What do negative Land Surface Temperature values mean?

Lab 4a Net Primary Productivity Go to http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov Click Global Maps. Click the Land Surface Temperature map. 1. What do negative Land Surface Temperature values mean? (1) Press Play on the map to play the animation. 2. Greenland has a low Land Surface Temperature year-round. Why? (2) 3. In the United States, the Land Surface Temperature is lower in the North than in the South year-round. Why? (2) Go to NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratory at https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/ccgg/trends/Links to an external site. to see Trends in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide. 4. How do monthly mean CO2 concentrations change over the course of one year at Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawai’i? Explain this pattern. (1) Lab 4b Changes in Global Forest Cover Go to http://http://earthenginepartners.appspot.comLinks to an external site. to see the Global Forest Change map. 5. How are trees defined there? (1) 6. What is meant by “Forest Cover Loss”? By “Forest Cover Gain”? (2) Click on “Data Products” and choose “Loss/Extent/Gain (Red/Green/Blue)” from its menu. 7. In what ranges of latitudes are most forests found? Why? (Think about the general circulation of air and global precipitation patterns. Refer to Figures 5-24, 5-25, and 6-35). (2) 8. Which areas show the greatest amount of forest loss? What major biomes are located in those areas? (2) In the “Example Locations” menu, choose “Deforestation in Paraguay” and click on “Zoom to area.” Use the following “Data Products” to answer the questions that follow: “Forest Cover Loss 2000-2016 (Transparent)”; “Forest Cover Gain 2000-2012 (Transparent)”; “2000 Percent Tree Cover (Transparent).” 9. How does forest loss compare with forest gain here? (2) 10. Zoom in on three levels and pan around northern Paraguay. Use the graphic scale in the map to visually gain a sense of the size of the forest clearings in northern and western Paraguay. Approximately how large are they? What do the size and shape of the clearings tell you about the type of economic activity practiced here? Hint: Read the description at the bottom right-hand column. (2) In the “Example Locations” menu, choose “Finnish and Russian Forestry” and click on “Zoom to area.” Use the following “Data Products” to answer the questions that follow: “Forest Cover Loss 2000-2016 (Transparent)”; “Forest Cover Gain 2000-2012 (Transparent)”; “2000 Percent Tree Cover (Transparent).” 11. How does forest loss compare with forest gain here on the Finnish and Russian sides? (2) 12. Zoom in on five levels and pan around the area. Use the graphic scale in the map to visually gain a sense of the size of the forest clearings in Finland and/or Russia. Approximately how large are they? What do their size, shape, and amount of forest loss/gain tell you about the type of economic activity practiced here? How does this compare to the situation in Paraguay? Hint: Read the description at the bottom right-hand column. (2) Lab 4c Climate Change and Shifting Species Range: North American Birds Go to http://climate.audubon.org to see the Audubon Society’s report on how the distribution of North American birds will shift due to climate change. Scroll down to Explore by Flyway. Select a bird species and answer the questions below. 13: What is the name of your bird species? (1) 14. In what Flyway is the bird species found? (1) 15. What is the overall species vulnerability status? (2) 16. What is their habitat like? (2) Lab 4d Biomes: Analyzing Global Terrestrial Ecosystems Navigate to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fWs7HZQvvxl9dNj4dN4Mszy-LFyVP7RM/view?usp=share_linkLinks to an external site. Click Download to Download the Disappearing Forests kmz. Open Google Earth Pro. Click File. Click Import. The Disappearing Forest KMZ file displays. 17. Click on the circle icons to review the deforestation information for the different regions. What do you notice about the percentage of deforestation around the world? Which region has the most deforestation? Which region has the least? Do you notice any patterns in the data? (3) The rubric below is what will be used in grading your lab submission. Use this as a guide to formulate your answers. The actual questions as well as the supporting lecture material are contained in the link above. Write up your submission in a separate document, then when you are ready to turn in your lab, click the Submit Assignment button and attach your write-up. See the Introduction to Labs video for more instructions. Labs in this course require several freeware software products. This lab may require one of the following. For more information, see the lab handout.

Explain the training and education requirements to become a Nurse Practitioner in Florida.

