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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Free on-line maths lessons - video series
The following link takes you to an extensive series of maths tutorials posted by Patrick.
He has been teaching mathematics for over 8 years at the college/university level and tutoring for over 15 years. He says, Often times, people are nervous about getting help in math: don’t be! I tell my students all the time that math is challenging for all of us at one point or another. My intent is to provide clear and thorough explanations, and to present them in an environment in which the student is comfortable. Although I do not promise to make someone into an A+ student overnight, with regular help just about every student I have encountered makes significant improvements over time. Think about learning math in the same way you would learn to play piano or learn another language: it takes time, patience, and LOTS of practice. http://patrickjmt.com/about/
Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
GCSE Maths tutorials
The following link takes you to a YouTube video on GCSE Maths - the topic of the video is vectors but there are plenty more topics available.. At last count, Steve, the guy who does the videos had 1,464 videos posted. Well worth a look if you want some help with GCSE Maths.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Economics - Documentary
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/the-ascent-of-money/
Make Your Own Book
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Free Interactive Lessons
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Born to Learn
Born to learn is a fun, thought-provoking series of animations that illustrate ground-breaking new discoveries about how humans learn.
Your brain is the planet's most powerful learning machine., But our cuttent systems of education aren't doing enough to unlock our true potential. This is what Born to Learn is all about.
Your brain is the planet's most powerful learning machine., But our cuttent systems of education aren't doing enough to unlock our true potential. This is what Born to Learn is all about.
http://www.born-to-learn.org/
Eureka! Episode 1 - Inertia
This is the first of a series of 4-5minute long, physics clips.
Once you get into YouTube you can select others in the series.
Julius Sumner Miller - Physics - Archimedes pt. 1
I remember this guy from when I was a kid. There's a whole series of clips in which he explains various scientific principles.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Family Meal Conversation Starters
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/NR/rdonlyres/000016e0/fjuxomqjqrwfzbrzfafndzltpaolzbas/FamilyMealConversationStarters.pdf
With today’s hectic lifestyles, it’s sometimes hard for families to stay connected.
It may seem like a simple, old-fashioned tradition, but recent research shows just
how important family meals are. These conversation starters will help you
connect with your children at the dinner table, in the car or whenever you get the
chance to talk.
how important family meals are. These conversation starters will help you
connect with your children at the dinner table, in the car or whenever you get the
chance to talk.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Lone Pine Classical School
I've heard good things about this online school, through an email group I belong to. They have been offering Latin classes for homeschoolers since 2003. Students have more "live" class time per week than any other online Latin course, and typically do very well in the National Latin Exam (US).
Lone Pine Classical School
The Roman Empire in the First Century
This looks like another good documentary series, haven't had a chance to watch it yet.
The Roman Empire in the First Century | Years of... (#102)
Full Program: Caligula grips Rome in fear; Judea's religious and political establishment finds Jesus a threat. 55:06The Roman Empire in the First Century | Years of... (#104)
Full Program: Rival generals fight for control in Rome; Mount Vesuvius erupts; Emperor Trajan expands the empire. 55:07The Roman Empire in the First Century | Winds of... (#103)
Full Program: Claudius rules; Britain battles Roman legions; in Judea, Paul tells of Jesus; Rome verges on disaster under Nero's...55:06The Roman Empire in the First Century |... (#101)
Full Program: Rome rises under Caesar Augustus' compassion and violence. 54:17
Sunday, May 1, 2011
What The Ancients Did For Us
Last night I was flicking through the TV channels I came across one of the documentaries in the series - What the Ancients Did For Us. The documentary I saw was on the Romans, I knew it would be of interest to my 14 year old son who wasn't home at the time so I looked the series up on line and found that it is available at my favourite documentary website - Top Documentary Films. I hope you enjoy checking out the various documentaries in the series.
"Step back in time to discover how the world was shaped by the ancient Chinese, the Mesopotamians, the Arabs and even the Ancient Britons.
Adam Hart-Davis presents an epic history of ancient inventions and is joined by his team of roving reporters on the move around the globe as they delve into the beginnings of civilization.
Who invented beer, bread and the wheel? How did the Egyptians align the pyramids so accurately? Did you know the ancient Greeks measured the circumference of the earth, invented robots and the first computer?
This epic new series begins in the Middle East with a set of amazing inventions from The Islamic World and the series finishes with the Britons. Along the way we will meet the Chinese, the Aztecs, Maya & Incas, the Romans, the Indians, the Mesopotamians, the Egyptians, the Greeks.
Nine programmes examining the military, technological, social, architectural and medical advances of each era and its peoples, What the Ancients Did for Us traces some of the defining moments in history and the key inventions that shaped our world today."
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/what-the-ancients-did-for-us/
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