The Effect of Aging on Cognitive Function: Nature/Nurture
Explores how the study of identical twins can help determine how factors such as lifestyle and diet may contribute to individual differences in the aging process.
Research into the role of CPD leadership in schools
This study was conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), Northern Office. It was commissioned by the Training Development Agency for Schools (TDA) to investigate how continuing professional development for all staff is led in schools today, how it is supported and the barriers and challenges it poses for CPD leaders
England’s Achievement in TIMSS 2007: National Report for England
News reports on December 9th pointed to the high standing of English pupils in recent international mathematics and science tests, with one headline announcing "English children 'best at maths in Europe'". Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) international tests were first carried out in 1995 with pupils of aged ten and fourteen tested in mathematics and science. Tests have been carried out at four year intervals since then, with the previous results stemming from those taken in 20
HIV and AIDS
Studying individuals with natural resistance to HIV has led to insights into the infection process and may produce new treatments or a vaccine. This session explores recent developments in the study of HIV and AIDS, the future global impact of the current infection levels, and the ethical issues surrounding current research and treatments.
TDA Standards case study: Thinking & Learning across the Curriculum: addressing new pedagogical appr
A case study charting the experiences of a trainee on a primary PGCE programme, including the ways in which in the provider tailored provision to focus trainees on thinking and learning across the curriculum.
Homeschooling Information : Earning a GED at Home
Earning a GED at home requires using computer programs and textbooks as study materials, and signing up to take the exam. Get a graduate equivalency diploma at home with advice from a homeschool specialist. Linda Wooldridge has been homeschooling since 1998, and she has been on the PPEA board for three years as the orientation coordinator for Pinellas County.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Trigonometry - Pythagorean Theorem
Remember the Pythagorean Theorem you learned in Geometry? It's a vital tool in Trigonometry as well, as we study relationships between the angles and sides of a triangle (01:21)
Plant Life Cycles
Which life forms reproduce at a distance, give rise to offspring miles away and even after death, trick other living things into helping them reproduce, and encourage predators to eat their young as part of their life cycle? Plants! During Session 4, we’ll continue our study of life cycles by focusing on the Plant kingdom, using flowering plants as our examples. During this
Body Parts
A lesson for kids to learn beginning English body parts words with this fun and entertaining animated video clip. In the lesson children can study, practice, and review body part words.
Learn English Through Song-15 US Holidays
Learn the U.S. holidays from the lyrics of the song Calendar Girl by Neil Sedaka. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. More songs at www.learn-to-speak-english-esl.com
Enlightenment Political Philosophies
This video is accompanied by text. "The Enlightenment, or The Age of Reason, from approximately 1650 to 1800 was an important period in the development of democracy. Prior to the Enlightenment, it was commonly believed that the nature of the world could be best understood by the study of scripture, meditation, and reflection in one's own mind. The Enlightenment established the idea that the natural world is best understood through close observation and reason. Several political philosophers from
What is Archaeology? - Carl Halbirt Interview
Learn what archaelolgists study. What is an artifact? See how archaeloligists seek to understand how people lived in the past in this video.Basic information as well as a look at a dig in St. Augustine, FL.
Archaeology at Different Scales
How do archaeologists weave far-reaching events with details of everyday life to create a rich approach to history? How and why do archaeologists study Çatalhöyük at many different scales? How can archaeologists use “multi-scalar data” to create comprehensive descriptions of place?
Food Safety - From Farm to Fork
Poor sound quality, but content is important.This unit provides fifth through seventh graders a better understanding of food safety through real-life examples and enjoyable activities. The teacher needs to order the free unit of study first.
Learn English Through Song- Lesson 27- Four Kinds Of Sentences
Learn English Through Song "Early Morning Rain" by Gordon Lightfoot.
Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. In this clip the the lyrics are shown for Early Morning Rain and text explanations of the four kinds of sentences based on the lyrics to the song.
Learn English Through Song- Lesson 29- Use Of Would Rather
Learn English Through Song "El Condor Pasa" by Simon and Garfunkel. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. In this musical slide show with images the the lyrics are shown for El Condor Pasa along with text explanation for stating preference with "would rather" based on the lyrics from the song. More songs at learn-to-speak-english-esl.com.
Learn English Through Song- Lesson 30- Monologue
Learn English Through Song "Engine, Engine Number Nine" by Roger Millerl. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. In this musical slide show with images the the lyrics are shown for Engine, Engine Number Nine to teach monologue from the lyrics. More songs at learn-to-speak-english-esl.com.
Learn English Through Song-Lesson 37- Professions With ---ist
Learn English through the song, "Get a Job" by The Silhouettes. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. In this musical slide show with images the lyrics are shown for "Get a Job" along to help learn professions with ist endings. More songs at learn-to-speak-english-esl.com. Good quality video appropriate for all students, not just ESL.
Learn English Through Song -Lesson 36- Informal Exclamations
Learn English informal exclamations through the song, "Funny How Time Slips Away" by Willie Nelson. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. In this musical slide show photographs to go along with lyrics and explanations of informal exclamations from the lyrics. More songs at
learn-to-speak-english-esl.com. Good quality video appropriate for all students, not ju
Learn English Through Song- Lesson 39- Farming Terms
Learn common English farming terms through the song, "The Green Leaves of Summer" by Brothers four. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. In this slide show the lyrics are shown for "The Green Leaves of Summer
" along with text explanations about the farming terms used in the song lyrics. More songs at learn-to-speak-english-esl.com. Good quality video appropr
