The anatomy cookbook: A dissection guide with recipes
The Anatomy Cookbook has been written to accompany an anatomy and physiology course for bioengineers who would otherwise have missed out on the opportunity to study real organ systems at first hand. It is not an alternative to a standard anatomy text, it acts more as a laboratory supplement. The fun bit is that your kitchen takes the place of the dissection room. Each recipe provides an insight into one or more organs, and all you need to do is go to the supermarket and be prepared to think abou
Teaching Asia-Pacific Core Values of Peace and Harmony
Prepared for teachers and teacher educators in Asia and the Pacific, this sourcebook help them nurture and strengthen the core values of peace and harmony in their students. Case studies and invited contributions by eminent educators are presented in the 11 chapters of this book.
43. Agosto, Moglie Mia Non Ti Conosco (Culture Shot)
Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod. LearnItalianPod VIP subscriber Alexandra from Vancouver is in Italy for study reasons. She says: "It's the week of mid-August here in Milano and I wasn't really prepared for what appears to be a desert city. I mean, it is... empty! Where's everyone? And what's with the sentence "agosto, moglie mia non [...]
Hurricane katrina video from inside the Beau Rivage
This ten video was taken by an unknown person inside the Beau Rivage Casino during the hurricane. Play close attention to the water and waves. It is a bit slow, but have the students listen to the sound of the wind and see how the tide advances. Great start of a lesson about weather and being prepared.
Influenza Pandemic of 1918
One of the worst natural disasters in recorded history was caused by a virus. The influenza pandemic of 1918 killed at least 20 million people killing more people than WW I. This is best used to show how the smallest germs are more powerful than man-made weapons. Original footage. Needs a word wall and map to make the lessons more important to students. Great for an exercise of comparing large such death numbers such as The Black Death.
Prepare Your Home For An Emergency
This video from the Center For Disease Control gives tips on how to stock the pantry in preparation for natural and manmade disasters. Video shows what will be most helpful to be prepared. Video is captioned. 3:05 min.
Solving Simple Equations Jeopardy
Teacher prepared slideshow Jeopardy game which gives many examples of equations in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, solving for the unknown variable. Allows students to work through the problem and then see the solution and check of the answer. No sound. Grades 5-12. 25:01 min.
A Search for Viruses in the Jungle
Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead: discovering deadly new viruses where they first emerge -- passing from animals to humans among poor subsistence hunters in Africa -- before they claim millions of lives. Armed with blood samples, high-tech tools and a small army of fieldworkers, Nathan Wolfe hopes to re-invent pandemic control -- and reveal hidden secrets of the planet's dominant lifeform: the virus. Run time 12:16.
Grades and Achievement, Part II
Grades don't always mean students have learned all they need to be prepared for college or work. This professional video gives advice from assessment experts about the questions parents need to ask about the courses their students are taking. These questions will help ensure the student is taking college prep or work prep courses.
Iron Tiger Throwdown
The Iron Tiger Throwdown, the Fristfest Culinary competition featuring ultimate chicken wings, was contested recently at the Frist Campus Center. Six teams of two representing the residential dining halls and the Frist Campus Center dining venues competed for two prestigious awards: the Iron Tiger Culinary Cup and the People's Choice Award. Judging the competition were a trio of Tom's; Tom Myers from Frist and University Scheduling, Tom Parker from Mail Services and Tom Quirk from Development Ev
Penn Leads the Vote
Penn Leads the Vote, a nonpartisan student organization at the University of Pennsylvania held an Election Day march and rally on College Green November 2, 2010.
PLTV students and Penn cheerleaders escorted Penn President Amy Gutmann to her polling place to vote. They operated a "war room" call center to reach out to registered student voters. Late that evening after the polls closed, a trio of PLTV co-executive directors was interviewed on BBC World News America.
PLTV is based in the Fox Lea
The Role of Europe in a Multilateral World - November 19, 2009
In his lecture, “The Role of Europe in a Multilateral World,” Romano Prodi will examine the benefits and challenges presented by the European Union’s expansion. Although the enlargement of the union has had significant impact on the democratic transition in eastern Europe and has extended European markets, there is no unanimity on issues of security, energy, and foreign affairs. Prodi maintains that if the EU aims to play a key role on the world’s political stage, it will need to develop
The anatomy cookbook : a dissection guide with recipes
The Anatomy Cookbook has been written to accompany an anatomy and physiology course for bioengineers who would otherwise have missed out on the opportunity to study real organ systems at first hand. It is not an alternative to a standard anatomy text, it acts more as a laboratory supplement. The fun bit is that your kitchen takes the place of the dissection room. Each recipe provides an insight into one or more organs, and all you need to do is go to the supermarket and be prepared to think abou
Catalyst for Change: A good death
A series of video clips which examines people's reactions to terminal illness and how they have prepared themselves for death.
> How can we better informed about the physical processes of death and how we can prepare for that?
> End of life care pathways.
Recent reports have suggested the need for:
> Department of Health End of Life care strategy
> High Quality care for all NHS Next Stage Review Final Report (Darzil)
Section 1 - Preparing to talk about death
Section 2 - Choosi
Flu pandemic : how prepared are we?
In this podcast Professor Robert Dingwall, Director of the 'Institute of Science and Society' at the University of Nottingham, and a member of the UK government’s Department of Heath committee on the ethical aspects of pandemic influenza, discusses the causes and potential impact of a flu pandemic on the UK. In particular, examining how prepared the UK government is to cope with the medical and social impacts of a flu pandemic, and what steps we can take as individuals to protect ourselves
Technology and Society
Students of engineering and surveying need to understand and be convinced that through their future professional work they will relate to the rest of society. Throughout their careers they will need to strive to ensure that this relationship is meaningful and successful. Only then will they earn respect for themselves and their profession, and ensure their work will be valued and recognised. For engineers and surveyors to meet their responsibilities towards society they must be able to appreciat
Slideshow about Katrina Damage on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
These before and after photos are breathtaking in their views of what a hurricane can do to even the most stout structures. Also has a nice slide of the force of the wind as it moved through the area. Best used in connection with a Google Earth photo showing the area's landforms. Students could also use it to gain and understanding of elevation as well as a lesson on hurricanes and being prepared.
First Day of School Preparation: Kindergarten
Lecture- First Day of School Preparation: Kindergarten. Part of the series: First Day of School Preparation. The first day of school for a kindergartener can be scary for parents and children, so it is important to be prepared with the right school supplies. Prepare a child for the first day of kindergarten. (2:24)
Cardiovascular disease, studies at the cellular and molecular level
BIOS095-10222010 - Fall 2007 Lectures - Cardiovascular disease, studies at the cellular and molecular level - Lehigh University > Public Courses > Bio Science in the 21st Century > Fall 2007 Lectures > Cardiovascular disease, studies at the cellular and molecular level
Allied Bombing of Berlin
This historical footage, from Universal Newsreels, depicts the first American bombing of Berlin. Prepared for viewing by Americans in movie theaters, this March 20, 1944 video includes interviews with flight crew members after their return to England. (5:46)
