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Think like a scientist
Science, Maths & Technology

Think like a scientist

Learn to think like a scientist. In this collection we demonstrate a series of hands-on experiments that you can carry out in your own kitchen. We'll explore some key aspects of life on Earth such as why water is so important to all living organisms, how matter behaves at different temperatures and what are the best conditions for life to flourish. The experiments...
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Audio 49 mins
Space Rocks
Science, Maths & Technology

Space Rocks

Watch this short animation from The Royal Observatory Greenwich/The Open University and explore what space rocks can tell us about our very own planet Earth...Space Rocks from Royal Observatory Greenwich on Vimeo. To find out more use the hashtag #ROGSchools Learn more about meteorites, comets and asteroids
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Video 5 mins
Introducing Geography Matters
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Geography Matters

...of content for anyone who wants to learn about Geography. You’ll find a range of varied materials, from discussions about Brexit, to our podcasts about urbanisation, environmentalism and globalisation...Listen to the audio below as Shonil Bhagwat, Head of the Geography Discipline introduces Geography Matters and highlights what materials it contains. Transcript...
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Article 10 mins
Explore free courses on sport and fitness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Explore free courses on sport and fitness

Did you know that OpenLearn is full of content exploring the fascinating and exciting world of sport and fitness?...[Black and white image of a woman riding a bike] Whether you're a budding runner, an established athlete, a coach or a couch potato, you'll find lots to learn in our free courses revolving around the varied subject of sport and fitness.
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Article 10 mins
60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Supernovae
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Supernovae

Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where, exactly, your favourite silver necklace comes...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Norton exploring the objects left behind by supernovae explosions Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Video 5 mins
Understanding mental capacity Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding mental capacity

...learn why it is relevant to everyone. You will look at what can be done to help someone to make a decision themselves and the principles and steps that enable people to judge, fairly, whether someone has capacity or not. You will be introduced to the legislation in the UK and will see how it supports and protects people who may lack capacity. The course will appeal to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Careers education and guidance
Education & Development

Careers education and guidance

...learning and work. It assumes that you, the teacher, are working in a team with your school's careers co-ordinator and are involved in: teaching careers lessons as part of your school's personal development programme; taking part in work-related learning activities which help students prepare for working life; or supporting students in planning their transition into,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
About the stroop test
Education & Development

About the stroop test

...learn to perform actions we also begin to learn how to prevent them. A child's inhibitory control is general poorer than an adult’s. Because of this, we often think that children do things ‘without thinking’ or seem to react automatically. When a young child kicks a football onto a road we worry that they may run out, without thinking, as they automatically chase...
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Activity 10 mins