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Practising science: Reading the rocks and ecology
Science, Maths & Technology

Practising science: Reading the rocks and ecology

...them, and this might have been one of the first things you spotted when taking a careful look at the photograph. These lines define sedimentary layers or strata, so we are dealing with sedimentary rocks. In the rocks forming most of the vertical cliff face, the layers are horizontal, whereas in the white rocks of the foreground the layers are inclined to the right. They are like a tilted stack of books. In this case the......
Learning how to learn
Education & Development

Learning how to learn

...care. I've looked back over this course and I realise that I've had problems with selecting material for the essay right from the beginning. Despite my concerns, this has been time well spent. 8 Two things I am going to try to do next time: (a) Read the essay question and notes first, work out what I have to do and try to read with this in the back of my mind. (b) Try...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Making sense of art history
History & The Arts

Making sense of art history

...careful reading of the painting. This section on colour was quite demanding in that it contained a number of new technical terms. I hope that you've enjoyed finding out a little more about some of the art works that you've already encountered while learning about new terms. Next, you'll consolidate your work on the use of colour by comparing the relationship between...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
A short introduction to the English language
Languages

A short introduction to the English language

...care about you. We’re much bigger and stronger than you. The fashion industry are fearful of the change in culture in a way, which I think presents a unique opportunity to deal with a very, very polluting and toxic industry. CROWD SINGING: ... Urgency. LAURA FRANDSEN: And then we have the Cancel London Fashion Week campaign to get the British Fashion Council to cancel...
Eutrophication
Nature & Environment

Eutrophication

...Adult mayfly. [Figure 2.6] Figure 2.6 Pollution-tolerant species, the bloodworm. Many species of coarse fish, such as roach (Rutilus rutilus, a cyprinid fish, Figure 2.7), can also tolerate low oxygen concentrations in the water, sometimes gulping air, and yields of fish may indeed increase due to the high net primary production (NPP) of the system. However these species...
Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Basic science: understanding numbers
Science, Maths & Technology

Basic science: understanding numbers

...Adults can use their own OpenLearn account to supervise under 13s on the course, and assisting with the experiments. You can read more in the OpenLearn FAQs...Week 1: Why does science need numbers?: 1.1 Water, water everywhere - NARRATOR 1 Bottled water is ubiquitous in our daily lives. Every year in the UK, we each consume some 70 litres of purchased bottled water,...
Get ready for beginners’ French Badge icon
Languages

Get ready for beginners’ French

...adults, between themselves, will tend to use the tu form from the outset. In the next sections, you will look more closely at the language used in business settings, and communicating across cultures...Week 7: Communicating across languages and cultures: 2 Behaviour expectations at work - If you’re planning to use your French skills for work, it will be very useful to...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Gweithio hybrid: llesiant a chynhwysiant
Money & Business

Gweithio hybrid: llesiant a chynhwysiant

...care to make sure their employees and students have a safe, legally compliant and supportive digital environment to work and learn in, individuals have responsibility for aspects within their control and should take appropriate steps to ensure they achieve and maintain a positive approach to digital wellbeing. (Jisc, 2019c) Efallai fod cyngor Jisc wedi'i fwriadu ar gyfer...