Open Classroom - 1/25/12 #4 David Warner
Food and American Society an Urban Perspective
Topic for 1/25/12: Local and Global
Lectures:
Timothy Griffin, Director of the Agriculture, Food and Environment Program, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Tufts University — "Regional Food Systems: A View from the Northeast US"
David Warner, Founder/Owner, City Feed
Jenn Abelson, Business Reporter, The Boston Globe
The Open Classroom Policy Series is a graduate-level public policy seminar that is open to the public. Each semester
The American Conservation Movement
Tom Theis
In this module, the history of environmental policy in the United States and the role of different groups in shaping environmental policy is discussed.
Author(s):
Thomas Jefferson
Explores the extraordinary legacy of Thomas Jefferson as a founding father, farmer, slaveholder, scholar, diplomat, and the third president of the U.S. Learn about his country estate and family, his efforts to reform politics and law in Virginia, his influence on the creation of our federal government, his commitment to exploring and claiming western lands, his vast library, and more. See 150 items, including documents he relied on when drafting the Declaration of Independence.
Intro to Chemistry: 10.2 Strong and Weak Acids and Bases (2/2)
Join award winning teachers Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams as they interactively teach Chemistry: 10.2 Strong and Weak Acids and Bases. This lesson focuses on common weak bases, which partially dissociate. ( 4:40)
What is a Research University?
What's unique about a public research University? Here's your answer.
Difference Quotients - Problem 3 of 3
This video is a continuation and presents an example that demonstrates how to calculate and simplify a difference quotient that involves a radical function. (2:27)
Elementary Functions
Elementary functions include rational functions, exponential functions, basic polynomials, absolute values, and the square root function. This video introduces these functions and explains how to recognize their graphs. This will be especially useful when doing transformations. (1:39)
Finding the Domain of a Function - Problem 1 of 4
This video is a continuation and presents an example problem that demonstrates how to find the domain of a function. (1:14)
Dopage et sport - Patrick Mignon (video)
Une conférence de l'UTLS au Lycée
Lycée Henri Darras (62 Liévin)
Dopage et sport par Patrick Mignon
Steve Jobs Was No Innovator — He Was Better Over the past few months since his unfortunate passing, the media has consistently praised Steve Jobs for his many talents. Frequently, he has been described as one of history's greatest innovators, standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Einstein, Da Vinci, and the Wright brothers. While such statements about Jobs's talents are not false, they certainly miss the point.
SFSP Lille 2011 – Sciences et société en Europe : développer une expertise partagée
Titre : SFSP Lille 2011 – Sciences et société en Europe : développer une expertise partagée
Intervenant(s) : Yves Charpak, Directeur des Etudes et de la Prospective à l’EFS, Membre du Bureau de la SFSP,
Expert auprès du programme « Sciences et Société » de la Commission Européenne
Résumé : Le congrès 2011 de la SFSP est centré sur les expertises en santé publique. Son but est de contribuer à clarifier les différentes définitions de l’expertise e
Rainbow Leaf Beetle--An Overview
This short video gives excellent real life, close up footage of a Rainbow Leaf Beetle. The rainbow leaf beetle is arguably one of the most beautiful beetles in Britain. Its common name refers to the longitudinal bands of green, purple and red on the wing cases or 'elytra'. Males are generally smaller and more slender than females. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections between nature and the classroom. (Less Than 2 Minutes)
Troy Legendary Scenes
How to Play a Diatonic Harmonica
Learn how to play a diatonic harmonica with this video. Expert: Marcus Milius provides some tips about playing this instrument. It is 3:22 in length and is designed to encourage students to try to master this instrument.
Genocide and War: The Holocaust as a War Goal or an Obstacle to Victory
An excerpt from Prof. Omer Bartov's lecture "Genocide and War: The Holocaust as a War Goal or an Obstacle to Victory" presented at Yad Vashem during the symposium marking 70 years since the Wansee Conference: "The Organization of the Mass Murder of the Jews and Its Significance"
The Holocaust in the Context of Genocide
An excerpt from Prof. Yehuda Bauer's lecture "The Holocaust in the Context of Genocide" presented at Yad Vashem during the symposium marking 70 years since the Wansee Conference: "The Organization of the Mass Murder of the Jews and Its Significance"
Fracciones - Simplificación Utilizando La Calculadora (en Español)
En este video, el profesor nos enseña como utilizar una calculadora para simplificar fracciones. El tema esta muy bien explicado con el uso de una calculadora. Dan muchos ejemplos. (9:03)
Artist and Curator: A Conversation
"Artist and Curator: A Conversation" Joan Snyder, artist, and Marilyn Symmes, Director of the Morse Research Center for Graphic Arts and Curator of Prints and Drawings, Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University.
In conjunction with the exhibit Dancing with the Dark: Joan Snyder Prints 1963-2010 at the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, University of Richmond.
Delivering your customer strategy: The role of engagement and communication
Kami Lamakan, Principle at The Loop highlights the importance of considering internal communication when developing change strategies which will add value to the customer. Simplification and customisation of messages are also a key part of driving change through an organisation. Part of the KAM Best Practice Club Speaker Series: http://bit.ly/jmIcia
The decision process in the financial services industry
Munir Nanji is exploring how board members conceptualise independence and project objectivity in order to successfully govern. Findings have led to the next stage of his research, which will look more closely at Asian family-run boards from the Chair's perspective.
