Geo-Information Technology for Crisis
Course Description: Geo-information has proven to be extremely helpful in many aspects of risk and disaster management: locational and situational awareness, monitoring of hazards, damage detection, sharing of information, defining vulnerability areas, etc. This course aims to provide knowledge on risk and disaster management activities, demonstrate use of geo-information technologies in emergency response, outline current challenges and motivate young geo-specialist to seek for advanced solutio
Founding Fathers, Authors of US Constitution Misunderstood
This 3:24 long video is about findings of historians that questions whether some of the Founding Fathers had a belief in religion that was not the same as what some people today believe. Items such as woman's suffrage, slavery, and even Watergate and the Civil War are mentioned. This is an excellent video that shows how religion is treated in the Constitution and the separation of church and state.
Les religions - Odon Vallet (video)
Un conférence de L'UTLS au lycée
avec Odon Vallet
Lycée André Malraux (77130 Montereau-Fault-Yonne)
Les religions
Undefined Terms: Point, Line, and Plane
In Geometry, there are three undefined terms: point, line, and plane. This video describes these terms and explains how all other terms in Geometry can be defined from these three undefined terms. (3:24)
Liberty`s Kids: "The Intolerable Acts"
This video gives a good fictional account of the Intolerable Acts. Taxation, Boston, Ben Franklin, Red Coats, and Tea Party all all key words discussed in this video. This is a wonderful teaching resource for a unit on the history of the US. It certainly helps to build background knowledge on lifestyle, clothing, transportation, etc. during colonial times (10:51).
Volcanic Activity: Vesuvius Buries Pompeii
Vesuvius' Eruption That Buried Pompeii - Vesuvius' most early eruption, is now its most famous. (01:24)
Postulate, Axiom, and Conjecture
Three words that are used seemingly interchangeably in Geometry are postulate, axiom, and conjecture. This video explains how each word is different and describes the subtle implications of using each word. These terms are especially important when working with Geometry proofs. (2:06)
Amnesty and the Inter-American Human Rights System
Presentation 2 of plenary 2 of the Amnesty in the Age of Accountability: Brazil in Comparative and International Perspective Conference
Behind the scenes of "MASK: Secrets and Revelations"
MSU Museum Director Gary Morgan talks about the inspiration behind the museum's largest international exhibit ever, "MASK: Secrets and Revelations."
Global Challenges for Europe and America
Nicholas Burns is Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is Director of the Future of Diplomacy Project and Faculty Chair for the Programs on the Middle East and on India and South Asia. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. He was a visiting Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars in summer 2008.
Aspirin practical
Preparation and purification of aspirin from acetylation of salicylic acid - takes "typical" 6th form student ca. 1.5 - 2 hours to complete.
Student instruction sheet and Technicians apparatus and chemicals list.
China and Financial Reform
Howard Davies sits on the International advisory councils of the China banking and securities regulatory commissions. In the fifth lecture of an annual series he reviews the progress of reform in china's financial markets, and the implications for the rest of the world.
krashlander and talking ragdoll Andy Beaulieu (creator of Talking Rag Doll) and Jeff Weber creator of Krashlander discuss and demo some of their Windows Phone applications to-date. Jeff is one of the original creators of the open source farseer physics engine for Silverlight on codeplex. A
Bill Gates Biography
Bill Gates Biography - In this video, learn about the life of the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates. (04:12)
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Assassination - Learn about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, that took place in Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas. (02:02)
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban missile crisis - In this video, learn about the Cold War confrontation between the United States, Cuba and the Soviet Union: the Cuban Missile Crisis. (04:16)
Learn About the Northern Lights
Learn about the Northern Lights - Learn about the northern lights, first named by Galileo. The lights are created when solar particles collide with the earth's atmosphere. (00:46)
Learn About the Anatomy of the Middle Ear
Learn About the Anatomy of the Middle Ear - The middle ear transmits sound picked up by the eardrum to the inner ear. (01:25)
Icebreakers: Sheriff, Bandit, Victim
In this video you will learn how to play this fun improv game. You divide the thestudents into groups of 3 and explain the motions for each character. Count them off and let the icebreaker begin. (3:00)
Wealth Creation in Developing Countries
This event marks the launch of a new DFID approach to private sector investment in developing countries and is the Department's first high profile outreach to the business community since the formation of the new coalition government. The event is presented in partnership with the Financial Times magazines The Banker and This is Africa. Andrew Mitchell is Secretary of State for International Development. Paul Collier is Professor of Economics at Oxford University and academic co-director of the
