Should I wash my hands after being in a public place during COVID-19? • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. How should you wash your hands properly during the COVID-19 pandemic? […]
How big is the Kalahari Desert?
How big is the Kalahari Desert? 359,075 mi² What Desert stretches across Namibia and Botswana in southern Africa? Kalahari Desert Where do we find Kalahari Desert? The imposing Kalahari desert stretches from the Orange River in the south to Angola in the north, and from eastern Namibia through Botswana until after the mountain ranges in Zimbabwe! […]
Who were the early behaviorists?
Who were the early behaviorists? Two key personalities in early behaviorism are Ivan Pavlov and Edward Thorndike. The name Pavlov may ring a bell… no pun intended. A Russian psychologist famous for his dog experiments, Ivan Pavlov was a major character in the development of behaviorism. What is early behaviorism? Behaviorism emerged early in the […]
What role did the US government play in the expansion of railroads during the late 1800s?
What role did the US government play in the expansion of railroads during the late 1800s? What role did the United States government play in the expansion of railroads during the late 1800’s. The federal government gave thousands of acres of land to the railroad companies. New towns emerged near the railroads, exisitng towns grew, […]
What robots can do and Cannot do?
What robots can do and Cannot do? There are many things robots can do, but there are certain jobs robots simply can’t do. Here are six professions robots won’t replace. 1: Childcare expert. 2: Chef. 3: Tour guide. 4: Journalist. 5: Artist. 6: Doctor. Is the robotic future for better or for worse? What are […]
Who believed that social interaction is the basis of language acquisition and development?
Who believed that social interaction is the basis of language acquisition and development? Lev Vygotsky Who is the founder of social interaction theory? Social interactionist theory (SIT) is an explanation of language development emphasizing the role of social interaction between the developing child and linguistically knowledgeable adults. It is based largely on the socio-cultural theories […]
What are the different types of courts in the judicial system?
What are the different types of courts in the judicial system? State Courts in California. California has 2 types of state courts, trial courts (also called “superior courts”) and appellate courts, made up of the Courts of Appeal and the California Supreme Court. What makes up the judicial branch? The Judicial Branch of the government […]
How was Christianity spread in Latin America?
How was Christianity spread in Latin America? Though many European settlers and explorers who followed in Columbus’s footsteps proselytized their Catholic beliefs, it wasn’t until 1537 that Pope Paul III issued a charter affirming that the indigenous populations in Latin America were equal to Europeans, and thus allowed to become Christians. What is the most […]
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What was the Berlin Airlift and why did it happen?
What was the Berlin Airlift and why did it happen? In response to the Soviet blockade of land routes into West Berlin, the United States begins a massive airlift of food, water, and medicine to the citizens of the besieged city. The Soviet action was in response to the refusal of American and British officials […]