Explain the key point—that is, reconstruct the thesis—of §119 of Nietzsche’s Daybreak.

For this discussion move, you will explain the key point—that is, reconstruct the thesis—of §119 of Nietzsche’s Daybreak. The complete text of Daybreak is available in the Perusall library, so navigate in that text to bk. II, §119, read it carefully, and then complete your discussion move in a way that fulfills the requirements outlined below. Then, upload your completed discussion move to this assignment portal.    There are three types of “Discussion Moves” you will be asked to complete:1. Ask a question. 2. Explain a key point. 3. Make a connection.You should follow these sentences that do one of the following:Ask a questionWhen you make the “Ask a question” discussion move, you will pose a genuine question that arose for you while reading and then (a) make a good faith attempt to answer it and/or (b) explain why you think the question is important. A good question is one that cannot be answered by Googling (that is, it does not concern matters of fact, but rather matters of understanding or interpretation). It may be about how to read a particularly difficult passage (in which case, make sure you quote and properly cite the passage); about something that puzzles you about the author’s style or strategy; about some apparent inconsistency that you are struggling to resolve; or anything else that comes up as you read.Explain a key pointWhen you make the “Explain a key point” discussion move, you will first identity a specific point that the author makes that you think a reader must understand in order to grasp the overall argument of the text. You will then do your best to explain that point in your own words. You may find it useful to quote the passage you are interested in first. However, for this discussion move, it is important that you attempt to explain the text, argument, or passage in your own words, as if you were trying to introduce the text to an intelligent from who has not read it or is not familiar with the author’s work. Make a connectionWhen you make the “Make a connection” discussion move, you will either (a) connect a passage to another passage elsewhere in the same text, showing how one illuminates the other; (b) connect a passage in the text, or connect the text as a whole, to a different text, comparing or contrasting them in some way; or (c) show how the ideas or arguments in the text or passage you have selected connect to something outside the text—for instance, in your own experience or cultural context. 

What ideals would you go to war to defend?

Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:At the very end of Chapter 13, there is a Group Exercise that asks: What ideals would you go to war to defend? We are not going to ask you to go to war, but we are going to ask you to think about what ideals or values you believe would be worth defending – even to the point of risking your life in their defense.When Nazi Germany overtook Europe in the early 20th Century, resistance movements sprung up in the occupied countries, and many civilians risked – and lost – their lives against Nazisim. Today, in Saudi Arabia, women who protested restrictions on the rights of women imposed by that country have been jailed, and remain jailed, even after some of the rights they asked for have been granted.For the initial post, address the following:This is not a group exercise – post your thoughts, considering the scenarios proposed in the text or any others you find important. Be sure to give your reasons for your answer.Notice that this exercise requires deductive reasoning. You are stating a position and supporting it with “top down” reasoning. Be sure to review Three Features of Ideological Reasoning. Apply these concepts as you create your own arguments and evaluate those of your peers.Remember that you are using ideological reasoning here. Is your post structured like an ideological argument, beginning with a general idea (opinion, belief, or principle) and moving down from these abstractions to their specific applications?The text warns us that ideological arguments often fail the test of Truthfulness of the Premises. Have you tested the truth of your premises?You will be writing here about what you value highly. Others may not share your values. Indeed, you may find that someone will write something that is entirely opposed to your values. As critical thinkers and reasoners, we do not take offense because someone disagrees with us. Critical thinkers examine their own argument, and the arguments of others, objectively, rationally, and logically. Critical thinkers and reasoners do not find the opinions of others “right” or “wrong” – they find them well-supported or not well-supported.Respect the opinion of your classmates. If you feel the need to disagree, do so respectfully and acknowledge the valid points in your classmate’s argument.Do not write anything that sounds angry or sarcastic even as a joke, because without hearing your tone of voice, your peers might not realize you are joking.The real objective here is discovering what values and beliefs are important to you and whether or not you have a sound basis for those beliefs.

Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece.

Part 1: Art CreationSelect a poem, musical piece, or dance piece to use as a point of inspiration. Create a work of poetry, lyrics, music, or dance, inspired by your selected art piece. Video or audio recordings should be no longer than 5 minutes and must be in MP4 format.Note: If your art creation requires a separate file submission, please submit in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.Part 2: Reflection Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:IntroductionInspiration PieceInclude the inspiration poem, lyrics, or recording of musical or dance piece within the document. Use a link in the case of a recording.Record the title, artist/author/composer, year, and place of origin.Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.Your Art PieceInclude your original poem or lyrics within the document. If you selected a musical or dance piece, submit as a separate file in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.Provide a title.Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.

