What were the most difficult adjustments for you initially in bringing the families together? How did you introduce your children to your new spouse?

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Structured Interview Paper 1 – The Blended Family– 250 points

The student will conduct a 45–60-minute interview with parents who are currently part of a blended family (not including personal/extended family members), to discover firsthand the experiences of integrating two families. The student will compile a list of 10 questions to be asked and submitted along with the paper.

Finally, the student will write a 3-4-page summary (not including Title Page and References) in current APA style documenting the interview

Potential Questions:

  • How long have you been remarried?
  • What were the most difficult adjustments for you initially in bringing the families together?
  • How did you introduce your children to your new spouse?
  • How was he/she received?
  • What are your current frustrations and challenges?
  • How has being in a blended family been a blessing to you and your children?
  • What effects did the divorce have on your children? Did you see any behavioral changes? Academic changes? Mood changes?
  • What strategies do you and your spouse employ to bring the family together?
  • What role does faith play in your marriage and family?
  • Did you go to counseling or a pastor for guidance in any of the transitions? Was it helpful? What did you learn? How did it help you?

Rubric

Interview Paper RubricInterview Paper RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page10 ptsTitle page has a graphic or fancy lettering, has the title, author’s name, and the year7 ptsTitle page has the title, author’s name, and the year4 ptsTitle page has two of the three requirements0 ptsTitle page is missing or has less than two of the required elements10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction10 ptsFirst paragraph has a grabber or catchy beginning7 ptsFirst paragraph has a weak grabber4 ptsA catchy beginning was attempted but was confusing rather than catchy0 ptsNo attempt was made to catch the reader’s attention in the first paragraph10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling and Grammar10 ptsThere are no spelling or grammar errors in the final draft7 ptsThere are few minor spelling or grammar errors in the final draft4 ptsThere are multiple spelling or grammar errors in the final draft0 ptsThere are multiple spelling and grammar errors throughout the final draft that make it difficult to read10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Content10 ptsThe paper fully addresses the 10 interview questions in an organized fashion, and ties in multiple course concepts7 ptsThe paper addresses most of the interview questions fully, in an organized fashion and ties in course concepts4 ptsThe paper doesn’t address the interview questions fully, or is disorganized and difficult to follow; at least one course concept is tied in0 ptsThe paper barely addresses the interview questions, and is disorganized and difficult to follow; no course concepts are tied in10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA usage10 ptsAll of the written requirements (# of pages, title page, abstract, length, etc.) were met7 ptsAlmost all (90%) of the written requirements were met4 ptsMost (about 75%) of the written requirements were met, several were not0 ptsMost of the written requirements were not met10 pts
Total Points: 50

Materials

· Gold, J. M. (2015). Stepping In, Stepping Out: Creating Stepfamily Rhythm. Wiley.

o Chapter 5

Video

Review Chapter 3: “Is It Possible to Supplement Your Way to Better Performance and Health” Section 3.3 Transport across Membranes (pp. 61-64) to learn about cell membrane structure and how molecules pass in and out of the cell.

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Week 1: Introduction to the Science of Biology

Imagine you are beginning your daily late afternoon jog on a wooded path near your home. As you begin your long strides, you breathe in the crisp air, feeling your leg muscles stretch and your heart pound. You look around and notice that leaves on the trees are beginning to change color. A squirrel scampers through the grass to your right. A startled deer on the left raises its head, staring briefly at you before turning to run with its white tail bobbing behind. This may be a daily routine, but it is an exhilarating experience. It feels great to be alive and experience nature.

You may not take much time to think about the life in your body or the life around you, but it is there, and it is amazingly complex. Biology is the science that studies life, and it would have a lot to say about the scene described above. This week, you begin to explore biology and the process of science. You learn what the scientific method is and how scientists use it to learn more about the nature of life. You also begin to learn about the building blocks of life.

Note that this course contains three different graded assessment items in addition to Discussions and Assignments. Each week, you complete a 10-question Self-Assessment Quiz and a 20-question Weekly Exam. In Week 6, you complete a 60-question Final Exam that covers content for the entire course.

The following schedule outlines your assignments and due dates for Week 1.

Due ByAssignmentDay 2Post your Discussion Spark response.Day 3Complete the Cell Structure and Function Virtual Lab.Day 3Begin Part 1 of the Osmosis Lab.Day 4Post your Discussion Assignment.Day 5Complete Part 1 of the Osmosis Lab and begin Part 2.Day 5Complete the Self-Assessment Quiz.Day 7Post responses to at least two of your colleagues’ Discussion posts.Day 7Complete the Weekly Exam.Day 7Complete Part 2 of the Osmosis Lab. Then, complete the Osmosis Lab Report and submit it as the Assignment.

