Pauline Corzilius
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I have been teaching high school science classes for 25 years, and community college classes almost as long.I have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, a Master's in Botany, a graduate certificate in Online Teaching and Learning, and I am currently working on a Master of Education degree.
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Answered a Question in History
There is a lot of professional research out there indicating that the Vikings landed in North America long before Columbus did; some schools are adding that information to the curriculum now. I... -
Answered a Question in Essays
In order to write your essay's thesis, you need to choose one side of the argument or the other - is local food better than imported, or not? Local food is a large social movement with many... -
Answered a Question in History
So many factors contributed to the loss of life that it's hard to pin fault on any one person or group. Certainly the captain exhibited terrible judgement, and there were definitely not enough... -
Answered a Question in Linguistics
I agree with #6 - while it is easy to blame texting, there are many examples of shortening that predate modern electronic communication. For example, the military uses all sorts of abbreviations... -
Answered a Question in Environment
Since the original post specifically mentioned litter, I'd like to point out that, while litter is ugly to look at, picking it up and putting it in a landfill accomplishes nothing for the... -
Answered a Question in Language Arts
Nothing stops people from thinking; that's a personal choice. TV does influence thought, but I think it does so in both good and bad ways. On the negative side, TV causes people to be more consumer... -
Answered a Question in Essays
There is some research out there now that indicates that cell phone use, and particularly texting, is addictive. You can find one of the studies at this link, or at another here. Since your teacher... -
Answered a Question in Literature
Probably the most famous example of this sort of scene that can be found in the movies is in Gone With the Wind. There's a scene where Rhett Butler is drunk, and he tells Scarlett O'Hara that... -
Answered a Question in History
I would have to say it made Canada stringer as a nation. One thing to keep in mind is that during World War II Canada was still very much considered to be part of the British Empire. Thus when... -
Answered a Question in History
Rowan LeCompte designed the dramatic clerestory windows, which are some of the most notable in the building. Check out the first link for a good story about him and his greatest design challenge....