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How did Aretha Franklin inspire the civil rights movement?
History & The Arts

How did Aretha Franklin inspire the civil rights movement?

...creative ownership through spirited and dynamic vocal performance. Franklin often altered the context of the existing lyric through her inflection and emphasis or by introducing call and answer interplay with her background singers. These voices of sisterly support were often provided by her very own siblings, Erma and Carolyn Franklin or The Sweet Inspirations (a girl...
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First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship
Money & Business

First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship

...Write down these first thoughts before continuing with the task. In the case of an image, try to give a short description. Now watch this six-minute video, which profiles Westmill Wind Farm, a community-owned wind farm that began operations in the south of England in 2008. [SOUND EFFECTS PLAYING] [ELECTRICITY CRACKLING] [TURBINE SPINNING] [MUSIC PLAYING] LIZ ROTHSCHILD...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Enhancing pupil learning on museum visits
Education & Development

Enhancing pupil learning on museum visits

...creative, knowledgeable people. When these elements combine with a teacher's professional expertise they can add an extra and magical dimension to a child's learning. ‘Museums’ in the context of this unit refer to the museums sector, including museums, galleries, interactive science centres, heritage sites and children's museums Provided here are links to three...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Youth justice in the UK: children, young people and crime Badge icon
Education & Development

Youth justice in the UK: children, young people and crime

...Write it down and what it means in English and ask yourself why it is significant. Record your thoughts as they may be useful when you complete the quiz at the end of this session. Discussion The article mentions the Children and Young Persons Act 1963, the Children and Young Persons Act 1969, the Children Act 1989 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. Each of these has...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Facilitating group discussions
Money & Business

Facilitating group discussions

...Write down your understanding of what facilitation means. Then read the discussion. Part Two Discussion Collins English Dictionary states the meaning of facilitation as: ‘To assist the progress of…’ ‘To make easier…’ A facilitator is someone who assists the progress of individuals or groups, making processes easier. A facilitator helps individuals and groups...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research
Education & Development

Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research

...Write down two or three specific research questions. Discussion A piece of research is a relatively long-term undertaking so it needs to be something you really care about so that you keep motivated. It might be something related to one of the classes you teach – or it might be a whole school issue or problem that you feel needs investigating. At this stage, it might be...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
John Napier
Science, Maths & Technology

John Napier

...writings. Do you notice any difference that may give a clue as to Napier’s intended readership? Discussion The mathematical titles are in Latin, that of the theological tract is in English. Assuming the contents are likewise in these two languages (which they are, in fact), we might begin to conjecture from this that Napier had different readers in mind. Given the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
Making sense of art history
History & The Arts

Making sense of art history

...write a one sentence answer to the question ‘What is art?’ using your notes from Activity 1 as a basis for your response. Discussion Did you find this activity difficult? If so, then you're not alone. For hundreds of years people have been asking the question ‘what is art?’ and as yet no universally agreed answer has been reached. In fact, it's quite likely that...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs