These Names Can Kill Animals
AdultsAnimalsHistoryPsychologySocietyJust like the names of products and companies, animals' names can affect how we feel about them...and changing the name of a species might actually help us save it.
Who decides what art means?
AdultsArtCreativityHistoryPhilosophyCultureThere is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work?
Five Firsts for Mars InSight
AdultsHistoryScienceSpaceEngineeringMars InSight will be the first to detect seismic activity on Mars’ surface, first to measure rate of heat transmitted from interior, first to dig nearly 5m down, first to measure magnetic fields on Mars’ surface, and first to use a robotic arm to place instruments on the surface of Mars (assuming it lands of course…)
Why is meningitis so dangerous?
AdultsBiologyHealthHistoryScienceIn 1987, thousands of people gathered in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. But what started out as a celebration led to a worldwide health crisis: more than 2,000 cases of meningitis broke out, spreading across Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.
Ancient Mesopotamia 101 | National Geographic
AdultsCreativityHistoryIndustryAncient Mesopotamia proved that fertile land and the knowledge to cultivate it was a fortuitous recipe for wealth and civilization.
The Disturbing Thing Ghosts Could Be
AdultsHistoryPsychologyScienceWhat’s that sound.....is it ghosts?
ABC of SLA
TeachersHistoryTeacher CafeEducationLanguageScott Thornbury's history of second language acquisition (SLA) in a nutshell. A lot of great ideas.
How to Use the Google Newspaper Archive
TeachersHistoryReadingTeacher CafeEducationTechnologyHow-toA short YouTube video about the basics of using Google Newspaper Archive for classroom use. Search for local and regional content for your students, classes and lessons.
The Mystery Over The @ Sign
TeachersHistoryTeacher CafeInternet CultureThe @ Character is the symbol of the internet age, and crucial for emails and social networking. But no-one really knows where it came from, writes Claire Bates. Read on to learn more.