7.02CI Experimental Biology - Communications Intensive (MIT)
This course is the scientific communications portion of course 7.02, Experimental Biology and Communication. Students develop their skills as writers of scientific research, skills that also contribute to the learning of the 7.02 course materials. Through in class and out of class writing exercises, students explore the genre of the research article and its components while developing an understanding of the materials covered in the 7.02 laboratory.
Valentine's Day Song
The video starts by counting 10 hearts, then sings a valentine song to the tune of "One Little Indian."Â Hearts are on a felt board while the teacher sings. Various shapes are also taught between the song.This video is really great for small children to catch on to.
Arctic Ice Abrupt Withdrawal
A simulation of the summer arctic ice coverage of the north pole from present to 2040. Produced by UCAR and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. (No sound) Run time 0:31.
Exploring Wisconsin Our Home-A Place Called Wisconsin
This introduction to the series takes a fresh look at Wisconsin geography. Series host Liz Chobanian Richeson and the Wis Kids locate Wisconsin in the universe, find their own home towns within the state, and begin to explore the places created by the work of people and nature in this part of the world. As students learn about Wisconsin's unique physical characteristics, they will begin to gain an appreciation of their own sense of place in the world. The program considers some of the key
Exploring Wisconsin Our Home-Your Land & Mine
Your Land and Mine - Land has both public and private uses. However, since all land is interrelated, land use decisions affect all citizens. This program studies how land use decisions are made. Wisconsin's diverse regions provide the state with a variety of landscapes and environments. There are many different and often conflicting uses for land, and people must discuss, debate, and decide the best possible use for this limited resource. (Series: Exploring Wisconsin Our Home)The 'Explorin
Evolution Ep1: Darwin's Dangerous Idea (1/11)
Interweaving key moments of drama in Darwin's life with current research, "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" explores why his theory of evolution might matter even more today than it did in his own time. This documentary is suitable for high school grades. Run time 10:38.
College Research Papers : How to Write Footnotes in MLA Style
Writing a footnote in MLA style is useful for expressing an idea that isn't part of the main line of argument. Make sure footnotes are relevant by using the  tips from an English teacher in this video on college research papers.
Where Do I Find Affordable Homeschool Curriculum?
Where Do I Find Affordable Homeschool Curriculum? Part of the series: Homeschooling Tips. Find an affordable homeschool curriculum by using discarded textbooks from public schools, borrowing books from friends, and by doing research to create an adequate lesson plan. Use workbooks and...
Can You Participate in Sports While Homeschooling
Can You Participate in Sports While Homeschooling. Part of the series: Homeschooling Tips. Homeschool students typically participate in sports by either organizing their own team, joining a high school team or by signing up for community college athletics. Research various athletic...
How to Cite an Interview in APA Style
How to Cite an Interview in APA Style. Part of the series: Research Papers. The basic form for an APA citation starts with the author, date and title, and is followed by a publisher if one is listed. Learn about using exact dates when citing interviews with help from an...
How to Cite the APA Manual in APA Format
How to Cite the APA Manual in APA Format. Part of the series: Research Papers. When citing the APA manual, the author being referenced is a corporate author, called the American Psychological Association. Learn about citing the edition of an APA manual with help from an...
How to Write MLA Research or Essay Papers
When writing an MLA research or essay paper, know that the MLA, or Modern Language Association, publishes a book about proper formats for a research paper. Write an MLA essay paper and refer to the handbook with tips from an English teacher in this video on research papers.
MLA Citation Format--Put Your Papers in Perfect MLA Style: P1
This video show you how to set up  manuscript settings for a research paper in Modern Language Association (MLA) style. It also covers in-text citation formatting style (when, where and how to cite) and the Works Cited page.  You can actually view the computer screen setting being made while you are being told the steps.
Put Your Papers & Essays in Perfect MLA Style: P2
This video continues to teach the manuscript settings for a research paper in Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Also covers in-text citation formatting style (when, where and how to cite) and the Works Cited page. Â Pt 2 of 2
Tracing your Heritage
Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in America.
In this clip the narrator reports on a woman who is doing genealogy research on her heritage and interviews various professionals about the subject. The clips give useful information and tips on genealogical research.
Using Google News Timeline for Genealogy & Family History
This podcast shows how to use Google News Time line as a way to enhance family history research. It is an ideal tool for people who want to further their genealogy research. Lisa Louise Cooke, host of
the popular Genealogy Gems and Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcasts at http://www.genealogygems.tv shows you how to use the Google News Timeline step by step to learn more about your family tree. (9:05)
The joy of genealogy and family history
In this clip learn the reasons why people do genealogy and family history. Interviews with different people who have done genealogical research talk about their personal experiences from the family research.
8.251 String Theory for Undergraduates (MIT)
This course introduces string theory to undergraduate and is based upon Prof. Zwiebach's textbook entitled A First Course in String Theory. Since string theory is quantum mechanics of a relativistic string, the foundations of the subject can be explained to students exposed to both special relativity and basic quantum mechanics. This course develops the aspects of string theory and makes it accessible to students familiar with basic electromagnetism and statistical mechanics.
Weird US - Midwest Points of Interest A variety of strange sites encountered along the road on a trip from PA, through OH, IN, IL and WI. The places they visit are; a mine fire in Pennsylvania which could burn for many more years, Carbon County Prison, the Valley of the Shadow of Death, in Ohio-visit a drive in restaurant where people put chewing gum on the outside of the building, Fairmount to visit the place where James Dean died, the Leaning Tower of Piza outside
2.51 Intermediate Heat and Mass Transfer (MIT)
2.51 is a 12-unit subject, serving as the Mechanical Engineering Department's advanced undergraduate course in heat and mass transfer. The prerequisites for this course are the undergraduate courses in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, specifically Thermal Fluids Engineering I and Thermal Fluids Engineering II or their equivalents. This course covers problems of heat and mass transfer in greater depth and complexity than is done in those courses and incorporates many subjects that are not incl
