Ancient Pyramid Tomb Discovered in Mexico
A 1:40 video that explains what was in this tomb, but also helps students understand the importance of studying artifacts to provide insights about the history of ancient people.
Randy Newman - "Political Science" Satire
A two minute video that is a musical satire that mocks the political situation and makes fun of pretty much everything in the country. For older students, but is most useful as how music can be used to convey a message and, perhaps, give students an idea of how to create a lesson using the same methods. The video must be reviewed first to make sure it is appropriate.
Frankie Quimby of Sapelo Island
This video segment from Egg: The Arts Show presents a glimpse of the last island-based Gullah/Geechee community located on Sapelo Island. The original Gullah/Geechee were slaves. When slavery was abolished, the lands on the island were abandoned to the slaves. Frankie Quimby of the Georgia Sea Island Singers speaks of her pride for the island community and the importance of preserving the Gullah/Geechee culture. She also tells how the songs of the slaves also served as escape songs. For more abo
You Decide: Should American public schools be allowed to set aside daily classroom time for student
This educational guide focuses on the rights of students to pray in school set against the danger of imposing religion or organizing a program of religious indoctrination in so doing. Students are invited to examine the arguments on both sides of the debate, developing critical thinking skills as they work through the activities. Students will learn how to support their arguments with evidence and reason. It is expected that at the end of this guide students will determine where they stand on th
You Decide: Is the Bush administration doing enough to protect the environment?
This educational guide focuses on environmental issues and the role of the Bush administration in safeguarding the energy requirements of the nation while at the same time protecting the environment from pollution and toxic emissions. Students are invited to examine the arguments on both sides of the debate, developing critical thinking skills as they work through the activities. Students will learn how to support their arguments with evidence and reason. It is expected that at the end of this g
4.4.1 Voltage, current and resistance
BBC News 24, Sky News, CNN – we live in an era where news has become almost instantaneous. This unit will look at how news is gathered and the technology used for its dissemination. You will also be encouraged to examine how information might be manipulated by questioning its reliability.
Teaching diverse ages and levels in one classroom
Teaching diverse ages and levels in one classroom.
Eurekafest 2010 Person of Inspiration
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Reflections on Major Milestones in Cancer Research and Technology Development
The breadth and depth of thinking represented in MIT’s 150th anniversary symposia would do William Barton Rogers proud, believes David Mindell. MIT’s founder and first president envisioned the university pursuing cutting edge work, and the “convergence of science and engineering 150 years later captures the essence
Postboxes in postcode IP19
A collection of postboxes in postcode IP19
Investment in transport infrastructure and economic development: recent debates in the United States
Andrew Goetz, Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography, University of Denver, gives a talk for the Transport Studies Unit Lecture Series on Future Research in Transport
Why do we dislike obese people?
Kerry O'Brien, Senior lecturer, University of Manchester and Monash University, gives a talk for the Unit for Biocultural Variation and Obesity (UBVO) seminar series
Greek Mythology for Fun
Students will explore the different characters based on Greek mythology, its origins and participate in activities to reinforce these ideas.
Meet the Astronomers
Meet the OLogists is part of OLogy, where kids can collect virtual trading cards and create projects with them. Here, they can learn more about four kids and one scientist whose curiosity focuses on astronomy: Astrid, a 10-year-old from New York who celebrated her last birthday with rooftop stargazing party. Kristina, a seven-year-old from Virginia who wants to float around in space like the astronauts. Mercer, an eight-year-old from California who wants to invent a type of fuel that will allow
Global Focus on Knowledge　2011 / Is There the ‘Blue Bird’? ―Think about it in Economics　Le
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Paradise Redefined: Part 2
A journey to a coral reef chain hidden in the Central Pacific forces scientists to revisit the definition of a pristine environment. Part Two.
Petra: Lost City of Stone
This Web site, created to complement the Petra: Lost City of Stone exhibit, looks at this once flourishing city in the heart of the ancient Near East.
Exercice 1 (Injection, surjection, bijection) [00185]
Exo7. Exercices de mathématiques pour les étudiants.
Composition de fonctions.
Bonus (à 2'14'') : commutativité.
Retrouvez la correction écrite sur http://exo7.emath.fr
Exercice 13 (Logique, ensembles, raisonnements) [00150] (video)
Exo7. Exercices de mathématiques pour les étudiants.
Raisonnement par l'absurde.
Retrouvez la correction écrite sur http://exo7.emath.fr
Bonus (Ã 2'44'') : paradoxe de Russell (avec deux "L").
