Reactions to the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
The State of Health Care in the United States: Reactions to the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
Panelist/Discussants: Stephen Shortell, Dean, School of Public Health; Jesse Choper, Earl Warren Professor of Public Law, Berkeley Law; Brad DeLong, Professor of Economics, UC Berkeley Department of Economics; Ann O'Leary, Lecturer, Berkeley Law; Ann Marie Marciarille, Lecturer, Berkeley Law
Moderator: John Ellwood, Professor of Public Policy, Director of Robert Wood Johnson Foundat
Fossil Fuel (Oil)
George Crabtree
In this module, the following topics are covered: 1) the global dependence of transportation on oil, 2) the threat to energy security posed by concentration of oil in a few countries, 3) the […]
Economic Update: "Banks, Banksters and Crisis Finance"
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The 10 Tallest Mountains
A beautiful, inspirational, and educational serenade by the HJ Park Kay Choir. A visual is given of each mountain along with name, height, and where it is located. This is a great resource to use in conjunction with non-fiction texts and/or lessons on this topic. (01:41)
Tisha Bender- Discussion-Based Online Teaching To Enhance Student Learning
Bender talks about the 2nd addtion of her book, Discussion-Based Online Teaching To Enhance Student Learning: Theory, Practice, and Assessment. The new edition offers new insights and ideas derived from the author's teaching in the eight years since she wrote the first edition, as well as from extensive research in the latest literature.
Introduction There are a wide range of different interactions between ‘science and the public’. Examples range from visiting a museum, or indulging in a science-related hobby, to reading a newspaper article about a breakthrough in the technique of therapeutic cloning, to attending a protest meeting about plans to build a waste disposal unit near to a residential area. Some such interactions are largely one-way; being a member of the audience for a ‘go-hear’ lecture, visiting a museum or‘‘liste
Bill Nye the Science Guy - "Rhyme and Season" (Learn About the Seasons)
This Bill Nye tune sings about the four seasons. The rap discusses characteristics of each season and the earth's tilt. This is a great resource to introduce seasons and would work well in conjunction with non-fiction texts on the seasons. (1:15)
Dean Hoyle receives an honorary degree
Dean Hoyle, Chairman of Huddersfield Town FC and successful entrepreneur has received an honorary degree from Leeds Metropolitan University as part of their summer graduation ceremonies.
For more information please visit http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings on Ethics Charges
From your Block to the Boardroom: Why High-Quality Education is Our Ethical Responsibility. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and community leaders discuss the community's ethical role in supporting public education. Mike Rawlings talks about his pending ethics charges. For more information and to view related content, visit http://www.smu.edu/Provost/Ethics/Events/PastEvents/Block2Boardroom
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Credit Default Swaps
Introduction to credit default swaps. (10:57)
Velda Pine Moth Pupation Creepshow
This could be from a Sci-Fi mutant insect invasion movie - but it's actually 100% nature! These are actual photos and video documenting the pupation process of the Velda Pine Moth (Coloradia velda), a member of the Saturniidae family of giant silk moths. This pupation process normally happens a few inches underground, in a small chamber constructed in the soft earth by the caterpillar. After spending the winter in this underground cocoon chamber, it develops, emerges from the pupal case and
Assessing Obama's Presidency
Jonathan Alter, author of The Promise: President Obama, Year One, and Hendrik Hertzberg, columnist for The New Yorker, analyzed the Obama presidency as the 2012 presidential race began with former Boston Globe Editorial Page Editor Renee Loth.
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"Magic Box" helps children learn modern technologies
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Mar. 14 - A Czech company has developed a computerised, interactive device it calls a "Magic Box". Half teaching tool, half toy, the box is designed to teach children about modern technologies in a playful way. Jim Drury has more.
Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics i
McCarthy Questioned on Anti-Communist Investigation
In a 1953 episode of NBC's "Meet the Press," Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy is questioned by a panel of reporters on his role as the new chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. (3:38)
Peer Editing Guide
The University of Richmond's Writing Center offers this Peer Editing Guide. The Guide discusses the process of peer editing highlighting thesis statements, coherence and clarity of writing, content, style and how to mark a draft. Users can also follow a link to other writiers' web topics.
Cuban Missile Crisis - Khan Academy
Overview of the Cuban Missile Crisis. (19:00)
Shurley English Sentence Rap
This teacher-made video uses the Shurley method to sing a short rap on sentence structure and the 5 keys to making a sentence. The five keys include: (1) A sentence must have a subject. (2) A sentence must have a verb. (3) A sentence must make sense with every single word. (4) The first word in a sentence must start with a capital letter. (5) THe end of a sentence must have an end mark. Run time 02:24.
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