Matthew Tomlinson - Nuclear Weapons
A Conversation with Paul Schimmel Dr. Paul Shimmel talks about his history with the MIT Department of Biology. Recorded on 12/1/11.
Alphabet Recognition with the Alphabet Band and Express
This activity will reinforce letter recognition along with letter order. Students will watch a video, listen to stories and play CD games on the computer to aid in recognition of alphabet letters, sounds and order.
Stag Beetles Mating
This short video gives excellent real life, close up footage of a pair of Stag Beetles mating. The stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) is arguably the most spectacular looking beetle in Britain; the male looks like something from a prehistoric age. The giant antler-like mandiblesare used in courtship displays, and wrestling with other males. Although rather fearsome in appearance, the mandibles cannot be closed with any force. You are more likely to be nipped sharply by the female s
Queens' Blair College of Health nursing labs tour
Check out the facilities at the Blair College of Health at Queens University of Charlotte. For more information about our nursing programs, visit http://www.queens.edu/blair.
A quiet revolution
The government's out-of-date use of IT is poised to enter a new age with changes in service design and procurement.
Qu'est ce que la recherche scientifique - Fréderick Gay (video)
Une conférence de l'UTLS au Lycée
Qu'est ce que la recherche scientifique par Fréderick Gay
Lycée Paul Hazard (59 Armentières)
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
Spiders Jump With Deadly Accuracy in Green Light
Researchers have discovered a unique visual attribute that jumping spiders use in attacking and catching prey. The arachnids use what is called image defocus-proven in part by videos that show spiders jumping with deadly accuracy in green light (and fumbling in red).
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Segboard Ride/Interview My first ride of Segboard (hence I'm a little shaky). Turns out talking while riding actually helps you get used to it. Calms the nerves. :-) Being created at MITERS (MIT Electronic Research Society).
Savings Plans and the Climate Relating savings strategies to how we address a shifting climate.
Paterno crosses campus for the last time during funeral procession.
Iconic Penn State football coach, Joe Paterno, was laid to rest amid campus streets lined with thousands of friends and fans. Some, who waited to see the motorcade, braved the elements to say their final farewell to the coach, philanthropist and teacher.
Nassau Grouper Being Attended by Cleaner Shrimp
This short video gives excellent real life, close up footage of a Nassau Grouper being cleaned by a shrimp. The Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) is one of the larger reef fish and one that has suffered a dramatic decline during the 20th Century, primarily as a result of over fishing. These large groupers have a robust, oblong body; the background colour varies from light buff to pinkish red, depending on depth. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and t
Keller Future: Resilience in Latino Youth Week 2
A recap of week 2 of Keller Future: Resilience in Latino Youth Week 2.
WHOIS: Danah Boyd, MSR Social Scientist Today we'll chat with Danah Boyd. Danah is a senior researcher at Microsoft Research in Cambridge, Mass., exploring social media. You can read more about Danah in this NY Times article posted this week. How did you get into technology? As a child, I remember playing a few computer games and I had fun
Increasing Student Engagement with Games
Lesson Objective: Engage students in meaningful practice with games and competition. Questions to Consider: How does the visual model scaffold and support students in distinguishing between and combining tenths and hundredths?In what ways does the structure of the game allow students to support one another's learning?
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How To Prevent Identity Theft
This 2:30 video provides some valuable tips to keep your personal identity safe. Students should be aware that this can happen at most any age. This is a good video for all students to review.
Hazel Pot Beetle--An Overview
This short video gives excellent real life, close up footage of a Hazel Pot Beetle. An orange and black insect that has the typical - if slightly squarish - 'beetle' shape. The thorax is black in males and red in females, and the wing covers are reddish-orange fringed with black. The whole beetle is very glossy. 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)
