The mixer short story pdf
The Illustrated Man The Concrete Mixer Summary
The Concrete Mixer
Setting
Mars, then California on Earth.
Characters
Ettil Vrye - A Martian wary of an invasion of Earth.
Town Witches - Martian witches, apparently used to enforce government will.
Tylla - Ettil's wife.
Father-in-law - Ettil's father.
Assignor - Places Ettil on trial.
Unnamed son - Ettil and Tylla's son.
William Sommers - President of the Association of the United American Produces, who greets Ettil's rocket when it lands.
Mayor - Greets Ettil's rocket.
Miss California 1965 - Greets Ettil's rocket.
Miss America 1940 - Greets Ettil's rocket.
Mr. Biggest Grapefruit in San Fernando Valley 1956 - Greets Ettil's rocket.
Unnamed woman - Tries to seduce Ettil in the park.
Older woman - Tries to convert Ettil religiously.
R.R. Van Plank - Film producer who hires Ettil as an adviser.
Protagonist
Ettil Vrye, a Martian who fears the consequence of invading Earth.
Antagonist
R.R. Van Park, a movie producer on Earth who epitomizes the cultural imperialism Ettil Vrye quickly comes to fear.
Climax
Ettil Vrye agrees to be an adviser to Van Park's movie about the Martian invasion of Earth, but wonders if he shouldn't just return to Mars.
Outcome
He gets run over by a car full of teenagers.
Themes
The main theme is the evil of imperialism, and the particularly insidious nature of cultural imperialism in modern society.
The United States has become notorious for forcing its values and perspective on other cultures with their popular culture
and popular commercial products.
This is more powerful than the Martian invasion of Earth; indeed, it turns the Martians
into the conquered instead of the conquerors. A sub-theme is the dangerous power of the imagination. Using pulp
magazines as the basis for his argument, Ettil Vrye argues that Earthians will be able to fend off a Martian invasion
precisely because they imagined it repeatedly in their junk culture and have always won. This prescient view is turned
upside its head when the Earthians do make their claim on their new rulers: rather than fending off the invaders, they
welcome the Martians as new customers to be won over. Further, Van Plank's twisting of the Martian invasion into an
acceptable movie for popular consumption is another way imagination runs rampant.
Summary
Ettil Vrye is reviled by all Martians - including his family - for refusing to join the invasion of Earth. He is arrested and
confronted with his illegal collection of Earthian science fiction magazines.
He explains that those magazines are why a
Martian invasion will fail: while Earth has stories about invaders from Mars that are always repelled, Martian literature
has nothing along that line; thus, Earthian morale is stronger than Martian morale and will decide the fate of an invasion.
The assignor makes Ettil choose between joining the Legion of War or death by burning; Ettil chooses burning but at the
last minute changes his mind.
On the rocket ship to Earth, Ettil muses on how a single Earth rocket to Mars provided scientists the ability to replicate the
technology and prepare for war. When his rocket approaches Earth, the Martians are shocked to find out Earthians are
welcoming them to the planet - and are actually handing the planet over to their new Martian brothers. The rocket lands in
Green Town, California, and is greeted by a delegation of beauty queens and local dignitaries. The Martians are
suspicious of the Earthians.
Ettil wants them to return to Mars, but the others refuse; soon, they encounter Earth women
interested in Martian love. In a park alone, Ettil is approached by an Earth woman who flirts with him; as he writes a letter
to his wife, an older Earth woman tries to convert him religiously. Ettil continues his letter, even as he witnesses a crash
between a car full of Earthmen and a car full of Martians. Ettil laments the way Earth culture will infiltrate and take over
Mars.
Later, Ettil is approached by a man in a limousine: this man is R.R. Van Plank and he's seeking a Martian as an adviser for his planned movie, Invasion of Earth by Mars. Plank's vision of this movie is different from the reality of Mars but when Ettil protests this, Plank rebukes him for not respecting the changes necessary to make huge profits. Ettil discovers the
R.R. in Plank's name stands for Richard Robert - as in Rick, a name often used in science fiction magazines for the hero
who saves Earth from the Martians.
Ettil shakes the hand of this real life conqueror of Mars and the adviser job is agreed
upon. Again on his own, Ettil wonders what he should do: work for Mars' conquerors or return home and appreciate Mars
before it gives way to Earthian influence? He then finds himself chased by a car full of teenagers and tries to run away; as
the car comes down upon him he notes it sounds like a concrete mixer.
Notes:
The line about "little Saroyans" is a reference to William Saroyan, an author who advocated optimism during the Great
Depression. It speaks to a kind of humility and sense of common humanity that has been twisted into the omnivorous
reach of cultural imperialism in the story.
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
None The work is done at this construction site. Time to wish the trucks goodnight. It’s the end of the day at this construction site and time to wish all the trucks a restful night.
