in the 1950s Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to understand the core tenets of conservative politics in the 1950s. Materials: Access to internet, whiteboard, markers Time: 90 minutes Procedure: 1. Introduction (5-10 minutes): Begin the lesson with a discussion about the major political ideologies of the 1950s (i.e. Liberalism, Socialism, Conservatism). Ask students to explain the tenets of each and relate them to the political and social climates of the time. 2. Deep Dive (20-30 minutes): Introduce the topic of conservatism in the 1950s by reading a short passage or article. Ask students to discuss the major principles of conservatism as described in that passage. 3. Activity (30-45 minutes): Divide the students into groups and assign each group a topic related to conservatism in the 1950s. Topics can include: Cold War Era foreign policy, social values, economic policies, civil rights, etc. Instruct the groups to research the topic and present their results to the class. 4. Wrap Up (10-15 minutes): Have each group present their findings to the class. Ask the other students questions after each presentation to ensure understanding. Once all presentations are finished, ask the students to reflect on what they have learned. Assessment: • During the wrap-up, monitor student participation and listening skills. • Assign a follow-up essay outlining the major tenets of conservatism in the 1950s.

Lesson Plan: Objective: Students will be able to understand the fundamentals of computer science. Materials: Computer lab, presentation screens, handouts Time: 1 hour I. Introduction (10 minutes) A. Introduce yourself and discussion goals B. Explain basics of computer science C. Discuss how computer science relates to other academic fields II. Overview of Computer Science Terminology (15 minutes) A. Explain computer hardware vs software B. Discuss memory, disks, and storage devices C. Introduce various coding languages III. Group Activity (15 minutes) A. Divide the class into smaller groups B. Have the groups discuss an example of how to use coding across different disciplines C. Discuss their findings with the whole class IV. Summary (10 minutes) A. Review main points of class discussion B. Answer any questions about the lecture C. Assign homework, if desired V. Closing (5 minutes) A. Recap what students learned B. Ask if there are any additional questions

Introduction: Welcome to AWS re/Start! Today we will be learning about Amazon Web Services (AWS) and why developers use it. AWS is a cloud computing platform that allows developers to build, deploy, and scale applications quickly and securely. We will also be discussing the different services that AWS offers and how you can use them to build your own applications. Lesson Outline: - Introduction to AWS and cloud computing • Overview of AWS services • Build a serverless web application • Integrate a storage service with the application • Connect a database service to the application Questioning: - What is the definition of cloud computing? - What are the different services offered by AWS? - How can developers use AWS to build, deploy, and scale their applications? Assessment: - Assess student’s understanding with a quick quiz on AWS services - Have students pair up to create a simple serverless application using AWS - Have students document their process and share with the class - Have students evaluate each other’s work Differentiation: - Provide students with extra help and material for those who need it - Allow students to use their own development environment - Allow students to adjust the lesson to their needs Plenary: Discuss student’s application and have them pinpoint where AWS services have been used throughout the application. Resources: - Video Tutorials: - AWS Tutorial for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi-1CZps7zo - How to use AWS Lambda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANwNbbv6gik - Worksheets: - AWS Service Overview: https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/tutorials/services/ - Quick Quiz on AWS Services: https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/tutorials/services/ - Serverless Application Development: https://aws.amazon.com/serverless/

1. Through semi-annual one-on-one meetings, review the employee’s performance, successes, and areas for improvement. Ask the employee directly about any efforts they have made to innovate. 2. Establish team brainstorming sessions, idea sharing, and competitions to encourage new ideas. 3. Set individual goals for employees related to innovation and measure their progress against those goals. 4. Provide employees with recognition and rewards for successful innovations. 5. Monitor the progress and success of any new ideas or initiatives embraced by the employee. 6. Leverage peer feedback by encouraging employees to share their ideas with the team and allowing team members to provide constructive feedback.

Propaganda is a type of communication used to shape opinions, attitudes, and beliefs in order to influence people's behavior. During World War One, governments used propaganda as a tool to rally their citizens for the war effort. Nations used posters, newspapers, books, magazines, movies and radio to try to influence their citizens to support their countries' causes. Many governments exaggerated enemy actions and atrocities, and painted their own forces as heroes. They also created stories to rally citizens to fight, and to build morale among their troops. Additionally, many nations sought to discredit enemy nations. In the era prior to mass media, propaganda was typically disseminated through pamphlets that included wartime sloganizing, graphic images of warfare, and distorted/stereotypical racial portrayals.

• Super reading fluency – great enunciation! • Uses correct punctuation throughout and pause at the end of sentences. • Identifies common words easily and accurately. • Enjoys recounting the story in their own words. • Building up a steady reading speed. • Shows interest in challenging words and sounds. • Uses expression to depict the characters. • Appears confident when reading.

