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Blood and the respiratory system
Science, Maths & Technology

Blood and the respiratory system

...health...Blood and the respiratory system: 3 Lung function - Changes in the compliance and resistance of the lungs can affect the capacity of the lungs to hold and exchange air. Lung capacity is calculated from the volume of air that is exchanged during normal and forceful breathing. The volumes that are used to calculate total lung capacity are described in Video 10....
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Animals at the extremes: the desert environment
Nature & Environment

Animals at the extremes: the desert environment

...health and disease …, Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine. Cambridge University Press; © Pockley, G. (2001) Heat shock proteins in health and disease …, Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine. Cambridge University Press; Figure 42 Regulation of transcription of heat-shock protein genes by heat-shock transcription factor Most work on Hsps has been carried out using...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Dutch painting of the Golden Age
History & The Arts

Dutch painting of the Golden Age

...public collections. Unlike elaborate decorative schemes or complex mythological subjects, these comparatively small-scale paintings appear to require little prior knowledge on the part of the viewer. We have no difficulty making out the scene that is represented and although the costumes and setting may be unfamiliar, we are offered a view on to a world that is...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Entrepreneurial impressions – reflection
Money & Business

Entrepreneurial impressions – reflection

...public imagination as a result of films such as Francis Ford Coppola’s crime dynasty drama trilogy. Even with legitimate business interests, there can also be a negative side to the entrepreneur’s character, as it is conceivable that the single-minded individual may be ruthless to the extent that they may take unfair advantage of their friends and family and exploit...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour
History & The Arts

Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour

...public execution of criminals. The purpose of the amphitheatre was not solely entertainment, though; it also provided the emperor with an important political tool. As well as winning popular favour by putting on games, it was a place in which he could appear in front of the people, rather than being largely set apart from them in his elite residence. Gladiatorial combat...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Business communication: writing a SWOT analysis
Money & Business

Business communication: writing a SWOT analysis

...public transport. You are going to examine an assignment question about Brompton Bicycle, and then access two sources of information about this company from the media, to practise using the SWOT framework to analyse the business. [Described image] Figure 4 The Brompton Bicycle. Activity 5 Read this question, which is a typical assignment question from a university...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Exploring sport coaching and psychology Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring sport coaching and psychology

...public recognition the most powerful type of role model? Activity 4 Peers as role models in PE Timing: Allow about 10 minutes The clip below features a radio interview with Ali Oliver, Chief Executive of the Youth Sports Trust, talking about how to inspire young girls in PE. Why does she think peer role models of a similar age can work well? Ali Oliver So I was a PE...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Using a scientific calculator
Science, Maths & Technology

Using a scientific calculator

...in Pexels made available under Creative Commons Public Domain 1.0 Licence. Figure 1: © Casio Electronics Co Ltd. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs