Who Built the Pyramids?

King TutankhamenTutankhamen died young, at approximately 18 years of age. However, his cause of death has been the subject of quite varied scholarly theories and conclusions. Did he die of an injury, of illness, of murder, or something else?The Death of Tutankhamun: Accident, Disease, or Murder?Who Built the Pyramids?There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed. Most experts agree that they were constructed as monuments for pharaohs, but how these ancient people constructed monuments of such great size without modern machinery is a mystery being debated to this day.Did the Hebrews Build the Pyramids?Assignment InstructionsUse the course textbook and provided sources related to the theories of how/why the topic remains an ancient mystery. Write a 3–4 paragraph essay (of at least 250–500 words) on the selected topic that includes the following (note each numbered topic in the list gets its own paragraph):Introduction:Identify and describe the ancient mystery you selected. Provide a brief history.Summarize two theories:Provide a brief summary of at least two reasonable and scholarly theories from your textbook or the linked articles which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory—such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, and so on.Select one theory:Choose one of the theories about the ancient mystery you selected that you agree with.Explain what it is that you agree with and why. Why is the theory you selected the best one to explain the mystery?Conclusion:Reflect on what you learned and why it’s important to our understanding of ancient history and culture. Why is it considered a mystery? Why does it hold such fascination centuries after its discovery?Your assignment must follow these requirements:This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) [PDF]. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Describe a theory that provides a plausible explanation for an ancient mystery.

Discuss The Social Impact of Population Growth.

The United Nations has hired you to be a consultant on global issues. One of the challenges is assessing the impact of population growth. There is no question that the world population will grow dramatically in the next decade throughout many countries of the world. The members of the UN are working to understand the impact that population growth has on society, specifically in developing countries. Your first project with the UN is to develop a white paper (a synonym for assessment used in diplomatic circles) on three issues related to the population growth faced by one of these countries. Read the brief assessment below and answer the three questions below.AssessmentThe world’s population is expanding at such a rate that some natural resources are being stripped from the environment. This case study deals with how global institutions are working to prevent the loss of these resources, and in effect the consequences of not having access to them.As the first section of your whitepaper for the UN, research the impact of population growth on society. Write a minimum of four pages assessing the impact, citing at least five credible sources in your research. As you compose the whitepaper, review the United Nations list of developing countries (available on the United Nations website). Select one country from the UN developing countries list to use as an example throughout your assessment. Please include:A cover page with your name, title of course, date, and the name of your instructor.A one-half page introduction.A middle section that is numbered and divided into three one-page sections. Each of these sections should answer one of the following questions: What are greenhouse gases? How do they contribute to global warming?What kinds of economic, security, political, and other challenges do these emissions pose to the people of the developing world, and who are the biggest offenders?Is there any way to control the growth of population on a global level?

Identify some problems that are solvable scientifically and some that are not

Thinking as a ScientistAfter considering the scientific method explained in the textbook, write an essay about how it compares to the way nonscientists approach problems. Identify some problems that are solvable scientifically and some that are not. Using one or two small problems, describe the process you would go through in solving that problem using the scientific method. Discuss the significance of the scientific approach to the development and advancement of human knowledge.Textbook: Sadava, D. E., Hillis, D. M., Heller, H. C., & Hacker, S. D. (2017). Life: The Science of Biology (11th ed.). W.H. Freeman & Company. ISBN: 9781319010164

Describe Disaster Response And Recovery.

DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERYSLP AssignmentFor the SLPs in this course, your assignments will be based on a unique scenario, which has directly impacted Homeland Security. As a future Homeland Security practitioner, you must develop the skill to empower the NGO community to help themselves through a “community organization plan.”Community organizations can effectively assist with emergency response and recovery. This includes NGOs and local organizations. A community organization must possess the necessary resources, have developed key stakeholder relationships, and be driven by its values and sense of responsibility.The State of Florida for just one example: their sports team is well-positioned to assist with non-causality crisis response. This creates a feeling of community identity; has a vast array of resources; and is empowered by additional stakeholder relationships. The Florida Panthers assisted with Hurricane Irma relief efforts because of their organizational values and commitment to their stakeholders, at a time when the community most needed their assistance.Scenario:As an intelligence analyst with the Department of Homeland Security, you have been directed to develop a background paper examining the potential for shared community organization successes and lessons learned that could be deployed to other states in a short amount of time.1. Describe the systems that the Florida Panthers deployed and all essential capabilities that contributed to the successful, effective crisis response.2. What recommendation or advice would your report give in implementing a similar recovery strategy in your own state?