The Aztecs
This video highlights the outcomes of the Spanish invasion of the Aztecs. The Spanish received goods such as corn, chocolate, and vanilla. They also could learn to build complex suspension bridges and marveled over the pyramids. The Aztecs were introduced to horses, cannons, steal weapons, and a number of deadly diseases that wiped out half of their population. (1:20)
US Presidents Video--First Ladies
Students will enjoy this funny, fact filled video about the First Ladies of the United States. Each character is animated using a real picture of the First Lady's face. A fun fact is given for First Lady. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections in the classroom. (1:50)
Aijia Liu - BA International Business Management - China Campus
Aijia (Dorothy), of China, talks about how our business degree programmes equip you to become a leader.
Washington Booker, III
In May of 1963, black elementary, middle, and high school students in Birmingham left school to participate in a four-day civil rights demonstration. Washington Booker was among approximately 2,000 students who were arrested and jailed for their part in what came to be known as the Children's Crusade. In this interview, Booker describes his experience. (6:17)
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Attention to Scaling
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad analyzes the bar graph data showing the number of bugs in each room in the Cybrary. After comparing their bar graph to the one created by Hacker, the CyberSquad realizes that the issue may be a difference in scale. This segment is the second of three segments. Check out “Inventing Bar Graphs” to see how the CyberSquad created their bar graph. Watch “The Power of the Whole Picture” to see how they explain the
Fionn Wordsearch
Printable wordsearch based on the story of Fionn and the Fianna. Answers also included.
Taking the Citizenship Oath
In the registering process, after going through a number of steps and passing the examinations many immigrants have to take a citizenship oath. In this video clip, American citizens discuss what it was like taking the citizenship oath. (2:07)
Greek bailout defuses wider blow-up - Breakingviews
Feb. 21 - The Greek bail-out makes the best of a bad job, and it is better to have a deal, even if Greece will try to wriggle out of it later, than to have a blow-up in Athens next month say Breakingviews.
Bekende Belgen Dit presentatie kan gebruikt worden bij de les 'Leven in België', 'België en Belgen', 'België en zijn bevolking'.
Building a Business: Taking the First Steps: Company Basics
Russell Smith, CEO of Business Boffins Ltd, presents the 1st lecture of the 2011/12 Building a Business lecture series.
Building a Business: Evaluating a Venture Idea
Pegram Harrison, Fellow in Entrepreneurship at the Said Business School, presents the 2nd lecture of the 2011/12 Building a Business lecture series.
IDS336 Session 6 Spring 2012
IDS336 Session 6 Spring 2012
Jazz in the modern Era
Chet Hanley
"The Vocalists - Part 1"
Patient Letters: Family of Cancer Patient Gives Thanks for "Loving Care"
This letter from the Bell family expresses the gratitude they felt towards the caregivers at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center who treated their father, Robert Bell. Though they were heartbroken at his passing, the memories of the loving care he received helped them through their difficult time.
Related Links:
Hematologic Malignancies Program
http://www.umgcc.org/hem_malig_program/index.htm
Our Physicians
http://www.umgcc.org/hem_malig_program/phys_staff.
How to obtain funding
Rice ADVANCE
Panel discussion presented by Rob Rafael at the 2011 NSF ADVANCE Workshop: Negotiating the Ideal Faculty Position, A Workshop for Underrepresented PhDs and Postdocs in Science, Engineering and […]
Defrag: Windows Search, Delaying Windows Update, Reboot Requirements Microsoft tech troubleshooter extraordinaire Gov Maharaj and I help walk you through troubleshooting solutions to your tech support problems. If you have a problem you want to send us, you can use the Problem Step Recorder in Windows 7 (see this for details on how) and send us the zip file to DefragShow@microsoft.com. We will also be checking comme
Mexico: Hotbed for UFO Activity
This video clip contains information on the July 11, 1991 supposed sighting of a UFO. Mexico became a hotbed of UFO activity immediately following this sighting Millions have seen and hundreds filmed, objects in the skies of Mexico. (1:20)
Part 7 - Chapter 32 - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain
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Part 7, Chapter 32: Dowley's Humiliation. Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by John Greenman.
Playlist for A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL594379211E091592
Part 2 - Chapter 20 - A Room with a View by E. M. Forster
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Part 2, Chapter 20: The End of the Middle Ages. Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by Elizabeth Klett.
Playlist for A Room with a View by E. M. Forster: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7E2901A657A5E9D4
