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The Life of Saint Andrew
History & The Arts

The Life of Saint Andrew

...writings, and those of the fathers. [ Saint Andrew, holding a scroll, looks intently to his left, indicating that the panel once may have formed part of a group of icons with Christ at the center. ] A Greek image of Saint Andrew ST. ANDREW was a native of Bethsaida, a town in Galilee, upon the banks of the lake of Genesareth. He was the son of Jonas or John, a fisherman...
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Article 5 mins
Basic science: understanding numbers
Science, Maths & Technology

Basic science: understanding numbers

...write very big or very small numbers. You'll also cover units of measurement, like kilogrammes, metres, and litres, and how they came about. This week starts with a video about bottled water consumption. It's a short, documentary-style video from the Open University, which uses numbers in a similar way to news programmes and other documentaries. I hope you'll enjoy the...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Living without oil
Science, Maths & Technology

Living without oil

...write numbers in a specific way - using scientific notation. In scientific notation, 92.3 billion litres is written as 9.23 × 1010 litres. (One billion is 1 × 109, so 92.3 billion becomes 92.3 × 109, which is written in formal scientific notation as 9.23 × 1010.) The UK population in 2010 was approximately 62 million. Express the UK population in scientific notation....
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Studying mammals: Life in the trees
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Life in the trees

...write two or three sentences that compare (a) the Malayan sun-bear with other bears and (b) the tamandua with other anteaters. Use the LoM index to find helpful information. Video 2 Answer Distinctive features in these tree dwellers are not numerous! (a) The Malayan sun-bear has the strong forearms (and claws) of bears in general. But sun-bears are comparatively small, as...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Beginners’ Spanish: Getting around
Languages

Beginners’ Spanish: Getting around

...write two sentences describing each building. Use the nouns and adjectives from the boxes below, and don't forget to put the appropriate endings! You can either use the construction El edificio / El museo / La casa es… or Es un edificio / una casa / un museo… Construya frases. Ejemplos El museo es enorme. Es un edificio educativo. Answer Here is a possible answer: (a)...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Inclusive education: knowing what we mean (Wales)
Education & Development

Inclusive education: knowing what we mean (Wales)

...writing is head of a special school and president of the National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN), a national organisation for professionals working in the area of inclusion, he described fines inclusion as: a process, not a state… inclusion is not a simple concept restricted to issues of placement… Key principles are valuing diversity, entitlement,...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland)
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland)

...write large numbers in full and shortened forms carry out calculations with large numbers carry out multistage calculations solve problems involving negative numbers define some key mathematical terms (multiple, lowest common multiple, factor, common factor and prime number) identify lowest common multiples and factors use fractions, decimals and percentages and convert...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market
Money & Business

Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market

...writing for Charities’ Facebook sites, local radio broadcasts, ‘Street Art’ projects etc. Activity 1: Think about Whatever your objectives, look at the comments below to help you assess what you want from voluntary work. A range of volunteers give their reasons for wanting to get involved. Try and think which voluntary activities might meet their needs, then look at...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs