The History and Rise of China
After the Qing dynasty was overthrown in 1912, the country was faced with finding new leadership. Finally, on October 1st, 1949 – after years of fighting – Mao Zedong declared the People’s Republic of China. His communist regime sought to stamp out traditions and cultural symbols of the times that came before, and most importantly wanted to unite the country under a communism. Successes and failures followed, but ultimately China became the world’s fastest-growing economy
Soft Sytems Modelling
Soft Sytems Modelling
Using Digital Tools to Create Monsters
This resource is an OER produced as part of the Digital Futures in Education (DeFT) project funded as a part of the third phase of the HEA/JISC/UKOER programme. The project's aim was to develop guidance on digital literacy practices in education and the use of OER in teaching and learning.The project was undertaken with a year 2 class. The children took part in a range of activities on the topic of monsters, which involved them in digital arts and writing activities.The ICT teacher involved in t
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People Make a Difference with Danny Brassell 10/15/12
Guest: Allan Doane
Voices of Haiti: iBook Overview
To purchase the iBook: http://bit.ly/voices-haiti
Haiti has always been a place of extremes, especially in the rubble of the earthquake that shattered the country in early 2010 and all the more so among those of its people who are also struggling with HIV/AIDS. "Voices of Haiti" tells their stories in a mesmerizing presentation that combines the poetry of Kwame Dawes, the writing of Lisa Armstrong, the photography of Andre Lambertson, and the music of Kevin Simmonds.
This iBook is the capstone
Infoavond voor ouders : Klasafspraken, jaarplan Deze bijdrage biedt een leidraad voor het houden van een ouderinfoavond voor leerkrachten. Het is opgemaakt voor het vierde leerjaar, maar kan aangepast worden aan elk leerjaar. In een eerste document krijgen de ouders een …
Welk woord hoort bij de tekening? Deze opdrachten bedoeld voor sterke lezers horen bij Taalsignaal Anders, leesboek 1 (voor het 1ste leerjaar). De leerlingen kunnen deze opdrachten zelfstandig maken. Ze kleuren bij elke tekening het bolletje van …
George H.W. Bush: Biography of the 41st American President
George Herbert Walker Bush was born June 12th, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts, to Prescott Sheldon Bush and his wife Dorothy. Raised in a politically-inclined and affluent household, Bush assumed many leadership roles throughout his life, flew in service to the navy, and ascended to the nation’s highest office, before his eldest son followed in his footsteps. Join WatchMojo.com as we learn more about the life and accomplishments of George H.W. Bush. (5:24)
The Museums of New Orleans
New Orleans is a cultural center, and as such is populated with a number of small galleries as well as large museums. From southern art, to landscaped gardens, to World War II history, the museums in the city are diverse and distinct. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art gives context to the art of the American south. The New Orleans Museum of Art is one of the city’s most important cultural institutions, and is also home to the beautiful Besthoff Gardens. Meanwhile, the United States’ N
Sequence of Events
This short video gives tips for sequence writing by featuring many signal words that are used when creating a sequence of events. (01:37)
Meten tot op een millimeter en herleidingen Een werkblaadje voor het onderdeel meten en metend rekenen:
"The Painting from the Canvas Up," van Gogh's 'Portrait of a Peasant'
Before its presentation at The Frick Collection for the exhibition, van Gogh's Portrait of a Peasant (Patience Escalier) traveled from the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena to the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, where it was examined by a team of paintings conservators. The results of this close look at the painting and the details it revealed about the artist's technique are presented in this video. (08:55)
Lesson 08 - One Minute Romanian
In lesson 8 of One Minute Romanian you will learn to count from one to ten. Remember - even a few phrases of a language can help you make friends and enjoy travel more. Find out more about One Minute Romanian at our website - http://www.oneminutelanguages.com. One Minute Romanian is brought to you by the Radio Lingua Network and is ©Copyright 2008.Author(s):
Europe Day Ahead: Pressure on EU leaders at summit
Oct. 18 - If there are no surprises from the EU summit, investor sentiment should take a turn for the positive says Hargreaves Lansdown's Richard Hunter.
iCube Week 7: October 18, 2012
Discussion about the nervous system, including modern techniques for studying the brain and various disorders.
The Global Drug Wars [Audio]
Speaker(s): Professor David Courtwright, Nigel Inkster, Dr William B McAllister, Dr Ethan Nadelmann | How did the international drug control system arise, why has it proven so durable in the face of failure, and is there hope for reform? David Courtwright is professor of history at the University of North Florida. Nigel Inkster is the former director of operations and intelligence for MI6. William McAllister is special projects director at Office of the Historian, US Department of State. Ethan N
Reading and Writing in Sociology
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Vineyard robot will prune like a pro
Oct. 22 - A French engineer is offering wine-growers an efficient way to prune their vines without breaking their back - a robot designed to do it for them. While Wall-Ye (pron: Wall-Yee) the robot is still a work in progress, wine growers who've seen it are drinking to its potential. Jim Drury reports.
Curiosity Rover Report (Oct. 19, 2012) Mars Soil Sample Delivered
NASA's Curiosity rover delivers its first soil sample to its chemistry and mineralogy instrument. (01:41)
Slow-Roasted Australian Lamb Shoulder with Roasted Root Vegetables
Chef Tucker Bunch chooses a well-marbled shoulder for this dish, a cut that benefits from this slow-roast treatment. Lamb shoulder has high amounts of connective tissue that softens with slow, moist heat. With time and a low cooking temperature, the meat's texture transitions to fork-tender and succulent.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/australian-lamb/recipe3.html.
