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Chemistry of Living Things Basic
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They are compounds that have carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are 3 forms of carbohydrates. First are the monosaccharides which are simple sugars. They have simple structures in the ration of 1:2:1. They usually contain 5-6 atoms of carbon arranged in a 5-6 member ring. Oligosaccharides are monosaccharides which are combined in short strings that are linked together through dehydration synthesis. Sucrose is one of the oligosaccharides. It is a disaccharide since it consists of simply two monosaccharides. The last form are the polysaccharides which are straight or branched chains of monosaccharides joined together. Polysaccharides store energy. In animals, the storage polysaccharide is glycogen while in plants, it is starch Johnson 37-38()
Lipids

Lipids are insoluble organic molecules. There are three subclasses. First are the triglycerides which are neutral fats synthesized from one glycerol molecule and three fatty acids. Fatty acids on the other hand are chains of hydrocarbons with about…...

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Works cited

Hunter, G.S. Let's Review: Biology, the Living Environment. Hauppauge, New York: Barron's Educational Series, 2008. Print.

Johnson, M.D. Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues. San Francisco: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company, 2011. Print.

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Chemistry and Photosynthesis Chemically Speaking
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The entire unit is known as a photosytem and in green plants, one finds two of these systems, photosystem I and photosystem II, both of which are involved in the light reactions of photosynthesis. Light energy absorbed by these pigments of the antenna complex is "passed to the reaction center chlorophyll molecules from which it passes along an electron-transport chain" (lankenship, 215). Photosystems II contains a kind of chlorophyll a (P680) which shows maximum light absorption at a wavelength of about 684 nm. When activated by sunlight, a pair of electrons become excited and leave photosystem II and is replaced by electrons from the photolysis of H2O, summarized as 2H2OO2+4H++4e-.

Molecular oxygen is then released and the protons pass into the lumen (the central space that remains in a cell that has lost its living contents) of the thylakoid (an elongated, flattened fluid-filled sac that forms the basic unit of the…...

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Bibliography

Bacon, K.E. Photosynthesis: Photobiochemistry and Photobiophysics. New York:

Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003.

Blankenship, Robert E. Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis. New York: Wiley-Blackwell, 2002.

Farabee, M.J. "Photosynthesis." 2007. Internet. Retrieved April 9, 2008 at http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookPS.html.

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Chemistry Based on the Fact That Our
Pages: 2 Words: 580

Chemistry
Based on the fact that our class focuses on atoms, atomic structure, chemical bonds, nuclear chemistry (radioactivity, nuclear equation, half life, radio isotopes, artificial transmutation, etc.), this article review aims to provide a summary of a related story named "IBM Scientists First to Image the 'Anatomy' of a Molecule; Imaging Individual Atoms Within A Molecule Has Been A Long-standing Goal of Surface Microscopy" by the IBM press team in the August 28, 2008, M2PressWIRE; Vol. 92, No. 1. The main hypothesis for the article was to provide insights into the fact that "scientists have now been able to image the 'anatomy' -- or chemical structure -- inside a molecule with unprecedented resolution, using a complex technique known as noncontact atomic force microscopy." (IBM)

The reason that this breakthrough is so critical to the science world is because of its affects on the nanotechnology industry. "The results push the exploration of using…...

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Chemistry the Many Dimension of Red Is
Pages: 7 Words: 2115

Chemistry
The Many Dimension of ed

ed is one of the oldest colors known to humans. It is a color that carries with it significant emotional meanings. ed occurs in nature on Earth and in the cosmos. It is a dynamic color affecting people and animals. The paper will explore the history of the color red with regard to its chemical properties, natural history, and cultural significance. The study of color proves useful and fruitful across a plethora of disciplines such as chemistry, advertising, psychology, and art. For many humans, colors and sight circumscribe reality. For such people, life without colors diminishes its exuberance and meaning. The paper addresses multiple topics regarding the color red reflecting upon the ways the color generates meaning for individuals and cultures.

Humans perceive only a fraction of the light spectrum. Of the part of the spectrum that is visible to the human eye, the color red consists…...

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References:

Advameg, Inc. "Science Clarified -- Dyes and Pigments." Web. 2012. Available from 2012 April 14.http://www.scienceclarified.com/Di-El/Dyes-and-Pigments.html#b.

