Fine Arts Students Deliver Magical Performances
As the winter holidays approach,Brookhaven School students presented an aray of extraordinary performances showcasing immense talent within our fine arts community.From the band concert to the choral concerts,each event highlighted the dedication and exceptional gifts of our students.
The December 12 Eagles Band Concert filled Woodruff Auditorium with melodies that captured the festive spirit.On December 14,the Foundations Christmas Choral Concert featured spirited performances by our 7th graders.The finale of seasonal fine arts showcases occurred on December 18 in Brady Theater with the Senior Chior Concert,spotlighting high school singers.
A highly anticipated tradition,the school-wide Holiday Assembly on December 19, hosted by esteemed Fine Arts Department Chair Mr.Kaminer,embodied the true essence of the holiday season.Angelic songs filled Young Gym,followed by joyous laughter and cheers as the"best costume"winners received their awards.Even the youngest War Eagles,the children in the Brookhaven Early Learning Center, attended the celebrations.Following the event,students merrily left school for the holiday break.
Looking toward 2024,anticipation builds for the Brookhaven theater spring productions."Something Rotten!"promises high-energy comedic performances by theater students,while"Tuck Everlasting"assures a moving portrayal by talented Foundations students.Furthermore,the Brookhaven Dance Company will hold their showcase April 11-12 in Woodruff Auditorium.Tickets will soon be available for purchase.
Education in 2080 is distinctive from education in the 2020s.Until about 2035, the main function of education systems was to supply the economy with the next generation of workers.In 2080,the purpose of education is the well-being of society and all its members.To make this a bit more tangible for you,I would like to give an example of what a child's education looks like in 2080.Her name is Shemsy.Shemsy is 13,and she is confident and loves learning.
Shemsy does not go to school in the morning because schools as you know them no longer exist.The institution was abolished as it was widely thought of as more like a prison or a factory than a creative learning environment.Schools have been replaced with"Learning Hubs"that are not restricted to certain ages.They are where intergenerational learning happens,in line with the belief that learning is a lifelong pursuit.
Every year,Shemsy designs her learning journey for the year with a highly attentive"teacher-citizen".Shemsy is actively engaged in designing her education and has to propose projects she would like to be involved in to contribute to and serve her community.She also spends lots of time playing as the role of play in learning has finally been recognized as essential and core to our humanity. Shemsy works a lot collaboratively.Access to education is universal,and higher education institutions no longer differentiate themselves by how many people they reject yearly.Variability between students is expected and leveraged(利用)as young people teach one another and use their differences as a source of strength.Shemsy naturally explores what she is curious about at a pace she sets.She still has some classes to take that are mandatory for children globally:Being Human and the History of Humanity.
We invite you to think about your vision for education in the year 2080,what does it look like,who does it serve,and how does it transform our societies?
Any schoolchild knows that a whale breathes through its blowhole.Fewer know that a blowhole is a nostril(鼻孔)slightly changed by evolution into a form more useful for a mammal that spends its life at sea.And only a dedicated expert would know that while toothed whales,such as sperm whales,have one hole,baleen(鲸须) whales, such as humpback and Rice whales,have two.
Even among the baleen whales,the placing of those nostrils differs.In some species they are close together.In others,they are much further apart.In a paper published in Biology Letters Conor Ryan,a marine biologist at the Scottish Association for Marine Science,suggests why that might be.Having two nostrils,he argues,helps whales smell in stereo (立体空间).
Many types of baleen whales eat tiny animals known as zooplankton(浮游动物), which they catch by filtering( 过 滤 ) them from seawater using the sheets of fibrous baleen that have replaced teeth in their mouths.But to eat something you first have to find it.Toothed whales do not hunt by scent.In fact,the olfactory bulb—the part of the brain that processes smell—is absent in such creatures.But baleen whales still have olfactory bulbs,which suggests smell remains important.And scent can indeed give zooplankton away.Zooplankton like to eat other tiny creatures called phytoplankton (浮游植物). When these are under attack,they release a special gas called dimethyl sulphide,which in turn attracts baleen whales.
Most animals have stereoscopic senses.Having two eyes,for instance,allows an animal to compare the images from each in order to perceive depth.Having two ears lets them locate the direction from which a sound is coming.Dr Ryan theorized that paired blowholes might bring baleen whales the same sorts of benefits.
The farther apart the sensory organs are,the more information can be extracted by the animal that bears them.The researchers used drones to photograph the nostrils of 143 whales belonging to 14 different species.Sure enough,baleen whales that often eat zooplankton,such as the North Atlantic right whale,have nostrils that are farther apart than do those,such as humpback whales,that eat zooplankton occasionally.Besides allowing them to breathe,it seems that some whales use their blowholes to determine in which direction dinner lies.
Is forgiveness against our human nature?To answer our question,we need to ask a further question:What is the essence of our humanity?For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity.The first view involves dominance and power.In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness,Droll (1984)made the interesting claim that humans' essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows.Those who forgive are against their basic nature,much to their harm. In his opinion,forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others,who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation,mutual respect,and even love as the basis of who we are as humans.Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings,we need both to receive love from and offer love to others.Without love,our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart.Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions.For example,how well has slavery(奴隶制) worked as a mode of social harmony?
