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Rounding and estimation
Science, Maths & Technology

Rounding and estimation

...accounts and shows you her calculation to check. Is she correct? £ Float from last outing + 0.40 Discount voucher for restaurant + 5.00 Contribution from Ali (who left early) + 8.00 Food − 36.98 Drinks beforehand − 5.10 Taxi − 3.50 Tip − 3.00 Total − 35.18 Share among the remaining four of us ÷ 4 − 8.795 Round up to nearest 10p − 8.80 Everybody owes...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Political ordering
Society, Politics & Law

Political ordering

...account of someone’s (hectic) morning. And yet, during this account our protagonist encounters and experiences the state in numerous ways. Moreover, her experience is not unusual. As individuals, most of us will bump up against the state on a daily basis in many areas of our lives, although we might not always notice that we do so. This is because state actors,...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Exploring ancient Greek religion
History & The Arts

Exploring ancient Greek religion

...account provides us with one of the most detailed literary descriptions of the city and sanctuary which survives from the ancient world. Read the following passage in English translation taken from Pausanias’ Description of Greece in which he describes the communities interested in Oropos and the mythological tradition of Amphiaraos. As you read, make a list of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Seeing the light
Science, Maths & Technology

Seeing the light

...account the surrounding landscape and other buildings. For example, if houses are built in terraces on either side of a road, one side will always get more Sun than the other side. Activity 6 Sunlight and orientation Timing: Allow about 5 minutes Take a good look at the picture below, which shows a bird’s eye view of streets and buildings. The image is oriented so that...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
The social nature of being human
Society, Politics & Law

The social nature of being human

...account. c) Politics always determines how crowds perceive themselves. d) All social scientists are apolitical when it comes to studying crowds. a. a) There is no relationship to speak of. b. b) Politics are often a concern for crowds or groups – any social scientific analysis should take this into account. c. c) Politics always determines how crowds perceive...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
An introduction to crime and criminology
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to crime and criminology

...accounts of crimes and criminals in your everyday interactions and conversations. Can you think of any examples from TV or literature that illustrate a fascination with crime and criminals? Why do you think fictional or true crime stories hold such fascination for people? Jot down your answers in the text boxes below. Discussion Examination of TV and film schedules, and...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Digital innovation in social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Digital innovation in social care and social work

...account to use with children who aren't yet old enough to have their own. One App is there to guide the conversation, making it easier for them to express their views and for you to capture them. For children with additional needs, we have an app called Express. It helps you gather their views in a way that suits them. After seeing the child, you don't need to write up...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
The power of infographics in research dissemination
Education & Development

The power of infographics in research dissemination

...account of this situation. As a consequence, it is ever more challenging for researchers to get their research findings noticed in the face of a staggering amount of competition. But for anyone interested in reading about the latest developments in a particular field, it is essential to question and critically engage with the information available. A further complication...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs