Week 6 eActivitySelect a country in the Global South that has been in the news recently. Visit a reputable Website, newspaper, or TV broadcast to catch up on the latest events relating to the economic development of the country."Turning to a Market Economy"  Please respond to the following: Many developing countries in the "Global South" turned to socialism in the past as a means to solve their economic problems. Now, in the light of the evident failure of socialism, many of these countries seek to create fast growth through the establishment of "market economies.”Using the country you researched in the e-Activity, identify which of the five market economy policies the country appears to be following. Explain how you reached this conclusion.Speculate about the likelihood of success of achieving a prosperous market economy for the country you researched.Explain which of the policies is most effective and least effective for the country you researched? Provide a rationale with your answer.

10 slides in powerpoint, 7 pages, 5 references You have been asked by your administrator to develop a PowerPoint presentation and supporting paper, for the staff that will give concrete examples, suggestions and ideas to create a more inviting family-school climate at your site. Your principal understands your desire to make change at your school site and has shown you additional research stating that family involvement supports student success. In order for your staff to buy-in to this new paradigm they must have the background knowledge and specific examples to understand the necessity of change. Therefore your presentation and paper must include all of the following: Information regarding the influence of families on children's school successThe importance of understanding that the family/parents are the expert regarding their childKnowledge of possible family stressors and resources to share with familiesA general understanding of culturally responsive teachingAn approach to link your school and family with your communityAn understanding of how culture influences an educational setting and how to support these differencesThe importance of becoming connected with students' families and one activity to support this relationshipHow to use family-school problem solving with culturally diverse familiesBackground information regarding culture and disabilityRequirements: The presentation should include 10 PowerPoint slides (enough to entice your coworkers to read your supporting paper) and a 7 page paper to accompany your visual presentation. Your PowerPoint should include a title slide in addition to the 10 slides highlighting the major topics covered in the course. The purpose of the PowerPoint is to persuade your co-workers of the importance of creating an inviting school climate. The accompanying paper should be well organized and professional. It will be a minimum of 7 pages excluding Title and Reference Pages. At least five (5) references are required, with at least two (2) of those being websites/resources to share with parents. 

Assignment: Mineral Identification Investigation Mineral Identification Data Table Sample Number Color Cleavage or Fracture Luster 25 26 27 13 7 23 Analysis Sample 7:   Sample 13:   Sample 23:   Sample 25:   Sample 26:   Sample 27:   Questions 1.  Which mineral above would be the most difficult to scratch? 2.  Give two examples of minerals that have a property in common. 3.  Could you have identified any of the minerals after having described only a few, rather than all, of the properties you tested? If so, give an example. 4.  Why is it still a good idea to test more properties than might be necessary?