Week 7 Vocabulary Paragraph

This quote is similar to the theory of survival of the fittest. It says that the organisms that can best adapt survive. Organisms are divided into sections depending on the type of thing they are. For example, an turtle that is a freshwater turtle can't swim in the ocean. In order to go to the ocean, it must adapt.

Week 7 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples

Similar (adj.)-Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
Theory (n.)- A set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based
Section (n.)- Any of the more or less distinct parts into which something is or may be divided or from which it is made up:
(v.)- Divide into sections.

EXAMPLES
Similar (adj) - Ms. S can always tell when two assignments are too similar...it makes her very sad when her students copy off each other's work, rather than trying to complete it on their own and learn something!
Theory (noun) - Darwin had a revolutionary theory about evolution - we now refer to it as the survival of the fittest.
Section (noun, verb) - The hairstylist had to section off pieces of hair in order to only highlight the top layer.

Week 6 Vocabulary PARAGRAPH

The jjudge legislated a new law making alchol legal to minors. The old policy was that you had to be twenty-one or older in order to purchase alcohol. Now, you can purchase alcohol at the age of fifteen. Teens will now be able to have a good time without finding someone to buy them alcohol. I wonder what will happen?

Week 6 Vocabulary Sentences

legal- 1. The laws are legal. 2. The opposite of illegal is legal.
policy- 1. The policy is now in effect. 2. The company enforced a new policy.
legislate- 1. The judge legislates law. 2. The state congress will legislate the law legalizing marijuana.

Week 6 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences.

Legal: Lawful, legitimate-

It is legal to drink alcohol if you are over the age of 21.

Policy: Guiding principle, strategy, plan, document
 
The policy was written on a sheet of paper.

Legislate: Pass laws

The judge legislates laws.

Week 6 Vocabulary Definitions and Examples

Legal- Appointed or required by the law.
Policy-A proposed or adopted course or principle of action.
Legislate- Make or enact laws.

EXAMPLES
Legal - It is not legal for people to drive until they are at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license.
Policy - School policy requires that students come to school every day!
Legislate - It is the duty of the California State Legislature to legislate new laws that protect the rights of its citizens.