Finlay, Victoria. Colors: A Natural History of the Palette. Random House, New York, 2004.

Greenspan, P., Mayer, E.P., & Fowler, S.D. 1985. Nile Red: Selective Fluorescent Stain for Intracelluar Lipid Droplets. The Journal of Cell Biology, 100, 965 -- 973.

Hovers, Erella, Ilani, Shimon, Bar-Yosef, Ofer, & Vandermeersch, Bernard. "An Early Case of Color Symbolism -- Ochre Use by Modern Humans in Qafzeh Cave." Current Anthropology, Volume 44 No. 4, 491 -- 522, 2003.

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Chemistry the Prosperous Autobiography of Phosphorus Greetings
Pages: 2 Words: 722

Chemistry
The Prosperous Autobiography of Phosphorus

Greetings humans, this message is from your friend, Phosphorus. That's Phosphorus with a "-us" and not an "-ous" and it is often misspelled. I am an element, not an adjective. You may not be unaware of the special connection you have with me, but it exists nonetheless. For you see, I, Phosphorus, am "an essential component of living systems and is found in nervous tissue, bones and cell protoplasm." (Winter, 2012)

Quite simply, I am a part of you humans (and many other species) and you could not exist without me, so make sure you eat a balanced diet with appropriate amounts of me! In human beings, I am most present in your bones, including your teeth. I can also be found in your nucleic acids and energy carriers such as DNA or NA, and lipids & enzymes, respectively. (Chandrasekaran, 2012) I also am quite effective at…...

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References:

Chandrasekaran, Dr. A. 2012. Phosphorus Chemistry: Uses. Retrieved from   2012 April 19.http://chandrasekaran.tripod.com/uses.html .

University of Maryland Medical Center. 2011. Phosphorus. Retrieved from   2012 April 21.http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/phosphorus-000319.htm .

Winter, Mark, The University of Sheffield, & WebElements, Ltd. 2012. Phosphorus: the essentials. Retrieved from   2012 April 22.http://www.webelements.com/phosphorus/ .

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Chemistry When it Comes to Nutrition Terms
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Chemistry
When it comes to nutrition, terms like carbohydrate, lipid, monosaccharide, protein and cholesterol can sound almost like a foreign language. With all the conflicting reports of what affects your body and what does harm, it is no wonder that people are so confused. Yet the importance of these substances is so vital that by understanding what these things are, as well as how they are used by our bodies can certainly benefit our health and overall well being.

Carbohydrates:

By definition, a carbohydrate is group of chemical compounds that exist when hydrogen and oxygen (H2O) are then combined with carbon (Ed., Encarta). Carbohydrates are the largest group of organic compounds found in nature (Encarta). Humans, animals, plants and bacteria all use carbohydrates, and the uses for them varies depending on the organism using them. Plants use them for structural uses - as in the cellulose and hemicellulose that are their main structural…...

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Kimball, John (30 January 2002). Biology: An Online Text. Retrieved 8 March 2003 at http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/W/Welcome.html

Ed. (n.d.) "Carbohydrate," Retrieved 8 March 2003 from Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761577934

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Chemistry of Recycling Abstract This
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Recording of observations took place throughout.
Results

In the first reaction, after adding the KOH solution to the beaker with the clean aluminum strips, the solution turned to a dark purple color, almost appearing black at times. The aluminum clearly began to dissolve, when it was visible in the solution, and bubbles began to form on the surface of the solution. As the solution was allowed to cool following the reaction, the bubbles and the vapor given off by the mixture (causing the necessity for venting during this experiment) became far less apparent. Following the reaction and the proper carrying out of the filtration steps multiple times, the solids were removed from the reaction mixture and a colorless filtration mixture was left in the reaction beaker.

Adding 20mL of 6 M. sulfuric acid to the colorless filtration liquid caused the mixture to become cloudy and white, and solid precipitates began to form.…...

