the following questions, elaborating with evidence and detail as necessary: 1) What is the first article’s thesis (main argument)? 2) What are some major topics the author discusses in order to support the article’s thesis? What specific evidence is used to […]