Introduction This unit will give you a stimulating and insightful account of the ways in which economists have tried to understand what labour market discrimination is and what its sources are. Notice the reference to the ‘ways [plural] … economists have tried to understand’. The most basic message of this unit is that economics is not a subject in which there is one single correct answer. This unit will also assist you in developing your ability to use and evaluate economic theory,
Why the Solar System Can Exist
If gravity is so attractive, why doesn't the earth just crash into the sun? Or the moon into the earth? The answer: Stable orbits. (02:07)
The Why of the 9 Divisibility Rule Khan Academy
Why you can test divisibility by 9 by just adding the digits. (05:08)
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1.6.2 Education Education is obviously one of the crucial dimensions in any attempt to develop a future European identity or at least more understanding and convergence among Europeans. If the school made the nation, it should also be a key factor in promoting Europeanness. Observers of the school scene in Europe acknowledge the existence of a growing sentiment of interest for European themes (institutions, politics, peoples, languages). Furthermore, the EU-based exchange programmes have recognised the impor
Fed chief's stern debt warning
July 13 - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned failure to lift the debt ceiling would throw the financial system into enormous disarray. He also said the Fed has more it can do to help the U.S. economy if needed. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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Reproduction Moses and Mt. Sinai History of Egypt Part One: Ancient Times Through Cleopatra The Real Cleopatra King Tut's Tomb Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten – 13.02.2011 001 - 030 Der Kleine Lateiner Learn with Pictures and Video S2 #6 - Top 20 Spanish Verbs 4 Life in the Middle Ages in China, Japan, India and the Americas The Renaissance Good Presentations: Stance Good Presentations: Voice Learn about The History of Ancient China 4000 B.C.
This three minutevideo briefly looks at the history of Israel starting at the plains of Moab, and takes a look at the covenant between Moses and God. The meaning of the events is discussed. A good introduction into this subject and the Old Testament.
This seven minute video does a good job of explaining Egypt's history and showing examples of its geography and architecture. Frequent images of the map help place the student, but it would be beneficial if the students had a map of their own to follow the action.
This three minute video explains how Cleopatra used religion to gain and maintain power. The video also explains that Cesar and Cleopatra were both part of certain ceremonies. Students would benefit from more background into this time period and the impact of Rome on Egypt.
The mystery of Tut's death and possible murder is examined by using modern scientific method. This 3:40 video shows how it is possible that the real reason for Tut's demise was a war wound. Students may need to understand what gangrene is.
Trainieren Sie Ihr Hörverstehen mit authentischen Materialien. Nutzen Sie die Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Sonntag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.KAIRO: Das ägyptische Militär hat die reibungslose Übertragung der Macht an eine gewählte Regierung von Zivilisten versprochen. Die Armee werde eine friedliche Übergabe der Macht an ein freies, demokratisches System garantieren, sagte der Sprecher des Obersten Militärrates. Einen Zeitplan legte der Rat jedoch n
Here is a link to the text at Europeana
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Der Kleine Lateiner is a re-write of the Orbis Sensualium Pictus (Comenius) by one Johan Lederer. It was published in 1790. For those of you who know German, it has a running vocabulary after each chapter. This edition also has much more modern pictures than the old editions of the Orbis Pictus, so it is perhaps a better text to learn the names of animals
Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! You’ve always wondered, will you dream in Spanish? After learning Spanish in Spain for only a short while and learning even more Spanish vocabulary, you have seen and done more than you would have ever imagined — and with such ease. Not only have you been studying Spanish, but you know [...]
This three minute video highlights the achievements made during the Middle Ages in China, Japan, India, and the Americas (Mayan) by showing images of the architecture that remains from these times. At best this is a brief overview of this time period as a counterpoint to the changes in Europe during the same time period. This might be a good video to show students to help them understand the influence of geography on architecture.
This one minute video shows how artists developed perspective and reality in their art. Very short video.
For good presentations, a stance that features good posture and a still lower-body serves the speaker. Use correct stance for good presentations with tips from a teacher, presenter and facilitator. (02:25)
The presenter in this video deliberately starts out with an example of a poor presentation. Part of the series: Physical Delivery for Good Presentations. In good presentations, voice intonation and variation help engage the audience. Properly use the voice for good presentations with tips from a teacher, presenter and facilitator. (02:27)
This one minute video provides a brief overview of the accomplishments in China in the period around 4000 B.C. At best this is an overview and should be combined with other videos or materials to provide a more indepth look at China during this time.
