Ron Deibert on 9/11: Reflections after Ten Years
University of Toronto political scientist Ron Deibert, with his contribution to 9/11: Ten Reflections after the Passage of Ten Years: An Opportunity to Contemplate and Remember. It was recorded on September 13, 2011. The event was produced by the Munk School of Global Affairs in conjunction with the Centre for the Study of the United States.
Inside the News: Investors seen scrambling for safe havens
Nov. 10 - Investors are struggling to find a safe haven in the commodities markets to protect from problems in Greece or Italy, after considerable outflows from gold and silver, says Nic Brown from Natixis.
Structural Holes in the Territorial Fabric of the State
Professor Saskia Sassen gives the keynote speech of the 'Transformations of the State: Interdisciplinary Perspectives' conference held by the Anglo-German State of the State Fellowship Programme on 21st May 2011.
Intro to Chemistry: 2.1: History of the Atom (1/2)
Join award winning teachers Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams as they interactively teach Chemistry: 2.1: History of the Atom. This lesson focuses on the history, beginning with John Dalton's theory, and the size of the atom. A diagram of Rutherford's model of the atom is also shown and explained. ( 8:20)
Beetlejuice - Beauty & The Beetle PART 2
Examines the use of irony and personification.
Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
This video includes text, narration, and pictures from the book Martin Luther King and the March on Washington by Francis E. Ruffin. The book is part of the suggested reading material listed on the corestandards.org website for grades 2-3.
Multimedia Learning
Richard Mayer's theory of multimedia learning can help us develop more effective PowerPoint presentations, videos, and printed materials. This film outlines some of the major components of Mayer's theory. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 721, Occupational and Agricultural Safety and Health Interventions. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts.
Teaching Organic Farming & Gardening
Over the past 35 years, instructors at the University of California, Santa Cruz have taught organic farming and gardening skills to more than a thousand apprentices through the UCSC Farm & Garden Apprenticeship program. Teaching Organic Farming & Gardening: Resources for Instructors is their 600-page manual and covers practical aspects of organic farming and gardening, applied soil science, and social and environmental issues in agriculture. Units contain lecture outlines for instructors and det
Mises en voix de quelques textes d'Adolphe Pacault
Mises en voix de quelques textes d'A. Pacault :
- A. Pacault. Débat Dominique Lecourt et Adolphe Pacault. In :Du feu. Hachette
- A. Pacault. Mémoire d'une histoire. Bulletin d'Information du CRPP, 2000, n°176
- A. Pacault. La tentation de l'homogène. Boîte aux lettres
Latvia
A visual report on the European country of Latvia. There isn't any narration, but there is a plethora of facts and images that should help the students understand this nation more completely.
The French Revolution History
This 8:50 long video provides a good overview of the causes of the Revolution using actors. Excellent.
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.
This Week @Minnesota: Turkey edition
Did you know that the U of M has turkey researchers? Do you need to prevent yourself from overeating over the holidays? Then this episode of This Week @Minnesota is for you, because it's the turkey edition.
Science of NFL Football - Kinematics
In this segment, NBC's Lester Holt and former NFL running back Deuce McAllister explore kinematics on the playing field. NSF-funded scientists Tony Schmitz from the University of Florida and John Ziegert of Clemson University explain how the kinematic concepts of position, velocity and acceleration can be used to define how a running back moves.
The Great Depression: Causes and Effects
A short video outlining the causes and effects of the Great Depression. This is meant for grade school use. The video uses a lecture format with good images. It could stand alone as an introduction to the study of this subject.
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
How to Decorate Lamp Shades and Make Rosettes with Ribbon
Lengths of colorful ribbon dress up a blah white lampshade. Try your hand at making easy rosettes for embellishments. Only ribbons and a glue gun are needed. This is a great craft for home or for school. This would be a fun activity for a home economics class. (2:09)
Predit 4 : Cérémonie de remise des prix (audio)
Mi-parcours du Predit 4
Cérémonie de remise des prix
Les prix du Predit sont décernés, à mi-parcours et en fin de programme, à des recherches dont la qualité et les impacts font référence
Le Carrefour de la recherche et de l'innovation dans les transports terrestres
10-12 mai 2011 (Bordeaux)
pour le programme au regard de ses différentes priorités. Soixante-sept projets nommés et seize primés seront ainsi mis à l’honneur dans
les c
