71 Children's Essays, Term Papers and Book Reports
A comparison of 8 children's book in regards to media influence on gender identity and roles
DisneyÂ’s the Rescuers Down Under (1993) was chosen because it appears to be written strictly for entertainment purposes and it bears the name of an international icon: Disney. Being it that Disney is known for its family friendly productions one would think that this book would hold high standard....
A Generation of Acceptance
Homosexuality is accepted, and to a certain extent defended by individuals of my generation, while past generations believe that " 'Someone must not be afriad to say, 'moral perversion is wrong.' If we do not act now, homosexuals will 'own' America!...If you and I do not speak up now, this homosex....
Adolescent abuse of dextromethorphan
Adolescent Abuse of Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (DXM), a constituent of more than 125 patent cough/cold remedies, is the most popular antitussive medication in the United States. Cough syrups or capsules also contain additional ingredients such as acetaminophen, chlorphenir....
american women
American Women During World War II.
America's entry into World War II posed opportunities for American women domestically, yet paradoxically heightened fears in the polity about the exact role that women should adopt during wartime. A central is....
An Act for Human Betterment by Voluntary Sterilization: the effect of culture on biology in turn-of-
An Act for Human Betterment by Voluntary Sterilization: the effect of culture on biology in turn-of-the-century Vermont
Ariel Singer
Most people today have a rudimentary understanding of the fundamentals of biological evolution (whether they believe in the biology, or not, is another question al....
Author Study of Mark Teague
Mark Teague
Mark Teague was born in 1963 in La Mesa California. Mark has a wife named Laura and two daughters Lily age eight and Ava age two and a half. They live in a small New York town in Hudson Valley along with a few cats and eleven chickens. Mark was born and raised in San Diego. When he w....
Avi
Avi is not just a talented writer; at some point in his life he has been a photographer, a librarian, a reader, a hiker, a music student, a runner, a bread maker and a cricket player. Maybe Avi is such a good writer because he has experience in all sorts of fields. Avi was also a child, a student, a....
Beginning of Communication
The Beginning of Communication
HavenÂ’t you ever wondered just how children are able to pick up such a complicated language like English so quickly and how they learn and develop biologically? Well babies first learn on a neural network level, then they learn how to make sounds and finally they ta....
Business Ethics
Fully to understand and determine ethics and ethical behavior, various theories exist. However, commonality dictates that the basics of good and evil (ethics) are inherited in each person by default and experiences. The following will take a close look at ethical issues apparent in today's environm....
Child
Children And TV
Children and adolescence's spend almost 22-28 hours per week watching television. This is a sad fact because this is the largest amount of hours spent on any activity in your child's life, aside from sleeping. Television has a large influence on children's at....
Child labor in America
Child labor in America
¡§Although children began working at the age of six, it was usually at age ten to fourteen that fathers chose an occupation for them. Parents volunteered their children for apprenticeship. But children who were orphaned or poor or neglected were compelled into apprentice....
Child sex in Thailand
Community Intervention Program – Advocating to Prevent and Decrease Child Sexual Exploitation in Thailand
Talisa M. Gimbel
Kennesaw State University
Community Intervention Final
I. PREPERATION
As is the experience of developing economies around the wo....
Child Violence
We see violence around us everyday of the week. Violence is not only a local happening it is a worldwide plague. We live in a world that has much violence, from the war in Iraq to the kidnappings in Columbia. We see violence in our streets and even in our homes; the violent parties being the childre....
Childhood - Dorothy Livesays
Childhood is only defined as the period of being a child, but when we see a child we see their freedom and happiness. Childhood is a period where we live in the moment, time and money is no element in how we live. As we become teenagers and adultswe see the significance of this time, and we begin to....
Children and Health Services
Children and Health Services Synopsis
This issue of uninsured children has become a nation wide dilemma and concern. Many factors related to race/ethnicity, age, health status of the child, and the socioeconomic characteristics of the family, have added to the problem. After researching the su....
Children's National Heroes
Children are our next generation and our future. What kind of future we want to have is depended on us. By teaching our children how to live, we build our future. To give them the right directions in their lives is our task. To explain and to show them what is right and what is bad is our job, too....
Coca-Cola and its Evolution
The Coca-Cola company started out as an insignificant one man business and over the last one hundred and ten years it has grown into one of the largest companies in the world. The first operator of the company was Dr. John Pemberton and the current operator is Roberto Goizueta. Without societies....
Colt Power
The American economy has developed itself around athletic competition. People across the nation tune in and root for their favorite team each and every game. Sports are a billion dollar industry that not only captures the attention of people across the nation but many businesses and cities as they t....
