Erythemal Index for August 2000 through July 2001: Rotating Globe
The Erythemal Index is a measure of ultraviolet radiation (UV) at ground level on the Earth. UV exists to the left of the visible spectrum and is divided into three components (UV-A, UV-B and UV-C). UV-B (290-320 wavelengths) is the most dangerous form of UV radiation that can reach ground level. Atmospheric ozone shields life at the surface from most of the harmful components of solar radiation. Chemical processes in the atmosphere can effect the level of protection provided by the ozone in the
How the Ancient Egyptians Did Multiplication
The method used by ancient Egyptians to solve multiplication problems is demonstrated in this student-created video. The process is explained step-by-step as the student's work is shown on a piece of paper. ( 1:07)
Wear a Chimp on Your Wrist
The OLogy activity offers an interesting twist on the study of DNA. Students use colored beads (or gumdrops) to create a bracelet that's based on a section of DNA code. The two strands of the bracelet are then twisted together into a double helix. They can choose to recreate DNA code from a list of favorite plants and animals that includes a monarch butterfly, a chimpanzee, a sunflower, and a brown trout. The activity includes illustrated step-by-step directions.
290 GG "Needs Washed"
Pittsburghese and other fun regionalisms
Bacterial Meningitis - Khan Academy
Dr. Charles Prober discusses prudent prescribing of antibiotics in the context of bacterial meningitis with 4th year medical student Morgan Theis. (12:17)
Crime fears color Guatemala's presidential poll
Sept. 11 - With spiraling violence and drug cartels threatening to destabilise Guatemala's national elections, international observers converge on the Latin American country. Travis Brecher reports.
Alice Guy a-t-elle existé ? Une conférence de Maurice Gianati
Une absence quasi-totale de documents de première main et contemporains sur la présence d'Alice Guy dans la société Léon Gaumont pour les années 1895-1906 a entrainé chez les historiens anciens et modernes qui se sont intéressés à cette pionnière du cinématographe une grande dispersion et confusion dans l'établissement de la chronologie de ses débuts et de sa filmographie. Il était donc nécessaire d'effectuer une relecture critique des écrits et mémoires d'Alice Guy afin de
The recurrent, the recombinatory and the ephemeral : thoughts on a textual system in transition
In this presentation from the Institute of Film and Television Studies' Ephemeral Media Workshops, Professor William Uricchio discusses his research: The recurrent, recombinatory and the ephemeral: thoughts on a textual system in transition.
Presentation produced/delivered: June/July 2009
Suitable for: Undergraduate Study and Community Education
Professor William Uricchio, MIT/Utrecht
William Uricchio is Professor and Director of the MIT Comparative Media Studies Program and professor of Co
Statistics - an intuitive introduction : graphical display
Different ways of displaying data: boxplots, histograms and distributions.
Politics in 60 seconds. Social democracy
Professor Steven Fielding defines a polical concept in 60 seconds for those with a spare minute to learn something new. This videocast focuses on social democracy as a political concept.
Warning: video does contain bloopers and out takes.
May 2010
Suitable for Undergraduate study and Community education
Professor Steven Fielding, School of Politics and International Relations
Professor Steven Fielding is Professor of Political History and Director of the Centre for British Politics: CBP at
Alumni and Friends on "Empowering the Dream"
Alumni and community leaders share their thoughts on the University of Memphis' Empowering the Dream Centennial Campaign.
North America: Showing the Changing Seasons
SeaWiFS false color data showing seasonal change in the oceans and on land for North America. The data is seasonally averaged, and shows fall, winter, spring, summer, fall, winter, and spring.
Beauty of Moldova
Moldova is a beautiful country located in Eastern Europe. This video show lovely photos of the natural features of the country. Historical information is also given. The Russian poet Alexandr Pushkin lived and wrote in Moldova from 1820-1823. ( 2:41)
Achieving Excellence 2011 award winners, - Hillier, Neal, Spoor
Mark Hillier, Martin Neal & Chris Spoor
Water Conservation in the Home-Skippy And Household Water
Skippy the fish wants us to be more careful about our water use around our houses. Students will learn how they can make an energy difference in their homes by conserving water. Skippy tells us how important water is to people and pets and we should not waste it by turning off faucets. (1:40)
Sesame Street-Desperate Houseplants (Plant Need Sun and Water)
In this Sesame Street video, students will learn that plants need water and sunlight in order to grow. This video would work well in conjunction with non-fiction texts on living things and/or plants. (1:50)
{ Suresh 202} Rhythmic Hindi words
{ Suresh 202} Rhythmic Hindi words लयबद्ध हिंदी शब्द (Laybaddh Hindi shabd) Devanagari/Transliteration/Translation कर (kar) do or tax or hand खर (khar) rabbit डर (dar) fear चर...
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Introduction to Cells
In this HD dramatic video, students will witness the miracle of cells. The video is choreographed to powerful music.. It is designed as a "trailer" to be shown by Biology teachers in High School and college as a visual "Introduction" to the wonder of cells. This is a great resource to work in conjunction with a lesson/unit on this subject. It is well done. (2:56)