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Chemistry of Vitamin B6 Vitamin
Pages: 4 Words: 1384


The chemical make up of vitamin B6 has been studied for many years. The isolation of pure crystalline vitamin B6 was first reported in 1935, four years after acknowledgment of this particular member of the vitamin B, complex. Separately, but somewhat later, several other people also accounted for the isolation of vitamin B6. Within a year many experts demonstrated that vitamin B6 was a pyridine derivative, distinctively 3-hydroxyl-4, 5- dihydroxymethyl- 2-methyl- pyridine. The term pyridoxine, used for this compound has become generally accepted (Gyorgy, n.d.).

Over the years many others confirmed that a phosphoric derivative of pyridoxal, later acknowledged as pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (II; = -CHO), is the coenzyme of a large collection of specific enzymes catalyzing responses of amino-group transport, decarboxylation and other metabolic alterations of individual amino acids. In the route of enzymic transamination, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate undergoes reversible adaptation into pyridoxamine 5'-phosphate (II; = -CH2NH2), which has coenzyme…...

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References

Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin B6. (n.d.). Retrieved October 18, 2010, from Office of Dietary Supplements Web site:  http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb6.asp 

Gyorgy, Paul. (n.d.). The History of Vitamin B6. Retrieved October 18, 2010, from Web site:

 http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/reprint/4/4/313.pdf 

Harrison, Karl. (2010). Structures of Vitamins. Retrieved October 18, 2010, from Web site:

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Chemistry Through Veterinary Medicine
Pages: 2 Words: 702

Chemistry Through Veterinary Medicine
The Use of Acepromazine to Control Fear and Aggression in Dogs

My friend, Kathy, has a dog named Mollie, who is a 4-year-old "rescue dog" that weighs 60 lbs. And has the verified DNA of a Malamute/German Shepherd/olf mix. Mollie is literally a moody bitch: a female dog that is sometimes friendly and sometimes hostile. She can definitely frighten people because she looks like a wolf, complete with piercing eyes and long, sharp, gleaming fangs. On October 1st, Mollie was taken to her veterinarian's office for her scheduled Rabies vaccination. Unfortunately, Mollie acted so fearfully and aggressively that the veterinarian and her 3 assistants could not control Mollie long enough to muzzle her and administer the vaccination. The veterinarian gave Kathy Acepromazine in 25 mg. pills and told Kathy that: Acepromazine is better than a sedative; it controls the dog's fear and aggression for 4 -- 6 hours;…...

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Works Cited

AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines Task Force. "Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association: AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats." September/October 2007, Vol. 43. aahnet.org. Web. 1 December 2011.

Kelley, Terry, CVT, CPDT. Fearfuldogs.com. 2011. Web. 1 December 2011.

Richards, Mike, DVM. VetInfo: Medication - Acepromazine. 2010. Web. 1 December 2011.

WolframAlpha, LLC. C23H26N2O5S - Wolfram|Alpha. 2011. Web. 1 December 2011.

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Chemistry the Time Traveler
Pages: 2 Words: 580

Chemistry Time Traveler
Transported into 100 B.C. Rome with Latin fluency, and comprehension of and in possession of 21st century knowledge; the task of dazzling the Roman Senate with the articulation of triumphs and successes of scion generations was straightforward. Yet now under the duress of an approaching deadline "to produce something which will convince" (Case Guidelines) the Senate of the technological and intellectual prowess of future humanity; the task seems insurmountable.

Collective Intelligence

Reflecting on two millenniums of human evolution in the span of one short week; the realization that society has prospered and advanced due to successive generations: learning, using, and developing the ideas and genius of those that had come prior, bears a heavy responsibility on this time traveler. Knowledge and innovation then are not solely about the single inspiration of a great mind, but rather "in a new idea, borrowed from economics, known as collective intelligence: the notion that…...

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Chemistry - Depleted Uranium Is
Pages: 1 Words: 328

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Because depleted Uranium is a toxic metal, it remains dangerous to the environment and its inhabitants long after the cessation of hostilities in which it is used. Furthermore, on combustion, depleted Uranium also aerosolizes releasing particles sufficiently small to be inhaled into the lungs where it represents a deadly medical threat. Likewise, it is also capable of contaminating food crops and water where it is ingested with similarly devastating medical consequences. Recent studies (i.e. since the first Gulf War of 1991) have revealed dramatic increases in cancers and birth defects known to be associated with Uranium contamination and poisoning in the populations of Iraq as well as in Bosnia where U.S. coalition aircraft enforced the UN-imposed no fly zone in connection with the 1992 operations in the Balkan Conflict. The results of these studies strongly suggest that reevaluation may be necessary to justify the continued use of depleted Uranium military…...

