The Rap against Unearned Riches [On Freedom and Free Enterprise (1956)] One of the cornerstones of economic theory is the economic value we attach to commodities and services that possess a relation to our well-being. Economic value is the importance which
Malaysia - Diversity and Culture
This six minute video provides an overview of current Malaysia with the emphasis on tourist attractions and cultural celebrations.
Using the Second Derivative Test
This video explains how to solve optimization problems by using the second derivative test. If the second derivative is always positive, the function will have a relative minimum somewhere. If it is always negative, the function will have a relative maximum somewhere. Other ways of solving optimization problems include using the closed interval method or the first derivative test. (1:06)
Office of International Studies St. Andrews, Scotland Program
Notre Dame's program in Ireland is located in the city of Dublin, a capital city of 1,000,000 people located on the Irish Sea on the east coast of Ireland. Physically a small city — all the major museums and sites are within walking distance — it has a rich cultural life manifested especially in its established and experimental theater and traditional Irish and classical music. Dublin also boasts several excellent museums including the National Museum, with Celtic objects from the 8th and 9t
Aftermath by Siegfried Sassoon (poetry reading)
Information about Siegfried Sassoon "The greatest poet to have survived the war" here:
http://movehimintothesun.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/they-siegfried-sassoon/
The First World War pictures are from this site:
http://www.voiceseducation.org/category/tag/combined-negatives
Have you forgotten yet?...
For the world's events have rumbled on since those gagged days,
Like traffic checked while at the crossing of city-ways:
And the haunted gap in your mind has filled with thoughts that flow
Like clo
Indonesian Islamists protest Obama visit
Nov. 13 - Thousands of Indonesian Islamists protest ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit, to attend the East Asia Summit in Bali. Travis Brecher reports.
Why India's infrastructure lags
Nov. 13 - India needs more clarity of policy and speed in decision-making, the CEO of India's Infrastructure Development Finance Company tells Chrystia Freeland when asked why India's infrastructure isn't keeping pace. India, he says, is leaving money on the table.
Using the Second Derivative Test - Problem 1
This video is a continuation and explains how to solve optimization problems by using the second derivative test. In this example, the maximum volume of an open-top box is determined when given the amount of material available to use for constructing the box. (7:00)
" Ants in Your Pants", A Rhyming Song From: Cool Tunes for Kids
This computer-animated selection features a lively song with rhyming lyrics,
" Dance like you've got ants in your pants, bees on your knees, a bear in your hair," and more.. The words of the song appear on the screen as the song is sung. ( 1:54)
Reading Pie Graphs (Circle Graphs) - Khan Academy
Using a word problem, Sal Khan demonstrates how to read Pie Graphs (Circle Graphs) in this three-minute video.
Reading Bar Graphs
Using an example, Sal Khan demonstrates how to read bar graphs in this three-minute video.
Reading Pictographs
Using a real-world example, Sal Khan demonstrates how to read pictographs in this two-and-a-half-minute video.
Mean, Median, and Mode - Khan Academy
Sal Khan demonstrates how to find the mean, the median, and the mode with the same set of numbers in this four-minute video.
Stem-and-Leaf Plots
Using a real-world example, Sal Khan demonstrates how to use stem-and-leaf plots in this six-minute video.
Interpreting Linear Graphs
Using a 'real-world' example, Sal Khan shows how to read Linear Graphs in this five-minute video.
What Is Extension? (One Minute Dictionary Video Series)
In this short video, students will learn about the vocabulary word "extension". Extension is defined as an additional period of time that someone can use to finish a job, pay money, and so on, the process of making something bigger or longer, a set of numbers that belongs to a telephone line in a company, or a family that includes parents, children, grandparents, and so on. Good examples are given. This is a good resource to introduce a new vocabulary word into the classroom. (1:20)
What Are Duties? (One Minute Dictionary Video Series)
In this short video, students will learn about the vocabulary word "duites" Duties is defined as 1. something that is required or expected or 2. a tax or a charge. Good visual examples are given. This is a good resource for introducing a new vocabulary word into the elementary/middle school classroom. (1:14)
What Is Philosophy? (One Minute Dictionary Video Series)
In this short video, students will learn about the vocabulary word "philosophy". Philosophy is defined as the investigation of the truth and nature of knowledge, being, and value.Good examples are given. This is a good resource to introduce a new vocabulary word into the elementary/middle school classroom. (1:12)
What Is Inflation? (One Minute Dictionary Video Series)
In this short video, students will learn about the vocabulary word "inflation". Inflation is defined as 1. makes things bigger and 2. makes goods cost more. Good examples are given (blowing up a balloon and cost of cereal). This is a good resource to introduce a new vocabulary word into the upper elementary/middle school classroom. (1:04)
8.01 Physics I: Classical Mechanics (MIT)
8.01 is a first-semester freshman physics class in Newtonian Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, and Kinetic Gas Theory. In addition to the basic concepts of Newtonian Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, and Kinetic Gas Theory, a variety of interesting topics are covered in this course: Binary Stars, Neutron Stars, Black Holes, Resonance Phenomena, Musical Instruments, Stellar Collapse, Supernovae, Astronomical observations from very high flying balloons (lecture 35), and you will be allowed a peek into the int
