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Surface water
Nature & Environment

Surface water

...Introduction - We have seen that where precipitation reaches the ground, some runs off the surface into streams and rivers and some of it infiltrates, passing through the soil. Water that reaches the water table to become groundwater may eventually re-emerge at the surface as springs where the water table intersects the surface. Almost all streams and rivers have springs...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Living History: Life as a Railway Worker During the 2020–21 COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Society, Politics & Law

Living History: Life as a Railway Worker During the 2020–21 COVID-19 Global Pandemic

...managers to discuss measures to maintain the safety of both their colleagues and passengers alike. It was often railway workers who were responsible for getting other ‘key’ workers – such as carers, doctors and nurses – to their places of work. Most of the time, their managers were working at home, so they very much relied on their colleagues and union...
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Article 10 mins
Fossil soft parts
Science, Maths & Technology

Fossil soft parts

...tides, and wind. For dead organisms to become preserved there must be some special circumstances to reduce the degree of biological, chemical and physical activity, which usually destroys them. As will be explained later, these special circumstances range from early burial to lack of oxygen around the dead organism. Previous: Fossil introduction Next: Fossil bonanzas...
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Article 5 mins
Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started
Miscellaneous

Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started

...introduction Interactive Learning – grow your knowledge and have fun with these games and quizzes Sustainability – for those passionate about creating a greener, fairer future Resources for Schools – curriculum content for secondary school-age pupils and educators Race & Ethnicity – covering themes of race, racism and ethnicity Religion, Belief & Worldviews –...
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Article 5 mins
Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma
Languages

Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma

...Introduction to games, geeks and the parent's dilemma Angela Saini, Dr Victoria Cooper and Dr Kieron Sheehy discuss the social and educational impact of video games in their experience. Games Design and e-Safety Games designer Phil Stuart gives his expert insight into today’s gaming landscape. Parents In this track, parents talk about the role of gaming in the lives of...
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Audio 1 hr 14 mins
Writing family history
History & The Arts

Writing family history

...introduction to this album. Working with childhood Childhood is a crucial aspect of the biographer’s art, but context, bias and interpretation can often hinder the writer. These interviews discuss ways of avoiding common problems. Approaching the writing process What is the best way to start writing a family history? This discussion highlights working methods and...
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Audio 54 mins
Applied social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applied social work practice

...introduction to this album. From Home into Care Three residents reflect on their decision to move to Drummond Grange. Staff work with residents to make the transition as smooth as possible, matching each individual's needs with the activities the care home community can offer. Elizabeth's Story A resident describes the challenges of fitting in and adapting to the daily...
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Audio 33 mins
The physical world: quantum
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: quantum

...introduction to this album. The quantum revolution Science's best explanation for the mysterious principles at the root of existence. Without quantum theory, there'd be no mobile phones, computers or DVDs today. Einstein and Bohr The clash between the two giants of twentieth century physics. Einstein is a household name, but who was Neils Bohr? The uncertainty principle...
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Audio 27 mins