Entries by Sarah Kaelo

How was glassmaking discovered and how did it make its way to Egypt?

he WOW discussion is an opportunity to share with the class something that surprised you in your reading, research, or study of the topics we cover in this module. As you read and watch the stories that make up our history, look for things that make you say to yourself “I didn’t know that” or […]

Did the New Deal adequately address the issues being considered?

Task:  In this writing you are considering how and why the Long, Townsend, and Sinclair plans were attractive to the American public as an addition to the New Deal.  Directly answer the question (what made the plans attractive?) and support your answer with analysis. Do not just write a descriptive narrative that explains the proposals. Focus Questions […]

Is there a  theater group in town producing a play written by Shakespeare?

Assessment The Renaissance was a bridge from the medieval world to the  modern world, and its legacy can be seen all around us. Ready to get up  from your seat? It’s time for you to find examples of the influence of  this period! For your assessment, create a digital scrapbook that includes  examples of the […]

Tell me about a time you experienced a conflict and what was the result?

Did you ever have a job interview and dreaded some of those standard questions such as Tell me about a time you experienced a conflict and what was the result? Give me an example of an initiative you started. What are your career goals? The following video discusses an interesting business perspective that links the […]

What is the general plot of the story or scene?

400 words For this first discussion board assignment, you will practice identifying literary devices in a work of literature. We will focus on several elements, starting with Theme. A theme is the overall message or idea an author is trying to convey in a work. Then, you will identify the known as symbol, motif in […]

How do they compare with efforts during the revolutions of 1848?

Answer one of the following: 1. Analyze the methods used by leaders such as Cavour and Bismarck to achieve national unity. How do they compare with efforts during the revolutions of 1848? 2. Analyze the various causes of the rise of imperialism during this period. 3. How did cities change during the second half of the nineteenth […]

What do these stories tell us about the religious beliefs and practices of the various peoples who lived in those regions during the Bronze and Iron Ages?

How do the mytho-historical accounts of the Ancient Hebrews reflect the clash between monotheistic and polytheistic beliefs among them? Did monotheism come into existence fully formed and uncontested or did it have to coexist with polytheism for a long time? Focus on the narratives of Abraham in Ur/Mesopotamia and Moses at Mt. Sinai, as well […]