Article: Second-degree burns are more serious than first-degree burns but less serious than third-degree burns.  Second-degree burns are characterized by swelling, pain, and blisters.  They may produce white or splotchy skin.  Comparing second-degree burns to third and first degree burns can help treat them appropriately. First-degree burns cause redness, pain, and swelling. Second-degree burns extend more deeply into the skin than first-degree burns.  They result in blisters that reveal pink, moist, and painful flesh when removed.  If your second-degree burn is deep, it will probably be dry, not moist, and not terribly painful.  If it is deep and dry, you might not be able to determine whether it's a third-degree or second-degree burn. Third-degree burns will often cause no pain at all the nerves have been damaged. They involve all layers of the skin, including body fat.  The burned skin might appear black or white, and will be dry, possibly with a leathery appearance. Bone and muscle might be burned as well.  Victims of third-degree burns might have difficulty breathing or go into shock. Second-degree burns are minor if they are less than three inches wide. They are major if they are larger than three inches, or are located on the hands, feet, face, groin, major joints, or butt.  If you have burns on your face, feet, genitals, or hands, consult a medical professional immediately. If you're unsure of the severity of your burn, err on the side of caution and treat it as a major burn. Second-degree burns are classified as either partial or full thickness and must be treated differently. Partial thickness (or superficial) burns are often wet in appearance, can be extremely painful, and involve damage to the upper layers of the dermis. Full thickness burns appear dry and are usually less painful, as they involve most of the dermis and may cause nerve damage. Partial thickness second-degree burns can usually be treated successfully at home. A full thickness burn, however, will most likely need excision and skin grafting to heal and should be seen by a doctor immediately. Most second-degree burns can be taken care of at home; however, minor burns can only be treated if the skin is unbroken.  All major burns must be referred to a physician.  Furthermore, even if a burn appears minor, it might require serious care if it is particularly deep or in a sensitive location like the hands, face, feet, or genitals. If you have any doubts about the extent and severity of your burn, consult your doctor for advice and treatment.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Identify the burn as second-degree. Determine if the burn is major or minor. Determine the depth of the burn. Decide what treatment is appropriate.
Article: Your tour guide will tell you about the schedule on a dairy farm, general tasks that are regularly completed, and other chores that must be done. You may even be able to sample some tasks, such as cleaning a stall or throwing hay to a cow. Listen carefully and think of some fun questions for the tour! If you are traveling with a school group, consider having your students prepare questions before the trip. Preparing questions is a good pre-trip activity that increases student engagement. Once on the farm, the students can ask their questions and evaluate how the farm compared with their expectations. Milking cows is an essential part of life on a dairy farm. After the farmer demonstrates how a cow is milked, they may ask for a volunteer. Be ready to participate and try it out. Milking a cow can be difficult to get the hang of at first, but it is a lot of fun. Grip the cow's udder and carefully work your way down the teat until a stream of milk comes out. Many dairy farms sell cheese or milk products on site. Even if they don't, you may have an opportunity to try unpasteurized milk or cheese the family has made from the milk the cows produced. Be aware of any allergies. Avoid dairy products if you have a milk allergy or are lactose intolerant. If you are with children, ask their parents about any dairy sensitivities. Milk allergies can range from mild to fatal, so keep a close eye on children who have reported allergies. Often, dairy farm visits include a ride in a vehicle driven by a farmer that allows guests to get in the farm spirit. A hay ride is usually a wagon or trailer with seats provided by bales of straw. Riders sit on the straw bales and are transported to one location from another.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask questions about daily life on the dairy farm. Try milking a cow. Sample the products. Take a hay ride or wagon ride as part of your tour.
Article: Some people develop a fear of mathematics because they believe things about math that aren't necessarily true. Statements like, “men are better at math than women” or “there is no creativity involved in math” are just a few myths that are commonly heard and believed.   While there have historically been more male mathematicians than female mathematicians, no evidence exists to show that men are innately better at math than women. Historically, men have had better educational opportunities than women, but this is changing. Some believe that math is all about logic, with little to do with creativity. Although logical thinking is necessary to work through the steps to solve a math problem, understanding where to begin in solving the problem sometimes requires a healthy dose of intuition. Some believe that to be good in math means being able to do all the calculations in your head. Counting on the fingers shows an understanding of basic arithmetic, and a form of finger calculation led to the development of the abacus. Some believe that being good in math means getting the right answer in the right way. While the ways taught to do certain calculations are the easiest and "best" methods, they're not the only methods. When adding 1/6 to 3/8, it's usually taught to convert to the equivalent fractions of 4/24 and 9/24 to add to make 13/24 because 24 is the lowest common multiple of 6 and 8. However, it's also okay to convert the fractions to 8/48 and 18/48 (6 x 8 = 48) and add to make 26/48, which reduces to 13/24. Finding the lowest common multiple simply means you have smaller numerators to add together. Related to the common myths about mathematical ability listed above are personal beliefs about one's inability to do math. People with math phobias may believe they can't get the answer fast enough, or that if they got the answer, the problem had to have been too easy. In truth, while a math test may be timed, mathematics is not about how fast you get the answer.  If the problem looked too simple, it's more likely that you are actually better at math than you think you are. When approaching math, take your time and take perfection out of it. Tell yourself that nobody is perfect and if you struggle with a problem, ask questions instead of giving up. Unfortunately, many teachers themselves suffer from math anxiety and accordingly do not teach math well. Such teachers usually fall back to teaching exclusively from the textbook, relying on memorizing facts, and employing only drill and practice to reinforce the lesson. Note that while many college education programs require future teachers to declare and be educated in an academic specialization or concentration, school districts may hire teachers for teaching positions outside that area of specialization. Thus, a teacher hired to teach mathematics may not have had a great deal of academic coursework in the subject and how to teach it. If you yourself suffer from math anxiety, you'll more than likely pass your fears onto your children if you don't address them. Although telling your child that it's okay not to be good at math because you weren't on the surface sounds supportive, it also lowers their expectations for themselves. Cultivate a positive environment relating to mathematics, especially when helping your children with their assignments.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know the myths about mathematical ability. Recognize perfectionist thinking. Consider the ability of the teacher who taught you or your child. Consider your own feelings about mathematics.