Explain the training and education requirements to become a Nurse Practitioner in Florida.The outline Slide 1: Introduction – Introduce the topic and grab audience’s attention Slide 2: Scope of Practice – Define the scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners – Explain that a Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides comprehensive care to patients – Emphasize that Nurse Practitioners can diagnose, treat, and manage patients’ healthcare needs Slide 3: Scope of Practice (continued) – Discuss the specific scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners in Florida – Mention that Nurse Practitioners in Florida are authorized to prescribe medication, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide primary care services Slide 4: Training and Education Requirements – Explain the training and education requirements to become a Nurse Practitioner in Florida – Mention that Nurse Practitioners in Florida must hold a registered nursing (RN) license and complete an accredited Nurse Practitioner program – Emphasize the importance of a master’s degree in nursing for this role Slide 5: Training and Education Requirements (continued) – Discuss any additional certification requirements specific to Florida, if applicable – Mention ongoing continuing education requirements to maintain licensure and certification Slide 6: Tasks Nurse Practitioners Can Perform – Outline the various tasks that Nurse Practitioners can perform – Diagnosing and treating common illnesses and injuries – Prescribing medication and managing patient medications – Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests – Providing health counseling and education to patients – Collaborating with other healthcare professionals Slide 7: Tasks Nurse Practitioners Cannot Perform – Explain the limitations of Nurse Practitioners’ scope of practice – They cannot perform surgeries or invasive procedures – They may have restrictions in prescribing certain controlled substances – They cannot diagnose and treat certain complex medical conditions without physician collaboration or supervision Slide 8: ISBARR Communication – Introduce the ISBARR communication tool (Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, Readback) – Provide an example scenario illustrating effective communication between a Nurse Practitioner and other healthcare professionals using ISBARR Slide 9: Places of Employment – List various healthcare settings where Nurse Practitioners are commonly found working – Include: – Primary care clinics and offices – Specialty clinics and hospitals – Urgent care centers – Community health centers – Rehabilitation centers – Academic institutions Slide 10: Conclusion – Summarize the key points discussed throughout the presentation – Highlight the importance of Nurse Practitioners in providing accessible and quality healthcare services – Open the floor for questions and discussions Slide 11: Q&A – Answer any questions from the audience and engage in further discussions Slide 12: Thank You – Thank the audience for their time and attention – Provide contact information for further inquiries or follow-up

Which is more important, nature, which is biology, or nurture, which is the environment?

Assignment Overview The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the text, The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog, by Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz. By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors: Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice. C4.GP.B: Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings. Related Assignment Criterion: 2. Integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge. Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies. Related Assignment Criterion: 5. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or family and using the person-in-environment perspective. Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. C7.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies. Related Assignment Criterion: 5. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or family and using the person-in-environment perspective. Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. C8.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies. Related Assignment Criterion: 5. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or family and using the person-in-environment perspective. Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. C9.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes. Related Assignment Criterion: 5. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or family and using the person-in-environment perspective. Assignment Descriiption After reading the book, you will answer the questions listed below. Some questions will solicit your personal opinions or experiences, while others require you to cite evidence to support your response. Still others will require you to provide examples to support your work. All questions require you to think critically about what you read. To show comprehensive analysis in response to each question, you will need to do the following: Integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge. Use social work databases as appropriate to support responses. Use scholarly evidence to inform analysis of social work practice. Use the textbook materials to apply the person-in-environment perspective in social work practice to the individual or family in the case study. Remember this is a written assignment, and it should follow current APA formatting for submission of written assignments. Assignment Instructions Answer the following questions using the guidelines provided above: In the introduction to The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Perry draws a distinction between being human and being humane (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, p. 12). What are the differences? Provide a personal or historical example to illustrate your point. What is the author’s main idea? Summarize it in 1–2 sentences. Does he consistently come back to this idea in each case he examines? Explain using examples from the various chapters. In many of the sessions Dr. Perry has with the children, he describes doing a coloring activity with them. How does this help his relationship with the children? What are some of his techniques? In your opinion, do the children you read about in The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog have an opportunity to experience a normal adult life? Explain your answer; cite the text if possible. In Chapter 4, “Skin Hunger,” Perry describes and explains the concept of the “failure to thrive” (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, pp. 89–91). What does this mean? What were some key points about the ability to thrive that were made in the chapter? What are some of the causes and lasting problems associated with the condition? What is a good environment? Does this vary based on cultural or economic reasons? According to the text, why was Tina unable to behave normally for a child her age? Is she a “lost cause,” as they say, or does she still have the ability to overcome the difficulties of her youth? Cite the text, and provide evidence to support your opinion. In Chapter 5, “The Coldest Heart,” Leon is diagnosed as a sociopath (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, pp. 112–113). In your well-read opinion, who is responsible for his condition? Explain, providing textual support and evidence. What can we learn from his story? Summarize the story of Chapter 6, “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog,” in 5–8 sentences. What lessons did Dr. Perry learn from Connor and Justin? Which is more important, nature, which is biology, or nurture, which is the environment? Provide an example. Are the roles of socioeconomic class and race important elements in the work that Dr. Perry does? Does he handle these issues well? Explain. What is RAD (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, pp. 192–194)? How does a child acquire the disorder, and what are the symptoms? In his conclusion, Dr. Perry gives a summation of his ideas. What are some of the ways in which Dr. Perry suggests children, and all people, can thrive? In Chapter 11, “Healing Communities,” Dr. Perry states, “The world we live in now is biologically disrespectful” (Perry & Szalavitz, 2017, p. 262). Explain what he means, and interpret the idea. Do you agree? Reference Perry, B. D., & Szalavitz, M. (2017). The boy who was raised as a dog: And other stories from a child psychiatrist’s notebook—What traumatized children can teach us about loss, love, and healing (3rd ed.). Basic Books. Additional Requirements The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Number of resources: All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years. Length of paper: No minimum or maximum required, but make sure to answer each question comprehensively. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Due date: The assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom by the end of this week.

