Morality of Action, Wednesday Afternoon

[despisestheforce]

"The concept of cruelty has fascinated all societies," Kreia began. They would find themselves in a large, grey classroom, bereft of light - the Danger Shop, but not a particularly inspiring creation within it. "Why do men become monsters? One theory this particular world seems enamored with is that power naturally inspires cruelty and abuse."

( Many decades ago, scientists on this planet ran an experiment... )

Exploring American History, Wednesday, October 16, 2024

[heroic_jawline]

Your teachers were moderately bundled up for a nice, cool fall day with extra jackets at the ready for the class should they need them for this trip since it was a little more north than Fandom.

"Welcome to Yellowstone National Park," Tony said. "The first national park in the country and some think in the world, being founded in 1872, with over two million acres of land under its purview."

"We're not going to see all of it," Steve assured them. Even if he kind of wanted to. "We're near Tower Roosevelt, the northeast corner of the park and one of the best sections to spot wildlife. It's also near the Roosevelt Lodge in case you get snacky."

"Please do not get close to the wildlife," Tony emphasized. "The elk are... a bit jumpy. And can cause some serious damage."

"And don't pet the fluffy cows," Steve added.

Your teachers were born in a city, students. Don't expect a ton of information about wildlife that wasn't also found in Central Park.

Fandom Library, Wednesday

[afraid_of_marshmallows]

Arden returned to the library and was greeted by a crowd of gremlins who all wanted to show her the decorations they'd crafted to see which ones would be chosen to hang up. This was not a consequence Arden had foreseen, but she guessed she lived here now.

"Okay, whoa, no crowding and we still have to be quiet," she reminded the clamoring group. "Here's how we're gonna do this. You're gonna bring them up to me one at a time, okay? And while you're waiting, you can do more arts and crafts."

The gremlins side eyed her a bit. They had done a bunch of paper crafts already. Teeth were bared

Thinking fast, Arden went back to get more craft books and then called the office to see if she could get a delivery of art supplies that wouldn't be too messy. Fortunately, the phrase 'trying to entertain a group of rowdy gremlins' got results, and soon there was a delivery of various art supplies that Arden could only pray would create minimal possibilities for vandalism.

Though threatening disqualification from the contest also seemed to be helping.

Introduction to Fossils - Wednesday Period 1

[itsananomaly]

“Good morning,” Cutter began that week’s lecture, feeling a lot more relaxed now that Connor was back teaching with him again, “this week we’re going to covering body fossils,” he explained, “Body Fossils are are preserved when they are rapidly buried so that they are protected from scavenging, decomposition, and decay.

“Body fossils that consist of the hard parts of organisms are much more common in the geologic record than those of soft parts. The simple reason that hard parts are much more likely to be preserved as fossils is because they are more able to survive the various events that may affect them after an organism dies. Bones, teeth, wood, shells, and exoskeletons are more resistant to weathering and decay than soft tissues, and are less likely to be eaten by scavengers. Hard parts can also withstand transportation by water currents, whether in a river system or in the surf zone along a shoreline. Organisms that are entirely composed of nonresistant or delicate material, such as insects, jellyfish, or various worms, have poor fossil records.” he finished and looked over at Connor for him to continue the lecture.

Connor took a finally gulp of the coffee in his hands before setting the cup down. It was good to be back but he was still trying to adjust to the new routine. He gave Cutter a nod and a small smile as he stood to address the class, trying to push down the awkwardness he felt for a brief moment at being back after so long.

“As professor Cutter noted, Body fossils are crucial to both archaeological records and evolutionary theory for several key reasons. One of the most critical is they provide direct evidence of ancient life. Body fossils allow researchers to study the anatomy and physical structures of organisms, offering insights into how different species looked, functioned, and interacted with their environment. Fossils reveal how species have changed over time. By comparing the anatomy of fossils from different geological periods, scientists can trace evolutionary trends, such as the development of limbs in fish leading to land-dwelling animals, or the changes in primate skulls leading to modern humans. Some fossils represent transitional forms—species that show characteristics of both ancestral and modern species—helping to fill in gaps in the evolutionary tree. And finally, Body fossils help researchers understand extinction events, why certain species disappeared, and how survivors adapted to new conditions. This aids in developing broader theories about species survival and adaptation over time.”

Connor nodded back to Cutter as he wrapped up his part of the lecture.

“For the rest of the class I I would like you to go over the moddable worksheets that have been placed on your desks and if you have any questions myself and Mr. Temple will be happy to help answer them,” Cutter said as he finished that week’s lecture.