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Diorite
Science, Maths & Technology

Diorite

...out about The Open University's Science courses and qualifications Diorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock. It contains large interlocking, randomly oriented crystals. It is a dark coloured rock, usually medium to dark grey, containing many mafic crystals. Mostly it looks like dark coloured granite. [Diorite] How was it formed? Diorite formed deep within the...
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No sex please, we're British!
Health, Sports & Psychology

No sex please, we're British!

...we're British! Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Mae'r adnodd yma hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. | This resource is also available in Welsh. If you want to learn more about the research behind this interactive, check out www.natsal.ac.uk....
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Could you be a code breaker?
Science, Maths & Technology

Could you be a code breaker?

...out more about The Open University's Mathematics courses and qualifications Code Break is an interactive Web app consisting of three ciphers: Pigpen, Caesar and simple substitution (solved by frequency analysis). Earn stars for each challenge, and learn about code-breaking through the ages by playing our interactive ‘Could you be a code breaker?’ [Front image capture...
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Activity 15 mins
What are the connections between music and memory?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are the connections between music and memory?

...area of mental health. Find out how much you know! Select to begin the interactive... [Music and memory interactive image] Click on the image above to launch the interactive music and memory feature. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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An introduction to exoplanets Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to exoplanets

...out there’ among the other stars. Could our own Solar System be unique? The historic discovery of the first exoplanet completely changed our perspective – we are at the dawn of an entirely new branch of astronomy. During this course you will learn about this fascinating subject. First, in Week 1, you’ll start by looking at the ‘building blocks’ of the Universe:...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Evolutionary tree of mammals
Nature & Environment

Evolutionary tree of mammals

...out which mammals are most closely related to each other appreciate the importance of bringing together evidence from different sources...School activities: Evolutionary tree of mammals: 1 Natural groups - Darwin made extensive observations on a great many creatures, including mammals, and noticed that species fell into natural groups, e.g. lions, tigers and leopards have...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Britain's Fat Fight
Health, Sports & Psychology

Britain's Fat Fight

...out more about how to improve your health and that of your family...With Britain now the most obese country in western Europe, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in his TV series Britain’s Fat Fight is on a mission: asking food producers, restaurants and the government to confront the crisis. Two-thirds of us are already overweight and there's no doubt that our poor diet and...
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Taking your first steps into the degree apprenticeship programme
Education & Development

Taking your first steps into the degree apprenticeship programme

...on 3 February 2018, you might find it helpful to look at some of the following learning resources. These are designed specifically for those who may have been out of education and training for a while, and might benefit from some preparation in advance of joining the degree apprenticeship programme. And they are all free! [The Civil Service Learning and KPMG logos]...
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