6.4 The Edinburgh professorship Whytt, the Edinburgh professor of medicine, died in 1766 and Cullen was chosen to succeed him, largely with the aim of freeing the chemistry chair for Black. Black's transfer to Edinburgh was well received, and he fulfilled these expectations by being an excellent and popular lecturer. However, the Edinburgh chair also marked the end of his active research. One looks in vain for any sequel to his research on magnesia or his work on heat. With hindsight, foreshadowings of this change can be se
Arthur Babysits Read-Aloud (Narrated by Tom Arnold)
This read-aloud is Arthur's Babysits written and illustrated by Marc Brown. In this story, Arthur takes on the challenge and responsibility of babysitting the Tibble twins. Words appear at bottom of screen as they are read by narrator. There is a pause, play, and back button. This is a good resource to help build a literacy rich environment. This read-aloud would be beneficial for struggling readers and/or special education students.
World War II: Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan's Attack At Pearl Harbor - On December 7, 1941, Japanese airplanes strike the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, bringing the United States into World War II. (01:03)
A Closer Look at Q-Camp
A closer look into Q-Camp, The Robins School of Business' landmark professional skill-building program, named for alumnus and key University donor Paul Queally B'86.
Q-Camp was established in 2009 as a response to the growing sentiment that business school students need to refine their soft skills; like networking and interpersonal communication, to ensure success in navigating the job and internship market. Q-Camp is open to sophomore business majors and minors.
3.2 Have I used the correct order for my calculation?
Scientific calculators are a wonderful invention, but they're only as good as the people who use them. If you often get an unexpected – or ridiculous – result when you press the ‘enter’ button, this unit is for you. Learn how to do a calculation correctly and get the right answer every time.
CBS Show Time Spanish – Lesson 02
In our second episode of Show Time Spanish, Mark and Alba talk about languages and their own language skills. In the intermedio, José provides two phrases which can be used to tell someone that they are annoying you. Language points include progressive tenses using estar + gerund, and a particular use of the future tense.
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RMJCA 2011 L'avocat et le crime
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dans la référence citée.
Conférence enregistrée lors des rencontres médico-judiciaires de Champagne-Ardenne le vendredi 20 mai 2011
Mathematics Diagnostic Test 10
A mathematics diagnostic test examining pupil's competency and attainment. This test aims to test the pupil's competence with multiplication. There are 12 test items on short multiplication and 8 items on long multiplication.
Factors Affecting Friction
Based on what they have already learned about friction, students formulate hypotheses concerning the effects of weight and contact area on the amount of friction between two surfaces. In the Associated Activities (Does Weight Matter? and Does Area Matter?), students design and conduct simple experiments to test their hypotheses, using procedures similar to those used in the previous lesson (Discovering Friction). An analysis of their data will reveal the importance of weight to normal friction (
Photo Slideshow: Karting Camp Teaches Youth Responsible Driving
Karting Camp, one of the UA Arizona Youth University's offerings for youth during the summer months, trains middle and high school students about racing dynamics, kart driving techniques and basic motor vehicle maintenance. The camp, held at the Musselman Honda Circuit, also focuses on responsible driving.
6.6 ZigBee
Are you a technophobe? Bluetooth, Ethernet WiFi – are they terms that mean nothing to you? This unit will gently guide you to an understanding of how devices 'talk' to each other and what technologies and processes are involved. You will also look at wired and wireless communication technologies, introducing you to some of the key methods involved.
Europe Day Ahead: German ZEW Index expected to turn lower
July 18 - Germany's latest ZEW index is the big data point to watch out for on Tuesday. Current conditions and economic sentiment indexes are both seen turning lower in a Reuters poll.
4 The appeals process
School governors are responsible for establishing the performance management policy of the school and for reviewing the performance of the headteacher. This unit will guide you through these processes, including the appeals procedure should the headteacher have any concerns. You will also learn the importance of linking performance review to pay review.
2 Finding the data
Target setting for pupil attainment is seen as being a means of raising standards in schools through placing pupil achievement at the core of school planning. This unit will help governors of primary schools ensure that appropriate targets are set and provide guidance on assessing the data that needs to be evaluated to come to such decisions.
HUM310 - Theatre of Revolt Session 8 07/10/2011
HUM310 - Theatre of Revolt Session 8 07/10/2011
Bill Deluca
"Misanthrope and Moliere"
Oil Demand is Outpacing Supply
Dreyfus Natural Resources Fund's Robin Wehbe says their
is not enough global oil supply to meet the demand from Asian
countries and Western countries which are recovering from the economic
downturn because supply is "essentially fixed at this point."
HoloGlobe: Topography and Bathymetry on a Globe
This is one of a series of animations that were produced to be part of the narrated video shown in the HoloGlobe exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the Earth Today exhibit at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
Personal Protective Equipment
Examines when and how to use personal protective equipment in a healthcare setting.
Staff profiles: Mary Phillips
Mary Phillips talks about her interaction with students through her role as a coordinator in the Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions and an adviser to the Black Student Alliance and the African American Celebratory.
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