Open Classroom - 1/9/13 - #2 James Anderson
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Climate Change. Challenges. Solutions.
Topic for 1/9/13: Science & Ethics
Open Classroom - 1/9/13 - #3 Ron Sandler
Climate Change. Challenges. Solutions.
Topic for 1/9/13: Science & Ethics
Fulton Steamboat Engine
This is a quick recording of an animated scale model of a steam engine, drive train, and paddlewheels from Robert Fulton's North River Steamboat. Filmed at Cabin Fever Expo 2011. (00:30)
BattleCode 2013 Day 5 Recorded 1/15/13
Protecting pandas—and the planet
The SPARTANS WILL. 360 crew travels to the Wolong National Nature Reserve in the mountains of southwestern China to meet up with MSU researcher Jack Liu. Liu has spent 17 years researching the giant pandas and their habitat in an effort to find solutions that ensure the survival of the species while maintaining quality of life for the people living in and around the reserve.
Visit http://report.president.msu.edu/360/ for a firsthand look at Spartan impact in locations from East Lansing to East
Arrival in Beijing
After 13 hours in flight, the SPARTANS WILL. 360 crew arrive in Beijing and get some transportation assistance from researcher Jack Liu for our final destination: our hotel and sleep. Thank you Jack.
Kevin Epling, video producer
Beijing
Visit http://report.president.msu.edu/360/ for a firsthand look at Spartan impact in locations from East Lansing to East Africa.
Pandas in Wolong
Since we were blocked from FB in Wolong, I didn't have a chance to post this earlier. Professional video will come later from Kevin, but I just had to film this little guy with my phone and thought I'd share.
- Lisa
Visit http://report.president.msu.edu/360/ for a firsthand look at Spartan impact in locations from East Lansing to East Africa.
AP Environmental Science: Economic Forces
Economics is the process by which humans manage their environment and its resources. The process is made up of a system of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services....
21L.011 The Film Experience (MIT)
Includes audio/video content: AV selected lectures. This course concentrates on close analysis and criticism of a wide range of films, including works from the early silent period, documentary and avant-garde films, European art cinema, and contemporary Hollywood fare. Through comparative reading of films from different eras and countries, students develop the skills to turn their in-depth analyses into interpretations and explore theoretical issues related to spectatorship. Syllabus varies from
HST.S14 Health Information Systems to Improve Quality of Care in Resource-Poor Settings (MIT)
Includes audio/video content: AV selected lectures, AV selected lectures. This course is a collaborative offering of Sana, Partners in Health, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). The goal of this course is the development of innovations in information systems for developing countries that will (1) translate into improvement in health outcomes, (2) strengthen the existing organizational infrastructure, and (3) create a collaborative ecosystem to maximize the value of these innovat
Explanation Writing Checklist for Students This explanation tool checklist is a great resource for students to evaluate their understanding of writing explanation texts through awareness of punctuation, vocabulary and layout of their writing. This is a great tool students can use independently or even swap with a friend and evaluate each other. Tha
Roman Bath from PBS Nova
Tour the crumbling public baths of Rome to learn intimate details of what life was really like for ancient Roman citizens, and in the process, discover the engineering feats that made these baths such an impressive achievement. Narrated by Stacy Keach. (54:54)
Penny and Cup Game
Developed for third grade. To discover if one eye is better than two. Students will test their sense of sight with both monocular and binocular vision. Students will drop a penny and see if it lands in the cup of water. They will have to rely on their sense of sight for this activity.
Biology In Elementary Schools is a Saint Michael's College student project. The teaching ideas on this page have been found, refined, and developed by students in a college-level course on the teaching of biology
Module Four: Money Management
Money Management may be defined as the process of managing money, including investments, budgeting, banking, and taxes. Managing your money is an essential life skill. When you know what you're doing, it really isn't so difficult. Once you've left home, the only person responsible for your financial health is you, so it's good to know the essentials. Managing your money can help reduce the stress levels that you experience throughout your life. It can help you to plan for unexpected events and e
Star Library: What is the Shelf Life?
The Food and Drug Administration requires pharmaceutical companies to establish a shelf life for all new drug products through a stability analysis. This is done to ensure the quality of the drug taken by an individual is within established levels. The purpose of this out-of-class project or in-class example is to determine the shelf life of a new drug. This is done through using simple linear regression models and correctly interpreting confidence and prediction intervals. An Excel spreadsheet
Outrageous Ooze
Developed for third and fourth grade. Students will be given the opportunity to use mathematics to make their own "outrageous ooze" through measuring cornstarch and water. They will use their senses to hypothesize what element "outrageous ooze" is (solid or liquid). Then, they will use scientific observations and methodology to complete a handout and have a "conclusion discussion" about what the ooze is and how it works.
Biology In Elementary Schools is a Saint Michael's College student project
Module Two: Interpersonal Relationships
The Interpersonal Relationships Module focuses on developing the life skills of the individual within the context of healthy relationships. Relationships can be with people directly in an individual's environment or with others in the broader community. In order to maintain healthy relationships we need to be aware of the impact we each have on the lives, behaviour, attitudes and values of others.
Neuron Creations
Developed for third grade. Students will begin by being given a mini-lesson on the neuron itself. Then, in the actual activity, students will discover a fun, hands-on project where they learn about the neuron, an essential part of the human body. Each student will be given a piece of clay with which they will be able to form their own neuron. After they have created a neuron, the teacher will guide the students in labeling the various parts of the neuron as well as teach about each individual fu
Human Factors and Innovation with Mobile Devices
Advancements in technology are a significant driving force in educational innovation, but a strong focus on technology means that human aspects and implications may not be given the attention they deserve. This chapter examines usability issues surrounding the use of mobile devices in learning. A key aim is to empower educators and learners to take control of personal devices and realise their potential in relation to teaching and learning. The background section reviews the development of usabi
