X Is for Wonderment - Understanding the Role of the X Chromosome in Human Genetics
In this lesson, students read a "job description" of motherhood and reflect on its meaning and accuracy. In groups, they research and make and present posters about a sex-linked genetic condition and evaluate possible hereditary scenarios by drawing Punnett squares. Finally, they write a short essay explaining how sex might be genetically linked to certain descriptors.
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All You Need Is (the Summer of) Love - Creating an Exhibit that Compares 1960s and Contemporary Cult
In this lesson, students explore various aspects of the 1960s, including the 1967 "Summer of Love," and compare them with contemporary times to ascertain cultural influences.
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Understanding health - taster materials
Alcohol abuse, healthy living and Alzheimer’s disease all regularly hit the headlines. This unit will take a brief look at these issues and introduces you to the type of issues that you would be asked to examine should you wish to study OU course Y158 U
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Understanding society
This unit will give you a taste of the types of activities, tasks and assignments that you would be asked to undertake on Open University course Y157 Understanding society. After studying this unit you should have a much better idea whether this course is
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Understanding Children - taster materials
This Unit provides an overview of Open University Course Y156 Understanding Children. You will be introduced to the types of activities, tasks and assignments that you would be asked to undertake if you were to enrol on the course.
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Understanding Records and Archives: Principles and Practices, Winter 2009
Provides an understanding of why societies, cultures, organizations, and individuals create and keep records. Presents cornerstone terminology, concepts, and practices used in records management and archival administration. Examines the evolution of methods and technologies used to create, store, organize, and preserve records and the ways in which organizations and individuals use archives and records for ongoing operations, accountability, research, litigation, and organizational memory. Parti
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An introduction to law in contemporary Scotland
Many aspects of the law in Scotland are different from those of England and Wales. Centuries of development and growth have been influenced by factors unique to Scotland, resulting in a legal system that is distinct from those of its neighbours. This unit
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Understanding cardiovascular diseases
Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day and, in that time, pumps about 23,000 litres of blood around your body. But what happens when it doesn’t work as well as it should? This unit explains what happens in cardiovascular disease, when the heart
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Understanding Evolution
People have misconceptions about evolution. Some are simple misunderstandings; ideas that develop in the course of learning about evolution, possibly from school experiences and/or from the media. Other misconceptions may stem from purposeful attempts to interfere with the teaching of evolution. Science teachers must learn to treat all student questions with respect and initially to accept each question as the reflection of a legitimate desire to learn. However, some questions may well be desig
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SFU Contemporary Arts: Acting
This video is about the theatre program at SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts. It was produced by CityTV in September 2010 to coincide with the school's official move into the new Woodward's building in downtown Vancouver. Graphics Designer: Rong Hu Editor: Brian Wawzonek Director of Photography: Ron Inglis Producer: Adeel Suhrwardy
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SFU Contemporary Arts: Music 2
This video is about the music program at SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts. It was produced by CityTV in September 2010 to coincide with the school's official move into the new Woodward's building in downtown Vancouver. Graphics Designer: Rong Hu Editor: Brian Wawzonek Director of Photography: Ron Inglis Producer: Adeel Suhrwardy
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SFU Contemporary Arts: Music 1
This video is about the music program at SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts. It was produced by CityTV in September 2010 to coincide with the school's official move into the new Woodward's building in downtown Vancouver. Graphics Designer: Rong Hu Editor: Brian Wawzonek Director of Photography: Ron Inglis Producer: Adeel Suhrwardy
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SFU Contemporary Arts: Campus
This video is about the new home for SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts. It was produced by CityTV in September 2010 to coincide with the school's official move into the new Woodward's building in downtown Vancouver. Graphics Designer: Rong Hu Editor: Brian Wawzonek Director of Photography: Ron Inglis Producer: Adeel Suhrwardy Additional B-roll and photography: Teaching and Learning Centre, SFU
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SFU Contemporary Arts: Visual Arts
This video is about the visual arts program at SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts. It was produced by CityTV in September 2010 to coincide with the school's official move into the new Woodward's building in downtown Vancouver. Graphics Designer: Rong Hu Editor: Brian Wawzonek Director of Photography: Ron Inglis Producer: Adeel Suhrwardy Additional B-roll and photography: Teaching and Learning Centre, SFU
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SFU Contemporary Arts: Theatre
This video is about the theatre program at SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts. It was produced by CityTV in September 2010 to coincide with the school's official move into the new Woodward's building in downtown Vancouver. Graphics Designer: Rong Hu Editor: Brian Wawzonek Director of Photography: Ron Inglis Producer: Adeel Suhrwardy
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Contemporary Biosocial Problems in America
Part of Tufts overall mission is to emphasize citizenship and public service. This course starts with the premise that understanding the social uses and misuses of biological knowledge is of particular importance for future health professionals and scientists. Specifically, developing skills in critical thinking and analysis of arguments is crucial if we are to deal rationally with value-laden and controversial topics at the intersection of biology and society.
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War of 1812
A five minute video that shows how America finally repulsed its first invasion. Many unusual facts are explained in this reenactment. The importance of the war is examined as a defining moment in history. The importance of commerce, shipping , and mercantilism is explained as well. Lots of ads, but the five minute video stands by itself as valuable for teachers to show. A longer version is offered.
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Keeping physically active
This RLO describes practical measures to build exercise into your daily routine. Part of the PAVE (Physical Activity Virtual Education) project.
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National Liberal Club BL08413

NATIONAL LIBERAL CLUB, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London. Interior view of the billiard room at the National Liberal Club. The club was built in 1884-1887 to designs by the architect Alfred Waterhouse. The image is one of a set commissioned by the club. Photographed by Bedford Lemere and Company, November-December 1887.

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