Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution
This accessible and lively introduction to the French Revolution presents an extraordinary archive of some of the most important documentary evidence from the Revolution, including 338 texts, 245 images, and a number of maps and songs
Quantifying honey bee mating range and isolation in semi-isolated valleys by DNA microsatellite pate
Honey bee males and queens mate in mid air and can fly many kilometres on their nuptial flights. The conservation of native honey bees, such as the European black bee (Apis mellifera mellifera), therefore, requires large isolated areas to prevent hybridisation with other subspecies, such as A. m. ligustica or A. m. carnica, which may have been introduced by beekeepers. This study used DNA microsatellite markers to determine the mating range of A. m. mellifera in two adjacent semi-isolated valley
Class 9a - FORE Systems (A) Case Description
The introduction to the FORE Systems (A) case that deals with a technology start-up during a critical phase of its development
Class 10a - Marketing part 1
Introduction to the basics of marketing including strategy, positioning, advertising and direct marketing
Securing Financially Sensitive Environments with OpenBSD
This thesis investigates the use of a free, open source
UNIX-based operating system in providing security features
to a financially sensitive business function such as a
treasury.
We start by examining some of the main security features
(such as the pf firewall and systrace policies) which are
included with the operating system, how they work and how
such features can be used within a financial environment.
We then examine possible probl
What is Physics?
"Everything we do and use is governed by the laws of Physics." This clip provides an introduction to Physics.
Biology and Biologists: Overview
This video is an introduction to Biology. It explains the interrelation between biology, technology and society. There are examples of the problems caused by one area and that can affect the other.
Projet Jean Rouch ? J5.3 : Communication 1 (version française)
LE PROJET JEAN ROUCH ? : VERS UNE CONNAISSANCE HORS TEXTE, CROISER LES REGARDS, PARTAGER LES INTERROGATIONS. 14 – 20 novembre 2009
Évènement organisé par le Comité du film ethnographique en collaboration avec la Bibliothèque nationale de France, le Centre national du cinéma - Archives françaises du film et le Centre national de la recherche scientifique.
Battle of New Orleans, In 1814
Fun pictures to accompany the song written by Johnny Horton's song, the Battle of New Orleans. A good example of what students can do, but beware of copyright laws. This video could be used as an introduction to the battle in history classes.
Modernity and the Meaning of Life
This dialogue will examine the resources left to us to find meaning in our modern day lives. Simon Glendinning is a reader in European philosophy at the European Institute, LSE, and director of the Forum for European Philosophy. Edward Skidelsky is a lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Exeter.
Titanic Deconstructed: An Animation
An excellent two-minute video that shows the ship and what it was about and the numbers that became part of its history. A good introduction to the study of transportation.
The 15 Amendment
A vague explanation without any history or cause and effect. At best a brief introduction.
Pre-Calculus Functions and Polynomials
This clip (which is part of a larger video segment) provides an introduction to Functions and Ploynomials in Pre-Calculus. Run time 3:22
Introduction to Compound Interest
This is an introduction to compound interest. The instructor uses computer software for instruction. The explanation is clear and understandable. This is a Khan Academy video.
Sid the Science Kid Exercise -
This short animated video is an advertisement for "Sid the Science Kid" on PBS. Sid talks about exercise in this video and talks about how your heart beats faster when you exercise. This would be a great introduction to a study of exercise.
The Underground Railroad
This short video gives basic,introductory facts about the Underground Railroad. It briefly mentions Harriet Tubman. This video would be a great introduction lesson for students on slavery. (1:26)
Intro to Humanism: Values and Ideals of Humanism Part 4
Part 4 of the 6 part Introduction to Humanism. This segment focuses on the 4 most important values of Humanism, including the Dignity and Worth of Individual Humans, Compassion, Free Thought, and Personal Responsibility.
Intro to Humanism: Humanism and Religion part 3
Introduction to Humanism Part 3: covering Humanism's conflicts with religion.
5 K's (Sikhism)
Simple and very basic introduction to the 5 k's (Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Katchera, Kirpan) which all baptised Sikhs wear.
The Zen Mind
This video is an introduction to the Zen Mind.