1. "Good job reading with expression. Well done!" 2. "You read that story with close attention. Keep it up!" 3. "Your pronunciation is getting more accurate every day. Good job!" 4. "Your fluency is improving! Keep practicing!" 5. "You read the story so well. You should be proud of yourself!" 6. "You used a lot of sight words in that story. Great work!" 7. "You are such a great reader. Keep it up!" 8. "Nice work figuring out new words. I'm proud of you!" 9. "You read that story with great understanding. Wonderful!" 10. "Keep up the good work! You are doing great!"

Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson is a science-fiction novel set in the distant future, focusing on a voyage to Tau Ceti aboard the generational starship Aurora. The story is narrated from the perspectives of the ship's crew members, including Devi, Freya, both eighteen years old, and their mentor, Sinta, who is in her thirties. The story begins as the crew arrive at their destination, Tau Ceti, a world that holds the promise of advancement and prosperity. However, their first glimpse of the planet is one of unease and despair. In order to prepare the world for their arrival, they must undertake a dangerous mission to terraform the planet, transforming it into a livable environment. But the environment proves resistant to change and the already fragile society of the colonists begin to unravel as tensions mount. The main characters must contend with ethical disagreements, flawed decisions, and the consequences of their actions in order to save the mission. Despite an ever-threatening environment that could spell disaster, the crew remain resilient and determined. As they progress through the project, each person comes to terms with their own insecurities and fears, learning about themselves and the importance of their mission. Sinta proves to be the most experienced and intelligent crew member, providing wisdom and counsel to the others, while Devi and Freya strive to emulate her calm demeanor in the face of threats and overwhelming odds. As time passes and their efforts to terraform the planet become increasingly difficult, the crew are forced to face their mortality and reshape their own identity in order to survive. Throughout the story, Robinson explores the power of human resilience, the hard work that must be undertaken to ensure a brighter future, and the impact our actions have on the world around us. Aurora is an engaging story that highlights the indomitable spirit of the human race even when faced with the uncertainty and danger of an unknown world.

The City & The City is a fantasy novel by China Miéville which tells the story of Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Besźel Extreme Crime Squad. He's sent to investigate the death of an unknown woman in the city of Besźel and discovers that the city shares an intertwined, overlapping existence with Ul Qoma, a nearby metropolis with a very different culture. Inspector Borlú soon finds himself caught up in a mystery involving powerful political elements threatening the peace between the two cities. He must traverse both places to uncover the truth, while learning how to navigate the fragile yet complex relationship between them. The citizens of Besźel and Ul Qoma must practice a curious kind of metaphorical “unseeing” in order to coexist without notice While both cities appear to be independent metropolises, intersections between the cities exist throughout both, but the inhabitants must remain blind to the other’s citizens, infrastructure and buildings. This surreal, enforced separation has been in place for centuries and residents must be careful not to breach 'Breach', the police-like authority tasked with controlling the interlacing of both. As the novel progresses, Inspector Tyador Borlú quickly learns that the case goes deeper than a simple murder and that a power struggle between both cities has been going on for a long time. He finds himself in the middle of a clandestine war between the two cities and a powerful international organisation called the Rountree Group. As the investigation delves deeper, he realises that a damaging truth is hidden in the dual city’s depths and must be revealed if the two cities are to escape catastrophic consequences. In The City & The City, Miéville uses the setting of two different cities intertwined to bring out the motif of duality. Duality features prominently in terms of the two cities, but is also further explored in cultural, personal, and political contexts. The use of duality here gives the novel a complexity and nuance that extends beyond the physical landscapes of either city and allows the reader to explore different aspects of identity, the lengths one will go for one’s beliefs, and the often unsavoury machinations of power in a larger macroscopic setting. It is a narrative that delicately examines the human experience, fear and grief, whilst examining the duality of each narrative. The novel is a blend of magic and technology, constancy and change, past and present, all of which blend together to create a vivid and captivating narrative. The City & The City is filled with complex ideas, cultural references and political themes, but it also has a unique style of writing that evokes strong imagery, creating a mood of dread, confusion and oppression. Miéville’s ability to bring two cities to life with his prose alone is truly remarkable and the result is a vivid, dynamic and compelling story of duality, identity, and a world where one must learn to “unsee.”

1. Circumstantial 2. Premeditated 3. Impeccable 4. Transgressions 5. Compassion 6. Persecution 7. Intimidation 8. Conformity 9. Connotation 10. Disillusionment 11. Racism 12. Disparities 13. Rehabilitation 14. Injustice 15. Morality 16. Innocence 17. Deliberate 18. Prejudice 19. Supercilious 20. Streetwise