Credit Default Swaps
Introduction to credit default swaps. (10:57)
Megafires caused by climate change and human activity
A study co-authored by fire anthropologist Christopher I. Roos of SMU suggests that today's mega forest fires in the southwestern U.S. are truly unusual and exceptional in the long-term record. This study and the causes of these fires was discussed on the June 21, 2012, edition of CBS This Morning. Learn more at http://blog.smu.edu/research/2012/05/15/ancient-tree-ring-records-from-the-southwest-u-s-suggest-todays-megafires-are-atypical/
Dengue Fever: The Intricate Relationship between Disease and Climate Change
Researchers at Texas Tech studied the relationship between disease and climate change while looking at dengue fever and the asian tiger mosquito.They found that the impact on areas likely to experience dengue fever won't work out along the lines of conventional wisdom.
Velda Pine Moth Pupation Creepshow
This could be from a Sci-Fi mutant insect invasion movie - but it's actually 100% nature! These are actual photos and video documenting the pupation process of the Velda Pine Moth (Coloradia velda), a member of the Saturniidae family of giant silk moths. This pupation process normally happens a few inches underground, in a small chamber constructed in the soft earth by the caterpillar. After spending the winter in this underground cocoon chamber, it develops, emerges from the pupal case and
Assessing Obama's Presidency
Jonathan Alter, author of The Promise: President Obama, Year One, and Hendrik Hertzberg, columnist for The New Yorker, analyzed the Obama presidency as the 2012 presidential race began with former Boston Globe Editorial Page Editor Renee Loth.
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Becker's White Butterfly Life Stages Timelapse
A short compilation of the Becker's White Butterfly's life stages in realtime and time lapse. Students will enjoy the real life footage of these amazing insects. What a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections between nature and the classroom. (2:29)
McCarthy Questioned on Anti-Communist Investigation
In a 1953 episode of NBC's "Meet the Press," Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy is questioned by a panel of reporters on his role as the new chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. (3:38)
Cuban Missile Crisis - Khan Academy
Overview of the Cuban Missile Crisis. (19:00)
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie was one of the millions of immigrants that came over in the 19th century. He rose up from nothing and became head of the biggest steel industry in America. In this video clip, meet Andrew Carnegie and find out how the wealthiest man of his day ended up giving away his vast fortune. (2:11)
Number Pyramid: An Interactive Addition/Subtraction Game
In this interactive game, students are shown addition/subtraction problems with missing numbers. They are shown three choices of numbers to use to complete each problem. The game contains three levels, with numbers ranging from one to three digits. ( This link is for an interactive game and may take a few minutes to load.)
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Computer Accuracy
Accuracy of measurement in navigation depends very much on the situation. If a sailor’s target is an island 200 km wide, sailing off center by 10 or 20 km is not a major problem. But, if the island were only 1 km wide, it would be missed if off just the smallest bit. Many of the measurements made while navigating involve angles, and a small error in the angle can translate to a much larger error in position when traveling long distances.
Engineering for the Earth
Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on the Earth’s natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural resources, weather patterns and climatic regions, wind, erosion, landforms, and the harvesting of fossil fuels — all presented from an engineering point-of-view. (See the Unit Overview section for a list of topics by lesson.) Through many hands-on ac
Introduction The case studies in this unit introduce various typologies of heritage and the methods used to study them. The case studies help to draw attention to the fact that the heritage traditions in England, Scotland and Wales are not the same and are enshrined in slightly different legislation. Every study of heritage requires an understanding of the legal context and the traditions and history governing the object of heritage. This material is from our archive and is an adapted extract from <
From Sydney With Love - What does it take to make a BOLLYWOOD film?
What does it take to make a BOLLYWOOD film?
Cinco de Mayo Foods: Mole Poblano
In this Holiday Foods video clip, go on an epic journey with host Famous Fat Dave. Join him as he tries to unlock the mystery of Cinco de Mayo's most unusual food Mole Poblano. (3:01)
SFU men's basketball on the NCAA
Head coach James Blake and forward Ibrahim Appiah comment on the recent news that SFU has been granted
Acknowledgements This unit was written by Professor Tim Benton
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