Chemical Wonders
Students are introduced to chemical engineering and learn about its many different applications. They are provided with a basic introduction to matter and its different properties and states. An associated hands-on activity gives students a chance to test their knowledge of the states of matter and how to make observations using their five senses: touch, smell, sound, sight and taste.
"Biomedical Information Technology, Fall 2008"
" This course teaches the design of contemporary information systems for biological and medical data. Examples are chosen from biology and medicine to illustrate complete life cycle information systems, beginning with data acquisition, following to data storage and finally to retrieval and analysis. Design of appropriate databases, client-server strategies, data interchange protocols, and computational modeling architectures. Students are expected to have some familiarity with scientific applica
Save the Oysters - Introducing Non-native Species to the Chesapeake Bay
Since the introduction of MSX and Dermo in the 1950’s, two infectious diseases that played a large role in the decline the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population, several oyster hatcheries along the Eastern seaboard are working with scientists across many fields to develop innovative restoration programs. One idea is to introduce a non-native oyster from China called Crassostrea ariakensis. In this video podcast, MicrobeWorld talks about current research underway with C. ariakensis, the potentia
Navigating at the Speed of Satellites
For thousands of years, navigators have looked to the sky for direction. Today, celestial navigation has simply switched from using natural objects to human-created satellites. A constellation of satellites, called the Global Positioning System, and hand-held receivers allow for very accurate navigation. In this lesson, students investigate the fundamental concepts of GPS technology trilateration and using the speed of light to calculate distances.
CIDMEF Libreville 2011 - Session CADMEF : discussion des communications libres
XVIIIème Journées Universitaires Francophones de Pédagogie des Sciences de la Santé de la CIDMEF.
3ème Congrès International Francophone de Pédagogie des Sciences de la Santé 16 – 19 avril 2011
Faculté de Médecine de Libreville (Gabon). Université des Sciences de la Santé
Titre : CIDMEF Libreville 2011 - Session de la CADMEF : Communications libres : discussion
Intervenant : Fatima DEHBI (Casablanca, Maroc)
Résumé : Communications libres. di
Concentration gradients
This RLO describes the concept of concentration gradients in biological systems through analogy with gradients found in everyday life, and outlines passive and active transport across cell membranes.
How to conduct a literature search
Practical examples of searching databases of journal articles (eg CINAHL, BNI), including screen movies of actual searches.
VUCast EXTRA: Black, Gold, Baseball … I’m a Believer
What does it take to be a winner in baseball? Watch this VUCast Extra highlighting Vandy’s Coach Tim Corbin during a U.T. game and our recent win over Belmont in the NCAA Regional title game. Vanderbilt advances and hosts Oregon State in the NCAA Super Regional and the winner of that best of three gamekeep reading »
Pan around the Limb of the Sun with TRACE Imagery
A pan around the limb of the sun using an image from TRACE
CAV 2011 - Le cancer du sein chez la femme jeune. Aspect psychologique
Réunion thématique du Centre Régional Anticancéreux de Nancy.
Titre : CAV 2011 - Le cancer du sein chez la femme jeune.
Intervenants : Anne LESUR (Médecin oncologue au Centre Régional Anticancéreux de Nancy (Centre Alexis Vautrin).
Virginie ADAM (Psychologue au Centre Régional Anticancéreux de Nancy (Centre Alexis Vautrin).
Résumé : Anne LESUR médecin oncologue prend en charge les patientes atteintes d’un cancer du sein en fin de traitement chirurgic
CIDMEF Libreville 2011 – les coopérations pour le développement des compétences professionnell
XVIIIème Journées Universitaires Francophones de Pédagogie des Sciences de la Santé de la CIDMEF.
3ème Congrès International Francophone de Pédagogie des Sciences de la Santé
16 – 19 avril 2011
Faculté de Médecine de Libreville (Gabon). Université des Sciences de la Santé
Titre : CIDMEF Libreville 2011 – Session CADMEF : Table ronde : rapport suivi d’une discussion.
Intervenant : Rapport par Rémy SENANT (Nantes, France)
Résumé :
Channel 83 News: World History Day (February 21)
Channel 83 News is broadcasting again! This is an extended show to showcases Western Dominance and Imperialism.
How to Choose the Right Bird Feeder
A three minute interview wit Susan Maranhao about using bird feeders to attract birds to your yard and it includes different types of birds as well. Good instructions.
Arthropods by StudyJams
Arthropods make up 75% of invertebrates. Arthropods have several qualities in common: jointed legs, bodies divided into sections, and an exoskeleton, or shell. Some of the arthropods you may know include: lobsters, millipedes, spiders, ants, and butterflies. Learn more about arthropods with this slide show from StudyJams. Vibrant images are set to music while information is written under each photo. A short, self-checking quiz is also included with this link.&
Adelie Penguins
It's January in Antartica and summer is in full swing. This movie uses professional video footage and narration from National Geographic to show how these Antarctic animals flock to the shore for mating season. This brief video is an example of adult/young relationship between the parent penguin and baby chicks. Run time 02:45.
Macaroni Penguin Facts - David Attenborough - BBC wildlife
In this BBC documentary suitable for middle school and high school students, David Attenborough focuses on the macaroni penguin. Remarkable aerial footage of him standing amongst the colony. Run time 03:09.
Darwin Tortoises
This is a video about the Galapagos tortoise. You can get a eye view of the Galapagos tortoise and their natural behaviour. There is reference to Darwin's On the Origin of Species where he wrote about them.
Atomic bombing of Nagasaki - BBC
Accounts of the American justification for dropping a second bomb in Nagasaki. The clip also features reenactments of Japaneses officials debating their surrender to the Allies.
Earth Day 2008
The facts and statistics in this video give you every reason to take a stand, make a statement and take part in Earth Day. The facts are written on the screen while sounds from nature play in the background. No narration is provided. Students will need to be able to read the information or have it read to them. (05:25)
Washington’s Farewell Address
This video is accompanied by text. "By 1796, President George Washington had served two consecutive four-year terms in office. The ongoing battle between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans contributed to his decision to retire following his second term.
Washington delivered his Farewell Address via newspapers. In this communication, he conveyed his concerns regarding alliances—both international and domestic. Washington felt that no alliance should be permanent, but rather limited t