Comparison of Quality Indicators of Two Childcare Centres
Introduction
A visit was made to two childcare centres in Singapore with the objective to observe and evaluate the quality indicators of the two centres for the purpose of comparing their strengths and weakness. The two childcare centres visited by us were Alpha Childcare Centre and Omega Child ....
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
CASE STUDY
A baby boy was presented with respiratory distress upon birth. The history of the patient included an uneventful pregnancy and delivery. The patient was born at 39 weeks gestation and his weight and length were in the 50th percentile.
Immediate....
Creating a Children's Book - Aspects of a childrens book
"Revising is like wrestling with a demon, for almost anyone can write; but only writers know how to rewrite. It is this ability alone that turns the amateur into a professional."- William Knott. In the publishing industry, only a fraction of a percent of the manuscripts sent in will be pu....
Dangers of the American Dream in The Incomparable Atuk
The Incomparable Atuk, written by Mordecai Richler, is an ingeniously plotted book that touches upon Canadian nationalism from a different perspective. It is a powerful and imperious novel that takes an in-depth look at deception and the major effects it evokes. Through the experiences of one innoce....
Distress and Delight Childrens experience of horror
The aim of this essay is to analyse Buckingham's audience study "Distress and Delight - Children's experience of horror". The text examines the effect violent media has on children, this is carried out in the form of an interview with 124 children aged between 6 and 15 years of age. The study mainly....
Entertainment and Society: Gambling, Porn and TV
Entertainment and the vast number of components that fuel its existence in American society has been argued about and debated over for many years. There is such thing as informational television for all ages or video games geared toward the growth of young childrenÂ’s minds and even fun card games....
Future of the United Nations
Question: ‘Often described as a “talking shop” the United Nations remains extremely important as a centre for multi-lateral diplomacy.’ Discuss.
Founded in 1945, the United Nations is not without critics over some of its shortcomings on certain fundamental issues it was meant to address at i....
Gender Socialization of Children's Toys
Gender Socialization of Children's Toys
We are born female or male but we are not born a boy or a girl. Seeing that gender doesnÂ’t mean the biological sex. Gender refers to the social construct placed upon the individual. So this brings one to question how children get there ideas on what is c....
GLOBAL TOOTHBRUSH MARKET
GLOBAL TOOTHBRUSH
Executive Summary
- The $5 billion worldwide physical oral care markets consist of both manual and power toothbrushes.
- With its Oral-B products, Gillette Company is the worldwide leader in both manual and power toothbrush segments.
- $775 Million dollars is....
Global Warming and Diseases
Global warming, which is defined as the increase in the average temperature of Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century and its projected continuation, caused by greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere naturally or by mankind acts. Global warming is now well docum....
Hemophilia
Hemophilia
If you ride a bike or play a sport, then you know about bruises and banged-up knees and elbows and it is not something that stops you from playing again. But for boys with a rare bleeding disorder, minor cuts and bruises can stop them from playing again. Hemophilia is a hereditary, bloo....
Henry Wadsworth Longfelllow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was commended for his captivating poetry and as a remarkable educator in nineteenth century, New England. Henry lived in an era where two literary periods were flourishing, romanticism and transcendentalism, but most importantly New England was establishing itself as a un....
History of Children's Clothing
In relation to history children’s clothing is relative new idea. Thedifferent fashions for children nowadays were none existent until very latein history. Children are full of original sin so must be taught to be godfearing good Christians; hence their growing up was encouraged vigorously .C....
Homosexuality - an accepting generation
A Generation of Acceptance
Homosexuality is accepted, and to a certain extent defended by individuals of my generation, while past generations believe that " 'Someone must not be afraid to say, 'moral perversion is wrong.' If we do not act now, homosexuals will 'own' America!...If you and I do no....
Human Rights in Brazil
The population in Brazil consists of 144 million people. Brazil is one of the fastest-growing nations in the Western Hemisphere. Its population is increasing at the rate of about 2 % a year. The constitution of Brazil gives the president tremendous powers. For example, the president may interven....
Importance of Effective Business Communications
Effective communications have been studied for well over 2,500 years and have been recognized as increasingly more important during the last 30 years. Meyer, Sterkel and Tucker suggest that effective business communication is the key strategic advantage for many of today's successful firms. It is ....
Influence of the Environment on Children's Learning
Learning is a basic human activity, and it occurs all the time. But the early years of childhood are the most significant period of life in the context of learning, because during this time, children learn motor co-ordination, language, the making of social adjustments, the setting of work habits an....