Learning Objectives

Students will:
  • Apply the scientific method to solve a problem or answer a question
  • Distinguish science from non-science
  • Explain the role of biochemistry in cell biology
  • Demonstrate mastery of concepts related to the scientific method, cell types, structures, and functions

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Belk, C., & Maier, V. B. (2019). Biology: Science for life (6th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Education, Inc
Chapter 1: “Can Science Cure the Common Cold?”
This chapter explains the process of science and includes information regarding the scientific method, hypothesis testing, and the evaluation of scientific information.

Chapter 2: “Science Fiction, Bad Science, and Pseudoscience”
This chapter identifies the basic requirements of living organisms. The chapter also explains the structure and function of macromolecules and the structure and function of cells.

Chapter 3: “Is It Possible to Supplement Your Way to Better Performance and Health” Section 3.3 Transport across Membranes
This section of Chapter 3 explains how molecules pass in and out of the cell.

Rutherford, F. J., & Ahlgren, A. (1990). Chapter 1: The nature of science.Retrieved from http://www.project2061.org/publications/sfaa/online/chap1.htm?txtRef=&txtURIOld=%2Ftools%2Fsfaaol%2Fchap1.htm

This chapter provides a basic description of scientific inquiry and identifies influences on this process, such as societal values and public opinion. The author emphasizes that science is a systematic process for gaining knowledge about patterns in all of nature and that science is not a process applied to gain knowledge in all areas, such as philosophy or the supernatural. (Science is technically an offshoot of philosophy, originally called Natural philosophy.)

Indiana University Evolution and the Nature of Sciences Institute. (n.d.). How can we tell science from non-science? Retrieved December 1, 2011, from http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/conptt.html

This resource defines six criteria to use to distinguish science from non-science: consistency, observability, natural, predictability, testability, and tentativeness. Readers are challenged to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific statements.

Document: Osmosis Lab Instructions (Word document)

This document contains instructions for the Osmosis Lab you complete for your Assignment this week. Note: The Cell Structure and Function Virtual Lab may assist you in understanding the Osmosis Lab. You must also start this Osmosis (at-home) Lab by Day 3.

Document: Osmosis Lab Report (Word document)

You complete and submit this document for your Assignment this week. Note: Be sure to save this document to your computer, as you will be completing and submitting an electronic version of this document.

Lab Materials: You must obtain or purchase a few inexpensive items for the Osmosis Lab this week. Also, Part 1 of the lab takes 48 hours to complete, so start the lab no later than Day 3.

Osmosis Lab: Obtain the following materials before starting the lab. Note: This list is included in the Osmosis Lab Instructions document.
3 eggs
Vinegar
Corn syrup
Salt or sugar
Water
Piece of string (for measuring)
Marker
Metric ruler
Pen or pencil
3 clear jars or glasses (large enough to contain 1 cup of water and an egg)
Aluminum foil (or other covering for glasses/jars)

Required Media
Cell Structure and Function Virtual Lab

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). Cell structure and function. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Note:  The approximate length of this media piece is 20 minutes.

You complete this lab as part of your Assignment for this week. Note: You must complete this virtual lab by Day 3 of this week. This lab includes interactive activities that focus on cell structure and function and a knowledge check on this topic.

(Note: A brief knowledge check within the lab helps you to review the lab’s content and prepares you for the weekly exam. Do not confuse the questions within the lab with the Self- Assessment Quiz you must complete by Day 5.)

This virtual lab also contains the Osmosis Lab Instructions document that you will need to complete your at-home lab, which is also part of the Assignment for this week. You must start the Osmosis Lab by Day 3 of this week.

Document: Transcript (PDF)

Assignment: Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Imagine you are making plans to take care of your home as you prepare to leave for a long vacation. You realize there are two things in your home that require special attention: your pets and your houseplants. These need special attention because they are alive. Have you thought closely about what distinguishes a living organism from a non-living thing?

“Biochemistry is the study of the structure, composition, and chemical reactions of substances in living systems” (American Chemical Society, 2012). This week, you begin to explore biochemistry as you learn about the fundamental unit of all living things—the cell. You discover what all cells require for life, learn about the cell’s structure and how it functions, and pay special attention to a critical cell component, the cell membrane.

For this Assignment, you complete the Cell Structure and Function Virtual Lab and complete a hands-on lab about cell function, the Osmosis Lab. You also complete and submit a lab report based on the Osmosis Lab.

Reference: American Chemical Society. (2012). Careers in Chemistry: Biochemistry. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1188&content_id=CTP_003379&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=046229e5-a4d2-4fb3-b0ef-52004408a6fd.

To prepare for this week’s Assignment:

  • Review Chapter 2, “Science Fiction, Bad Science, and Pseudoscience” to learn about the cell and the basic requirements of all living things.
  • Review Chapter 3: “Is It Possible to Supplement Your Way to Better Performance and Health” Section 3.3 Transport across Membranes (pp. 61-64) to learn about cell membrane structure and how molecules pass in and out of the cell.

