6.1 Concentrating energy
Energy resources are essential for any society, be it one dependent on subsistence farming or an industrialised country. There are many different sources of energy, some well-known such as coal or petroleum, others less so, such as tides or the heat inside the Earth. Is nuclear power a salvation or a nightmare? This unit provides background information to each resource, so that you can assess them for yourself.
Foreign Policy and the Next U.S. Administration
After tuning in closely to the presidential campaign, these panelists don’t discern worlds of difference in the candidates’ approaches to foreign policy. But the speakers convey key concerns and offer words of advice to the next U.S. president.
Barry Posen is interested in the future of U.S. grand strategy, by which he means our plan for achiev
Earthquake Formation
Students learn about the structure of the earth and how an earthquake happens. In one activity, students make a model of the earth including all of its layers. In a teacher-led demonstration, students learn about continental drift. In another activity, students create models demonstrating the different types of faults.
Science, Faith and the Moral Maze
Prof. David Cook : Course
References 3.1 What is the value of teaching assistants? Hilary Cremin et al. (2003) in their evaluation of the ways in which teachers and teaching assistants can work together in teams, suggest that, while there is enthusiasm for additional support, little attention is given to how this actually works in classrooms. It is true that learning support staff have been introduced into classrooms without clear research evidence that they can make a difference to children's learning, but then life often moves faster than the supply of research evidence.< Gustos y preferencias 9/11 a Watershed Moment The Feasibility of Offshore Wind Turbines in South Carolina -- McNair Summer Research Scholar VUCast: Moving On Up! Have you seen the documentary "Bully"? Earlier this year a somewhat controversial documentary was released in the United states called 'Bully". The study of the impact of bullying in an American high school was prompted by director Lee Hirsch's experience of being bullied as a teenager. It has been well received by critics but was gi 2012 Sheldon Institute Showcase at SUNY Oswego Berkman Center for Internet and Society and the Harvard Library : Meet & Greet, July 24, 2012 A bad weekend Old Culham Bridge Collaborative Landforms Gallery Liquid Nitrogen and Fire! BLOSSOMS - How Scientific Teams Develop New Anti-Cancer Drugs This lesson introduces students to the different kinds of scientists - biologists, chemists, cancer doctors - all working together in the various stages of drug discovery. It is part of an MIT BLOSSOMS series of three lessons on cancer. The University of Memphis minute for the week of September 14, 2012.
This unit is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of Spanish-speaking societies and cultures and extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will examine the world of Spanish and Latin-American art and explore the difference between art and craft.
In this Hard Target video clip, sit down with experts as they talk about the tragic event that occurred on September 11, 2001. These experts discuss topics that range from why it happened to how big it was. (2:48)
"The Feasibility of Offshore Wind Turbines in South Carolina, Given Potential Earthquake and Hurricane Events" presented by Angela Dapremont, Geology Major, College of Charleston -- as part of the McNair Summer Research Program Presentation Day.
About the McNair Scholars Program: The College of Charleston received funding to implement TRiO's Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program on its campus. Housed on the fourth floor of the Stern Student Center, this is a four-year, renewa
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Moving on Up! Carry some boxes with the class of 2016! Big Dig! A special look at the latest building progress Why is Vanderbilt so happy?
SUNY Oswego's Sheldon Institute is a 2-week educational enrichment program for students entering grades 2 through 10 that runs each summer on campus and is designed to meet the academic and cultural needs of motivated and creative students. Novice students, grades 2-4, have a set program that includes art projects, science, language, history, cultural appreciation and also have daily swim time. The older students choose four different daily workshops, emphasizing problem solving and critical thi
The Meet & Greet featured 6 speakers from the Berkman Center and Harvard Library sharing 5 minute overviews of projects with which they've been involved. Presentations were followed by an open discussion. The event was co-sponsored by the Berkman Center for Internet and Society and Harvard Library Strategic Conversations.
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Collection of photos illistrating various landforms noted in Wikipedia articles - work in progress
This video shows a burning candle is placed in a container of liquid nitrogen! It is filmed in front of a live studio audience. The lecturer discusses how nitrogen smothers the fire by depriving it of oxygen. (08:23)
The University of Memphis minute for the week of September 14, 2012.
