Spring 2011 Magazine
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World Bank's Role in Democracy
Apr. 6 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Insider, World Bank President Robert Zoellick discusses the role of the Bank in spreading democracy around the world.
IP19 Postboxes
A collection of postboxes in postcode IP19
Exercice 13 (Logique, ensembles, raisonnements) [00150] (video)
Exo7. Exercices de mathématiques pour les étudiants.
Raisonnement par l'absurde.
Retrouvez la correction écrite sur http://exo7.emath.fr
Bonus (Ã 2'44'') : paradoxe de Russell (avec deux "L").
Thema boodschappen doen : Werkbundel In deze bundel vinden de leerlingen opdrachten over volgende onderwerpen:
3.1 Refrigeration and chlorofluorocarbons
Global warming: are we responsible? Is our environmental impact damaging the planet? This unit examines the use of ozone depleting technology, the impact of fossil fuel use and explores how the development of technology can influence the direction of a society. From the Industrial Revolution to the present day find out how we have changed the planet.
3.2 Exploring your quality of life
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face. The primary aim of this unit is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview.
2.7 Ecological footprinting
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face. The primary aim of this unit is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview.
Dress for Success
In this design activity, students investigate materials engineering as it applies to weather and clothing. The students will design and analyze different combinations of materials for effectiveness in specific weather conditions. Analysis will include simulation of temperature, wind and wetness elements, as well as the functionality and durability of the final prototype.
Text discussion and exercise: National Good Neighbour Day
At the end of this lesson you can work out from the instructions how you can contribute to security and well-being in your local area.
Professor Sir Michael Marmot in conversation with ANU academics
The economic, social and environmental determinants of human development and health equity.
Three internationally renowned speakers discuss how environmental, political, economic and cultural characteristics of societies shape conditions in which people live, work and age.
Inequities in these factors play a major role in producing health inequities in Australia, across the Asia Pacific region and globally. If set up well, economic development, trade, working conditions, urbanisation and healt
Staff profiles: Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels talks about his position as information technologist with Academic Technology Services.
To read more, go to http://news.msu.edu/story/9184
Meet the Author: Patricia Polacco
In this video, Patricia Polacco tells warm family tales drawn from her own childhood among an extended immigrant family of grandparents and cousins. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Patricia Polacco talks about writing and illustrating and the passing down of family history whose themes resonate with readers of all backgrounds. This is a good companion teaching resource for reading Patricia Polacco books in the classroom as it helps to bring literary characters to life. St
Permutations and Combinations
How many variations in a license plate number or poker hand are possible? This program answers the question and shows students how it’s done. Techniques for counting the number of ways in which collections of objects can be arranged, ordered, and combined are demonstrated. (28:50)
Mathematical Induction
Mathematical proofs applied to hypothetical statements shape this discussion on mathematical induction. This segment exhibits special cases, looks at the development of number patterns, relates the patterns to Pascal’s triangle and factorials, and elaborates the general form of the theorem. (28:45)
Stargazing
This OLogy activity introduces kids to the joys and challenges of stargazing. The activity sets the stage by telling kids that there hidden among the night sky's thousands of stars are constellations and planets. To help them search out these constellations and planets, it provides helpful guidelines and resources for stargazing. These include tips for distinguishing stars from airplanes, satellites, meteors, and planets; a detailed map of the night sky; and directions for recording observations
Exercice 1 (Relation d'équivalence, relation d'ordre) [00209]
Exo7. Exercices de mathématiques pour les étudiants.
Bonus (Ã 4'03'') : exercice.
Retrouvez la correction écrite sur http://exo7.emath.fr
