Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Become more familiar with your community. Plan a peaceful event. Explore volunteer opportunities. Make sure you have current contact information for your neighbors. Attend and participate in community events. Go to local government meetings.

Answer: Getting to know individuals from many different backgrounds and walks of life within your community may give you a new perspective on the problems facing your community. Some ways to get to know the people and places in your community might include:   Introducing yourself to people. Make a habit of introducing yourself to the people you meet in daily life. Show genuine interest in them, and ask them questions about their lives, jobs, and families.  Connecting with neighbors. Ask neighbors you know to come and visit you, or visit them yourself. Ask about their lives, work, health and family, and get their perspective on local problems.  Visiting new places. Visit businesses and public areas that you don't typically visit. Take note of changes in your community as well, such as new neighbors, local construction projects, or newly opened or closed businesses.  Walking around your neighborhood. If it is safe to do so, walk or take public transit instead of driving a car. This will allow you to see, hear and experience your community and its members more intimately. If you want to raise awareness about problems facing your community and encourage peace in your community, then organizing a peaceful event is a good option. Try banding together with some local community members to put together an event, such as a community picnic, a food drive for a local food bank, a peaceful protest, or a walk through your community to raise awareness about a problem your community is facing.  If you don't feel ready to plan an event, then you could also organize a small meeting. Try planning a meeting and inviting some other community members who are interested in making your community a more peaceful place. Use the meeting to share your concerns and discuss possible solutions. Volunteering is great way to help your community and it may also be a good way to promote peace. Local anti-violence organizations may have a need for volunteers in outreach or other programs. However, don't limit your considerations just to organizations focusing on violence. Any opportunity to better the community, from volunteering to pick up trash to participating in after-school programs for children, will allow you to meet new people in your community, and promote a sense of togetherness and cooperation. Look into volunteering at a local soup kitchen, homeless shelter, or animal shelter. Try visiting local organizations' websites or calling to see if they are looking for volunteers. Encourage everyone in your neighborhood to do the same, and be sure to provide your own contact information to your neighbors. This will allow you to quickly get in touch with your neighbors when a problem arises.  It will also make it easier to check on people in your community and maintain your relationships with them. Here are some suggestions for information to gather:  Home or cell phone numbers Workplace addresses and phone numbers E-mail addresses, or social media accounts Contact info for neighbors' immediate family, in case of emergency Community events give community members the opportunity to get to know one another in a safe, positive environment, creating a sense of community spirit and cooperation. Make it a habit to seek out opportunities to gather with your fellow community members, such as at a neighborhood barbeque, school event, church function, festival, or charity drive.  If you can, consider offering to help set up, run, or clean up after the event. Most towns, and most communities within larger cities, have some form of local government or citizen council that holds meetings that are open to the public. At these meetings, community members have an opportunity to voice concerns and learn about changes in local laws and policies. Attending these meetings is a great way to learn about what's happening in your community and to voice your concerns.  Depending on what community you live in, there may be many meetings that you have a right to attend, including city council meetings, meetings of other government committees, and meetings of public organizations such as parent teacher associations. Online resources, such as https://www.usa.gov/local-governments, are available to help you locate public offices, services and meetings. You can also contact your local city council, chamber of commerce, or other local government organization for help.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase pH testing strips. Dip 1 pH strip in a sample of water for 10 seconds. Observe what color the pH strip turns. Compare the pH strip to a pH color indicator. Gauge pH levels using a digital probe reader for more accurate data.

Answer: pH testing strips—also called litmus strips—are thin, small sheets of paper, each about 2 inches (5.1 cm) long by 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) wide. They are coated with a chemical solution which changes color when exposed to basic or acidic substances. pH strips can be purchased at most health-food stores or at any science supply store. You can also purchase pH strips at major online retailers, or at most pet-supply stores. Place about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the pH strip into water. Dip either side; the entire strip is pH sensitive. Be sure to keep a firm hold on one end of the strip, though, so that it doesn’t slip into the water you’re planning to measure.  For example, draw a glass of water from your tap if you’re trying to ascertain the pH of the drinking water. Or, if you’re trying to adjust the pH level in a fish tank, dip a strip into the water at the top of the tank. Alternately, you can use a water dropper to place 1 or 2 drops of water directly onto the center of the litmus strip. Once the pH strip has been submerged for at least 10 seconds, pull it out and look at the end. The pH strip will have changed color to indicate the presence of base or acid in the water. If the color of the strip doesn’t change immediately, wait a few seconds. Your pH testing kit should have come with a color chart. The chart indicates the color that litmus paper will turn when exposed to a basic or acidic substance. Match the color of the pH strip to a color on the chart, and you’ll have a good idea of the water’s pH. In broad terms, a red litmus strip indicates highly acidic water, yellow indicates mildly acidic, green indicates mildly basic, and purple indicates highly acidic. Litmus strips are a quick and effective gauge of pH levels, but are not the most precise method of measurement. A digital probe reader (often called a “pH meter”) is a much more accurate device, which will determine the pH of a liquid to 2 decimal places. To use the pH meter, submerge the tip of the instrument in water until the display shows the pH reading.  pH meters are commonly used in science labs and can be purchased or rented through science-supply stores. The pH meter may need to be re-calibrated between each usage. Follow the printed directions included with the meter for best results.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look at your math problem. Find the first number of your addition problem on your number line. Move your finger to the right to the next hashmark and number. Move your finger the same number of spaces as the second number in your addition problem, then stop. Look to see what number your finger is on now. Try the method again to check your answer.

Answer:
Determine which number is first in the problem and which is second. For example, in 5 + 3, the first number is 5 and the second number is 3. Put your finger there.   This is where you will start counting. For example if your math problem is 5 + 3, you should put your finger on 5 on your number line. You have now moved 1 space. If you start at 5, when you reach 6, you have moved 1 space. This will make sure you end on the answer to your problem.  Don't move more spaces than the second number in your addition problem. For example, if the second number in your problem is 3, you will move 3 spaces. That is the answer to your math problem. For example, if your math problem was 5 + 3, you would have moved 3 spaces to the right of 5. Your finger would be on 8 on your number line. 5 + 3 = 8. This will help you make sure you have the right answer to your math problem. If you come up with a different answer during your check, try again to double check.