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Down in the big construction site, the tough trucks work with all their might to build a building, make a road, to get the job done—load by load! The sun has set; the work is done. It’s time for trucks to end their fun. So one by one they’ll go to bed to yawn and rest their sleepy heads, then wake up to another day of rough-and-tough construction play! Working hard to help his team, Crane Truck raises one last beam. Reaching, stretching, lifting high, he swings the beam into the sky. He’ll set it down right on its mark, then off to bed; it’s almost dark. He slowly folds his boom back in, and then with one last sleepy grin, he tucks himself in nice and tight . . .Sigh! . . . then cuddles up and says goodnight. Shh. Goodnight, Crane Truck, goodnight. Spinning, churning, all day long, Cement Mixer sings his whirly song. Now . . . yawn! He’s weary and so dizzy from the fun that keeps him busy. With one last spin, he pours the load.
He’s ready now to leave the road. He takes a bath, gets shiny bright, pulls up his chute, turns off his light. He cuts his engine, slows his drum, and dreams sweet dreams of twirly fun. Shh. Goodnight, Cement Mixer, goodnight. Dump Truck loves to work and haul. He carries loads both big and small. He moves the dirt from place to place, then dumps it with a happy face. One final load spills on the heap. Crrrunch! Now Dump Truck’s tired and wants to sleep. He lowers his bed, locks his gate, rests his wheels; it’s getting late. He dims his lights, then shuts his doors, and soon his engine slows to snores. “Hey! Pipe down!” Shh. Goodnight, Dump Truck, goodnight. Pushing with his mighty blade, Bulldozer works to smooth the grade. He clears the way to level ground and fills the air with thunderous sound. Rooaaar! No one’s as tough and strong as he! But now he’s sleepy as can be. He puffs some smoke out of his stack, turns off his engine, stops his track. He curls into his soft dirt bed and dreams of busy days ahead.
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Department of Education GO Revda - Development of educational robotics
Association of Educators for the Development of Educational Robotics
Regulations on the activities of the Association of Pedagogical Workers for the Development of Educational Robotics in the Revda City District (pdf format)
Work plan of the Association of Pedagogical Workers of Preschool Educational Organizations for the Development of Educational Robotics for the 2019-2020 academic year (pdf format)
Minutes of the meeting of the Association No.
10 of February 29, 2020 (pdf format)
Minutes of the meeting of the Association No. 9 of 09.02 .2020 (pdf format)
Minutes of the Association meeting No. 8 dated 02/07/2020 (pdf format)
Minutes of the Association meeting No. 7 dated 01/21/2020 (pdf format)
Minutes of the Association meeting No. 6 of 12/17/2019 (pdf format)
Minutes of the Association meeting No. 5 of 11/19/2019 (pdf format)
Minutes of the Association meeting No. 4 of 11/05/2019 (pdf format)
Minutes of the Association meeting No. 3 of 04.10.2019 (pdf format)
Minutes of the meeting of the Association No. 2 of 25.09.2019 (pdf format)
Minutes of the meeting of the Association No. 1 of 23.08.2019 (pdf format)
On February 28, 2020, kindergarten No. 39 OSB 1 at MADOU hosted a master class on familiarization with the outside world among pupils of preparatory group No.
2, as part of the work of the Association of Pedagogical Workers for the Development of Educational Robotics.
An integrated lesson on familiarization with the outside world "Indoor plants" with the introduction of Lego - designers, prepared and conducted by a teacher of the highest qualification. category Trudovishnikova Yuliya Valerievna.
The event was presented in the format of a video-class for teachers of the Revda Civil Defense.
The purpose of the event was:
- Clarify and systematize children's knowledge about plants.
- To develop design skills in preschoolers based on Lego - design.
During the lesson, children got acquainted with the characteristics of plants that characterize them as a living being. They remembered the structure, parts of plants and their role. We modeled the images of an indoor flower according to a model with complication, according to our own plan from the Lego constructor "Morphan", made up a story according to the scheme.
Read more: Master class on familiarization with the outside world "Indoor plants"
January 21 at MADOU kindergarten 34 OSP 2, within the framework of the Association of Preschool Education Pedagogical Workers, a city competition of joint creativity of children and parents in lego design and robotics "Snow Town" was held in the nominations "Lego-masters" and "Winter fun."
37 creative works of preschool educational organizations of the Revda Civil Society - MBDOU kindergarten No. 17, MBDOU kindergarten No. 17 SOP 2, MADOU kindergarten 34 SOP 2, MADOU kindergarten 46 SOP No. 1, MADOU kindergarten No. 50 SOP No. 2, MADOU Kindergarten No. 50 SOP No. 4.
Read more: City competition of joint creativity of children and parents "Snow Town"
On November 19, 2019, on the territory of MADOU, kindergarten No.
39 OSP 1, as part of the activity plan of the association for Lego - design, a master class of an integrated lesson on FEMP for pupils of senior preschool age "In a certain kingdom, in a certain state", educator Irina Golovtsova Faridovna.
