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The Southwest Chronicle Edu GORGEOUS SKIN SWEET POTATOES Sweet potatoes are packed with beta-carotene, Helps skin stay hydrated and protects skin from sun damage, and contrary to popular belief, chocolate does not cause acne. 3. aging. Try them cut up and roasted with herbs. One cup of low-fat yogurt has more calcium than a cup of fat-free milk, which is great for your posture, nails, and teeth. and toes. As epidermal cells below the nail root move up to the surface of the skin, they increase in number, pressed tightly together. Each cell is transformed into a thin plate these plates are piled in layers to form the nail. 15 “Let’s talk nail basics. Nails grow out of deep folds in the “Let’s remove the gel polish. Ripping your gel manicure off might be a convenient removal technique, but the swift process can actually cause more harm than good. The delicate layers of the nail plate are actually stripped with every tear, potentially causing permanent damage. To remove, soak. Before you soak protect areas with a cuticle oil or petroleum jelly, this will create a barrier to minimize damage that the acetone liquid can cause. Before soaking you should take a epidermal cells below the nail root move up to the surface of the skin, they increase in number, and those closest to the pressed tightly together. Each cell is transformed into a thin plate; these plates are piled in layers to form the nail. As with hair, nails are formed by keratinization. When the nail cells accumulate, the nail is pushed forward. The skin below the nail is called the matrix. The larger part of the nail, the nail plate, looks pink because of the network of tiny blood vessels in the underlying dermis. The whitish crescent-shaped area at the base of the nail is called the lunula. Fingernails grow about three or four times as quickly as toenails.” top surface of all of your nails. Scratching the gel top surface will help the acetone to penetrate. Apply a light and parallel pressure to avoid scratching the nail plate underneath. Apply acetone-drenched cotton balls to each nail. Next, wrap to generate more heat to help the particles breakdown faster. Repeat the soaking/scraping method until all coats and base coat are safely removed. d 17 “Breakfast feast. Keep it light with 1 cup whole-grain, 1 cup skim milk 1 cup sliced strawberries or 1 medium grapefruit and 1 cup green tea.” 18 “Dinner. 5 oz wild salmon and a fresh Spinach salad prepared with 2 cups fresh spinach 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1/2 cup broccoli Toss this with 1 tbsp each olive oil and balsamic vinegar and add 1 medium baked sweet potato.” —Snacks may include one of these, 1 cup baby carrots or 1 oz dark chocolate —Snacks may include one of these, 11 LAVANGUARDIA 1 cup baby carrots or 16 DIGI PUBLICATION ON YUMPU.COM The Southwest Chronicle Edu “Lunch. Grilled chicken sandwich! 5 oz chicken breast and 2 slices of whole-grain bread, toss in 2 slices of tasty tomato, 1 leaf of lettuce and 1/8 of an avocado. How about 1 tsp of mustard and 1 medium apple?” FOR EDUCATORS BY EDUCATORS ■ The SWChronicle EDU© TEACHER LESSON PLAN Students will explore different cultures’ supernatural explanations for human existence in several societies. They will identify the common elements between the stories and use these common elements to write a play according to one of the selections provided by the teacher. “It looks exactly like the picture in the recipe book except for the burnt bits.” Key Staff Primary instructor e/i Key Skills Connecting to History and Culture Preparation / Engage 1. Ask the students to share information what they know about how different societies have explained human existence and other natural phenomena. Read aloud at least three different creation stories from different cultures and discuss them with the students. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Build Knowledge 1. Explain to the students that they will research and write a 300-word essay highlighting the similarities and differences between two of the creation myths. Allow class time for research library or Internet research or assign the research for homework. Printable Apply 1. Divide students into small groups and have each group explore one interactive creation myth on The Big Myth. Students should consider the following questions : How do these stories dramatize the plot? How are the main characters depicted? What creative liberties are taken with setting, conclusion, etc? Skit Assignment Assessment 1. Evaluate students’ plays using the Creation Myth Skit Rubric. Also ask students to evaluate the work of their peers using the same criteria : Cross Cultural Comparison Essay Assignment Essay Rubric Skit Rubric Technology 1 Computer per Learner 1 Computer per Classroom 1 Computer per Small Group Originality and creativity of the presentation. Accuracy of the portrayal of a particular culture or religion. Appropriate incorporation of research materials. Teacher Background This lesson can be used to enhance the study of any culture or civilization by an examination of its cultural origin. Comparing and contrasting creation myths of different cultures will also provide a valuable exercise Students should have some familiarity with mythology and knowledge of a variety of cultures (those covered in history or social studies classes). A creation myth (or creation story) is a cultural, traditional or religious myth which describes the earliest beginnings of the present world. Creation are considered cosmogonical myths—that is they describe the ordering of the cosmos from a state of chaos or amorphousness. 24 BILINGÜE SIN FRONTERAS The Southwest Chronicle Edu© Since 2008 Throughout the nation, standards of learning are being revised, published and adopted. During this time of transition, we will continually add connections to the Common Core, Next Generation Science standards and other standards to our existing lessons, in addition to the previous versions of the National Standards across the subject areas.