by Jill Tomey | Feb 23, 2026 | Curriculum Connection
Focus Curriculum Connection – Social Studies “Focused Effort” is a term we can use to describe a reasonably thorough and intentional attempt to complete a task. In business and legal settings, similar standards apply when one entity acquires another—for example,...
by Jill Tomey | May 30, 2025 | Curriculum Connection
Initiative Curriculum Connection – Social Studies Initiative and Referendum are forms of direct lawmaking that have been around since the 1600’s. Many times, an Initiative is started with a petition by a group of people advocating for the change they seek. When...
by Jill Tomey | Apr 25, 2021 | Curriculum Connection
Availability Curriculum Connection – Science Potential v. Kinetic Energy: Potential energy is stored energy that is available to do work. Kinetic energy is the energy of movement which results in work being done. Availability is like the energy in its potential...