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Bottled Water
Nature & Environment

Bottled Water

...the effects this has on the carbon footprint, we learn how bottled water is disseminated worldwide. This material forms part of the course U116 Environment: journeys through a changing world... Bottled Water introduction A short introduction to this album. Bottled Water Have you ever wondered where bottled water comes from and what impact this has on the environment?...
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The sound of silence
Science, Maths & Technology

The sound of silence

...forms part of The Open University course MU120 Open mathematics... The sound of silence introduction An introduction to The Sound of Silence Waves and harmonics Understand how a musical note is made up by plotting amplitude against time. Recreating sounds We take a trip to the Anglia polytechnic university of music theory to see if we can recreate the sound of a saxophone...
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Audio 23 mins
Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year
Languages

Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year

...culture and study Mandarin Chinese, visit this page where you can find free courses to sample, as well as paid online short courses which provide digital badges for attendance, and accredited courses. Beginners’ Chinese with 30 credits will be open for registration in April/May for an October 2024 start.Details of how to register will be published on this page soon....
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Listen Up! Developing an appreciation of music
History & The Arts

Listen Up! Developing an appreciation of music

...courses and qualifications Music can be appreciated in a number of different ways and on a number of different levels. For some people, music is essentially a sensual, physical experience – the urge to move the body and to dance to certain pieces of music can often prove irresistible. For other people, though, enjoyment and pleasure is gained purely through the act of...
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A brief history of evolution
History & The Arts

A brief history of evolution

...German biologist August Weismann published his germ-plasm theory defending natural selection. His ideas became known as neo-Darwinism. The rediscovery of Mendel’s theory of heredity in 1900 led to an emphasis on the role of heredity on evolution. Hugo de Vries proposed a new theory of evolution known as mutationism, which discounted natural selection, and was heavily...
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Article 30 mins
Happy Saint Andrew's Day
Society, Politics & Law

Happy Saint Andrew's Day

...when we celebrate the patron saint of Scotland, so why not learn more about Scotland's riveting political and natural landscapes with our broad range of learning resources? Take a look at the FREE courses, articles and interactives below. You can even visit OpenLearn Scotland, our decidated hub on Scotland's scoiety, culture and history... Find out more about St Andrew...
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Article 30 mins
Early Childhood Resources
Education & Development

Early Childhood Resources

...courses and articles to deepen your knowledge and take the next step in your learning journey...Early Childhood is a vibrant, interdisciplinary field that touches many areas including education, health, psychology, and sociology. Because of its broad reach, resources related to Early Childhood can be found in lots of different places. This collection brings together...
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Perplex: Classic puzzles, past and present
Science, Maths & Technology

Perplex: Classic puzzles, past and present

...courses and qualifications. Ready to be perplexed? Try eight different puzzles from The Open University and UKMT, the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust. There's plenty to keep you perplexed: Eight main puzzles Over 40 challenges No time limits Stunning graphics. [Perplex logo] Click here to start playing Perplex. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser....
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Activity 10 mins