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An introduction to energy resources
Nature & Environment

An introduction to energy resources

...data on natural energy sources you will need in working through this section. Figure 1.7 The exchange of energy between the Earth's natural energy systems per second — the power of these systems measured in TW...Energy resources: An introduction to energy resources: 3.1 Solar radiation - Over 99.9% of the energy available at the Earth's surface comes from the Sun. Solar...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
A tour of the cell
Science, Maths & Technology

A tour of the cell

...analysis of the different cell components...A tour of the cell: 2.1 Electron microscopy - Light microscopes cannot be used to study very small structures (i.e. those less than approximately 0.2 µm across), because there is a limit to the resolution, or 'resolving power' of such microscopes. The limiting factor that prevents small structures being discriminated using a...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
In the night sky: Orion
Science, Maths & Technology

In the night sky: Orion

...data from the spacecraft. And we’re also involved in the science alert followup side of the mission as well. PHILLIPA SMITH: Could you tell me a little more about the detectors? ROSS BURGON: This is a Gaia CCD. A CCD is an imaging sensor which converts light into electrical signal which we can then display on our computer screens. This sensor is about nine megapixels,...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Working with young people: roles and responsibilities
Education & Development

Working with young people: roles and responsibilities

...analysis of roles. We show that, in the context of work with young people, the term is more than simply a statement about who does what: it also says something about the kinds of relationships we form with young people and the values we bring to our work. We then move on to discuss roles in relation to the 'bigger picture' of organisations and projects that are concerned...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Partnerships and networks in work with young people
Health, Sports & Psychology

Partnerships and networks in work with young people

...analysis, identifying the need for agencies to cooperate and work together in order to improve children’s well-being. It identified five outcomes that were seen to be most important to children and young people: be healthy stay safe enjoy and achieve make a positive contribution achieve economic well-being. Every Child Matters informed the Children Act of 2004 which led...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Approaching language, literature and childhood
Education & Development

Approaching language, literature and childhood

...analysis of the ways it depicts children and childhood, or consideration of its place in the history of children’s literature. Activity 1 How adults experience children’s literature Timing: Allow about 30 minutes Think of any children’s book in any language that you’ve read. You may have read the book as a child, or have experienced it with a child more recently,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Psychology around the world
Health, Sports & Psychology

Psychology around the world

...data, for learning, it’s absolutely critical to understand those small bumps. [Text on screen: Does this have any immediate real world application?] I have a friend, Cole Galloway, he’s a professor of physical therapy at University of Delaware. And he studies babies with major muscle disorder, motor neuron disorders, major muscle disorders. And these children, you...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
‘Land grab’: an environmental issue?
Nature & Environment

‘Land grab’: an environmental issue?

...Analysis: Land grab or development opportunity?’ (BBC News, 2012), which gives an overview of the situation in Africa. Then answer the following questions. 1. How might you distinguish between a legitimate land deal and a land grab? Answer The local context of the deal is very important, particularly the investor’s track record and the terms of the lease. Another...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs