Epithelia: Pseudostratified, Transitional, and Glands
The fourth of 11 selected histology lectures, this PowerPoint file features slides for teaching the second portion of epithelia histology. Only slides containing illustrations and microphotographs are included. Although text slides are not provided, image slides featuring text are intact.
How to Construct and Use a Dichotomous Key
This report provides a basic introduction to the construction and uses for dichotomous keys, and will be useful in any course where taxonomic classification is necessary, either in the lab or in the field.
STS-135: Rendezvous Pitch Maneuver
On July 10, 2011, space shuttle Atlantis performed the nine-minute Rendezvous Pitch Maneuver, or "backflip." With Commander Chris Ferguson at the helm, Atlantis rotated 360 degrees backward to enable space station crew members to take high resolution digital pictures of the shuttle's heat shield.
Shuttle Showcase: STS-31
The Hubble Space Telescope is deployed from space shuttle Discovery on STS-31
Shuttle Showcase: STS-49
Everyone knew the maiden flight of Endeavour, the successor to the fallen Challenger, would be challenging. In the end, it turned out to be that, and more, as the crew ultimately made history. Rick Heib, Pierre Thuot and Tom Akers salvaged the rescue of the crippled Intelsat satellite, performing the first, and to date, the only three-person spacewalk to manually capture Intelsat.
Shuttle Showcase: STS-125
After four previous trips to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope, it was time for the Shuttle to make one final service call to install new, advanced instruments, batteries, gyros and insulation on the astronomical icon. Following 5 complex spacewalks, Hubble was left virtually brand new --- and ready for many more years of unprecedented science.
ISS Update - August 1, 2011
The International Space Station video update for Aug. 1, 2011.
La maladie d'Alzheimer : pourquoi les progrès thérapeutiques sont-ils si lents ? - B. Meunier
La maladie d'Alzheimer : pourquoi les progrès thérapeutiques sont-ils si lents ?
Une conférence du cycle UTLS « La chimie partout » du 21 au 29 mai 2011 à 18h30
Bernard Meunier, Directeur de recherche au CNRS, Membre de l'Académie des Sciences, Laboratoire de chimie de coordination, UPR CNRS 8241, Toulouse
Elton John Wake Up Song and Greeting for STS-135
Flight Day 6 was kick-started for the STS-135 astronauts with a special wake-up message from Elton John and one of the legendary performer's greatest hits. "Rocket Man" debuted around the time of the Apollo 16 mission, which sent men to the moon for the fifth time. The 4.5-minute song, which describes a long-term space bound astronaut's mixed feelings at leaving his family to do his job, has been played to awaken four shuttle crews aboard Discovery and Atlantis. "Rocket Man" also, one of NASA's
Parasitic Wasps
Black wasps seek out aphids and inject their eggs into their bodies to bring the victims a slow and painful way. This two minute video shows the process. This is the opening video on the page.
Een negatief reisadvies
At the end of this unit: You can give information in a personal letter. When performing this task: you have to reflect upon the purpose of a text. you have to adapt the message to the reader in mind.
Mon site favori: reading exercise
You will be able to visit several Internet sites about home decoration and determine what kind of information they offer. Then, you will look to see where you can go with your questions and will select your favorite site based on that.
Marriage, your rights and duties, the administration - French
You know what the rights and duties of the spouses are and what types of marriage contracts exist. You explain your point of view on this matter.
Writing a letter of resignation
You write a letter of resignation. You know what your rights and obligations are in this type of situation. In addition, you try to get exemption from working out your notice.
The World of the Dragon
What is happening in the East today, especially in China and Japan, disrupts simple notions of East vs. West and challenges Western accounts of globalization. This concluding program draws attention to developments in the East that have potential consequences for the West and examines the role that "overseas Chinese" play in the transnational network of the Chinese business world. (27:37)
Varicose Veins - Sclerotherapy (Spanish)
This patient education program explains the benefits and risks of sclerotherapy for varicose veins. It also reviews the anatomy of the cardiovascular system, symptoms, causes, preventive measures, what the procedure involves, and possible complications. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Learn Hebrew Riddles
Ths three minute video uses a narrator and animation to help students learn Hebrew riddles There are English translations and English transliterations. This is a good video for all students not just for the language, but to study the riddle and try to figure out what it means. Critical thinking is needed and could be fun for any class.
How to Pack for a Semester Abroad
Packing for a Semester Abroad - Some great tips on packing for a semester abroad, like packing an extra empty bag for souvenirs, bringing a gift for your host family and taking along a combination lock for when staying at hostels. (01:48)
California's Water Supply
This resource developed from KQED's QUEST, uses California’s delicately balanced watershed as an example of how the water cycle operates.
