This program familiarises students with the features of acids and bases, and discusses their physical and chemical properties. The pH scale is introduced with examples of strong and weak acids and bases and the concept of neutral substances is explored. The use of indicators to test the pH of acids and bases is explained, as well as showing the variety of indicators available and their specific uses. Students are shown how to make their own red cabbage indicator in the kitchen, and examples of acids and bases commonly found in the home are discussed. A description of neutralisation reactions and their products concludes the program.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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An Introduction to Biodiversity
The introductory phase introduces biodiversity to the students and emphasizes, with examples, the diversity and variability of living things. Once students are made aware of the impacts on biodiversity, they can then be presented with practical methods where individuals and community groups can work towards overcoming current impacts on biodiversity. By detailing positive examples, students are then encouraged to think for their future and the future of their community.
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Designer Genes: The Science and Ethics
Since its discovery in 1953 mankind has been increasingly fascinated with DNA, the genetic blueprint. From the selective breeding of plants and animals in agriculture, through to the production of recombinant proteins for medical purposes, and more recently, the cloning of animals, science has investigated ways of manipulating the basic genetic code. This program outlines the basic tools/techniques for manipulation of DNA and how these are being used to ask fundamental questions about how genes work. From a more applied angle we take a tour of the myriad ways these advances are being utilized in medicine, agriculture and the environment. Together with its applications we discuss the range of ethical questions arising from genetic engineering and the manipulation of DNA to produce so called “designer genes”
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Human Resource Function
Human Resources are the people or employees working for an organization. Employees are a pivotal to the success of the business as they are the direct point of contact with the customer, product or service provided. This program explores the Human Resource Management (HRM) function of an organization. It explores the relationship between employees and employers and the methods used by organizations to manage people and strive to achieve a motivated and productive workforce.
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Mental Health – The Individual and Society
Maintaining mental health in a complex, demanding society is necessary for participation in our world. Accountability for healthy choice is good for people and society. This program shows many aspects of mental health at a personal level, with steps and processes for recovering and maintaining well-being. It also explains how community structures play a crucial role in offering resources and systems of living that encourage mental well-being.
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Principles and Laws of Motion
The Physics of Difficult Experiments demonstrates a typical mechanics situations common to many senior Physics courses such as Circular motion, Projectile Motion, Straight line motion, Inclined plane. Describing these motions in terms of forces and energy transfers this program covers the topic of motion using a series of large scale, real life examples. In doing so it deals with the real life issues such as uncontrolled variables of non-uniform friction and subsequent energy loss. Each topic is reinforced with detailed analysis and discussion.
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Transportation Systems in Animals
This program explores the need for multicellular animals to have specialized internal transport systems. These are systems that can efficiently distribute materials to and from all parts of the body, providing nutrients to cells and removing waste products. They also provide the vital link with the exchange (respiratory and excretory) systems. The evolutionary aspect of internal transport mechanisms is discussed. Following this is a detailed look at circulatory systems, including the differences between the closed systems of vertebrates and the open systems of invertebrates.
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Stay Rich Forever and Ever with Ed Slott
In this eye-opening program, renowned tax advisor Ed Slott reveals many of the startling facts behind retirement plan taxation and what you can do right now to ensure your financial future. Through his simple, effective Stay Rich Action Plan, you will learn how to protect your money from excessive taxation, how to have more money forever and more of it tax free, and how to take advantage of the laws to best-protect your tax-deferred savings.