The peach is a deciduous tree native to the region of Northwest China between the Tarim Basin and the north slopes of the Kunlun Shan mountains, where it was first domesticated and cultivated. It bears an edible juicy fruit called a peach or a nectarine. The specific epithet persica refers to its widespread cultivation in Persia, whence it was transplanted to Europe. It belongs to the genus Prunus which includes the cherry, apricot, almond and plum, in the rose family. The peach is classified wi
Image via Flickr by Sean MacEntee. When used carefully, social media can be a useful tool rather than a distraction. A recent Edutopia blog post argues that using social media not only brings current technology to the classroom, but it also helps bridge the digital divide among lower-income students.
Across demographic groups, a number of trends emerge in this analysis of social media usage: 1  Age differences: Seniors make strides â Young adults (ages 18 to 29) are the most likely to use social media â fully 90% do. Still, usage among those 65 and older has more than tripled since 2010 when 11% used social media.