Article: Towards death, from a few days to a few hours, you will notice that the dog's breathing will become shallow, with very long intervals in between breaths. The normal resting breathing rate of 22 breaths/minute may drop to only 10 breaths/minute.  Immediately before dying, the dog will exhale deeply. You may be able to feel your dog deflate as her lungs collapse. The dog's heart rate will drop from the normal 100 to 130 beats per minute to as low as 60 to 80 beats per minute, with a very weak pulse. In the final hours, you will observe that your dog breathes shallowly, and will not move anymore. Most of the time, your dog will only lie in a dark or hidden corner of your house. If your dog is dying, he/she will show a very clear loss of appetite. There will be virtually no interest in eating and drinking water. As death nears, the organs like the liver and kidneys are slowly shutting down, making your dog lose digestive functions.  A dry and sticky mouth, due to dehydration, can be observed. You may also notice vomiting. The vomit usually will contain no food, only frothy or sometimes yellowish to greenish colored acid, due to bile. This also comes as a result of loss of appetite. Twitching or involuntary spasms of muscles can be observed as your dog weakens due to loss of glucose. There will also be a loss of response to pain, and loss of other reflex actions will be observed.  When your dog tries to stand or walk, you will notice a lack of coordination and staggered walking. Possibly, your dog will not be able to walk at all. Your dog may lose consciousness or go into a coma immediately before death. Dogs that are nearing death and have suffered a chronic or prolonged illness may have a very skinny, emaciated look. Your dog may lose muscle mass, and the muscles may become very small and atrophied. Another sign is an uncontrollable bladder and anal sphincter control. Towards death your dog will urinate and defecate without control. Even the most disciplined or well-trained dog is likely to experience these symptoms.  Urination will be uncontrollable and with little volume. Nearing death, the dog will pass liquid diarrhea that is sometimes foul smelling, and sometimes blood tinged. After dying, your dog will urinate and defecate for the last time because of total loss of muscle control. Skin will be dry and will not return quickly to its original shape when pinched. This is due to dehydration. Mucous membranes like gums and lips will be pale. When pressed, they will not return to their original pinkish color even after a long time (1 second is the normal return time for gums to return to the original color).
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Observe respiratory symptoms. Recognize the digestive signs. Notice how his muscles work. Pay attention to their bathroom habits. Assess the condition of your dog's skin.
Article: Teach them the meaning of the symbols "+" and "=."  Then help them learn to write simple "number sentences" -- i.e. "3 + 2 = 5." Begin with horizontal number sentences.  Young children are already learning that they are supposed to write words and sentences "across" paper.  Following a similar practice with number sentences will be less confusing.  Once children have mastered this concept you may introduce the concept of vertical sums. "  Introduce terms such as "all together, "put together," "how many in all," "total," and "sum" that commonly indicate a child will need to add two or more numbers. Fact families show how the various numbers in an addition problem relate to each other.  Fact families often incorporate both addition and subtraction to help students understand the inverse relationship between these two skills.  The integers 4, 5, and 9, for example, are a "fact family," because 4 + 5 = 9; 5 + 4 = 9; 9 - 4 = 5; and 9 - 5 = 4. Consider using milk cartons to illustrate "fact families."  Cover cartons with paper, or a wipe-clean surface if you'd like to re-use the cartons.  Have students list the integers of a fact family on the top of the carton -- for example, 4, 5, and 9.  Next, have them write one fact from these numbers' "fact family" on each of the carton's four sides.
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Familiarize children with addition symbols. Teach children the words that signify "addition. Use "fact families" to help children understand number relationships.
Article: Modeling your hand signals, body language, and facial expressions off of other directors is the best way to understand the kinds of signals to which experienced singers are already accustomed to.  Watch videos of other choir directors online. Watch live performances of professional choirs and focus on what the director does and how the singers respond to each signal. Go to live choir performances and watch the director. Be sure you choose a seat that enables a clear view of the director. Take notes about what seems to work especially well. Sit in on a choir rehearsal and watch the director from the singers’ points of view. Writing down the signals that you plan to use will lead to more consistency when used. Most signals must be exaggerated for your singers to see them clearly—particularly with a large choir or with children. However, try not to exaggerate so much that the audience would be distracted by your movements. Direct in front of a mirror or videotape yourself directing and determine whether your signals are clear. The more you practice using your directing body language, the more comfortable you will be doing it in front of an actual choir.  Play your favorite choral music and pretend that you are directing it. If you know another choir director, ask if you can “borrow” their (already trained) choir for a part of a rehearsal. Then ask for feedback or tips from the singers or the choir director.
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Watch other directors. Make yourself a “cheat sheet” of signals. Go big. Watch yourself directing. Practice frequently.