Why Abolitionism? Abolitionism was a movement to end the slave trade and to emancipate (free) slaves in both Western Europe and the Americas. It usually took part in Northern states (but not everyone was anti-slavery), than in Southern states. The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening are what stirred things up and made some begin to…
Overrules all other Ontario legislation unless that legislation states that the Human Rights Code does not apply Provides civil remedies, not criminal penalties People found to have engaged in discrimination can be ordered to compensate an individual or make changes to the way they conduct their affairs. Scope of the Code – What does the…
Summary of Facts: Hospital Insurance Act and the Medical and Health Care Services Act. Neither program provides funding for sign language interpretation for the deaf. All of the appellants were born deaf and use sign language as their preferred means of communication. The appellants claim that without the use of an interpreter, they are unable…
Peer Pressure: = the pressure that you feel to do what others your age (individuals or groups) are doing. An example of POSITIVE peer pressure: = role models (e.g. people who get good grades, have good study habits, volunteer in the community) An example of NEGATIVE peer pressure: = gangs (e.g. groups that may be…
Active Listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding. Active listening is a structured form of listening and responding that focuses the attention on the speaker. Active listening is an important way to bring about changes in people. Despite the popular notion that listening is a passive approach,…
Burrhus Frederic Skinner Born March 20, 1904 Died August 18, 1990 Received his BA in English and attempted to be a writer Went back to school at Harvard and received his masters in psychology in 1930 and then his doctorate in 1931 One of the best psychology writers: Walden II, Behaviour of Organisms, Science Human…
Developed a theory about childhood development that still greatly influences behavioural psychologist and educators today. Biography: -born in 1896-1980 in Neuchatel -attended the University of Neuchatel -received a PhD in Natural Science -Moved to Paris, France to teach at an all boy school -Here was what led him to his theory that young children’s cognitive…
Dr. Howard Gardner is a professor of education at Harvard University, he is also a psychologist. In 1983 Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences. It suggested that the original notion of intelligence based on an I.Q. test was far too limited. Gardner came up with 8 different intelligences to account for the broader range…
Karl Marx was an economist, revolutionary and a sociologist, amongst other occupations. Moving around Germany, France and finally England, he developed his theories and ideas that would lead him to attempt a revolution to overthrow the capitalist system. Despite being close to starting one such revolution, it quickly dissipated when it lost support. He wrote…
Since the days of ancient Greece, tragedy has been regarded as the highest form of literary art. But what is tragedy? Many definitions have been offered, but the most influential is the one presented by the philosopher Aristotle in his work entitled Poetics. Having read Oedipus the King, to which Aristotle frequently refers, you might…
We don’t know whether there was a historical Oedipus. “Oedipus” means “swollen feet”. The Greeks pronounced it “oy-DEEP-us”. Oed- is the same root as “oedema / edema” (tissue swelling; the British preserve the initial “o”), while “-pus” is feet (hence “octopus”, the eight-footed animal.) Laius and Jocasta were king and queen of Thebes, a town…
Cost Is this a cheap energy resource to use? Are the start up costs minimal or large? Are the operation costs minimal or large? Does there need to be more research? Availability and Accessibility Availability Is this energy resource one we can harness now? Is it in the research process? Is there lots of supply…
What is an Environmental Contaminant? Environmental contaminants are substances that, when accidentally or deliberately introduced into the environment, may have the potential to harm people, wildlife and plants. Some of these contaminants may have been manufactured for industrial use and because they are very stable, they do not break down easily. If released to the…
Humans come into contact with harmful contaminants in many ways. We may: eat food that carries toxin residues touch contaminated soils absorb radiation or chemical vapors through our skin drink polluted water inhale gases and particulates as we breathe Determining how much exposure of a contaminant is safe is a multi step process that involves…
Energy Types Energy sources are classified as either renewable or non-renewable A renewable energy resource is one that can be replaced after use by regrowth, reproduction or replacement within a reasonable time frame (usually one human lifespan). Examples include solar, wind, tidal, thermal and hydroelectric A non-renewable resource is one that cannot be replaced after…
What is Agriculture? Agriculture is the production of food and goods through farming and forestry. The development of agricultural techniques is credited for creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated societies with distinct classes Agriculture uses many techniques, to expand the lands suitable for plant raising. For example: Digging water-channels and…
The basics Environmental issues are particularly difficult to solve because often the solutions require sacrifice It is difficult to convince a population of people to trade in quality of life and convenience for the greater environmental good This is evident with North America’s obsession with big cars, SUVs and Trucks When considering an environmental issue…
Efficiency Energy efficiency is one area that scientists are focusing on to decrease the worlds overall energy use Energy efficiency in buildings is one of the top priorities in energy conservation There are many different ways that we can make an older building more energy efficient Simple ways to improve a building’s efficiency Insulate and…
Goldilocks Principle Venus is too hot, Mars is too cold but Earth is just right Earth’s average temperature sits between the boiling and freezing temperatures of water. This makes it ideal for life Insulating gas blanket Earth’s “perfect” surface temperature for life is often thought to be because of it’s orbit distance from the Sun.…
There are many different types of Waste Solid Waste Liquid Waste Gaseous Waste Animal by-products Biodegradable waste Biomedical waste Chemical waste Commercial waste Construction and demolition waste (C&D waste) Electronic waste (E-waste) Green waste Grey water Hazardous waste or Toxic Waste Human waste Industrial waste Radioactive waste Recyclable waste Sewage Slaughterhouse waste Wastewater Industrial Waste…