Present the arguments for and against lengthening the U.S. school day and for and against lengthening the U.S. school year.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Cons: Many students participate in after-school sports, clubs, other activities, and work; longer school day might impede students' completion of homework; would cost taxpayers more. Pros: has been shown to correlate with academic gains; may reduce delinquent crime; gives children something to do. Cons: higher costs, need holiday time. Pros: children may lose acquired skills over the summer, especially for low-income students who don't have access to summer enrichment.
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a. gesellschaft b. gemeinschaft c. collective conscience d. bureaucracy e. organic
Kyra wants to study a local mother who has recently given birth to septuplets. She wants to focus on the unique experiences of this mother and her seven growing infants by interviewing and observing them in their home over a period of months. Which type of sociological research method best describes Kyra's proposed research project?
a. secondary data analysis b. participant observation c. experiment d. case study
Maquilladora industries on the Mexican border have working conditions that
a. promote good community relationships b. are exclusively male dominated. c. are illegal in the United States d. are increasing the demand for full time employees
A communicable disease (such as pneumonia) caused by a number of microorganisms including viruses, fungi, and bacteria is known as
a. a chronic disease. b. an acute disease c. a slow death disease. d. both a and c above. e. none of the above.