Is breast-feeding the best feeding?
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Is Breast-Feeding the Best Feeding?
By: Kim Carns
Despite medical research that provides compelling evidence of the benefits of breastfeeding, less than half of the four million babies born each year in the United States are exclusively breastfed. (Spangler, 2005) Biology determines a baby's....
Katherine Dunham
Born: June 22, 1909
Died: May 21, 2006
Occupation: choreographer, dancer
Born in Chicago, and raised in Joliet, Illinois, Katherine Dunham did not begin formal dance training until her late teens. In Chicago she studied with Ludmilla Speranzeva and Mark Turbyfill, and danced her first leadi....
Main Causes of The Great Depression
The Great Depression was the worst economic slump ever in U.S. history, and one which spread to virtually all of the industrialized world. The depression began in late 1929 and lasted for about a decade. Many factors played a role in bringing about the depression; however, the main cause for the ....
McDonaldÂ’s vs. Burger King Organizational Diagnosis by Fastalk Consultants
McDonaldÂ’s vs. Burger King Organizational Diagnosis by Fastalk Consultants In diagnosing the McDonald's organization, the first issue we will examine is their company goals. McDonald's has a goal of one hundred percent total customer satisfaction. However, they do realize that this goal is not a....
me and the terrible two by ellen conford
The story took place in a small town somewhere in the Western Hemisphere.
Main Characters and their characteristics
Dorrie Kimball
A girl who was left by her best friend which is now having trouble with her new neighbors. Chairperson of their classroom committee for the Book Week.
Marlene Dre....
Media Impact On Children And Television Violence
Studies show that the average American child will watch about 21 hours of television in a week, this is at least 50% more than the time they will spend on any other after school activity, including homework, being with friends, or reading. By the age of 18, they will have seen about 16,000 murders a....
Media Influence
CRITICALLY ASSESS THE WAYS IN WHICH THE MEDIA CAN BE SAID TO INFLUENCE OR HAVE EFFECTS ON SOCIETY.The Mass Media is a unique feature of modern society; its development has accompanied an increase in the magnitude and complexity of societal actions and engagements, rapid social change, technological ....
Missing Links of Connectivity
The Missing Links of Connectivity
In some rural parts of the United States and Canada live a community called the Amish. The Amish people place great emphasis on relationships and are strong advocates of Christianity. They are probably best known for their simple lifestyles, plain dressing and resi....
MODERN BUSINESS LEADER
The Modern Business Leader Analysis Project
J.W Marriott
The Spirit to Serve MarriottÂ’s Way
Organizational Leadership and Behavior
Dr. Beugre
February 27, 2006
Table Of Continents Page
Introduction/HistoryÂ…Â…Â…Â....
Mohandas Ghandi
Satyagraha. Meaning "force or firmness of truth, Mohandas Gandhi worked and lived by this word. By peaceful, non-violent demonstrations he little by little took hold of the people of India's love and honor and freed them from British rule. This is his story: On October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, In....
MyCelebritySpace
"Britney's hot in 3-some?" This suggestive thread title, which is actually with reference to the newest music single by Britney Spears, is one of the latest in an online celebrity forum where users discuss celebrities' news and gossips. In a peculiar industry like the entertainment indust....
New Literacy in the Primary Classroom
New Times – Changing views of Literacy
Culturally we are going through a transformation. Since the introduction of electronic technology, our world of 'text' has changed dramatically. We no longer have to put pen to paper in order to produce a literacy event, we can now e-mail or text, and no ....
obesity
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of obesity among both men and women. Obesity is not increasing because people are trying to increase their weight, in fact millions of people in this country are dieting while others are struggling to manage their weight to improve their appe....
Orphanages in the 1920's
Orphanages are known for being under-funded, dirty, and for having mean, hateful people running them. Famous examples are Oliver Twist, Anne of Green Gables, and Anne. Not many or very few orphanages were like those in the movies. The high number of orphanages in the 1920Â’s was caused by three ....
Osteogenisis Imperfecta
DEFINITIONOsteogenisis imperfecta (OI) is "a rare genetic disorder of collagen synthesis associated with broad spectrum of musculoskeletal problems, most notably bowing and fractures of the extremities, muscle weakness, ligamentous laxity, and spinal deformities."(Binder, 386). Other collagen-conta....
Parents vs. Potter
Parents vs. Potter: The Parental Outcry
Potter mania has caused a lot more than crowds at the local Barnes & Noble. Many parents as well as Christian leaders are protesting the existence of these books in schools and libraries, because of their “forceful” occult themes. Sighting, a track record o....
