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A short introduction to the English language
Languages

A short introduction to the English language

...out particularly for the different functions or purposes we use language for. Again, type your answer or thoughts into the text box and save your answer to read the comment for this activity. NARRATOR What is language? Language is one of the defining features of what it means to be human. As the philosopher René Descartes once said, ‘There is no other animal, however...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Everyday maths: understanding risk
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths: understanding risk

...out more...We often see or hear information about risk in everyday life – in the news, at work, or when talking about sports or hobbies. In this short activity you will learn to use diagrams, understand risk, and find out how to compare risk using percentages. [Banner image for the interactive activity. Everyday maths: understanding and comparing risk.] Everyday maths:...
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Activity 15 mins
Big moon rising
Science, Maths & Technology

Big moon rising

...out more about our Astronomy and Planetary Science qualification. Four “supermoons” will rise from August 2024 (2024's first supermoon was on 19 August and the rest are on 18 September, 17 October and 15 November). As usual , there will be many pictures trying to show off the “over-sized” moon. But I don’t think it deserves so much attention. On these nights,...
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Article 5 mins
60 second adventures in economics: The Phillips Curve
Society, Politics & Law

60 second adventures in economics: The Phillips Curve

...out of crocodile hunting to have a stab at explaining how wages, prices and unemployment interplay...Find out about The Open University's Economics courses. Transcript: Bill Phillips was a crocodile hunter and economist from New Zealand, who spotted that, when employment levels are high, wages rise faster - people have more money to spend, so prices go up and so does...
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Video 5 mins
Life or Death Decisions
Health, Sports & Psychology

Life or Death Decisions

...out what you’d want to happen to you if you became too unwell to make your own decisions doesn’t have to be morbid but can be incredibly helpful and give you peace of mind. Find out more in this interactive video simulation…...Select here to begin the interactive... [Advance care planning image] Select the image to begin... Instructions For best results, use a...
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Activity 20 mins
Rugby tackles homophobia
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rugby tackles homophobia

...out to his team. A longer video features an interview with him about how he felt as a gay man in the world of professional rugby. The Out on the Field (2015) survey found that 60% of gay men and 50% of lesbians have been subjected to homophobia in sport which means that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people in sport must regulate conversations, behaviour and identities...
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Article 10 mins
Creative writing and critical reading
History & The Arts

Creative writing and critical reading

...out for recurring habits and traits. How long are the sentences? Is there a noticeable rhythm to the prose? Does the writer use a lot of simile and metaphor or are they more sparing? And what possibilities do these present for your own prose? As another example, you might take a thematic approach, looking for how other writers treat themes similar to those that you’re...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
The Perseid meteor shower 2017
Science, Maths & Technology

The Perseid meteor shower 2017

...out more about meteors, Perseus and what meteors have to do with ancient Egypt here...[Perseid meteor and Milky Way in 2009] The Perseid meteor shower usually peaks around August 11th-13th with the night of the 11th tending to be the best night to catch some lookalike 'shooting stars'. Despite rumours, it's not true that this will be the greatest meteor shower ever - NASA...
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Video 30 mins