The purpose of the event was how you can use LEGO - designers in the field of cognitive development to consolidate the count to 10, orientation in space, on the platform and without it. Perform tasks with the help of constructors according to verbal instructions, according to the model. In parallel, solve problems in the field of speech development. The participants were the teachers of MADOU Kindergarten No. 34 OSP 2, MADOU Kindergarten No. 50 OSP 2, 4. The event was highly appreciated.
We would like to thank all the participants for their suggestions, recommendations, and objective evaluation.
The first stage of the fourth festival of innovative technical creativity "SmartRobofest" was held at school No.
2. More than 170 children from Degtyarsk, Pervouralsk and Revda took part in the festival. From year to year, not only the number of participants in the festival is growing, but the tasks for models are becoming more complicated.
Read more: 1st stage of the IV SmartRobofest Festival
Regulations on the activities of the Association of Pedagogical Workers for the Development of Educational Robotics in the Revda City District (pdf format)academic year (pdf format)
Minutes of organizational meetings of the Association of Pedagogical Workers for the Development of Educational Robotics 2018-2019 academic year (pdf format)
Minutes of organizational meetings of the Association of Pedagogical Workers for the Development of Educational Robotics January-April 2018-2019 academic year (pdf format)
Report on the activities of the Association of Pedagogical Workers of Educational Organizations for the Development of Educational Robotics in 2018 - 2019academic year (pdf format)
As part of the work of the Association of Pedagogical Workers in Educational Robotics, teachers of MADOU Kindergarten No.
34 OSP 2, MADOU Kindergarten No. 39 OSP 1, MADOU Kindergarten No. 50OSB No. 2 presented their work experience. Teachers held open classes and showed a master class when working with children.
- Poluektova A.V. with children of the middle group, she conducted an open lesson "Mixer" on Lego design with the educational designer "First Mechanisms" for students of GBPOU SO "Revdinsky Pedagogical College".
- Zhukova A.L. showed an open lesson in the middle group "Journey to the Star" with the educational set of the constructor "Learn to learn", for students of GBPOU SO "Revdinsky Pedagogical College".
- Khoroshavina G.M. held a master class with pupils of the preparatory group "Space Teachings" also with the educational set "Learn to learn", for students of GBPOU SO "Revdinsky Pedagogical College".
- Student Achievements
- Our experience
- City Construction Festival "Heroes of fairy tales"
- III open festival "SmartRobofest"
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Municipal budgetary institution "Art residence "Mixer"" Department of Family and Youth Affairs of the Administration of the city of Noyabrsk
D Irector of the Institution: Sukhova Elena Yuryevna
Schedule of the Institution:
Monday - Friday to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 to 22:00 as 21:00
Contact information:
Address: Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Noyabrsk, st.
Izishateley, 21-b
Tel./Fax: +7 (3496) 499-585, 499-565.
Address: Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Noyabrsk, ave. Mira, 84-a
Phone: +7 (3496) 352-804,499-575.
E-mail: [email protected]
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We promote only one position: "A successful person in a successful country." We try to keep up with modern realities and therefore we offer the most diverse options for self-development for the youth of the city of Noyabrsk.
After all, the better each individual person becomes, the better everything around him becomes. And the better the environment around a person becomes, the better he becomes. You say that this is some kind of perpetual motion machine. We say that this is our goal. We want to develop young people so that they develop everything around them, including us!
So where do you start talking about yourself? Let's start with the sites that we offer to young people, and then we'll figure it out:
ProART Creative Association
leaders: Mitrofanova Marina Aleksandrovna, Gancherenko Tatyana Vladimirovna
- Socialization of children with disabilities
- Getting to know the basic concepts (color, texture, volume, composition), art materials and craft practices
- Handmate, creating unique products
- Art therapy
Studio "LEGOKids"
head: Ryabova Ekaterina Pavlovna
- We design according to the schemes
- We develop thinking: logic, a creative approach to solving problems
- We create our own unique world "Lego", simultaneously mastering the most difficult mathematical knowledge
Studio "Pixel"
Heads: Subnakova Evgenia Vladimirovna
- we master programming
- create our own electronic devices and projects
, we analyze, collect and process information
Studio "SNOW BEAT" (Break-dance)
head: Kirgintsev Vitaly Nikolaevich
- We know hip -hop culture
- Learning at the Breyking school
- We participate in hip -hop jams and bats
KMF "Polar Rhythm"Heads: Ostapenko, IVAS Andreyevich, Khabibullin Albinan, Lithuanian Alekseevich
- Acquaintance, study of various musical directions
- Writing of author's projects
- Performing and holding music festivals
KMF "Vivace music"
leader: Gladkikh Nikita Olegovich
- Acquaintance with hip-hop culture
- Learning to write musical compositions
- Working with musical equipment
- Writing arrangements and creating an instrumental
- Recording, processing and mastering vocals
- Promotion of young artists and assistance in the implementation of individual musical projects
- Accompanying songs on official music platforms
CMF "Sakura"
Head: Safarov Roman Nifalievich
- We study the basic Japanese
- Learning to draw in the style of "Manga"
- leather
- extensively
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