Mrs. Burk Perimeter Rap
Mrs. Burks sings a rap song explaining how to find the perimeter. Catchy tune for students to remember (Running Time 0:59).
Table Ronde : Précaution, prévention et gestion des risques environnementaux (audio)
Journée Santé Environnement
Quelques risques environnementaux reconnus
ISPED, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Les grandes questions environnementales des débuts du XXIe siècle : pesticides, champs électromagnétiques, pollution atmosphérique…ont poussé à la création de structures régionales chargées d’assurer la gestion des risques environnementaux et d
Pesticides et Santé (video)
Journée Santé Environnement
Quelques risques environnementaux reconnus
ISPED, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
La question des pesticides comme risque environnemental est au cœur des débats de société et un sujet de choix pour l’imaginaire des medias. Les sources d’expositions sont diverses à la fois pour la population gé
How Much Faith Should We Put in Keynesian Models? Jim Manzi is a private-sector expert in statistical analysis. He is my favorite commentator on the economics of climate change, because he dove into the IPCC reports and found that the proposed legislative "cures" (cap-and-tra
Active Gaming Research
In this video, the university shares the information they have learned about active gaming, along with the impact it has had on students' lives. The active gaming labs use technology to improve learning along with a new type of physical education within the schools and encourages children to use technology while still being physically active. Run time 03:04.
China auto stocks fall on car curbs
China's auto stocks fall after Beijing introduces measures to tackle traffic jams; investors fear other cities may adopt similar measures which will impact car industry.
Reindeer Herding
A school that teaches reindeer herding is featured in this ABC news clip. The video interviews teenagers who attend this co-ed school and their thoughts on why reindeer herding is important. There is some nice video footage of real reindeer. The video could also be used with younger students during the Christmas season or as a compare and contrast between reindeer and regular deer. Run time 01:46.
How to Teach Multiplication
When teaching multiplication in mathematics, be sure students have grasped the concept of addition and subtraction first. Explain the concept of multiplication tables to a classroom with help from this veteran math teacher.
How to Teach Handwriting
How to Teach Handwriting. Part of the series: Writing Tips & Teaching Strategies. Handwriting requires fine motor skills, and should be taught to kids between the ages of three and a half and five. Prepare children for handwriting with other fine motor skills by following these tips. (3:02)
Teaching Map Skills to Children
When teaching kids about maps, first teach them about locations and make connections with world events. Show children how to make maps with tips from a former classroom teacher. (2:22)
Answer: Why research graphene?
2010 Nobel Laureates in Physics, answer the question, why research graphene?
In defence of hedge funds
Hedge funds have come in for scrutiny of late, particularly for their role in the financial crisis. According to Christopher Fawcett, CEO of Fauchier Partners, which manages hedge fund and alternative investment portfolios, hedge funds have become a scapegoat as they are an easy target.
001 - 006 Vestibulum Januae Linguarum 1717
This 1717 edition of Comenius' Vestibulum has been augmented by other authors - as a text it sits comfortably half way between the Orbis Pictus and the Janua Linguarum.
It is much longer than Comenius' original Vestibulum.
To use this text effectively as a revision tool, you should have studied the Orbis Sensualium Pictus, and learned the vocabulary contained there.
There is a whole series of Latin educational texts from this time period that make use of Comenius as a foundation, providing the
The Presidents Song!
A song to remember the names of all the Presidents of the U.S, set to the tune of Yankee Doodle.
Energy Quest: Interactive Game
A highly entertaining and educational site where the students click on various objects to learn about them and their energy sources. Lots of information, but although the site is designed for younger students, the content is mainly for grades 4 and up.
Table ronde : Nouvelles méthodes et nouveaux enseignements en Lettres. Français
Table ronde "Nouvelles méthodes et nouveaux enseignements en Lettres : Français". Dans "Les Humanités pour quoi faire : enjeux et propositions", colloque international organisé par le laboratoire Patrimoine, Littérature, Histoire (PLH) en collaboration avec le laboratoire Lettres, Langages et Arts (LLA). Université Toulouse II-Le Mirail, IUFM Midi-Pyrénées, 27-29 mai 2010.
Thème IV : Enseigner les humanités : contenus, méthodes, filières, pers
