Task I: Write an article on the effects of lightning strikes on aircraft: 1. Write a short introduction with the history of lightning strikes on aircraft. 2. Discuss lightning using the knowledge from the lectures, i.e. explain how they occur using the concepts of current, electric field, electrical potential and conductivity. 3. Why are passengers […]

Oceanagraphy and Global Weather Patterns Discussion What does it mean when we say “water is a polar molecule”? What is a hydrogen bond? How does one form? How does it relate to the following properties of water: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, capillary action and heat capacity?   2. Name and describe the three phases of […]

Early Homo Discussion What does it mean to Be Human Link (Links to an external site.)   Early Human Migration Link (Links to an external site.)   After reading the Smithsonian’s info on Paranthropus,  and early Homo’s migration out of Africa participate in this discussion by sharing your insights first and then responding to two […]

The National Organization for Women’s Statement of Purpose demands “all the privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men.” What privileges and responsibilities? How have women done since 1966 in your estimation?   WEEK 12 Assignment 2: DISCUSSION   Camilla Pagani, in her article “The Role of Art in Society with Particular Reference […]

Anthropology Early Human Migrations Discussion The fossil and genomic record tell us that our species originated in Africa around 200,000 years ago (These numbers might now go back further).  The first 100,000 years were spent in Africa and soon after our species began to expand into different world regions.   What you are doing   […]

Pick one international organization (UN, EU, ICC, etc.). Explain its mission and function. Assess how issues of state sovereignty are dealt with for member countries. Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside scholarly source.   Follow-Up Post Instructions   Respond to at least […]

Differences and Similarities between Presidential and Parliamentary Systems   Textbook: Chapter 7, 8   Lesson   Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)   Initial Post Instructions   Discuss the differences and similarities between the presidential and parliamentary systems, including the executive and legislative branches. Which system do you feel serves its […]

Why is our Constitution vague? What are the pros and cons of having a constitution that is written vaguely? Pick a “vague’ portion of the US Constitution. Has this vagueness in terminology been problematic or helpful? Provide historical examples. Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at […]

Political socialization begins young. Think about conversations around politics when you were in primary school (around age 10). Maybe there was a natural disaster in your area such as a hurricane and government response levels were critiqued. What were some of the ways you learned about the political establishment through family members and friends? How […]

Identify why students should learn about political science. Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside scholarly source. Describe at least one reason why political science is interesting or relevant to you personally.   Follow-Up Post Instructions   Respond to at least one peer. […]