Pick the topic of ONE of your previous response papers. You wrote two response papers thus far; you can choose which one you would like to work on again. 2. Conduct further research on the topic you addressed, by looking up further sources on the theme, namely scholarly articles or books

 You previously sent me the paper for “Essay Question about Portuguese Music” a month ago and now I have another paper just expanding on that one. I attached the original one as well. The instructions are below:1. Pick the topic of ONE of your previous response papers. You wrote two response papers thus far; you can choose which one you would like to work on again. 2. Conduct further research on the topic you addressed, by looking up further sources on the theme, namely scholarly articles or books. Note that blog posts, or Wikipedia entries are not typically peer-reviewed scholarly items, though they may refer you to actual publications of the sort, which you can consult. 3. Write a RESEARCH paper on the same topic, discussing it with not only the insights that you have gathered thus far, but also with the knowledge that emanates from your further research on the topic. Your personal insights on the theme will guide your main perspective, whereas those insights provided by the further research will complement your knowledge and main points.4.1. You are allowed to use any and all sections of the response papers you have written before: single sentences, paragraphs, full pages. For the sake of ease of work, consider whether trying to use the same essay and littering it with scattered quotations gleaned from articles will be effective, or if you are better off creating a new layout and writing anew. In any case, you should see your response paper 1 or 2 as en early draft of the main ideas conveyed, which you may follow more closely or change more substantially. 4.2. Make sure to check all of the professor’s comments and/or corrections in the response papers you choose to use as a starting point. All students will gain a number of points by addressing issues your professor corrected, using Turnitin.4.3. You can certainly make new connections to other music you have not addressed in the response paper 1 or 2, including genres or musicians discussed since.   this was the prompt topic:”The post-coup 1960s was a period of crisis for progressive forces in Brazil that provoked a critical rethinking of nationally defined cultural imperatives that were articulated in several fields of artistic production, particularly in popular music. In 1967-1968 two young singer-songwriters from Bahia, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, led an ephemeral, but high-impact movement known as Tropicália that appropriated local and foreign musical styles and relativized prevailing notions of authenticity in popular musicChristopher Dunn. “Tropicália, Counterculture and the Diasporic Imagination in Brazil.” Brazilian Popular Music & Globalization. Eds. Charles A. Perrone and Christopher Dunn. New York: Routledge, 2002: 84. Print. book is attached 

Research two designers or studios that are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Research and provide a link to one studio and designer whose work your absolutely respect and another you positively do not want to emulate. Show examples of their best and worst designs and explain why you feel the way you do.

The topic of the week is The Power of Knowledge.With this theme in mind your goal for this week’s discussion is to research two designers or studios that are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Research and provide a link to one studio and designer whose work your absolutely respect and another you positively do not want to emulate. Show examples of their best and worst designs and explain why you feel the way you do.
While writing avoid general statements and personal attacks, and critique these designers / studios only by the work seen in their online portfolios. What advice would you give the designer or studio with the poor quality portfolio and what question would you ask the successful designers?
For you follow up post, look at another student’s two selections and write whether you agree or disagree with their choices. Explain why you feel this way. As always avoid general statements and support your opinion with valid analysis.
Due dates for your initial and response posts can be found by checking the Course Syllabus and Course Calendar.

Develop a fictitious scenario of K12 student with a disability and discuss two different assistive technologies, including instructional software, that could be used for instructional support within a traditional learning environment.

