Play - a four letter word or the key to learning? (Professor Pat broadhead - Inaugural Lecture)
Over my time in education, I have seen play in educational settings lose its status, more especially as children progress into reception classes and into key stage one. I have seen young, active learners, often boys but not always, labelled as ‘naughty’ and ‘inattentive’ when the requirements of educators, fuelled by government policy, have required that they become ‘stationary learners’. As play is once again becoming ‘fashionable’, (evidenced by its recurring status in the medi
Concept Question: Strain on a fluid element (another example)
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Independencia de Mexico - La Columna de la Independencia
Durante las fiestas del Centenario de la Independencia nacional, Porfirio Díaz inauguró uno de los monumentos emblemáticos de todo el país: la Columna de la Independencia. Este vídeo es bueno para una lección cultural en clases de español. También, se puede usar para una clase de historia. (1:00)
Astronaut Completes Triathlon in Space
Expedition 33 Commander Suni Williams participated in the Malibu Triathlon while in space using exercise equipment aboard the International Space Station.
ISS Update - Sept. 18, 2012
The International Space Station video update for Sept. 18, 2012.
Reply to "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?" by Louis Untermeyer (poetry reading)
Alas, I'm never going to sound like a boy again. I remember reading this poem some years ago but could never find it again - until now.
The first picture is of Christopher Marlowe, who was born in 1564. He said,"all they that love not Tobacco and Boys are fools." He was almost exactly the same age as Shakespeare. They were certainly good friends, at least, but whether they were more than just good friends, who knows? They might have collaborated on some of the plays. It's one of them conspi
Spanish decision needed on Spanish bailout: French Finance Minister
Sept. 17 - France's Finance Minister, Pierre Moscovici, says Spain needs to decide if it needs a bailout. He adds that France is not in favour of a 'Grexit'.
Reuters Today: Japan-China spat reignites
Sept. 18 - Japanese businesses shut their shops and factories in China as the two countries' territorial dispute deepens, and a sharp drop in crude prices has market-watchers puzzled.
Ecological Succession