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Gapminder: Unveiling the beauty of statistics for a fact based world view. Design tools for iPhone aps More Omnigraffle goodies! As a follow-up to the iPad Omnigraffle stencils and sketchsheets, we wanted to develop a stencil for its little brother—the iPhone. These days, more people are using mobile devices to browse the web. Download the set How to install: Stencil works with Omnigraffle for Mac. Here's what you get We've provided a pretty comprehensive set of iPhone assets that you may need. There's more (and it's all for free)! We've included our handy sketchsheets infused with iPhone elements in case you want to get started right away. Included are three different variations: Blank: If all you need is just the iPhone and nothing more, this sketchsheet is perfect for you! Get going! Copyright ZURB, freely available for distrubition under the MIT license. Product Design Training from the Experts at ZURB This is a default modal in all its glory, but any of the styles here can easily be changed in the CSS. Your ZURB ID explained University Product design resources, courses and training. Foundation

End of Term Quiz - Classroom Games An interactive business and economics quiz. This interactive, end of term quiz is a test of students' knowledge of business and economics terminology. Exactly how you use the games is up to you - there could be a number of variations which are suggested below. Essentially, there are two quizzes - one designed to be used with two teams/individuals playing against each other, and the second for one team/individual playing against the clock. Game One This game is made up of 20 octagons with letters on which students must select and answer questions on. You could have two evenly matched teams trying to move from left to right, or a larger team moving from left to right and a smaller team from top to bottom. Each team/individual should select their colour - they can either be blue or yellow. You can also control the exercise using the keyboard tab between octagons. Play Game One... A list of questions to use is available below, or you could make up your own using the glossary for inspiration.

The Transistor Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates The Transistor Play the Transistor Recycler Game About the game A transistor is made of a solid piece of a semiconductor material and either used as switches, to turn electronic signals on or off – or, as amplifiers. The Nobel Prize The 1956 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for the invention of the transistor. Readings Learn about how a transistor functions and try build a replica The Transistor in a Century of Electronics Share this: Share on facebook Share on google_plusone_share Share on twitter More Sharing Services7 Share on email To cite this pageMLA style: "The Transistor". Recommended: The Legacy of Alfred Nobel On 27 November 1895 Alfred Nobel signed his last will in Paris. Play the Blood Typing Game Try to save some patients and learn about human blood types! Unlocking the Secrets of Our Cells Discover the 2012 awarded research on stem cells and cell signalling. Contact E-mail us Press Sitemap A-Z Index Frequently Asked Questions Terms Follow Follow us: Facebook

Budget Odyssey EconEdLink Key Concepts Budget, Income, Expenses, Fixed Expenses, Variable Expenses Booker T. Washington:"Fifty Cents and a Dream" Young Booker T. Grades K-2, 3-5 Do I Look Like I'm Made of Money? One of the most common replies given by parents when their children ask for money is “Do I look like I’m made of Money?” Grades 3-5, 6-8 Money Comes and Goes Students read two online stories that introduce them to the elements of a budget and show that a successful budget balances money coming in (income) with money going out (expenses and savings). Grades 3-5 Constitution Costs This lesson helps students understand the basic services provided for Americans in the United States Constitution and the necessity of a system of taxation to fund those services. Grades 6-8, 9-12 Buying vs. Have you given any thought to where you will live when you are "on your own" - out in the world earning a living? Grades 9-12

Liquid Crystals Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Liquid Crystals Play the Crystallite Game Play the Mainstream Game About the game A liquid crystal is a substance that flows like a liquid but maintains some of the ordered structure characteristic of crystals. The Nobel Prize The 1991 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for showing how simple analogies can be used to understand more complex systems such as liquid crystals and polymers (plastics), which behave like solids and liquids at the same time. Read More History and Properties of Liquid Crystals » Share this: Share on facebook Share on google_plusone_share Share on twitter More Sharing Services Share on email To cite this pageMLA style: "Liquid Crystals". Recommended: The Legacy of Alfred Nobel On 27 November 1895 Alfred Nobel signed his last will in Paris. Play the Blood Typing Game Try to save some patients and learn about human blood types! Unlocking the Secrets of Our Cells Discover the 2012 awarded research on stem cells and cell signalling. Contact

Developing Good Credit Habits Key Concepts Credit, Goods, Income, Interest Rate, Interest, Services, Credit Card Goods and Services: Some are Private, Some are Not The role of government is to provide for the common defense, define and protect property rights, and enforce contractual arrangements. Throughout the 20th and early 21st century, government has increased its role in economic life. The role of government has expanded to address so-called market fa... Grades 3-5, 6-8 Calculating Simple Interest How do banks calculate the amount of interest paid on a loan? Grades 6-8, 9-12 Trouble is Brewing in Boston - "Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak" It’s December 16, 1773 and many of the citizens of Boston are furious with King George’s new tax on tea. Grades K-2, 3-5 To Buy or Not To Buy While precise numbers are not known, it is believed the number of boycotts has grown markedly in the past fifty years. Mystery Workers

Laser Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Laser Play the Laser Challenge Game About the game Lasers have a remarkable range of uses - from measuring distances to precision surgery for repairing vision defects. The Nobel Prize Several Nobel Prize awarded discoveries in physics are related to the invention of the laser. Reading Laser Facts » ("Laser Facts" is also included in the game.) Share this: Share on facebook Share on google_plusone_share Share on twitter More Sharing Services16 Share on email To cite this pageMLA style: "Laser". Recommended: The Legacy of Alfred Nobel On 27 November 1895 Alfred Nobel signed his last will in Paris. Play the Blood Typing Game Try to save some patients and learn about human blood types! Unlocking the Secrets of Our Cells Discover the 2012 awarded research on stem cells and cell signalling. Contact E-mail us Press Sitemap A-Z Index Frequently Asked Questions Terms Follow Contact | Press | Sitemap | FAQ | Terms Copyright © Nobel Media AB 2014 Follow us: Follow us: Facebook Google+

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