The following schedule outlines your assignments for this week’s Assignment.

Due ByAssignmentDay 1Download the Osmosis Lab Instructions and begin gathering the required materialsDay 3Complete the Cell Structure and Function Virtual Lab.Day 3Begin Part 1 of the Osmosis Lab.Day 5Complete Part 1 of the Osmosis Lab and begin Part 2.Day 7Complete Part 2 of the Osmosis Lab. Then, complete the Osmosis Lab Report and submit it as the Assignment.

By Day 3
  1. Complete the Cell Structure and Function Virtual Lab. See the Required Resources section for the link to this activity. (Note: A brief knowledge check within the lab helps you to review the lab’s content and prepares you for this week’s graded Self-Assessment Quiz and Weekly Exam.)
  2. Start Part 1 of the Osmosis Lab. This is a lab you complete at home.
    • Osmosis Lab Instructions—The Cell Structure and Function Virtual Lab will help you understand the Osmosis Lab.
    • Osmosis Lab Report—You may complete this lab report by hand as you complete the Osmosis Lab; however, by Day 7, you submit an electronic version of this document for your Assignment.

NOTE: You must obtain or purchase a few inexpensive items for this lab. See the list of lab materials under the Required Resources section. Also, Part 1 of the lab takes 48 hours to complete, so start the lab no later than Day 3.

By Day 5
  • Complete Part 1 of the Osmosis Lab and begin Part 2.
By Day 7
  1. Complete Part 2 of the Osmosis Lab.
  2. Submit your completed Osmosis Lab Report as your Assignment.

Questions about this assignment? Post the questions in the Contact the Instructor area, so all class members may benefit from the Instructor’s response.

Refer to the Week 1 Assignment Rubric for grading details.

Following the instructions below, submit your Assignment. In order to receive full credit, all assignments are due on time. Should you encounter an unanticipated and uncontrollable life event that may prevent you from meeting an assignment deadline, contact the Instructor immediately to request an extension. Contact information for your Instructor can be found under the Contact the Instructor area. For a full description of the late policy, please refer to the “Policies on Late Assignments” section of your Syllabus.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

  • Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK1Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
  • Click the Week 1 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
  • Click the Week 1 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
  • Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK1Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
  • If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
  • Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.
Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:
Week 1 Assignment Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity:
Submit your Week 1 Assignment draft and review the originality report.

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7

To submit your Assignment:
Week 1 Assignment

What you learned from studying these resources, that is, any new information/insights that deepened your understanding of equity issues regarding early care and education

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Application Assignment: Early Care and Education in Your State—Gathering Information

So far this week, you have studied issues of equity related to early care and education in three specific ways: you read and analyzed articles about equity barriers experienced by young children and families; you listened to an early childhood specialist’s account of ways in which inequity of access and availability affects children and families; and you used the insights gained to propose solutions to one inequity dilemma.

Besides reading about policy issues and proposed solutions, it is your responsibility as an early childhood professional to be informed about ways such policy suggestions and proposed solutions are applied in practice. What is already being done? Are there initiatives that focus on making equal access to quality care and education a reality? What specific information exists that could help you better understand the practical realities of equitable care and education at the state level? This assignment offers you the resources to find answers to these questions. You will use information from the website “Child Care & Early Education Research Connections,” which includes a large collection of research, policy papers, and data relevant to early childhood professionals, as well as links to early care and education information for every state.

In preparation for this Application Assignment, follow these steps:

  • Access the “Child Care & Early Education Research Connections” state information webpage: http://www.researchconnections.org/childcare/states
  • Click on the name of your home state (or the state in which you are most interested).
  • Once you have accessed that State-specific page, you will note a button, which lets you sort the resources in different ways. Organize them so that the latest information is on top, by choosing the “Pub Date (newest)” option.
  • Review the titles of the listed resources for the past 3 years and note any that address access, availability, affordability, or general equity issues related to early care and education. These may be as varied as a report on a state’s child care assistance policy, or a summary of initiatives to support working parents, or a research report comparing access to nonprofit care versus for-profit care in the state.
  • Choose three relevant resources and study the full text of each.

Then write:

  • A brief overview of each of the three resources
  • What you learned from studying these resources, that is, any new information/insights that deepened your understanding of equity issues regarding early care and education
  • A citation in APA format of each of the three sources you used

(Assignment length: approximately 2 pages)

Submit this assignment by Sunday of this week.

