Archaeology- June 13, 2008 Archaeology is the science of unearthing sites containing remains of ancient habitation, with the goal of learning about culture, society, ecology, intellectual life and beliefs; modern archaeology employs the tools of history, anthropol read morehttp://encyclozine.com/archaeology Movies- June 13, 2008 Initially, moving pictures meant only the movement that is perceived when a string of celluloid recorded images are projected at a rate of about 16 or more frames per second. Today, motion pictures (or "movies") are an art form, as well as one of the most popular forms of entertainment. A feature film is usually defined as being more than 60 minutes in length. Opportunities to see a feature film include: read morehttp://encyclozine.com/movies Technology- June 13, 2008 Technology is the study and knowledge of the practical applications of scientific discoveries; e.g. for the production of goods and services that improve the human condition and environment. The processes by which human beings fashion tools and machines to increase their control and understanding of the material environment. Technology is closely related to science and engineering. It includes the development of new materials, machinery, and processes that improve production and solve...http://encyclozine.com/technology Science- June 13, 2008 Science refers to a body of knowledge, or a method of study devoted to developing this body of knowledge, concerning the nature of the universe gained through methodological observation and experimentation (scientific method). read morehttp://encyclozine.com/science Life & Nature- June 13, 2008 Nature refers to the material world and its phenomena; those things which exist in reality as part of the universe, and are not artificial, or imagined. In scale, 'nature' includes everything from the universal to the subatomic. This includes animals, plants, and minerals, as well as events (hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes). read morehttp://encyclozine.com/life/nature History- June 13, 2008 History is the study and interpretation of the recorded past. We often think of history as a set of dates, names, and facts to be memorized. Facts do help us study history, but they are nothing more than trivia until we try to make some sense out of them. Thoughtful, informed interpretation and synthesis of these facts will help us understand the development and interrelationships of human societies. read morehttp://encyclozine.com/history Arts- June 13, 2008 The arts are about creating objects, images, and works that communicate a message or emotion to an audience. It might be putting on a play for a large audience, or writing a poem that someone will read on their own. The relationship between the artist and their audience is the space where a work of art is interpreted and responded to. read morehttp://encyclozine.com/arts |