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Water: Source Life--Supporting Materials--Computer Renderings, 2008, Monteverde Institute

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

Developed storm water.

Sendero Verde [Powerpoint], 2008, Brian Hughes, Lori Tella, Tim Madden, Dipal Desai

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

This project proposes a solution on how to conect the Gas Station and the Cheese Factory with a system of trails.

Acceso A Información De La Salud Femenina En La Zona De Monteverde [Powerpoint], 2008, Emily Balf, Janelle Christensen, Stephanie Melton, Kristin Monnard

Monteverde Institute: Culture, Community, and Health

A PowerPoint on Woman's access to health information in the Monteverde Zone.

Parque Barrio Las Orquídeas [Powerpoint], 2008, Desai Dipal

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A park model that inspires other communities.

Parque Barrio Las Orquídeas--Materiales De Apoyo-- Dibujos, 2008, Desai Dipal

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

An overview plan of Barrio Las Orquídeas Park.

City Council Of Monteverde District [Supporting Materials--Computer Renderings], 2008, Bethany Farner, Silvia Lee, Jason Long, Franco Zavaglia

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

Poster illustrating the proposed changes for the renovation of the old Banco Nacional into a new municipal building in Santa Elena.

Water: Source Of Life--Supporting Materials--Computer Renderings, 2008, Monteverde Institute

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

Do-it-yourself water dosing siphon

¿De Donde Viene Su Comida? Participación En La Feria Del Agricultor. [Powerpoint], 2008, Allison Cantor, Charlotte Noble, Aidan Seale-Feldman, Caitie Trucksess, Dawn Waltonbaugh

Monteverde Institute: Culture, Community, and Health

A study on the participation at the farmer's market in Santa Elena.

Green Ways [Powerpoint], 2008, Brian Hughes, Lori Tella, Tim Madden, Dipal Desai

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

This project proposes a solution on how to connect the Gas Station and the Cheese Factory with a system of trails.

Población Y Demografía En Monteverde-Un Estudio De Guacimal Y San Luis [Powerpoint], 2008, Susannah Barton, Jesse Reiter

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A study of population and demography in the Monteverde region.

Greenways--Supporting Materials--Drawings, 2008, Monteverde Institute

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A drawing of the boulevard.

Red Cross, Sun And Wind Assessment-English--Supporting Documents--Hand Renderings, 2008, Monteverde Institute

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A plan of the sun and wind assessment.

Consejo Municipal Del Distrito Monteverde [Powerpoint], 2008, Bethany Farner, Silvia Lee, Jason Long, Franco Zavaglia

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

Final presentation of the remodeling plans to convert the old National Bank building in Santa Elena into a new municipal council building for the Monteverde District.

Cruz Roja Monteverde: Propuesta A, Cruz Roja Monteverde: Propuesta B [Materiales De Apoyo--Posters], 2008, Stephanie Dann, Brian Goldman, John Sepples

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A poster of the Red Cross Monteverde proposal.

Population And Demographics In Monteverde--A Study Of Guacimal And San Luis--Supporting Materials--Maps, 2008, Tim Madden

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A map of the Monteverde region.

Parque Barrio Las Orquídeas--Materiales De Apoyo--Dibujos, 2008, Desai Dipal

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A picture of the Barrio Las Orquideas Park sidewalk.

Parque Barrio Las Orquídeas--Materiales De Apoyo--Dibujos, 2008, Desai Dipal

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A picture of the Pavillon at Barrio Las Orquideas Park.

Water: Source Of Life [Powerpoint], 2008, Susannah Barton

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A water management manual for the Monteverde community.

Water: Source Of Life--Supporting Materials--Computer Renderings, 2008, Monteverde Institute

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

Addition reed system

Green Ways--Supporting Materials--Collage, 2008, Monteverde Institute

Monteverde Institute: Sustainable Design, Planning and Community Development

A collage of the trail.

The Roles Of Coaches And Teachers : Fostering A Climate For Motivation In An Age Of Accountability, Jocelyn Hays

Graduate Research Papers

This paper examines the difference between how a coach motivates an athlete or fosters a climate for motivation versus how a teacher motivates a student or fosters a climate for motivation. One way to examine how coaches and teachers motivate their athletes and students is to examine the roles of coaches and teachers as motivators. Examining the roles of coaches and teachers as motivators and the subsequent discussion of how the roles of coaches as motivators could inform the roles of teachers as motivators seeks to satisfy society's call for teacher accountability.