What of the following is not one of the four pharmacokinetic processes?a.Absorptionb.Reuptakec.Distributiond.Biotransformation

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QUESTION 1

  1. Three classifications of outpatient treatment include:a.12 step groups, cognitive behavioral therapy, aftercareb.Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Psychoeducationalc.EAP, court ordered, self-referredd.Continuing care, intensive outpatient program, day program

1 points  

QUESTION 2

  1. Which one of the following is not part of what is considered in determining the level of treatment and care for an individual?a.Screeningb.Diagnosisc.Insurance reimbursement limitationsd.Patient problem areas

1 points  

QUESTION 3

  1. According to SAMHSA, a major source of referrals to substance use treatment is:a.Family membersb.Medical providersc.Employersd.The criminal justice system

1 points  

QUESTION 4

  1. Proper treatment setting is ____________, while a specific treatment approach that meets the needs of the client is _________________.a.Level of care; best fitb.Community clinic; harm reductionc.Inpatient treatment; abstinenced.Placement matching; modality matching

1 points  

QUESTION 5

  1. Which of the following definitions best defines a “Continuum of Care”?a.An outdated system of care that has been replaced by a triadic level of care.b.An element of care providing consistency and flexibility in the spectrum, intensity and duration of addiction treatment.c.A range of inpatient and outpatient services that are available to a patient, but not necessarily utilized.d.A treatment system in which clients enter treatment at a level appropriate to their needs and then step up to a more intense treatment or down to less intense treatment as needed.

1 points  

QUESTION 6

  1. Which one of the following is a true statement?a.Drug courts have no impact on recidivism rates.b.Drug courts reduce recidivism rates to about 16%.c.Despite efforts, drug court recidivism rates have risen to about 25%.d.Drug courts reduce recidivism rates to about 5%.

1 points  

QUESTION 7

  1. Using the correctional system to combat addiction has resulted in all of the following except:a.Decreased financial cost to taxpayersb.Deterioration of familiesc.High unemployment rates for felonsd.Overcrowding of prisons

1 points  

QUESTION 8

  1. Which one of the following lists the correct order and stages of change of the DiClemente and Prochaska model?a.Denial, contemplation, preparation, action, and relapseb.Denial, precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenancec.Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenanced.Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and relapse

1 points  

QUESTION 9

  1. The accepted practice of treatment for drug and alcohol use disorders in the U.S. is:a.abstinenceb.Prohibitionc.Harm Reductiond.Moderation management

1 points  

QUESTION 10

  1. Phases of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) usually takes ________.a.Between 30 to 60 minutes.b.Between 5 and 10 minutes.c.About 45 minutes.d.About 25 minutes.

1 points  

QUESTION 11

  1. Ambulatory Detoxification with Extended On Site Monitoring is a Level II-D classification, which means which one of the following?a.There is no such thing as Ambulatory Detoxification with Extended On Site Monitoring.b.The client can be served in an outpatient setting with on call support from an addictions specialist.c.The client is not at this moment in need of inpatient services, is only experiencing moderate discomforts from detoxification, and is able to go home to family and social support.d.The client is transported by ambulance to a medical detoxification facility.

1 points  

QUESTION 12

  1. The correction definition of polytherapy is:a.The use of one medication in treatment.b.The use of behavioral sensitization by two counselors in treatment.c.The use of more than one medication in treatment.d.The use of drug antibodies to prevent drugs of abuse from entering the central nervous system.

1 points  

QUESTION 13

  1. ________ are the class of medication often used to treat anxiety.a.Anticonvulsantsb.Antagonistsc.Agonistsd.Anxiolytics

1 points  

QUESTION 14

  1. Some things a clinician can do to support medication compliance with clients include all of the following except:a.Challenge and contradict the client’s perspectiveb.Listen to the client’s attitudes about medicationsc.Ground concerns with compliance within the client’s point of viewd.Understand how the client’s subjective beliefs influence compliance

1 points  

QUESTION 15

  1. A ____________ is a proved medication that is typically given first to a patient.a.Anticraving treatmentb.Antagonistc.First line agentd.Agonist

1 points  

QUESTION 16

  1. The three endogenous chemicals with the most relevance to addiction pharmacotherapy are:a.Dopamine, norepinephrine, GABAb.Glutamate, Serotonin, Dopaminec.Serotonin, dopamine, GABAd.Serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine

1 points  

QUESTION 17

  1. Disulfiram (Antabuse) is considered:a.Anticraving treatment for alcoholb.Aversion treatment for alcoholc.Alcohol withdrawal treatmentd.An anxiolytic

1 points  

QUESTION 18

  1. What of the following is not one of the four pharmacokinetic processes?a.Absorptionb.Reuptakec.Distributiond.Biotransformation

1 points  

QUESTION 19

  1. The obsessive disinhibition form of a craving is the result of dysfunction in the ___________ neurotransmitter.a.GABAb.OPc.5HTd.DA

1 points  

QUESTION 20

  1. Naltrexone is considered:a.Anticraving treatment for alcoholb.Aversion treatment for alcoholc.An anxiolyticd.Alcohol withdrawal treatment