Cosmic Survey: What are Your Ideas About the Universe?
Lesson plans and activity composed of a three-part questionnaire that launches students on discussions about where objects in space are located, and when they were formed- an introduction to the concepts of structure and evolution of the universe. This astronomical image-sorting activity lays the groundwork for discussions about the size, scale and history of the universe. Use it as a front-end assessment of how students understand the universe. Recommended for teachers of Grades 6-12 and inform
Inside the National Archives: The Tuskegee Study (1930s-1972)
Throughout the study, the Public Health Service took photographs for its files. The images survive uncaptioned. Nurse Rivers, who was held in high regard by the participants, is the only person identified in the photographs.
Physics Games: The Integrated Circuit
Play a game and find out about a Nobel Prize awarded discovery or work! Integrated circuits can be found in almost every modern electrical device such as computers, cars, television sets, CD players, cellular phones, etc. But what is an integrated circuit and what is the history behind it? Learn about Nobel Laureate Jack Kilby and his part in the invention that is the basis of all modern technology.
Pfiesteria
This web page discusses the history of Pfiesteria piscicida outbreaks in the Chesapeake Bay.
What does electronic conferencing afford distance education?
Technology is potentially offering many opportunities to extend and expand distance learning in the higher education sector. Electronic conferencing, in particular, is seen as a technique, which offers opportunities for course delivery and methods of interaction for distant learners. This paper examines the similarities and differences between face-to-face seminars and on-line discussions. Through the concept of affordance it is
shown that both benefits and limitations for interaction exist for
A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 10 Hackney
Hackney was the largest parish transferred to the administrative county of London in 1889, and became a metropolitan borough with over 220,000 inhabitants, before giving its name to a Greater London borough in 1965.
The Story of India- Beginnings (pt. 6)
This documentary is about the history of India. It traces the roots of
the social, religious, and historical roots of the civilization there.
The series contains many interviews with Indian citizens of all sorts.
The Story of India- The Power of Ideas (pt. 5)
This documentary traces the history of India through the great thinkers
and doers of the past.
Wearing Forbidden Shoes
In this podcast, Professor Dick Geary, from the School of History at the University of Nottingham and Director of The Institute for the Study of Slavery (ISOS), discusses the uniqueness of the slave trade in Brasil.
Although Britain abolished slavery in 1807, slavery persisted in Brasil for another 81 years. Why did it take until 1888 to abolish slavery and how did the practice of bu
Professor Dick Geary
Technology for Professional Writers
You may already be an accomplished writer, but lack necessary technical skills to obtain the most fulfilling and best paid position in the writers' market. You may find that your degree in philosophy, history, or creative writing is not enough in today's technologically advanced job market. This course is designed to give the accomplished writer the technological skills needed in the writing industry.
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Economics is designed to build an understanding of economic institutions, history, and principles. In addition, it will focus on relationship between private and public sectors of the U.S. economy. Also, it will analyze major economic institutions, such as property rights, markets, business organizations, labor unions, money and banking, trade, and taxation.
Bulletin of the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity, Volume XVI, Issue 1
CONTENTS:
Cover Illustration Description,
Calendar of Events,
Scholar in Focus: James M. Robinson,
Update on Computerized Nag Hammadi Library,
Scholarly Societies to Hold Meetings in Claremont,
Silva Delivers Lectures in Claremont,
Contexts No. 11--"In Quest of the Rhetorical Jesus",
Notes and News,
New SAC Volume Now Available
Judicial Review: Checks and Balances
A fast paced, two minute video that explains the history of Judicial Review and gives insights into some checks and balances.
Social movements and global justice
In this podcast we hear about an international conference which brings together academics and social movement activists from around the world.
The conference is hosted by the Centre for the Study of Social and Global Justice, in the School of Politics and International Relations.
More information is available Author(s):
Dr Sara Motta
Twenty-seven Ideas for Teaching With Topographic Maps
Topographic maps represent a fantastic resource for educators. They can be used in a variety of ways in the science, math, geography, and history curriculum, from elementary to college level. The following ideas may be used as an aid in building educational lessons or to spark your own ideas for using them in the curriculum.
Bulletin of the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity, Volume IX, Issue 4
CONTENTS:
Calendar of Events,
Cover Illustration Description,
Schenke in Claremont,
Seminars of the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity: "Jews in Egypt Exhibit," "IAC Tour of Greece Planned," "Jews in Egypt: Ancient Roots of a Modern Community," "The Origins of Christmas: Ancient Traditions About the Birth of Jesus," "Understanding Paul," "The Glory That was Greece," "The City of David: Recent Excavations of Ancient Jerusalem," "The Royal Palace of EBLA," "Rome, The Eternal City," "Manuscri
The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
This manual provides you with a variety of creative and engaging strategies to help students think about how wars have been defining moments in both the history of the nation and the lives of individual Americans.
The Causes of Magnetic Properties
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Reviled and Revered: Toads, Turtles, Snakes, Salamanders, and Other Creepers and Crawlers
This site examines misconceptions about herps (the collective name given to reptiles and amphibians), how herps have been viewed throughout history, and how reptiles and amphibians are similar to and different from one another.
Geologic Time: The Story of a Changing Earth
This site examines the history of Earth. Learn about the formation of Earth, dating the age of rocks, geologic time, plate tectonics, climate change, ocean circulation, evolution, extinction, ecology, and topics related to paleobiology.
