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Fifteen Tips for a Successful Presentation
Fifteen Tips for a Successful Presentation
1. Know your content.
a. Do not rely on notecards/Powerpoint--Be present
b. Make good eye contact with the audience
c. Do not memorize-speak from the heart
d. Use Powerpoint as an outline and then expand fr
Extra Credit Opportunities
All extra credit is done individually unless specifically stated otherwise. You can earn up to 50 extra credit points per quarter. I believe students should always have a second chance if a test or project didn't go their way if they are willing to w
Read more…Hot Take Forum Post Leader Expectations/Information
- Students need to choose topics based on current events, social issues or US History.
- A 'Hot Take" is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as "a quickly produced, strongly worded, and often deliberately provocative or sensational opinion or r
Problems of Immigration in the US
The United States has a long and complicated history with immigration that spans several centuries. In the early years of the country, immigration was generally welcomed and encouraged, with many immigrants coming from Europe to start new lives in Am
Read more…Should the death penalty be abolished?
The death penalty is a cruel and inhuman punishment for evil and very bad acts such as murder. The death penalty is still permitted in some states in the USA now the question arises as to whether the death penalty should be allowed or abolished?
In
Read more…Should you drink pre-workout?
A lot of people drink pre-workout before working out. Pre-workout usually has caffeine, beta-alanine, BCAAs, creatine, and carnitine. Most people like to take pre-workout to give them energy to lift heavier, and there are also ingredients in it
Read more…Are iPhone and Android different part wise
Are iPhones and android diffrent
no not at all they both share componets so the screen on your iphone is made by samsung that makes it no diffrent some people just prefer one of them. Samsung TCL LG all have parts in iPhones but lets say you have to
Read more…How Did Christmas Traditions Start?
Have you ever wondered how people truly came up with Christmas and what inspired many of the things that people do during Christmas? Well, Yule and Saturnalia are the two holidays that inspired many of Christmas the traditions.
First off, what are Y
Read more…Pros and Cons of Having Sports Before or After School?
Would you rather have your sports before or after school? Having sports in the morning before school would most likely be really stressful. You'd have to get up extra early just to get ready to go to practice. If you had practice after school, it wou
Read more…Should Steroids' be allowed in sports?
To start, there are many arguments againts the use of steriods in sports. One of the biggest concerns is potential health risk associated with the steriods used. These risk consist of liver damage, cardiocascualr issues, and hormonal imbalance
Read more…Should we listen to Christmas music before or after Thanksgiving?
There are lots of debates on if we should listen to Christmas music before or after Thanksgiving. People like to listen to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, because it really gets them ready for the holiday season. Others think Thanksgiving is its
Read more…Hunter's Safety Course
The hunter's safety course began in New York in the late 1940's as a response to the increase of hunting related accidents. As hunting gained popularity after World War II, there was a need to educate new hunters about safety protocols to p
Read more…Should the United States build a wall along the southern border.
History of the border wall- The first time the border wall was built was in the early 1900s. It was built using barb wire and was nearly 5 foot tall. It was originally built to keep cattle from crossing the border due to a widespread cattle tick dise
Read more…Should Parents track their kids?
Should parents track their kids' location and know where they are all the time? We all know about how technology is advancing. There's multiple apps that parents can always see where their kids are and their driving history and their phone usage. T
Read more…Should teachers do more group projects?
Me, personally I think that teachers should do more group projects because there's more advantages. Some pros are that it's easier to break tough/difficult tasks. Easier to improve knowledge by discussing the topic. Also you can develop stronger soc
Read more…How does inflation effect our lives?
Inflation is an increase in prices over a period of time. This can be anything from how much goods cost, or how much people pay for services. Inflation can be caused by more jobs. This causes a higher average household income. People then begin to bu
Read more…The Benefits of Talking in Class
In a traditional classroom setting, students are often encouraged to remain silent and listen to the teacher. However, there is evidence suggesting that active participation through talking in class can greatly benefit students’ learning experiences.
Read more…Should smoking in public be illegal.
Should smoking in public be legal? I think smoking in public should be illegal. Not only does it have serious health risks to both smokers and non-smokers, but it also contributes to air pollution and creates an unpleasant environment for everyone.
Read more…New Year’s Resolution: Problem or Solution?
New Year resolutions have been around for hundreds of years. They first started when the ancient Babylonians started making resolutions to their gods to confirm their loyalty. These resolutions were started over 4,000 years ago and have adapted into
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