Piagets Stage Theory; A Critical Evaluation of his Pre-operational and Concrete-operational Stages
Abstract
A study was conducted to assess how well Piagetian tasks measure cognitive abilities in Pre-operational children and to determine whether modifying standard Piagetian tasks improves performance. The participant, Lily, completed a series of three standard tasks; Mass conservation, number co....
Rosa Parks: a Life of courage
One of the most powerful nations in the world, The United States, after overcoming many obstacles in its history, is the representation of strength and justice in this world. It has been one of the first countries to make civil rights the most important, and respected factor in its society. A privi....
sad but deep
She jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating room.
She said: "How is my little boy ? Is he going to be allright ?
When can I see him ?"The surgeon said, "I'm sorry. We did all we could,
but your boy didn't make it." Sally said,
"Why do little children get cancer ....
Seduction and violence in children's literature
Fairy tales have been written and passed down through the centuries. These now amusing stories for children, used to be written as teachings for the youth of the past. They discussed arising social issues as well as taught the readers lessons on life. Two of these lessons were on violence and sed....
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden Infant Death is the unexpected death of sleeping infants who appear to be health. The cause of death is still unknown after an autopsy procedure, crime scene investigation and search of medical history of the infant and family. To discover the infant is dead, the parent checks on the supposed....
Technology and Elementary Education
The Nettle Creek School District began redesigning their technology curriculum last year. The state has begun requiring schools to create Technology Plans that must be approved by the state in order to receive grant monies. The process was also incorporated into our school improvement plan, which ....
Teens
Being a teen in this day and age is harder than ever. There are so many other aspects of a teenÂ’s life that never use to exist 30-40 years ago. It has only been in the last 15-20 years where things have changed. From 1980 to 1992, the rate of suicide among young adolescents increased 120 percent. A....
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was the worst economic decline ever in U.S. history. It began in late 1929 and lasted about a decade. Throughout the 1920Â’s, many factors played a role in bringing about the depression; the main causes were the unequal distribution of wealth and extensive stock market speculat....
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was the worst economic decline ever in U.S. history. It began in late 1929 and lasted about a decade. Throughout the 1920Â’s, many factors played a role in bringing about the depression; the main causes were the unequal distribution of wealth and extensive stock market speculat....
The Themes of Childhoods In 'Jane Eyre' and 'To Kill A Mockingbird'
'To Kill A Mocking Bird' by Harper Lee and 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bront are two very different books written in different periods of history. There are, however, similarities in the themes and background. For example, both books were written during times of great social upheaval and strife. In 'To....
The UN
How and when was the United Nations formed
In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter. Those delegates deliberated on the basis of proposals worked out by the representatives of C....
Think global, act local
We as youth must use our creativity, idealism, and energy to work for non-violence in our homes, schools communities, countries, and the worldÂ…"
" Think global, act local" is an appealing slogan, but the advice falls short. We live in a world where our best friends live on different continents ....
Tomorrow When The War Began-Book review
Imagine waving goodbye to your family and going off to an adventurous camping trip with your best mates. Having the time of your life but only to return to find your world has just been shattered. That's the predicament Ellie Linton, the main character in, Tomorrow When The War Began and some of he....
UNC-Chapel Hill Profile
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Also known as The University of North Carolina, Carolina, North Carolina, or simply UNC, is the oldest institution in the University of North Carolin....
Urban Villages
An urban village sounds cool and futuristic. When I think of an urban village I think uniform (yeah actual clothing). I think of people having succinct representative thought and are of like mind, but still diverse and inclusive.
For this lab activity I was to explore four markedly distinct urb....
Utilizing Online Social Networking Sites
I located the LinkedIn website, created my profile and found several organizations that I recognized. I actually found the office that I work for, but only one person was on there and that was one of our pediatricians.
It was hard to choose only three, but I chose the three that I would....
Violence on Children's Television
Are today's children being exposed to too much violence via television? I think so. From the teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, to the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, kids are always being exposed to the rock-'em-sock-'em heroes of T.V., or the brainless violence of Beavis and Butthead. When we live in a....
Violent Video Games - Psychologists Help Protect
Fifty years' of research on violent television and movies has shown that there are several negative effects of watching such fare (see http://www.psychologymatters.org/mediaviolence.html). Because video games are a newer medium, there is less research on them than there is on TV and movies. However,....
Who Has a Blue's Clue about Children's Television?
In today's society, children are exposed to forms of media that never existed in past generations. They have the world at their fingertips through the Internet and computer based programs. According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, playing video games, watching television, and listening....
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