Discussion prompt:
There are many disabilities that impede the learning process, including learning, physical, and/or speech disabilities. Review the video below to uncover how Brian discovered assistive technology to help him thrive academically, despite suffering from dyslexia. 
Video link: https://youtu.be/JKrgxeXDtjk
For this assignment, develop a fictitious scenario of K12 student with a disability and discuss two different assistive technologies, including instructional software, that could be used for instructional support within a traditional learning environment.
In your discussion, please be sure to address each of the following:
· State a specific disability the student has (i.e. Kate, a 6th grader, has cerebral palsy.)
· Identify a specific area where instructional support is needed (i.e. Reading, Spelling, Writing, etc. Also, consider if the disability impacts multiple academic areas.)
· Identify two specific assistive technologies and provide an explanation for how they would be used to support instructional needs.
· Discussion should contain at least 6 to 8 sentences.
Research Paper:
-4 to 5 pages
-APA style
· Introduction – In 4 to 6 sentences, provide a definition of assistive technology and a general overview of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services. 
· Laws and Legislation for Individuals with Disabilities – In 7 to 12 sentences, discuss the following federal legislative acts and how they each specifically aim to protect the rights of individuals: Rehabilitation Act: Section 504 (1973), ADA (1991), and IDEA (2004) 
· Assistive Technology for Academic Instruction – In 6 to 8 sentences, provide the definition of instructional technology and discuss how the integration of IT and AT can support academic instruction for individuals with disabilities.
· Assistive Technology for Independent Living– In 6 to 8 sentences, provide….
· Conclusion – In 4 to 6 sentences, share your personal perspectives about the importance of AT and how it benefits all people, including those with and without disabilities.
· Reference Page – Include at least 2 different references. 
Scenario Application: Integrating IT and AT for Effective Instruction
When designing, implementation, and evaluating instruction, it is critical to consider how integrating instructional technology (IT) and assistive technology (AT) adaptations align to support learning for students with disabilities.
For this assignment, read scenario 7.2 below. Then, provide a detailed response to address each following up question. Responses can vary to include typed, video, or audio and uploaded as an attachment. 
Scenario 7.2 (p. 178)
Teachers plan to deliver the most effective instruction to their students. Think about how students with disabilities are affected by various grouping arrangements, including whole-group and small-group. 
Follow-Up Questions for Discussion
1. Discuss how IT and AT adaptations play a role into the teacher’s implementation of a lesson?
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages involved in designing and integrating IT and AT adaptations for instruction.
3. Share your thoughts about how the use of video/audio responses in the course support IT and AT integration. 

Explore systemic issues in a prison. How are these systemic issues handled in the prison you have chosen? What changes have been made to lessen the effects of these issues?

Overview
In this assignment, you will explore systemic issues in a prison.
Prompt
Using the Module Five Assignment Template Word Document, complete the following:
First, identify three systemic issues you would like to explore further. Then, choose a prison you would like to explore further and address each of the following questions for each of the systemic issues you have chosen. Be sure to use evidence from the resources to support your answers to these questions.

How are these systemic issues handled in the prison you have chosen?
What changes have been made to lessen the effects of these issues?

Finally, consider your personal approach to the purpose of punishment.

What could be done to lessen or positively impact the identified systemic issues?

Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:

Identify systemic issues.
Explain how systemic issues are handled in this prison.
Describe changes that could be made to lessen systemic issues.
Justify ways to lessen systemic issues.

What to Submit
This assignment must be completed using the provided template. Any references should be cited in APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.

You want to have $100,000 in your account when you retire in 30 years. Your retirement account earns 3% interest. How much do you need to deposit each month to meet your retirement goal? Round to the next highest dollar.

Annuity Pay in                                      P= d((1+rk)Nk?1)rkSimple Interest                                     I =  PrtAnnuity Pay out/Loan                         P0 =d(1?(1+rk)?Nk)rkLinear Growth                                       Pn = P0 + ndExponential Growth                             Pn = P0(1 + r)nFlag question: Question 1Question 15 ptsYou want to have $100,000 in your account when you retire in 30 years. Your retirement account earns 3% interest. How much do you need to deposit each month to meet your retirement goal? Round to the next highest dollar.Flag question: Question 2Question 25 ptsYou want to have $180,000 in your account when you retire in 30 years. Your retirement account earns 6% interest. How much do you need to deposit each month to meet your retirement goal? Round to the next highest dollar.Flag question: Question 3Question 35 ptsFind the simple interest when the principal is $1,500, the interest rate is 6.0%, and the time is 5 years.Flag question: Question 4Question 45 ptsJose wants to take out a $250,000 mortgage. The interest rate on the loan is 3% and the loan is for 15 years. How much will his monthly payments be?Flag question: Question 5Question 55 ptsJoanne wants to take out a $350,000 mortgage. The interest rate on the loan is 6% and the loan is for 30 years. How much will her monthly payments be?Flag question: Question 6Question 65 ptsYou have $500,000 saved for retirement. Your account earns 6% interest. How much will you be able to pull out each month, if you want to be able to take withdrawals for 20 years? (Round to the nearest dollar.)Flag question: Question 7Question 75 ptsThe population of bears in a national forest was measured to be 12,000 in 2003 and was measured again to be 15,000 in 2007. If the population continues to grow linearly at this rate, what will the bear population be in 2014? Round to the nearest whole number.Flag question: Question 8Question 85 ptsA native wolf species has been reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park and grows according to the law of exponential growth. Originally 200 wolves were transplanted. After 3 years, the population had grown to 270 wolves.What is the growth rate? (Round to two decimal places.)Flag question: Question 9Question 95 ptsA native wolf species has been reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park and grows according to the law of exponential growth. Originally 200 wolves were transplanted. After 3 years, the population had grown to 270 wolves. Assume the growth rate is 10.52%.If this trend continues, how many wolves will there be in 10 years?Flag question: Question 10Question 105 ptsA native wolf species has been reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park and grows according to the law of exponential growth. Originally 200 wolves were transplanted. After 3 years, the population had grown to 270 wolves.If this trend continues, how long will it take the population to grow to 1000 wolves? (Round to the next highest year.)

