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The Shape of Life

The Shape of Life
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The Shape of Life This relatively obscure series (2002) is a real find. 7 hour long episodes tell the story of primarily invertebrates of the sea (sponges, anemones, flatworms, molluscs, arthropods, jellyfish, sea stars, etc...) over the course of time and how we relate and in some cases depend on these seemingly lowly creatures. Amazing video footage and computer graphics clearly explain everything. The scope of the video is worldwide. This is documentary film-making at its best. It's a shame it's not more widely known because it is easily as good as (better than, IMHO) PBS/BBC documentaries on the same subject. It covers the evolution of life on earth by explaining the gradual changes in anatomy (invertebrates to vertebrates, etc). Fascinating information, first-class photography and graphics, and some of the weirdest-looking creatures you have ever seen! After seeing this, you will probably have a renewed and more profound understanding of what the animal kingdom represents.

Education Resources STEM and Osteology Information Education is the number one priority of SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology. Here you will find useful information to enhance your visit. Feel free to download the complete guide to reading animal skulls. How to "Read" a Skull: Teeth Mammals, as well as some reptiles, amphibians and fish, have teeth. How to "Read" a Skull: Beaks The beak of a bird is an extension of its skull and is designed for feeding. How to "Read" a Skull: Eye Placement and Size What do the eye sockets of a skull tell you about an animal? How to "Read" a Skull: Horns and Antlers Horns or antlers found on a skull bear evidence of how an animal communicated, defended its self and possibly the animals sex. How to "Read" a Skull: Pathology The pathology of a skull can tell you what may have caused an animals death. How to Identify a Skull When using skulls in education, the first question usually asked is "What kind of skull is that"?

Probesight: Suggestions for Existing Sensors ProbeSight taking a closer look at computer-based probeware in education Suggestions for Existing Sensors Accelerometer observe the behavior of a liquid on a cart monitor physical activity during a day track the movement of a football through the air explore seismic activity study your movement on a swing investigate free fall on a roller coaster study Newton’s second law using a cart measure changes in acceleration while stopping and starting in a car observe changes in acceleration while jumping study the motion of toy cars on various race tracks [ back to top ] Carbon Dioxide Conductivity Dissolved Oxygen Flow Rate Sensor Force design your own weight scale study impulse and momentum during a collision add force vectors determine coefficients of friction study buoyancy measure applied forces on a breaking bridge study first class levers demonstrate Newton’s Second and Third Laws study the motion of a pendulum determine the mechanical advantage of a pulley Infrared Thermometer Light pH

Big History Project Join us! The Big History Project is not a for-profit program. Your engagement will exclusively benefit teachers and students around the world. Teaching the course It's easy to teach Big History — all you have to do is register, set up a class, and go! Start a pilot Schools that want to work with us have the option of joining a small group committed to delivering Big History. Create a movement Districts and networks that want to explore how to bring Big History to life should reach out to discuss partnering with us. Teach the course All of our courseware is free, online, and available to any teacher. Not an educator? Check out our public course — a four-to-six hour tour of Big History. Questions about the Big History Project?

the Shape of Life | The Story of the Animal Kingdom ITSI run Electrons are constantly on the move, so rather than pinpointing where an electron is, it's more useful to depict regions of electron density - regions where an electron or an electron is most likely to be found. WHAT TO DO: Model 1 An atoms's electrons repel each other, but they're fiercely attracted to particles that are positively charged. Use the buttons below the model to view attractive and repulsive forces that four regions of electron density experience. The second model contains an atom that has 2, 3 and 4 regions of electron density around it. WHAT TO DO: Model 2 Use the controls beneath the model of an atom with two electrons to explore how 2, 3, and 4 electron dense regions position themselves around an atom. Author: Researcher User Credits: Frieda Reichsman and the Molecular Workbench team Model type: Molecular Workbench

Interaktív irodalomkönyv Science Underground | How Animals Gossip Dogs bark. Cats meow. Ducks quack. These noises might not seem like much to us, but animals are communicating. We’ve been intrigued with communicating with animals since the classic movie Dr. But the fascinating part about animal language is time. All this is to say it that the chirps or barks you hear are full of compressed information. Find out more about animal language here: Chasing Dr.

Howtoons 40 Maps They Didn’t Teach You In School By the time we graduate high school, we learn that they never taught us the most interesting things in there. Sure, you might be able to name the European countries or point New York on the map, but does that give a you real understanding of how the world functions? To fill this gap, we have gathered a great and informative selection of infographical maps that they should’ve shown us at school: every single one of these maps reveals different fun and interesting facts, which can actually help you draw some pretty interesting conclusions. Show Full Text What makes infographical maps so engaging is how easy it becomes to conceive graphically presented information. Without further ado, we invite you to learn things like most popular sports in different countries, who has the largest breasts, red hair map of Europe, world’s most consumed alcoholic beverages, or which brands dominate in different states of the USA. Trust us, these are way better than the ones they taught you at school!

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