Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Primary education

William Shakespeare is the greatest of all playwrights and poets of all time. Not much is known of his life. William Shakespeare was born in 1564, in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon. His father, John Shakespeare, was a glove-maker and wool dealer.

William went to the local free grammar school where he studied Latin. At the age of 18, Shakespeare married and had three children. Little is known of his life before 1592, when he appeared as a playwright in London. Soon he became an actor, playing supporting roles like the ghost in Hamlet. In 1599, Shakespeare became a part owner of the Globe Theatre in London.

Shakespeare wrote history plays such as Henry IV and Richard III, comedies such as A Midsummer Night's Dream and A Comedy of Errors. Shakespeare'... Continue reading "The Life and Works of William Shakespeare: A Timeless Legacy" »

Tropical Rainforests

These places receive a large amount of rain. In the rainforest, many plants can easily have their needs met. These places have more species than all other biomes. In any environment, some organisms survive well, while others do not. Organisms have structures that help them survive in their ecosystem.

Deciduous Forests

A deciduous forest may grow in cooler places that do not receive a huge amount of rain. These forests have trees such as oaks, elms, and maples. Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the colder autumn and winter months. Losing leaves helps trees save food and water during the winter.

Grassland Biomes

Grasslands once covered a huge area of the Midwest America. Now, most of these grasslands have been turned into farms.... Continue reading "Earth's Major Biomes: Climate, Flora, and Fauna" »

Muscle Spindles: Sensory Encoding of Length and Velocity

English-Spanish Vocabulary List

A->

• Accommodation - Alojamiento
• A must - Obligatorio
• Arrange - Organizar
• Arrangement - Organización
• A hit and run accident - Farriquito
• Awareness - Conciencia
• Appointment - Cita de negocio
• As - Mientras, como
• Adverts - Publicidad
• At a time - Cada vez

B->

• Buck - Pavo (dólar)
• Brave - Valiente
• B&B - Bed and breakfast
• Battle arrangement - Disposición de batalla
• Bear - Oso
• Beer - Cerveza
• Beard - Barba
• Bald - Calvo
• Bold - Valiente
• Blind date - Cita a ciegas
• Basin - Cuerda
• Belong - Pertenecer
• Backpack - Mochila

C->

• Cross - Cruzar
• Citizen - Ciudadano
• Close - Pegado a, cercano
• Climate - Tiempo climatológico
• Companion - Compañero
• Charity - Caridad
• Casual - Informal
• Commercial - Comercial
• Commuter - Trabajador desplazado
• Cutlery - Cubertería
• Crew

• Even in this place where there is no competition for power (the king is absolute) nor for goods (they are common), there is still a place for malice (cf. XII.35).
• Rasselas's encounter with the aeronautical engineer (VI) provides a pattern that is repeated throughout the narrative.
• The engineer's project would have seemed futile to Johnson's contemporaries: The attempt at human flight, though rational, is doomed to failure; the engineer's fall into the lake is typical of all human aspirations.
• The story of Imlac also prefigures the rest of the narrative: Though his father aspires only to the increase of wealth, Imlac recognizes that his own desire for the increase of knowledge does not bring him happiness.
• The possession of knowledge cannot prevent

Musical Transitions

Nationalism

This style is based on legends, folk songs, and melodies that capture the spirit of each country. The melody is composed of traditional sounds, often utilizing the repetition of notes. The harmony follows classic rules, while the rhythm remains regular and soft, performed by traditional orchestras.

Impressionism

A parallel movement to Impressionist painting, this suggestive music aims to describe visual images, sensations, and unique atmospheres. Key characteristics include:

• Melody: Blurred, short, and fragmentary, with an alternation of consonant and dissonant sounds.
• Harmony: Features a mix of discords and consonant chords.
• Rhythm: Lacks clear rhythmic patterns.
• Timbre: Utilizes unfamiliar sounds from traditional instruments.

El concepto de lírica y los distintos subgéneros

El concepto moderno de poesía lírica, referido a las composiciones poéticas de tipo intimista y centrado en la expresión de sentimientos personales, especialmente amorosos, dista mucho de la concepción primitiva de este género. Para los antiguos griegos, y también para los primeros líricos latinos, la definición de lírica partía de los aspectos formales y no del contenido. A diferencia del carmen epicum, el carmen lyricum designaba un canto musical con acompañamiento de lira.

La lírica en la antigua Roma

En la antigua Roma, el nacimiento de la lírica se produce de forma bastante tardía, puesto que los primitivos carmina convivialia pueden considerarse los precedentes remotos de... Continue reading "La lírica latina y Horacio: subgéneros y obra poética" »

Superstitions: Beliefs and Personal Experiences

Here I will discuss superstitions. But first, I will explain what a superstition is. A superstition is a belief held by many people, though dismissed by many others. Many superstitions are based on something that could bring luck or bad luck to the person who believes in them or not. I believe in superstitions because:

Fenomenología Magnética

El imán es capaz de atraer objetos de hierro. Posee dos polos: norte y sur. Si se rompe un imán, vuelven a aparecer los dos polos. Dos polos iguales se repelen y dos contrarios se atraen.

La magnetita es un mineral capaz de atraer objetos de hierro; es un imán natural conocido desde la antigüedad. La brújula es un instrumento de orientación surgido en el siglo XI en China. Utiliza el campo magnético terrestre, ya que la Tierra es un imán gigante. Se compone de una aguja que gira sobre un plano horizontal; la aguja se alinea con las líneas de campo, indicando el sur magnético, muy aproximado al norte geográfico.

Experiencia de Oersted

Hans Christian Oersted colocó un conductor sobre una aguja imantada, de modo... Continue reading "Fundamentos de Magnetismo y Fuerza Magnética" »

Verbs Followed by 'to' + Infinitive

Certain verbs are commonly followed by the infinitive form with "to." These include:

• Afford
• Expect
• Intend (plan)
• Refuse
• Agree
• Fail
• Learn
• Prepare
• Seem
• Appear
• Forget
• Manage
• Pretend
• Want
• Attempt
• Help
• Need
• Promise
• Wish
• Decide
• Hope
• Offer
• Propose
• Would like

Verbs Followed by Object + Infinitive

Some verbs require an object before the infinitive. Examples are:

• Advise
• Allow
• Ask
• Expect
• Encourage
• Forbid
• Force
• Invite
• Persuade
• Prefer
• Order
• Help
• Remind
• Recommend
• Teach
• Tell
• Want
• Warn
• Would like

For instance, "I asked them to come."

After Adjectives and Adverbs

Infinitives are used after adjectives and adverbs, especially with "too" (too much) or "enough" (sufficient).

For example, "It's easy to learn." or "She is too young to get married."

After "is/was + adjective + of