Marquette student speaks about studying abroad in South Africa
Marquette student Brian Harper speaks about his experience studying abroad in South Africa. Learn more at www.marquette.edu/oie
Using Dermatoglyphics from Down Syndrome and Class Populations to Study the Genetics of a complex tr
Dermatoglyphics is the study of epidermal ridges on the hands and feet. Ridge patterns and counts develop prenatally, are inherited, and show quantitative variation. This exercise introduces the preparation and interpretation of finger and palm prints for quantitative analysis. The techniques are simple, inexpensive, and can be adapted as an exercise on genetics for beginning or advanced students. Palm prints from individuals with Down Syndrome serve as a population sample to statistically test
Detectable Civilizations in Our Galaxy, Part 2
Using a well-known formula, Mr. Khan focuses on a framework for thinking about how many detectable civilizations are out there. He uses computer software for instruction. (08:53) Why do we even care about the Drake Equation? Thinking about the fraction of a planet's life when a civilization might be detectable.
Israeli forces bombard Gaza, as Hamas rockets hit Israel
Palestinians report 37 dead including a woman and her child with some 300 wounded as Israeli air strikes pound Gaza. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor?
In the first part of the activity, each student chews a piece of gum until it loses its flavor, and then leaves the gum to dry for several days before weighing it to determine the amount of mass lost. This mass corresponds to the amount of sugar in the gum, and can be compared to the amount stated on the package label. In the second part of the activity, students work in groups of four to design and conduct new experiments based on questions of their own choosing. These questions arise naturally
An Arm and A Leg
Students will design and build a prototype of an artificial limb using a simple syringe system as an introduction to bioengineering. Students will determine which substance water (liquid) or air (gas) will make the appendage more efficient.
The Perfect Purple Feather Read-Aloud Online Storybook
This read-aloud is The Perfect Purple Feather written by Hanoch Piven. Feeling a poke from within his pillow during the night, Jacob maneuvers a fluffy purple feather to the surface. Beginning with a bluebird in a nearby tree, various animals explain how they would put it to good use-as a wing, a pen, a tail, etc. When a tick tickles an elephant's nose with it, the elephant sneezes, causing the feather to fly through the sky, suggesting the possibility that it may land in the reader's bedro
Blossom and Boo Stay Up Late Read-Aloud-Online Storybook-(Bedtime)
This read-aloud is Blossom and Boo Stay Up Late written by Dawn Apperly. It is a cute story about two animal friends who want to see what the forest is like at night. There is a play button to get story started and a pause button on each page. Each word is highlighted as the speaker reads. The speaker changes voices with each character. This is a wonderful resource for building a literacy rich environment in the classroom. It would be beneficial for struggling readers and/or special education st
Expression Vectors Used in Project-Oriented Teaching Laboratories Chapter 2
This chapter describes a multi-week project taught in an upper level cell and molecular biology laboratory. Isolation of sufficient quantities of rare proteins from biological tissues can be difficult. These native proteins are often required for raising antibodies, and for studying enzymatic or regulatory function. Expression vectors are used to obtain large quantities of proteins. The cDNA encoding a protein is cloned into an expression vector. The fusion protein is over-expressed in E. coli,
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
This patient education program reviews urinary tract anatomy and symptoms to explain what an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) involves, including the benefits and risks of this procedure. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Les Couleurs - Quiz
How well do you know your colors in French?
Welke taal spraken de Oude Belgen?
At the end of this unit: You can understand an interview on the language of the Ancient Belgians. When performing this task, You have to follow the line of reasoning in the interview. You have to listen carefully for more specific information
Rock-A-Baby Band Read-Aloud Online Storybook (Rhyme and Movement)
This read-aloud is Rock-a-Baby Band written by Kate McMullan and illustrated by Janie Bynum. Ten toddlers leave their cribs to create an impromptu concert, with rattles, drums, and tambourines setting the rhythm. Soon everyone is shaking to the beat. Pots, pans, and other kitchenware add new sounds before the babies dance outside. There is a play button to start story and a pause button on each page. Each word is highlighted as the speaker reads. The speaker changes her voice with character
PediNeuroLogic Exam: Newborn: Normal: Positions - Ventral Suspension
The baby is placed in the prone position, suspended in the air by the hand placed under the chest. The baby's head position, back and extremities are observed. The head should stay in the same plane as the back. The back should show some resistance to gravity and not be simply draped over the hand on the chest. The extremities should maintain some flexion tone and not dangle in extension. Ventral suspension is a very good way to assess a baby's neck and trunk tone. A neuroscience tutorial focusi
Hurricane Erin from SeaWiFS: September 10, 2001 (Version 2)
Hurricane Erin off the eastern coast of America
San Francisco True Color Time Lapse from SeaWiFS
Transitions between relatively cloud free true color scenes of the San Francisco region from SeaWiFS
Fly around Mt. St. Helens, with terrain growing from flat to x3 vertical exaggeration
A flyby of Mt. St. Helens from Landsat data, with the terrain elevation growing to three times exaggeration
Gli italiani e il tempo libero CL: my hobbies
At the completion of this lesson you will be able to talk about the leisure activities of the Italians. You will read a short text and indicate what types of hobbies Italians have. You will pay special attention to declinations of third-person plural. Then, you will fill in the text with other words A word list may possibly help you with this. You will then answer yes or no questions; lastly, you will answer open-ended questions.
Goodnight D.W. Read-Aloud Online Storybook
This read-aloud is Goodnight D.W. written and illustrated by Marc Brown. It's time for bed, but D.W. can't sleep, not even after Mom, Dad, and Arthur tuck her in.Fortunately, D.W. finds that she can ease her fears of the dark all by herself-well, almost! There is a play button to start story and a pause button on each page. Each word is highlighted as the speaker reads. The speaker changes voices with each character. This is a wonderful resource to help build a literacy rich environment in the c
