op and Marks & Spencer named UK's 'greenest' supermarkets | Environment The Co-op and Marks & Spencer are today named as the UK's "greenest" supermarkets in a new survey which rates retailers' progress in areas such as sustainable and ethical sourcing. Tesco, Asda and Netto were identified as the three worst performing companies. As households stock up for the festive season, Ethical Consumer magazine urges shoppers to cut the environmental cost of Christmas by shopping from retailers with a proven track record of pursuing "green policies". The environmental and ethical performance of 19 of the country's leading supermarkets and convenience stores were scrutinised in the survey, included detailed analysis of the companies' corporate social responsibility reports. The results reveal a clear divide between the top two performing supermarkets – the Co-op and M&S – and the other 17 companies. M&S was highly praised for its palm oil policies.
The Physics Classroom Useful Links: Tukar - Mydin The transformation of the groceries store project (TUKAR) has been created and developed under the (NKEA)-National Key Results Area through the wholesale and retail lab. It is one of the thirteen (EPPs) – Entry Point Project under the Ministry of Internal Trades, Cooperation and Consumers (KPDNKK). The objective of TUKAR project is to modernize 5000 selected groceries stores through out Malaysia. Mydin Mohamed Holding Berhad (MYDIN) had signed an agreement (MoU) with the government at the launching of TUKAR negotiation on January 2011. About 100 selected groceries store has been put under MYDIN to undergo the transformation of the TUKAR project. This will be done under the standardise procedures and guideline written by MYDIN. No fees will be charged by MYDIN for the training provided under the TUKAR Programme.The local retailer will undergo the training and technology know how in the areas where their efficiencies and productivities are concerned. Related Articles
<Advanced Lab Teaching Resources> This page provides a map to our online teaching resources for advanced laboratories at Haverford College Physics. We have three labs that effectively fall in this category. Most unusally, our sophomore-level labs cover much of the material usually taught in Jr. lab. Our majors then take a semester of upper-level junior or senior level advanded lab. Suzannne Amador Kane I also maintain a website with more information about medical physics-related labs. Sound Lab (intro level) We also have a related curriculum on science ethics that I will be posting shortly. AAPT listserv on advanced lab materials Lab Manual for Nanoscale Science and Technology (University of Wisconsin's MRSEC)--has excellent online materials with many good ideas. Physics 211: Laboratory in Electronics, Waves & Optics This course meets weekly for 3 hours per week. Physics 212: Quantum Physics Lab This course meets weekly for 3 hours per week. Physics 316: Advanced Electronics and Computer Instrumentation
7 Secrets of Childlike Learning This is a guest post from Kimberly Bowen. Children are new to the learning process. They constantly see and experience things for the first time. They pause to listen to noises, try things over again until they master it, observe language until they can speak it and ask if they don’t know what something means. As we grow, we identify other ways to efficiently gather information. Take Time to Observe Start paying more attention to the things around you. Go Exploring Coming across things you have not seen or experienced before can help you appreciate things like a child. Learn From Everyday Moments Pause to think about the things you do every day. Model Other People’s Good Qualities Start paying attention to the good qualities in others. Take Time to Read If you are busy, which most people are, look for ways you can incorporate reading into your schedule. Try different genres. Talk to Others Be a Hands-on Person Find a new creative outlet. posted on October 27, 2010
Teachers | STEM Education Resource Center Welcome to PBS Teachers STEM Education Resource Center! Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Resources for Grades PreK-12 PBS offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning through television and online content. On-line broadband access and digital media are dramatically changing the opportunities available to the nation’s educators improving STEM education. Our recent national educator survey (Grunwald, 2009) indicates that more teachers than ever before are turning to digital media resources to help their students understand concepts, practice new skills and engage in exciting, authentic learning experiences. Explore some of our great STEM offerings for grades PreK-12. NOVA Science Now: The Secret Life of Scientists, "Becoming the Professor". The PBS Teachers STEM Education Resource Center is here to introduce you to selected STEM education resources. STEM Education News
How Sound Travels" Sound travels in mechanical waves. A mechanical wave is a disturbance that moves and transports energy from one place to another through a medium. In sound, the disturbance is a vibrating object. And the medium can be any series of interconnected and interactive particles. Let's take a look at an example. The bell's vibrations push and pull against adjacent air molecules, creating a sound wave. Sound isn't restricted to moving through the air. The air particles collide with your ear's tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum. So, sound needs a physical medium in order to travel anywhere. SciVee | Making Science Visible 25 Napping Facts Every College Student Should Know Written By: Angelita Williams It's almost cruel the way adults ease children into life outside of the house. They got us on board with the whole going to school thing by letting us take naps in pre-school. But then, come kindergarten, no more naps! It makes you smarter According to Dr. If it was good enough for them… Presidents JFK and Bill Clinton used to nap every day to help ease the heavy burden of ruling the free world.
Neuroscience For Kids The smell of a flower - The memory of a walk in the park - The pain of stepping on a nail. These experiences are made possible by the 3 pounds of tissue in our heads...the BRAIN!! Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system. Discover the exciting world of the brain, spinal cord, neurons and the senses. Use the experiments, activities and games to help you learn about the nervous system. There are plenty of links to other web sites for you to explore. Can't find what you are looking for? Portions of Neuroscience for Kids are available in Spanish, Slovene, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Serbian, Russian, Slovak, Romanian, Polish, Albanian, Czech, Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian, Punjabi, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Ukranian and Turkish. "Neuroscience for Kids" is maintained by Eric H.