Confidence: All of us have potentials to achieve great things in life, but most of us are not motivated or optimistic enough to spur ourselves on over our lifetime to fulfill our life goals to make this world a better place.
You may not think you have the time or energy to volunteer, but there are lots of ways you can contribute with just a few hours a week. When you lend a hand on Earth Day and beyond, you help your neighbors and teach your children that becoming involved in environmental causes is worth one of your most precious gifts -- your time.Planting a gardenis one of the best ways to share the Earth with your children. It will teach them about the seasons as well as the cycle of life. Gardening offers object lessons in the weather, chemistry and the local wildlife. Your kids will also learn that some creatures like worms, bees and ladybugs are good friends to have in an herb garden or vegetable patch with important jobs to do.
To make this a more Earth Day-focused event, choose to plant some native species in your landscape. Native plants are naturally suited to your local microclimate and typically need little if any extra water or special care. Using native plants and species that don't rely heavily on water in your landscape design is called xeriscaping. It's an earth-friendly practice that can reduce your carbon footprint and cut down on your garden chores at the same time.
The economy of each technology is dependent on the efficiency of the process involved. Accurate data about the radiant solar energy is a must since the incident solar energy is the driving force behind such solar technologies. The more accurate such database will be, more efficient the design can be. Needless to say that such a database should take into account the variation with regard to changing seasons and weather conditions.oncentrated solar power has the inherent advantage that comes with solar power utilization- that of providing a cleaner source of power with absolutely no fuel costs. One f the drawbacks of solar technologies remain the huge land requirement, the problem mitigated in the case of solar panels by placing them on rooftops but this is not possible in case of other technologies. The low efficiency and high pricing has also been touted as a reason for solar remaining unpopular with the mainstream consumers
Trees are gift of Nature ! They not only offer shade and lower the temperature of that particular environment but also useful in many many ways. Apart from flowering and fruit yielding trees that makes the atmosphere around you beautiful and offer balanced food, they also recycle carbon dioxide and give out Oxygen during the process of PHotosynthesis- the process of making food. It helps in offering a lane full of shade and many people can rest under them protected from scorching sun. Later years they offer timber, which can be used for building houses, doors, windows, school benches, chairs etc. Trees are the abode of beautiful and colourful birds, who nest, lay eggs and bring up young ones- thus supporting life . One tree takes atleast 15 to 20 years to come to a particular dimension and size.
Let us preserve them, plant more trees and leave a legacy to our children. Let us preserve nature and prosper !
Trees remove 100 to 120 billion tons of carbon each year from man-made sources like (cars, trains, planes, etc). They moderate climate, improve air quality, conserve water and also harbor wildlife, trees cut down energy costs- air conditioning and heating costs are lower in shaded areas. The less energy used by consumers the less CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. According to DeRosa’s article, one tree cut down can produce 173 reams of paper. A total of 7 million reams of paper is equivalent to 12 pounds of CO2 being released into the atmosphere.
Trees are very useful to man. They support the life old living things. Trees are needed for making paper, furnish and houses. They are used in everything. When w breathe and burn, we produce carbon dioxide. Trees replace this carbon dioxide with oxygen. The green leaves of trees absorb carbon dioxide and break it up into carbon and oxygen. The leaves keep carbon and release oxygen for the use of living beings. Trees prevent drought and floods. Man has cut down trees in large numbers and he is cutting more and more trees. Man must stop cutting more trees, otherwise he will suffer greatly
With all of the different drink options out on the market these days, water is usually the last resort option for most people. We are made up of about 66% water, making it the most essential nutrient to our bodies; however, it is one of the least consumed beverages for most.
Our bodies replace about 2 ½ quarts of water each day, therefore, we need to consume an adequate amount of water each day to function properly. Without sufficient water intake, many important functions of our bodies suffer. Water aids in the digestion and absorption process of food, regulates body temperature and blood circulation, carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells in the body, aids in removing harmful toxins, lubricates joints to help with joint movement, protects our tissues and organs, as well as helps with the weight loss process. Dehydration can have detrimental effects on the body, so it is very important to maintain a regular flow of fluids in the body all day.
Without adequate water, our bodies suffer in many different areas. Here are examples of other negative effects inadequate water consumption may have on our bodies:
* Heartburn
* Constipation
* Joint pain
* Arthritis due to dehydrated joints
* Shock and damage to the spinal cord as it is also used to protect the organs
* Weight gain due to the liver’s inability to metabolize fat
* Stomach pain and ulcers
* Back pain
* Dizziness
* Disorientation and confusion
How much water should you be drinking?
Finally, to live a healthy lifestyle, water consumption is essential! Because water is needed for so many different bodily functions, without it we will shut down. Also, don’t just drink when you’re thirsty. When your body is telling you that it’s thirsty, that usually means it has needed fluids for a while, so it is best to continually drink small amounts of water all throughout the day. Drinking water consistently each day can keep you healthy and feeling great!
Some of the spices which are particularly beneficial are: turmeric, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, fenugreek, mustard, Tulsi, black pepper, bay leaves, neem leaves, cocum, etc.Someadditional benefits of specific spices are mentioned below:
Fenugreek seeds delay gastric emptying & stimulate insulin secretion & hence are beneficial in diabetics. It is also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Garlic is known to be an antioxidant as it prevents LDL oxidation hence is useful in patients with coronary artery disease.
Fennel seeds, cinnamon & cardamom are used for their carminative properties.
Ocimum (Tulsi) & ginger are used for treating cough & cold.
Melon seeds, pumpkin seeds have health benefits like those provided by nuts. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.
Turmeric is used for its antiseptic properties and is also suppose to prevent Alzheimer disease.
Education is not just learning knowledge and skills, but the development of children’s learning capacity. Education is the development of thinking clearly and creatively, implementing their own plans and communicating their ideas to others in a variety of ways.’ (Sue Palmer and Galina Doyle, 2004)
Thinking is a complex process that involves a variety of skills that are often used together when confronted with a new and interesting situation. Sharing the process of thinking with a child in meaningful and playful situations supports the development of thinking skills. It is also a fantastic opportunity for an adult to become more aware of children’s understanding and knowledge of the world, how they make sense of what is happening around them, how they communicate their thoughts and what they can do with the ideas in their minds.
Thinking skills are about how knowledge is acquired and how to use this knowledge. They include an element of knowing about thinking called ‘metacognition’. Metacognition is the knowledge of your own thinking process, evidenced by planning an approach to a learning task, monitoring your understanding and evaluating the whole process to completion. Being motivated to continue with the task, however difficult it is, is part of metacognition too.
Thinking skills are related to encouraging children to learn to think for themselves, learning through real situations in a highly motivating environment. The thinking skills which constitute the generic term ‘critical thinking’ are enquiry, information processing, reasoning, evaluation, problem-solving and creative thinking (see box below). Being aware of these different thinking skills enables adults to provide safe, creative environments and play situations where thinking can be sustained.
The economy of each technology is dependent on the efficiency of the process involved. Accurate data about the radiant solar energy is a must since the incident solar energy is the driving force behind such solar technologies. The more accurate such database will be, more efficient the design can be. Needless to say that such a database should take into account the variation with regard to changing seasons and weather conditions.oncentrated solar power has the inherent advantage that comes with solar power utilization- that of providing a cleaner source of power with absolutely no fuel costs. One f the drawbacks of solar technologies remain the huge land requirement, the problem mitigated in the case of solar panels by placing them on rooftops but this is not possible in case of other technologies. The low efficiency and high pricing has also been touted as a reason for solar remaining unpopular with the mainstream consumers
