Police firing tear gas after an Indonesian soccer match in an attempt to stop violence triggered a disastrous crush of fans making a panicked, chaotic run for the exits, leaving at least 125 people dead, most of them trampled upon or suffocated. Attention immediately focused on police crowd-control measures at Saturday night’s match between host Arema FC of East Java’s Malang city and Persebaya Surabaya. Witnesses described officers beating them with sticks and shields before shooting tear gas canisters directly into the crowds. It was among the deadliest disasters ever at a sporting event. President Joko Widodo ordered an investigation of security procedures, and the president of FIFA called the deaths “a dark day for all involved in football and...
Just like in kindergarten and first grade, we begin teaching second grade readers with baseline assessments. Your second-grade students have spent two years on their reading journey, but they are not all in the same local. Assessments will help you determine where each of your students are in their travels. As their guide, you need to point them in the right direction. The right assessments will help you do that. These assessments will act as the GPS system of your reading instruction. Teaching second grade readers takes preparation. So, resist the urge to jump right into instruction. You need to know where to start and then you need to know where you are going. We refer to this instructional cycle...
Bruce Willis may have retired from acting, but he will live on in future films thanks to deepfake technology. According to The Telegraph, the actor has sold his rights for future films and advertising campaigns to Deepcake, a company that creates "digital twins" of famous folks for use in commercial projects.It's the same kind of tech used in the Star Wars franchise to recreate the younger versions of actors, including Mark Hamill, and to create digital versions of Carrie Fisher after her death. Just last week, James Earl Jones approved the AI recreation of his voice on future projects as he eyes retirement. SEE ALSO: Scream time: 20 best horror movies on Netflix In March 67-year-old Willis was diagnosed with...
There is no one answer to the question of what the goal of life biology is, as it is a field of study with many different branches and sub-fields, each with its own goals and objectives. However, in general, the goal of life biology is to understand the origins, evolution, and diversity of life on Earth. This includes understanding the basic mechanisms of life, such as cell division and metabolism, as well as the more complex processes of development, reproduction, and behavior. Additionally, life biologists study how different species interact with each other and their environment, and how these interactions have shaped the Earth’s biosphere over time. Finding a definition of life, at its core, isn’t a particularly difficult endeavor....
Halloween is my favorite seasons for adapted classroom activities. In my special education classroom we use themed items to keep students engaged all year long. Read on to learn about my favorite adapted Halloween Activities for special education. October Visual Recipes Everyone loves a seasonal treat! 4 visual recipes for cooking in your special education classroom. Each recipe is easy to use, includes symbol supports, and worksheet assessments. The best part? NO OVEN OR STOVE NEEDED! Recipes included: Monster Cookie Shake Grilled Cheese Pumpkin Pie Cup Harvest Mix Grab in the shop here. Learn more about cooking in the classroom here. Cut + Paste Fine Motor Puzzles Cut and Paste is a valuable skill that some students need direct instruction to...
