La longitude, muse oubliée de l'astronomie classique
Conférence donnée à l'IAP le 14 juin 2011, par par Alain Giraud-Ruby, scientifique et écrivain.
On montre comment, à l'âge classique, les problèmes stratégiques liés à la mesure de la longitude, à l'origine notamment de la construction des premiers observatoires optiques, succèdent à ceux du calendrier et de l'astrologie comme principal moteur des progrès de l'observation astronomique. La cartographie terrestre, spécialité des astronomes et géodésiens de l'observ
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Biology - Evidence for Evolution
During this video the insructor stands in front of a PowerPoint display that highlights her points concerning the evidence for evolution. Begfore viewing the video, the instructor may have discuss mimicry, adaptation, and camouflage. (07:02)
HIS348 Session 7 Fall 2011
HIS348 Immigration and Citizenship - Session seven 10/22/2011 Mike Fraga
Duke on Demand Highlights for the Week of October 23, 2011
This week in Duke on Demand .... The university's new public service announcement -- produced with the help of students -- will air during Duke games. Duke students and faculty get a lesson in the history of flamenco dance. And, an "Office Hours" webcast conversation examines the work of entrepreneurs.
Kanu O Ka Aina Learning Ohana
Kanu o ka 'Aina teaches the young and old about the sustainable traditions of the Hawaiian people while instilling a sense of pride and responsibility. See how heritage and modern life are blended into a rich, community-driven education system. (1:59)
Karl Koster talks on New Young Faculty
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Transforming Health Care Delivery Through Interdisciplinary Training
The Institute for Evidence-Based Health Professions Education presents
Transforming Health Care Delivery Through Interdisciplinary Training: Health Care Teams of the Future
Presented by Denise Kornegay, Director, Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Centers
The University of Georgia
copyright © 2011
Silkworm moths
Silkworm moths are the adult form of silkworm larvae. They emerge from the silk cocoons to mate. Mating is their only purpose and they do not eat or drink water. The females will lay hundreds of tiny white eggs.
Hydraulic Arm Challenge
Students will design and build a mechanical arm that lifts and moves an empty 12-ounce soda can using hydraulics for power. Small design teams (1-2 students) will design and build a single axis for use in the completed mechanical arm. One team will design and build the grasping hand, one team the lifting arm, and the last team the rotation base. The three design groups must work to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication and sketches.
Tokyo (Japan)
This two minute video provides highlights of ten most interesting tourist stops in this city and provides some insights into what makes it special. This would be useful for social studies or art classes.
Wiskunde met het SMART Board : Eindwerk Je vindt hier een eindwerk van Eva Clyncke en Kim Geubels rond het werken met een SMART Board in het vak wiskunde. Ze keken naar de voor- en nadelen van het digitale bord in het algemeen, ze bespreken de vaste toepassingen van het bord en …
Skull Tutorial
This tutorial module consists of a series of digitized images of the skull, illustrating bones, foramina, bony landmarks, and protuberances which were converted into Macromedia Flash for online distribution. The objective for creating the courseware was to stimulate more active self-directed learning. The rationale was to integrate skull osteology into a structured format that is readily accessible for local and distance learning and self-assessment. Active learning was achieved by creating twel
Changes in Maternal Physiology
An interactive animation that enables the user to see physiological changes in a woman during pregnancy and postpartum. Guide questions - How does a pregnant female adjust physiologically to the metabolic and nutritional requirements of the growing fetus? How does the fetal-placental unit obtain a sufficient blood supply? How soon after parturition do the maternal metabolism and reproductive function return to those typical of the non-pregnant state? University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Daphnia heart and eyes
Anterior end of Daphnia showing beating heart - note moving eyes and other body structures.
Investigating an Immune Response to Bacterial Infection
A laboratory exercise to investigate immune response to bacterial infection using tobacco hornworms.
Правоаголни координати на вектор
Се прикажува вектор во простор и операции со вектори преку нивните координати.
Baby chicks
Baby chicks hatch from the eggs laid by adult hens. They are various different colors, are covered entirely by soft feathers, and have small wings and two feet.
Family Values PSA (mock election 2011)
Red Ribbon Week - Poinsons
Red Ribbon Week. This video discusses things that are good for you and things that are not. (01:08)