The Police Power And 'Public Use': Balancing The Public Interest Against Private Rights Through Principled Constitutional Distinctions, Christopher D. Supino

Student Award Winning Papers

No abstract provided.

Raising The Hue And Crying: Do False Claims Act Qui Tam Relators Act Under Color Of Federal Law?, Isaac B. Rosenberg

W&M Law Student Publications

No abstract provided.

An Herbal Abc Book: A Contribution To Information Available To Children And Adults, Linda Jo Kirkland

Graduate Research Papers

From Neanderthal to New Age times, plant medicine has been shown to be used by people seeking relief from ailments. There is a lack of information available for children to learn about the simple herbal remedies used by their ancestors even though herbal remedies are commonly used in this country. These plant remedies are both culturally and medically significant. People use herbal medicine to a great extent without consulting medical professionals. Therefore, a research based herbal ABC book would be a significant addition to children’s literature in this country, both as information for children and adults, and as a conversation …

A Case Study On The Effectiveness Of Kurzweil Software On Improving Participation And Comprehension With Special Education Students In The Science Classroom, Christina Glaub

Graduate Research Papers

This research project addresses using Kurzweil electronic text software as an accommodation with special education students. The research questions addressed were: Is Kurzweil an effective accommodation for special education students with reading deficits? and Will using Kurzweil improve special education students' participation and comprehension?

A review of literature provided more in-depth information about: (a) electronic text, specifically Kurzweil, (b) the benefits of integrating electronic text into the general education classrooms, and (c) the recommendations or considerations for teachers considering using electronic text. The research based on the literature review shows that the use of electronic text may lead to improved …

Restructuring A Secondary Business Curriculum For The 21st Century, Eric Springer

Graduate Research Papers

This paper reviews what secondary business educators can do to restructure a business curriculum for the 21 st century and how they can do it effectively. It was written to describe today's workplace, the skills that employers are expecting workers to have, the current trends and reform evolving in high school business education, and the projects, strategies, and tools that can be used by business teachers to prepare students for success in the workplace. The literature review discusses the state of Iowa's 21 st century skills curriculum that was established in recent years. The skills curriculum includes employability skills, financial …

Technology Integration Within The Elementary Classroom Setting, Krista K. Krebsbach

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is to examine technology integration in the elementary classroom setting. Technology is now considered to be an important part of a child's educational experience. Research has determined that students do not learn the same way they did years ago, thus schools are changing their methodologies on how to best serve the 21st century student. However, technology integration can not happen all at once; there are many barriers to technology integration. Some examples would be environmental barriers, curriculum issues, and the personal beliefs of the teachers.

School districts are addressing these problems to ensure that their …

The History Of The Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing

Graduate Research Papers

The major purpose of this research paper was to document in a written form the history of the Iowa Teen Award (ITA). This purpose was accomplished through interviews and examination of IEMA Archival materials located in the University of Northern Iowa Rod Library Archives Collection.

The results of this study showed a dedicated group of school librarians who organized a state-wide plan for a book award chosen by students in grades six through nine. Over a five-year period, plans were made for the award to be similar to the Iowa Children's Choice Award. The study presented the growth and development …

Cooperation Or Irritation: The Relationship Between Teacher-Librarians And Public Librarians In The North Central Iowa Library Service Area, Joette L. Kofoot

Graduate Research Papers

This study explored the role of cooperation between teacher librarians and public librarians in Iowa's North Central Library Service Area. The methodology used for this study was a qualitative study of current cooperative attitudes and methods among the school and public librarians of Iowa's North Central Library Service Area. The researcher conducted a survey among 48 school districts including 143 buildings located in the North Central Library Service Area (NCLSA). A second survey was conducted concurrently with the first and inciuded 83 public libraries in the North Central Library Service Area. The survey response rate included 56 school libraries and …

Teenage Life In The Fat Lane, Kristi Shreffler

Graduate Research Papers

Young adult fiction may not portray obese characters accurately. Research questions used to explore this issue focused on how obese characters were portrayed in young adult fiction. One set of questions asked whether characters in the books in this study will suffer from ridicule and peer rejection. A second set of questions asked whether any the books in this study will suggest that losing weight will ensure personal happiness. A third set of questions asked whether any of young adult fiction books in this study will portray obesity in a negative manner. After compiling the information, the researcher found that …