Research two aircraft that are notably different. Compare and contrast cost, performance, design, material selection, and maintenance requirements.

Your case study is due at the end of the module week.Research two aircraft that are notably different. Compare and contrast cost, performance, design, material selection, and maintenance requirements. Estimate variables (e.g. cost) which aren’t readily available. Where estimates are used, justify your thought process.For one of the aircraft, discuss three design features and associated tradeoffs (performance and/or structural) engineers likely contemplated. For one of the tradeoffs, outline the pros and cons of the decision.Within your report, discuss the relationship between aerodynamic performance and structural design and how each influences one another.For one of the aircraft, estimate the maximum normal bending stress at the wing-fuselage interface using the following simplifying assumptions:There exists a primary spar carrying the bending load.The spar can be modeled as an “I-beam.”The only force acting on the wing is gravity (weight).Based upon the spar material you selected, calculate the wing spar Factor of Safety. Also, estimate the maximum wingtip deflection(?max) based upon the case of a “Cantilever Beam with a Uniformly Distributed load”as shown in these slides of Cantilever Beam equations images (PPTX). 

With Aristotle’s virtue theory in mind, do you think he would say that consuming performance-enhancing drugs (i.e., steroids) in professional sports is morally permissible?  Why or why not? 

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 5 of the How Should One Live? An Introduction to Ethics and Moral Reasoning. You should also read or watch the resource your instructor has provided for this discussion, which you can find in the instructor’s discussion prompt post.
In the ancient Greece of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, a “symposium” was a banquet held after a meal, an “after-party” of sorts that usually included drinking, dancing, recitals, and engaging conversations on the topics of the day. For our purposes in this course, the Symposium discussions will not involve dancing, recitals, or a banquet, but they will provide food for thought on current ethical issues and direct application of the ethical theory discussed in each of these weeks.
For this Symposium discussion, your instructor will choose a topic of current ethical interest and a resource associated with it for you to read or watch. Your task is to consider how virtue ethics applies to the controversy, dilemma, event, or scenario selected by your instructor. It is a chance for you to discuss together the ethical issues and questions that it raises, your own response to those, and whether that response aligns with a virtue ethics approach. The aim is to identify, evaluate, and discuss the moral reasoning involved in addressing the chosen issue.

Discussion Topic: Virtue in Performance Enhancing Drugs
This week, we will consider how virtue ethics applies to performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports. 
Please watch this videoLinks to an external site. that outlines the kinds and types of Performance Enhancing Drugs and some ethical issues.
According to Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Mean, Virtue requires that we seek the mean between excess and deficit. Additionally, his conception of eudaimonia, or the good life, suggests that the perfection of excellences is a central component of living. Our physical abilities, character traits, and above all, our intellect were to all be perfected. 

With Aristotle’s virtue theory in mind, do you think he would say that consuming performance-enhancing drugs (i.e., steroids) in professional sports is morally permissible?  Why or why not? 
Are there some performance-enhancing drugs or therapies that are more moral than others? 

Your posts should remain focused on ethical considerations. At some point in your contribution, you must address how a virtue ethicist would approach this issue by explaining and evaluating that approach. If you have a position, you should strive to provide reasons in defense of that position. 
When responding to peers, you should strive first to understand the reasons they are offering before challenging or critiquing those reasons. One good way of summarizing their argument before offering a critique or evaluation.