Aldrin's Favorite Moment on the Moon
In this Tech Effect video, brought to you by the History Channel, Buzz Aldrin talks about his favorite moment from the Apollo 11 moon landing. His favorite moment is right after they landed before any pictures were taken. (0:59)
Evolution of the Saturn V Rocket
In this Tech Effect video, brought to you by the History Channel, Buzz Aldrin talks about the development of the Saturn V rocket. NASA developed the rocket in evolutionary stages, which was different than they had done with the previous rockets. (2:09)
Un viaje virtual al bosque lluvioso de Panamá (vocabulario)
Haga un recorrido virtual a través de la selva tropical en Panamá. Aprende las diferentes capas de la selva en español y vea la vida silvestre como un mono aullador! Ideal para un viaje de fantasía a la ciudad de Panamá o una unidad temática sobre la selva tropical o biomas. 3:23
Teaching Reading with Informational Text
In this video, classroom footage and teacher interviews explore the benefits of teaching with informational text. Teachers discuss particular student populations that benefit from reading nonfiction, including exceptional children, English language learners, students with learning disabilities, and reluctant readers. This is a good general teacher resource to prepare for teaching reading with informational text. (06:06)
Rendezvous in Space
In this Tech Effect video, brought to you by the History Channel, Buzz Aldrin talks about how essential communication with Earth was during the early space missions he was on, including Gemini and Apollo. (3:08)
How the Lunar Landing Site Was Chosen
In this Tech Effect video, brought to you by the History Channel, Buzz Aldrin talks about how they selected the Sea of Tranquility as their landing site. He also mentions that the photography from orbit made the lunar surface appear much smoother. (2:20)
How the Lunar Module Worked
In this Tech Effect video, brought to you by the History Channel, Buzz Aldrin talks about the Apollo lunar module and how it was meant to be operated in space, but not launched from surface. He also talks about its advanced abort guidance system. (1:42)
Apollo 11 Moonwalk Montage
In this video clip, provided by NASA, see the highlights of the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 moonwalk in newly restored raw footage. (2:00)
Simple animations to explain complex procedures Below are a collection of animated GIF files that do a brilliant job at visually explaining how complex mechanical procedures such as how a sewing machine works. These would be great for science and engineering students or simply those who have an inquisitive mind. Enjoy.
Radial Aircraft Engine:
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ISS Update - Aug. 7, 2012
The International Space Station video update for Aug. 7, 2012.
Florence Nightingale--Statue in London
This is a brief film showing the statue honoring the soldiers that Florence Nightingale aided as well as a statue honoring her in London.
Flaws in their thinking? Stem Cells in Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges (Excerpt)
Dr Bernadette Tobin argues that the challenges for stem cell research are derived from flaws in the thinking of both researchers and would-be patients.
Excerpt from the 2012 Medicine Dean's Lecture Series. VIEW FULL LECTURE:
http://youtu.be/JfAORhRyvqs
George Negus hosts this debate on the use of stem cells in medicine, featuring speakers Dr Bernadette Tobin and Professor Alan Trounson.
• Cure vs expensive waste of time?
• Strict control vs ethical free for all?
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The Competition at the Worlds
Jack Lee sums up the competition at this years Worlds. The band are all getting better and better as everyone improves. More on what the band is doing in Scotland: http://at.sfu.ca/IfQkGm
Derived copy of Theory-Building Activities: Virtue Ethics
Michael Vieira
This module provides activities that allow students to develop insights into the ethical approach commonly called virtue ethics. A previous module on moral exemplars has helped students to […]
Smooth muscle overview
Jennifer Mansfield-Jones
This introduction to smooth muscle tissue describes its key features, its general use in the human body, and some of its differences from other muscle types.
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Creative Science
Yoda vs. Count Duackau
Harry Potter and the Light of Doom
Pirate Cannon
Core Hunter and Guy
