The worst board in America
Peter Lauria, Reuters' Editor-in-Charge of technology, media and telecom for the U.S., reveals his short-list of companies with the worst board-of-directors -- but only one takes home the prize for "Worst in Show."
Pollution Politics
Students learn how a bill becomes law in the U.S. Congress and research legislation related to global warming.
"Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi--The Pick of the Week from 60 second Recap®
In this video, teenage students will be introduced to "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi. Summary--Those who make their homes in the West might have a hard time identifying Iran as much more than a nuclear threat—let alone a beloved homeland. Well, prepare to have your eyes opened. In this startling—and startlingly beautiful—graphic novel, you'll discover a complex society that has seen more than its fare share of oppression, brutality, and dramatic upheaval. Marjane—the nar
The Desert: A First Film
Despite the desert's hot and dry conditions, many different kinds of plants and animals have adapted and thrived in these arid regions. "Desert" explores the plants and animals that live in these regions, and provides explanations of how they have adjusted to this unusual and extraordinarily harsh environment. (01:22)
Uiterlijk : Hoe hiermee omgaan? Een vorming voor meisjes rond uiterlijk en vooroordelen en hoe omgaan met jongens, dit aan de hand van een reeks stellingen en situatieschetsen.
21A.470J Gender and Representation of Asian Women (MIT)
This course explores stereotypes associated with Asian women in colonial, nationalist, state-authoritarian, and global/diasporic narratives about gender and power. Students will read ethnography, cultural studies, and history, and view films to examine the politics and circumstances that create and perpetuate the representation of Asian women as dragon ladies, lotus blossoms, despotic tyrants, desexualized servants, and docile subordinates. Students are introduced to the debates about Orientalis
The Economic Meltdown: What Have We Learned, if Anything?
The U.S. has had more than 70 years to come to terms with the Great Depression, and we really thought we knew how to avoid another one, says Paul Krugman. “It wasn’t supposed to be possible. Then came the current crisis.”
So how to explain the Great Recession of 2008? Krugman suggests a combination of factors: Fi
Boyd's Girls
This group of girl cadets, armed with broomsticks and rifle parts, produced a patriotic quilt while defending Topeka at the turn of the 20th century.
Voices From the Forest: Testimonies of Partisans from Vilna
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Holocaust survivors from Vilna describe being partisans in the forests of Narocz and Rudniky near Vilna: The escape to the forest, the painful separation from family members that remained behind in the ghetto, news of the liquidation of the ghetto, the war against the Germans, the antisemitism they faced from the non-Jewish partisans, taking food from the peasants in ord
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Blood Vessels
Part of the circulatory system is composed of a series of tubes carries the vital elements and the wastes that keep us strong and healthy. Take a look at these amazing vessels and how they work together.
"The Scientific Method Song"
In this video, Mr. Edmonds sings about some basic steps in the scientific method for experimental study. Some of the key vocabulary words include the following: dependent variable, constants, independent variable, research, hypothesis, procedure, data table, label, units, experiment, and data. This is a great resource to help students remember this important skill. Middle School and High School students will enjoy this catchy tune. (2:34)
Libyan fighters storm Gaddafi's Sirte.
Sept. 24 - Libyan fighters loyal to the National Transitional Council (NTC) enter the town centre of Sirte, Gaddafi's hometown. Rough cut (No reporter narration)
Minister 'hostage' in road protest
Sept.25 - Bolivia's foreign minister is briefly taken prisoner during a protest march against a highway through a rainforest reserve. Paul Chapman reports.
Luister- en spreekoefening: How to preserve food
In deze les leren cursisten een lezing over een historisch onderwerp samenvatten en er hun mening over te formuleren
MATHsKOOL 1 App for iOS
'All MATHsKOOL apps contain 12 activities. They provide relevant theory, problems, solutions and full working showing every step of the calculation. Let the most comprehensive set of school activities improve your understanding of mathematics. Return to school with better skills. Each lesson will be easier and you will get better value from your time in class.MATHsKOOL-1 contains twelve unique activities designed to develop numeracy skills. The activities build confidence and accuracy when worki
Faculty conversations: Saleem Alhabash
Saleem Alhabash, assistant professor with the Department of Advertising, Public Relations and Retailing and the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media, talks about his research with new and social media.
To read more, go to http://news.msu.edu/story/9852
Sustainability at Harvard: We are a living lab
A video tour through five case studies of sustainability at Harvard, including:
* Student Peer-to-Peer Programs Educate and Inspire
* Innovative Solutions that Serve as Models for Other
* Greener, Healthier, More Efficient Buildings
* Rethinking Campus Operations
* Building a Culture of Sustainability
Science Sticky Explains the Water Cycle
In this video, Science Sticky uses visuals to explain the 10 steps of the water cycle. There is no audio but there are sentence cards explaining the steps. The word purified is misspelled in one slide. At the end, a cool numbered diagram is shown. This is a great resource to help students master this important skill. It would work well in conjunction with non-fiction texts on this subject. (1:19)
Ghosts Amongst Us
A chilling specter of the 18th century reaches its icy grasp to the present day. Hear the story of Moses Riggs, a man possessed.
