Challenger Disaster
This two minute video is part of the Engineering Disasters series. The video clearly shows the disaster and what was ignored to create this disaster.In this video from Modern Marvels, we learn about the Challenger disaster. The Challenger spaceship was launched on January 28, 1986. The temperature was only 36 degrees and for safety reasons you aren't supposed to launch until it is 56 degrees. The teacher should have information about those on the shuttle, including the first teacher to fly on a
Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Health Care Reform -- Part 5
Question and Answer Session
"Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Health Care Reform"
A panel discussion by top health care leaders on the implications of health care reform and the emerging opportunities for entrepreneurs, put on by Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the Health Sciences Entrepreneurs in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship week.
More information about the Health Sciences Entrepreneurs at http://www.northeastern.edu/alumni/healthsciences
Layers of the Atmosphere - Middle School Podcast
This middle school podcast describes the atmosphere as a shell of gas around the Earth. The video focuses on the multiple layers, temperature, and composition of the air. Video is cut short, but contest is very good. Run time 02:46.
IP17 Postboxes
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What Health Care Reform Means for Health Care (David M. Cutler)
The USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics hosted a conference Oct. 22, 2010, titled, "Health Reform and the Economy: Are They Good for Each Other?" Conference panels examined critical reform issues related to reducing costs, improving quality, ensuring innovation and changing health care delivery. The assembly of renowned speakers from government, academia and industry presented different views -- some were concerned that health reform will not control costs, while others believed
Chrystia Freeland and Felix Salmon Talk Davos
Chrystia Freeland and Felix Salmon talk about the upcoming World Economic Forum and share some stories from past experiences.
African Penguins
A children oriented video with lots of facts about pengins. The two girls doing the interview might give students an idea on what they could do for a project.
Learn about the Sun ...with Poetry!
http://www.the-school.org/
Little films for a big planet.
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Twinkle twinkle, little star,
93 million miles far.
Giver of light, supporter of life,
energy, climate and season device.
The sun is a star, we're glad it is here,
as our life support, for 5 billion years.
This star is among the brightest in space,
though close, many questions about it remain.
With violet ,orange, and reddish of hues,
our home solar system pivots on you.
The History of Dance
The History of Dance with emphasis on ballet. This is well done and the two minute video covers a great many people who contributed to the dance. Students need a word wall as there are a great many names mentioned that need more detail. 02:26 run time.
IPL: Measuring Law's Impact - The Future of Socio-Legal Studies in Aotearoa New Zealand
Professor Kim Economides, Director of the University of Otago Legal Issues Centre, Faculty of Law, Inaugural Professorial Lecture, given on September 22, 2010.
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
Civic Media and the Law
While these panelists diverge on the precise metaphor -- ‘picking through a minefield,’ ‘hacking through the underbrush,’ ‘navigating uncharted waters’ -- they all agree that the web poses novel dilemmas and hazards for truth-seeking and speaking citizens.
First the good news: “There was a conscious decision by Con
Can pay be strategic?
Dr Jonathan Trevor explores the challenges of implementing systems that generate desirable behaviour and attract and retain talent
Vector quantization and Principal component analysis
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