Writing Original Literary Texts - The World of Volcanoes
The Hawaiian Islands were created by volcanic eruptions. Continuous eruptions mean the islands are constantly changing. In an effort to safeguard the residents and communities on these islands, scientists conduct regular tests on lava flow samples to help predict future eruptions. This is a dangerous undertaking, even for the most experienced scientists. This video segment from Nature shows scientists as they arrive at the site of a lava flow, prepare themselves
Peter Galison - Great Teachers
Is time defined by physics, or fundamentally technology, or philosophy? Peter Galison discusses the historical context of Einstein's discoveries and how they have affected modern notions of time and space.
Peter Galison is the Joseph Pellegrino University Professor in the Department of the History of Science, and the Department of Physics. Galison's work explores the complex interaction between three principal subcultures of twentieth century physics -- experimentation, instrumentation, and the
Hitler's Crucial Mistake in the Battle of Britain
In this video clip, from Indigo Film, learn how Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had made a mistake in changing the tactics of the Air Raids. (4:07)
What’s Your Name?
In this video segment from Between the Lions, the song "What's Your Name?" highlights the short "u" sound in 33 names. By focusing on the /uh/ sound within words, the song sparks phonemic awareness, and by showing the letter "u," it also promotes letter knowledge. (0:44)
Word Family -un-
Watch these indecisive aliens as they decide whether to zip or unzip. The goal for this segment is word family -un-. (0:30)
Informed Consent: Subsequent visit in Series - 4 months
By: bccdc ImmunizeBC instructional video for health professionals about informed consent prior to immunization - subsequent visit in series - 4 months
The History of the Native Americans' Lives
In this video clip, learn about how the white settlers fought the Indians to move the Indian reservations back and eventually wipe them out. The United States then began creating legislation to force the Native Indians out and into smaller reservations. (4:17)
The Presidential Life of Andrew Jackson
In this video clip, learn all about the presidential life of Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson was the first president with a common man background. Learn more about his life as the president of the United States of America and his legacy to today's politics. (4:11)
The Death of Lady Diana
In this video clip, learn about the tragic death of Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, that took place in Place d'Alma, Paris.
The Chichen Itza Sacrifices
In this video clip-, learn about the sacrifices that were held in the Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza, in the Yucatan Peninsula. (2:11)
The Watergate Scandal
In this video clip, learn a brief timeline of events concerning Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C. (1:55)
Why Things Fall Down -Gravity for Kids
This cartoon teaches younger students about gravity. Some key vocabulary words include: gravity, attraction, magnet, crust, mantle, core, iron, molecules, force, and Newton. (05:24)
Mass vs. Weight: Stretching Mass
In this video, an astronaut on board the International Space Station demonstrates weightlessness by comparing two water bags tethered to a line by stretchable bands. Despite the fact that the two bags have very different masses (one is full; one is empty) neither experiences a gravitational force, as evidenced by the lack of "stretch" in the connecting tethers.This media asset is from the Mass vs. Weight series produced by the Teaching From Space Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
How to Write Newspaper Headlines: Part I
This one minute video shows how to write a headline and some tips on how to do this. However, there aren't any examples given.
2012 Black Scholar Awards
Over a decade ago, University of Rhode Island Black faculty members established the Black Scholar Awards Program. In the University's history, it was the first and only awards program founded with the primary objective to acknowledge the diverse achievements and contributions of students of African descent. The program has recognized hundreds of students who have made outstanding contributions to the university, state, and nation. It has become the type of vehicle for alumni support that the fou
UST Libraries Poetry on the Patio #10
O'Shaugnessy-Frey Library Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Dan Gjelten ("Even If You Weren't My Father" by Camillo Sbarbaro)
Denise Dieffenbach ("And Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou)
Julia Risser ("Lost Wax of Geology" and "In Early Spring" by James Silas Rogers)
Kory Kutz ("God's Grandeur" by Gerard Manley Hopkins)
Lawrence Potter ("For My People" by Margaret Walker Alexander)
Denjen Tesfagiorgis ("We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar)
Lisa Burke ("Happiness" by Jane Kenyon)
Kathleen Keller (
Dew in the Morning -Why it Happens
This cartoon uses simple illustrations and examples to help explain what morning dew is. Some key vocabulary words include: dense, condensation, and dew drops. (01:41)
Ellis Island: In Pictures
In this video clip, go behind the scenes at Ellis Island with photographer Stephen Wilkes, who spent years documenting the place. (2:27)
CULTURE NUMÉRIQUE : 01 Introduction générale (Vidéo) Culture numérique : Objectifs pédagogiques
Ce que nous englobons sous le terme « culture numérique » (ou
cyberculture) est un champ très large, qui reste encore très largement
sous-estimé dans les cursus universitaires. Il s'agit de suivre et analyser les
tendances et activités qui se déroulent sur le web. ...
A Deeper Dive into the Page Flip in Canvas/HTML5 Here is the link to the awesome blog post by the IETeam on handling touch and mouse inputs across browsers: Here is a download of all the files that make up the PageFlip a
Handling Touch Inputs Across Device Browers
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2011/10/19/handling-multi-touch-and-mouse-input-in-all-browsers.aspxGetting All the Page Flip Code
