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Geological processes in the British Isles
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological processes in the British Isles

...energy density currents called turbidity currents. A turbidity current consists of a dense mixture of sediment and water that flows downslope beneath the overlying, less dense, clear water. The end result is a succession of fining-up units formed each time the sediment is deposited, initially from the bed load and then out of suspension. Each unit is referred to as a...
Extending and developing your thinking skills
Education & Development

Extending and developing your thinking skills

...energy from fossil fuels; deforestation is driven by the demand for hardwoods, mined ores, and beef (for beefburgers) in developed economies, along with slash-and-burn clearance activities by local farmers who have little other economic choice. And so on … Activity 12 Think of a problem relevant to your life. Ask the question Why? repeatedly to explore the issue you...
Teamwork: an introduction for school governors (Wales)
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Teamwork: an introduction for school governors (Wales)

...energies of others, have strength of character, yet remain flexible in attitude and be willing to learn new techniques and new skills. (McCall and Lawlor, 2000, cited in Jones and Pound, 2008, p. 1) Effective educational provision requires leaders, and all practitioners, to continually reflect on children’s experiences in their setting and, in partnership with families,...
Essay and report writing skills
Education & Development

Essay and report writing skills

...energy you devote to the task. Activity 21 How would you interpret the analogy to polishing cars and furniture in the opening paragraph of this section? Discussion We hope you spotted that it referred to assignments. Your tutor's initial reaction on opening your assignment will probably be very much related to the amount of polishing that you have been able to do...Essay...
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Succeed in the workplace

...energy and motivation to invest in gaining work experience which may put you under pressure in other aspects of your life. However, the short video in this next activity may help you to see the benefits of doing work experience. Activity 2 Why is work experience useful? Timing: Allow approximately 10 minutes Watch the following video in which two Open University students...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Young children, the outdoors and nature

...energy to it. And so what we learnt on that day was, please keep bringing the children out here to change that energy and that space. And so that is our focus now. We want to change the energy and bring happiness to this hill. And so it's just even learning about those things of the power of what we can do out there with the children. As you listen to their discussion,...
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Understanding antibiotic resistance

...energy derived from nutrients is converted to a form that can be used by the cell (plural, mitochondria). Endoplasmic reticulum The place in a cell that sorts proteins and ensures they are transported to the correct part of the cell. The rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes. Nucleus A membrane-bound structure that encloses the genetic material (DNA). DNA...
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Supporting adult learners’ positive mental health

...energy levels, boost immunity, and help people cope with stress. Studying also helps people learn up-to-date and relevant information which can improve employability. Learning can also be a good distraction from life’s worries (Buchanan and Warwick, 2020). Learners who complete their studies have shown better levels of wellbeing and less intense symptoms of depression...