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Martin Burrett

BBC - iWonder - 6 views

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    This is a superb site from the BBC with interesting questions to inspire awe and wonder. There are videos and other media which attempt to answer questions on history, science and much more. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Cross+Curricular
Martin Burrett

Video: 4 Billion Years in Under 10 Minutes - 3 views

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    "Detailed and engaging video about how the surface of the Earth has changed over its billions of years long history."
Holly Barlaam

Waterloo Teeth--a history of dentures - 1 views

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    Interesting read about dentistry, false teeth, and plundering teeth during war. Could fit into anatomy/physiology/biology units related to teeth/digestion/etc.
Martin Burrett

Stack Exchange - 2 views

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    As you know, teachers know everything. But there are some mere mortals out there who still need to ask questions. This is a fabulous site with over 80 specialist areas to ask questions to the cloud. The community will then help you find an answer. The areas include English and other languages, computing, maths, science, history and much more. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Cross+Curricular
Roland Gesthuizen

50 Years Of Space Exploration Explained In One Visualization | Edudemic - 4 views

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    "In the whole history of space exploration, I've never seen something like this visualization (below). It's a look back at the past 50 years of space exploration… visualized in one single image. It's incredibly detailed so you're going to have to click on the image and then zoom in, pan around, etc. "
Cheska Lorena

DNA Timeline: DNA Science from Mendel to Today - 6 views

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    Interactive timeline on the history of DNA science
Jeanne Elliott

JOIDES Resolution - Ocean Drilling Research Vessel - 1 views

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    Videos, interactives, lesson ideas Combines concepts learned in Earth's Crust unit with Earth's Geologic History unit.
Martin Burrett

My Favourite Scientist - 6 views

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    This is a great video site showing the life and careers of famous scientists. Find out about Richard Feynman, Rosalind Franklin, Gregor Mendel and even Mister Spock in interviews with scientists in their field today. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science
Roland Gesthuizen

Great Scientists Don't Need Math - WSJ.com - 2 views

  • For every scientist, there exists a discipline for which his or her level of mathematical competence is enough to achieve excellence.
  • If your level of mathematical competence is low, plan to raise it, but meanwhile, know that you can do outstanding scientific work with what you have
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    "For many young people who aspire to be scientists, the great bugbear is mathematics. Without advanced math, how can you do serious work in the sciences? Well, I have a professional secret to share: Many of the most successful scientists in the world today are mathematically no more than semiliterate."
Roland Gesthuizen

How Psychology Solved The Mystery Of A Lost Shipwreck : NPR - 0 views

  • The Australian warship HMAS Sydney is anchored in Sydney Harbor in this undated photograph. The ship sank in November 1941 after a battle with a German vessel. Despite extensive search efforts, the boats were not found until 2008.
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    "In November 1941, two ships crossed paths off the coast of Australia. One was the German raider HSK Kormoran. The other: an Australian warship called the HMAS Sydney. Guns were fired, the ships were damaged, and both sank to the bottom of the ocean."
Roland Gesthuizen

A Rare Video Tour Of The Space Shuttle Atlantis | Edudemic - 5 views

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    "Well this is just too good to not share. As a child, I always dreamed of being an astronaut and bouncing around on the moon. But then I quickly realized I wasn't smart enough, strong enough, or basically good enough for anything close to that."
Jeanne Elliott

Living Together - Parasites and Hosts| Q?rius, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural H... - 1 views

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    5/19 webcast
Roland Gesthuizen

Decomposed organs reveal skeletons' last days | ScienceNordic - 1 views

  • It must be kept in mind that we are not interested in death, but the life before death
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    "Mercury analyses of the soil surrounding medieval skeletons reveal how the deceased spent their last days. The discovery may change the way archaeological excavations will be carried out in the future."
Roland Gesthuizen

Introduction to DNA on Vimeo - 7 views

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    "This is a 4 minute HD dramatic video choreographed to powerful music, which introduces the viewer to the wonder of DNA. It is designed as a "trailer" to be shown by Biology teachers in high school and college as a visual "Introduction" to this amazing molecule, and how it has directed all life on Earth."
Jeanne Elliott

Webcast Schedule | Q?rius, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - 1 views

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    Webcasts have science literacy! Hard to find. Several literacy sources on the same topic. Able to use media and written forms on the same topic
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