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Teaching secondary science
Education & Development

Teaching secondary science

...conceptions of science and views about whether science is for them or not. This is gained from their encounters with science outside school. These views and attitudes will also be influenced by the experience students have of science in school. Sadly too many students leave school feeling alienated from science so teachers need to engage their students in science by...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance
History & The Arts

Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance

...de Graaf, Nicolaas Witsen Project, Netherlands. Who or what do you think is depicted in this picture? Would you think that shamans were humans or some mythical creatures based on this image? Discussion The presence of animal claws, furry skin and reindeer horns all suggest that shamans were not really humans. This depiction of an Evenki shaman was not produced with the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury and what does it mean?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury and what does it mean?

...the convention, has only just entered into force, the focus of the work has been on support for countries to develop de internal requirements to implement the convention. Regarding implementation, guidance to the GEF has been developed indicating the aspects which will be supported by funding”. This article was originally published by SciDevNet under a CC-BY...
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How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target
Society, Politics & Law

How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target

...de France was a good opportunity to hit the two countries who are the driving forces of the European Union. The terraces of the bars and restaurants that were attacked embody the choice we all have to frequent a public place – or not. The rock concert illustrates that Paris, as IS claims, is: “the capital of abomination and perversions”. Music, and rock music in...
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Article 5 mins
Business Bursts: Branding
Health, Sports & Psychology

Business Bursts: Branding

...de Swaan Aron, Co-founder: Isabella Oliver With the Isabelle Oliver brand, what we wanted to establish Isabella Oliver as being as modern, confident and sexy, really like our customers. We want our customers to be able to walk down the street and if they’ve got Isabella Oliver tote bag to feel proud, to feel this is a brand that I’d like to be associated with. The...
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Video 5 mins
The history of Blaenau Gwent
History & The Arts

The history of Blaenau Gwent

...de-industrialisation but also recognition that perhaps something has been gained as well. Pit Ponies in Britain By Katharine Marquis [A preview image of the ‘Pit Ponies in Britain’ PDF] Download Pit Ponies in Britain This is a short but detailed essay on the use of ponies in coalmines, by local historian Katharine Marquis. Although Katharine covers the whole of...
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Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality Badge icon
Money & Business

Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality

...concept, product or idea and you have invested a lot of your time and energy in developing it, it makes no sense to allow someone else to capitalise on it. By seeking professional advice early on you may save yourself a lot of trouble later, or costly challenges from employers, employees or colleagues. Next you will look at the different legal structures a business can...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Stress and Burnout in Aviation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Stress and Burnout in Aviation

...de-stigmatising mental health in aviation. This will help to improve our understanding of the risks of career burnout for pilots. Therefore, as an industry understanding how to prevent and recover from burnout is key when working to reduce the risks that lead to declining mental health for pilots. It is important to work on breaking down barriers, improving understandings...
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Article 5 mins