Explain why students with EBD are less successful on academic tasks than their peers.

This assignment has three parts. All parts should be submitted in one document. Part 1: Explain why students with EBD are less successful on academic tasks than their peers. How does student motivation influence both instruction and learning? Part 2: Defend your position on the following statement: When curriculum and instruction are adapted or modified, it dilutes, or “dumbs-down,” the curriculum. Cite at least three peer-reviewed articles to help support your position. Part 3: As a special education teacher, discuss some instructional modification options for students with EBD. In your response, choose any grade or content area ensuring to describe the classroom environment, your interactions as the teacher, and specifically how you would modify/adapt the curriculum, materials, classwork, and homework. Length: 4-6 pages, not including title and reference page.

Write a study on the impact of a parent’s religious beliefs on their offspring.

Write a study on the impact of a parent’s religious beliefs on their offspring.Please use this outline attached below: also note: – Use correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and syntax. -Try to use the most elegant language that you can, although you will not be penalized as long as you use clear language that correctly expresses what you want to say. – Make sure that you use correct words with the right meaning. Avoid colloquial words unless you are using them consciously for a specific purpose. -A thesaurus can be very helpful and raise the level of your writing. However, if you use it, be certain that the selected word fits in correctly into what you are writing since not all synonyms are used the same way. The word must also not read too artificially or be one whose meaning is not widely known. -Make sure that your essay is not repetitive and does not recycle your own arguments with slight variations, -Your essay should not be long-winded or meandering.

What exactly is poverty (how would you define it) and what are its causes in America; is poverty a question of the undeserving poor or the undeserving rich? Are individuals responsible for their poverty, or are our social system and institutions at fault for the fact some people have wealth while others can barely survive?

Poverty in America: What Is to Be Done? – Final Research Essay In their book $2 a Day, authors Kathryn J. Edin and H. Luke Shaefer examine the lives of ordinary Americans struggling to survive on barely any money at all in the richest nation in the world. These narratives reveal the truth that few wealthier Americans are aware of – the reality of the dire conditions that govern the every day existence of the poorest citizens in a rich nation that prides itself its equality and fairness. In a 5-7 page research essay in MLA style (proper parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page), discuss Edin and Shaefer’s ideas regarding the causes and possible solutions to the current crisis of poverty in America. Make sure to summarize their main points about the issue. Some other questions to consider in your discussion are: what exactly is poverty (how would you define it) and what are its causes in America; is poverty a question of the undeserving poor or the undeserving rich? Are individuals responsible for their poverty, or are our social system and institutions at fault for the fact some people have wealth while others can barely survive? What can be done to end poverty or is imagining the end of poverty just an impossible pipe dream that can never be achieved? For evidence, use the book, secondary sources and your personal experience to support your views. To pass this essay you must cite from the following 5 minimum required sources (you may use more sources as long as I approve them first): $2 a Day Two database articles from the library on poverty Information from a relevant government website about poverty (.gov) A credible source of your choice that I approve.

Write a research essay about Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake based on one of the following writing prompts.

Length: 1,500 word minimum; 2,000 word maximum In MLA format, write a research essay about Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake based on one of the following writing prompts. Remember to include a topic sentence at the beginning of your introduction and thesis statement near the end of it and to provide ample support for your assertions. Also ensure to properly reference your quotations and sources in your “Works Cited” page at the end of your essay. For this essay, you must cite at least one academic secondary source. This means a peer reviewed article or an article from an academic journal. JSTOR is one of the best sources for articles about literature, but you can also use articles about the topic you are writing about, such as ethics and capitalism; religion, ritual, and myth; and simulacra and simulation.