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans,forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness,shown through scientific studies,is the decreasing of hatred and the restoration of harmony.Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger.At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged(不和的)accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note,when we take a Classical philosophical perspective,that of Aristotle,we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality.We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive,but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive.The actuality of forgiving,its actual appropriation in conflict situations,develops with practice.
It's no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like,would you rather bite into a lemon,or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade?
The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert(警觉的) to what's going on around us.While reading traditional,more negative news is important,consuming good news is also part of staying informed. And it also brings meaningful benefits,like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement,community building skills,and inspiration for creating a better world.Plus,knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact,good news,known as solutions journalism,is becoming more popular,as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories.Good Good Good is one of them. A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
"If it bleeds,it leads."has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence,death and destruction draw readers' attention. The thing is,however,there's also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity."Beautiful stories are happening worldwide.When you do find them,the world can suddenly feel like a very different place.Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world's problems."Hervey,one of Good Good Good's editors said.
A.Share good news with people around you.
B.It's just that we don't hear as much about them.
C.But the"bad news"has its place in the world.
D.It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E.And so,negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F.Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G.The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
For the past 18 years,my daughter has been around me all the time.Now that she is in college,the 1 of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely2 .I'm not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her.I won't know when she's mad or when she's happy.Here's a little story of our new 3 .
A week ago,my daughter wanted to 4 so she called me during the day as I was in meetings.I 5 her later on,but she was in class.At midnight,she reached out 6 to ask if we could talk.Well,guess what?I was 7 .I thought we would talk the next day,but she was not 8 …
Research shows that parents are 9 when their children are grown up,but for me that is when I start to get concerned.I am always left to10 ,how can I, as a parent,remain 11 to my daughter to guide,support and love through life's changes?
We may have to 12 the way we communicate.My daughter encouraged me to go digital.That's how I ventured into the world of social media,following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences.Through this 13 presence,the physical gap is 14 and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that 15 ,however scary,holds the promise of growth in our shared journey.
The market for wearable technology in the past few years has been on a rapid rise. We seem to have too much attachment to data accessible on those devices. is it a good thing that we're relying on technology more often than not,recording every step we take?Can those tools really maximize your workout benefits?The real questions surround not the (wear),but the wearer.
The challenge for athletes (look)to up their game with data is finding the type of information that is most helpful.If you are hoping to run faster and want to try moderating your pace based on heart rate "zones,"a wearable can help you do so. However,for professionals and those who are new working out,less is more.
Earlier this month,Sara Hall,a professional marathon runner competing in the U.S. Olympic marathon trials,actually (throw) away her GPS watch midrace (avoid) distraction. Similarly, for beginner runners,it's more important to learn to listen to your body's signals-tiredness, (ache),bursts of energy – to track your pace or heart rate.Depending on what those goals are,there might be ways to achieve them that are more cost (effect),more fun,more convenient.Dr.Ethan Weiss,a physician at the University of California tells his patients that a different item (attach) at your wrist,like a leash(狗绳) ,is more likely to pull you toward more activity.
1.课程介绍(目的、内容、上课方式等);
2.你的收获。
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English Literature Reading Class Opens a New World
"I'll bet Anjali knows.Right,Anjali?Why don't you show us since you're the star student,"Deepak taunted(奚落) .
Anjali was confused.She wasn't trying to show off.She was just playing tabla( 印 度塔不拉鼓),like everyone else.And why was Deepak being so mean lately?Is it because tabla is a boy's thing?She didn't care that people thought it was a boys' instrument.Anjali knew there was no such thing.She danced her fingers across the tabla to perform the composition in confusion."Ugh!"Anjali heard someone groan, and she stopped playing.
"I guess I don't know it that well after all,"Anjali said sheepishly to the teacher, Mr.Zakir.Her stomach was doing flip-flops.That wasn't true.Not even a little.Mr. Zakir's eyes narrowed.He looked like he was about to say something,but changed his mind."The recital( 演奏会 ) is next week,everyone.Keep practicing.I will be announcing who will get to perform onstage with me at my next concert!"Anjali had dreamed of a moment like that.She wanted to win the opportunity,but she needed to sort things straight with Deepak first.
As the class was dismissed,Anjali hurried over to Deepak.When she finally made eye contact with him,he purposely looked away and walked off.The next day at school,Anjali overheard Deepak whispering to Mary."People are only interested because she's the only girl in tabla class and they want her to feel special.She's not that good—"Anjali was furious.She excused herself and went to the bathroom.She took some deep breaths but couldn't relax.Her heart was pounding:
"It's not my fault that people make a big deal about a girl playing tabla.I make mistakes too,but I work really hard.Maybe he should too.He should be less mean and practice more."
"If I play in this concert,no one will talk to me again.He will turn everyone against me."
"I don't want to see a tabla or hear a tabla or play a tabla EVER AGAIN!!" Anjali yelled at the mirror.It was quiet for a moment.She believed it was one of her darkest days ever.
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Stepping out of the bathroom,Anjali saw some inspiring posters on the wall.
After the recital,Deepak walked up to Anjali.