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After extraction of U235, the left-over U234 and U238 are considered "depleted

Uranium" which, because it is very dense and produces very high temperatures on explosive combustion, is used extensively for manufacture into ammunition, especially in fighter/ground attack aircraft like the Fairchild Republic a-10 Thunderbolt "tank killer."

Because depleted Uranium is a toxic metal, it remains dangerous to the environment and its inhabitants long after the cessation of hostilities in which it is used. Furthermore, on combustion, depleted Uranium also aerosolizes releasing particles sufficiently small to be inhaled into the lungs where it represents a deadly medical threat. Likewise, it is also capable of contaminating food crops and water where it is ingested with similarly devastating medical consequences. Recent studies (i.e. since the first Gulf War of 1991) have revealed dramatic increases in cancers and birth defects known to be associated with Uranium contamination and poisoning in the populations of Iraq as well as in Bosnia where U.S. coalition aircraft enforced the UN-imposed no fly zone in connection with the 1992 operations in the Balkan Conflict. The results of these studies strongly suggest that reevaluation may be necessary to justify the continued use of depleted Uranium military ordinance for humanitarian reasons.

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Chemistry Air Monitoring Provides the Following Contaminant
Pages: 1 Words: 355

Chemistry
Air monitoring provides the following contaminant concentrations at the approximate center of a fire scene in which acres of automobile tires are burning: Carbon monoxide @ 1700 ppm; Carbon dioxide @ 7000 ppm; and Sulfur dioxide @ 600 ppm. Ignoring synergistic effects between these gases, the following are individual concentrations that are considered life-threatening to the EH&S or FS professional responding to the scene: carbon monoxide: 50 ppm, carbon dioxide: 350 ppm, and sulfur dioxide: 120 ppm.

Certain combustion products are produced when materials made from polyacrylonitrile smolder and burn. The major products of thermal decomposition include hydrogen chloride, benzene and unsaturated hydrocarbons. In the presence of oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water are included among the common combustion products. The main toxic products from PVC fires are hydrogen chloride (a sensory and pulmonary irritant) and carbon monoxide (an asphyxiant).

There exists a combination of properties that is responsible for the…...

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References

Misovec, A.P., Explosion Phenomena. 1976, David W. Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center.

Swisdak, M. "Explosion Effects and Properties: Part II -- Explosion Effects and Causes." NSWC/WOR TR 76-116, 1978.

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Chemistry Alzheimer's The Disease & Medication Alzheimer's
Pages: 2 Words: 628

Chemistry
Alzheimer's: The Disease & Medication

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a kind of dementia; it is, in fact, the most frequently occurring form of dementia. Alzheimer's Diseases is named for the German psychiatrist and neuropathologist, Alois Alzheimer who first described the disease over 100 years ago in 1906. Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease and those who suffer from it worsen as time goes on. Alzheimer's leads to many fatalities and as of today, a cure remains to be found. Though there are cases of dementia in young people and adults, most people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease are in their mid to late sixties. There are some statistics that predict that within forty years, less than one in hundred people around the world will suffer from Alzheimer's disease. This paper will address Alzheimer's disease from a medical perspective, providing insight as to leading pharmaceutical treatments for patients.

Though the symptoms persist throughout numerous…...

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References:

Jasmin MD, PhD, L. & Zieve MD, MHA, D. (2011) Alzheimer's disease: Senile dementia -- Alzheimer's type (SDAT); SDAT. U.S. National Library of Medicine -- The World's Largest Medical Library   2012 June 28.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001767/ .

National Institute of Aging. (2012) Alzheimer's Disease Medication Fact Sheet. Available from   2012 June 27.http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-medications-fact-sheet .

The Alzheimer's Association. (2012 February 15) What is Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's Association   2012 June 27.http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp .

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Chemistry Is Doing More Than
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hen the drug penicillin finds the bacteria, penicillin blocks the bacteria's ability to produce this chemical, making it impossible for the bacteria to perform respiration. Numerous other drugs have been derived from penicillin and are referred to as sulfa drugs.
hen the goal is to prevent certain bodily functions and reactions from taking place, the drugs used are called hormones. The most commonly used hormones are for birth control. There are two chemical components to birth control hormones. The first chemical synthesizes the natural hormone known as estrogen. hen high levels of this hormone are introduced into the body, the body reads the hormone and assumes it is pregnant. The result is that the body does not allow implantation. The second chemical used to copy natural hormones is progesterone. Progesterone within the body triggers ovulation. hen mimicked using chemicals, the body does not ovulate (Lide, 70). hen these two artificial…...

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Works Cited:

Kelley, J.A., Kuzin, A.P., Charlier, P. And Fonze, E. (1998) X-ray studies of enzymes that interact with penicillins.Cell and Molecular Life Sciences 54, pp. 353-358.

Lide, David. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. 1974.

Material Safety Data Sheet. "Acetaminophen." October, 2005.

The Journal of Steriod Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. "Endocrine Disruptor." Volume 127. 2011, pp 250-267.

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Chemistry - Rising Yeast Chemistry
Pages: 2 Words: 666


Demonstrating the Carbon Dioxide Content of Gaseous Yeast Digestive Byproducts:

To demonstrate that the gas produced by yeast is carbon dioxide, the instructor can let students exhale through a straw into a test tube filled with lime juice. The lime juice will turn a milky white color, which is the test for carbon dioxide. To show that the gas produced by yeast also contains carbon dioxide, fill one test tube with lime juice and another test tube with warm water, yeast, and sugar. Then use a rubber stopper with a hole in it to seal the test tube with the yeast. Place a glass pipette through the hole in the rubber stopper (but not all the way into the yeast solution). Place the other end of the glass pipette into the lime juice in the other test tube. When the gas produced by the yeast begins to bubble into the lime…...

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References

UNESCO (1962) 700 Science Experiments for Everyone.

New York: Doubleday

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Can you help me with an outline for a speech on anxiety?
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Anxiety is a normal feeling that can be present in a variety of people.  However, when a person feels excessive anxiety, which is characterized as anxiety that is either without a cause or is disproportionate to any stimuli, then the anxiety may go beyond a normal reaction and be part of an anxiety disorder.  When you are writing a speech about anxiety, it is important to differentiate between that anxiety that is a normal part of everyday life or even a normal reaction to unusual stressors and anxiety that 

Outline for Speech on Anxiety Example

I. Introduction

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Trying to figure out a title for my essay it’s about why dating apps are not ok I’m doing an argument essay?
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Given the popularity of online dating and dating apps, writing an argumentative essay against online dating is a good choice.  It is always more interesting to write a position paper that may be unusual, because it is unlikely to recycle the same arguments that your professor will see in other papers.  There is actually a myriad of reasons that online dating may not be as successful (or as safe) as traditional in-person dating, and any of these reasons could serve as the basis for an argumentative essay.  They include but are not limited to potential....

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I\'m looking for an essay Cosmetology that is [description, e.g., research-based, persuasive, historical]. What options do you have?
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Cosmetology: A Comprehensive Overview

Cosmetology is the art and science of enhancing the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails. It encompasses various treatments and techniques aimed at improving one's overall physical appearance. This essay provides a comprehensive overview of cosmetology, exploring its history, evolution, different branches, and significance in society.

The History of Cosmetology

Cosmetology has its roots in ancient civilizations, where people used natural ingredients like herbs, minerals, and oils to adorn themselves. In ancient Egypt, for example, women applied kohl to their eyes and wore elaborate wigs made from human hair or wool. In ancient Greece, men and women used....

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Could you help me draft an essay outline about What is STEM Strand?
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I. Introduction

Thesis Statement: STEM strand offers a comprehensive and specialized curriculum that prepares students for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Hook: Begin with a compelling statistic or anecdote that highlights the importance of STEM education.

II. Definition and Scope of STEM Strand

Definition of STEM: Explain the acronym and its components.
Scope of STEM: Outline the various disciplines covered within the strand, including biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and mathematics.
Focus on hands-on learning and project-based activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving.

III. Benefits of Choosing the STEM Strand

Career Opportunities: Discuss the high demand for skilled STEM....

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