11_0510_21/3RP © UCLES 2009 [Turn over 2 Exercise 1 Read the following information about a Space Camp Competition‚ and then answer the questions on the opposite page. Space Space Camp Competition This is a chance for you and your friends to win a place at next year’s Space Camp where you will spend time learning more about outer space and having wonderful space-like experiences. It also includes a visit to the National Space Centre. The camp will run from 5th to 10th May 2010 and will include accommodation
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Beginning in the late 1950s‚ the Space Race was a pivotal time for scientific development in both nations it involved‚ The United States of America and the Soviet Union. Initiated by the Soviet launch of Sputnik 1‚ the two nations commenced the race in a frenzy of advancements‚ yielding as a byproduct‚ functional technology for present day use. To what extent has technology originating from the Space Race been developed for widespread use in present day United States? In this investigation two of
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People’s beliefs about their efficacy can be developed by four main sources of influence. The most effective way of creating a strong sense of efficacy is through mastery experiences. Successes build a robust belief in one’s personal efficacy. Failures undermine it‚ especially if failures occur before a sense of efficacy is firmly established. If people experience only easy successes they come to expect quick results and are easily discouraged by failure. A resilient sense of efficacy requires experience
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India’s Space Programme Starting with a modest beginning in 1963 primarily to carry out sounding rocket experiments in space science‚ the Indian Space Research Organization SRO) has focused its attention on using space technology for carrying out major identified national tasks on a totally self-reliant basis. Self-reliance‚ accomplished with national applications of space technology is the main objectives of the Indian Space programme. Main thrust areas are: Satellite communications for various
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Embedded Assessment 1 6 September 2013 The Greatest Change is the Change of a Single Person Societal norms are strange things‚ created by everyone trying to fit in with everyone else; which can cause numerous problems. No one person can fight this‚ but a single person is always the start of a change in society. As we can see historically‚ currently‚ and written abundantly in literature‚ social norms are hurdles to be jumped over by a single man or woman trying to be themselves in an effort to make
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Norm Violation The social norm that I chose to violate was to go into an elevator and instead of turning around and facing the door upon entering; I had my back to the door and faced the other people in the elevator. In normality a person enters an elevator‚ pushes the button for their desired floor and turns to face the door to avoid eye contact with strangers‚ and prepare to exit the elevator. The reason I choose to violate this particular social norm was because I’ve never seen anyone else
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Subject: Office Space. Movie Analysis and Critiques. Table of content Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………. Description of E-Business issues………………………………………………………………… Recommendations……………………………………………………………………………….. References……………………………………………………………………………………….. Abstract Anyone who has endured work as a low-level cog in a corporate machine should appreciate
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becoming extinct. Why is this the norm? Slow violence tearing away at society and the Earth as we know it. Most people would say that there is hope with Solar and Wind power being some of the highest grossing products over the past couple of years‚ but it isn’t enough. I am not here to be negative and mocking of the progress being made in those categories‚ I’m just being realistic in the sense that it isn’t enough. A dramatic change must be made within society and its norms. We may fear the idea of being
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travel into outer space or even go the moon? Many people dream of space travel‚ but you can ’t just fly there in a jet plane. Jet engines work by using oxygen from the air to burn their fuel. And of course there is little or no oxygen in space depending on where you ’re headed. Fuel cannot burn without oxygen. The only kind of engine that will work in space is called a rocket engine. This is because it carries its own oxygen supply. This is also where the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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The challenges of being a social worker include how “social work involves helping others and getting involved with people in such a close way can sometimes put you in harm. The risk is real and social workers need to be cautious” (“5 Pros”). No matter what career a person chooses‚ there will always be risks. Social work comes with big risks. Most people go to or are assigned to a social worker because they have a problem in their lives that they need help
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