The document discusses stem cell plasticity and complexity theory from a Buddhist perspective. It summarizes research showing that adult stem cells have more plasticity than previously believed, being able to cross lineage boundaries and take on cell fates from other tissues. It then discusses how this relates to the Buddhist concept of emptiness and principles of complex adaptive systems, suggesting that all of reality can be viewed as complexly interdependent and always changing.
The document discusses stem cell therapies and the body's ability to regenerate and heal itself. It summarizes that adult cells have been shown to be able to differentiate into different cell types, contradicting the standard paradigm of embryology. Low level engraftment of stem cells in the body has been shown to be vital for healing and regeneration after injuries. The document also discusses using stem cell therapies to treat conditions like emphysema, chronic wounds, liver disease and diabetes.
The document outlines 7 tasks related to analyzing population data and maps of European countries: 1) Shading countries on a map based on membership in economic alliance A8, 2) Completing a line graph showing world population growth by region, 3) Shading areas on a diagram to indicate natural increase/decrease and migration trends, 4) Creating lists ranking countries by total population change and life expectancy, 5) Highlighting key terms in italics and making a list, 6) Constructing a percentage bar graph from data, and 7) Annotating diagrams with two colors to identify impacts and solutions.
This document discusses using Web 2.0 tools to facilitate student project work. It introduces a workshop on using online tools to help students plan projects and monitor progress. The workshop is part of a series presented by instructors from the Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Sentience Everywhere: Complexity and the Role of Sentience in a Self-Organizi...Neil Theise
How viewing the world as a hierarchy of complex adaptive systems maps to quantum physics, insights about the structure of the universe from spiritual/contemplative traditions, and the relationships of these concepts to understanding the nature of consciousness.
GIS is a tool that can integrate spatial and other types of data using base maps and layers associated with databases. It allows users to measure area and point data, and distances using vector data. Classroom applications of GIS are engaging for students as they can manipulate data, but teachers need time to learn the programs and access can sometimes be an issue. Free and simple online GIS programs like Google Earth do not require downloads and allow students to explore data beyond just maps of their local area. Effective integration of GIS into the classroom curriculum should be considered.
The document discusses priorities for revising a geography department's curriculum. It lists big concepts in geography and priorities identified by the department. It then poses questions to guide mapping the current curriculum, considering what teachers want to teach, what interests students, and how geography fits into the wider school curriculum. Teachers are asked to develop ideas for revising their geography curriculum.
The document discusses stem cell plasticity and complexity theory from a Buddhist perspective. It summarizes research showing that adult stem cells have more plasticity than previously believed, being able to cross lineage boundaries and take on cell fates from other tissues. It then discusses how this relates to the Buddhist concept of emptiness and principles of complex adaptive systems, suggesting that all of reality can be viewed as complexly interdependent and always changing.
The document discusses stem cell therapies and the body's ability to regenerate and heal itself. It summarizes that adult cells have been shown to be able to differentiate into different cell types, contradicting the standard paradigm of embryology. Low level engraftment of stem cells in the body has been shown to be vital for healing and regeneration after injuries. The document also discusses using stem cell therapies to treat conditions like emphysema, chronic wounds, liver disease and diabetes.
The document outlines 7 tasks related to analyzing population data and maps of European countries: 1) Shading countries on a map based on membership in economic alliance A8, 2) Completing a line graph showing world population growth by region, 3) Shading areas on a diagram to indicate natural increase/decrease and migration trends, 4) Creating lists ranking countries by total population change and life expectancy, 5) Highlighting key terms in italics and making a list, 6) Constructing a percentage bar graph from data, and 7) Annotating diagrams with two colors to identify impacts and solutions.
This document discusses using Web 2.0 tools to facilitate student project work. It introduces a workshop on using online tools to help students plan projects and monitor progress. The workshop is part of a series presented by instructors from the Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Sentience Everywhere: Complexity and the Role of Sentience in a Self-Organizi...Neil Theise
How viewing the world as a hierarchy of complex adaptive systems maps to quantum physics, insights about the structure of the universe from spiritual/contemplative traditions, and the relationships of these concepts to understanding the nature of consciousness.
GIS is a tool that can integrate spatial and other types of data using base maps and layers associated with databases. It allows users to measure area and point data, and distances using vector data. Classroom applications of GIS are engaging for students as they can manipulate data, but teachers need time to learn the programs and access can sometimes be an issue. Free and simple online GIS programs like Google Earth do not require downloads and allow students to explore data beyond just maps of their local area. Effective integration of GIS into the classroom curriculum should be considered.
The document discusses priorities for revising a geography department's curriculum. It lists big concepts in geography and priorities identified by the department. It then poses questions to guide mapping the current curriculum, considering what teachers want to teach, what interests students, and how geography fits into the wider school curriculum. Teachers are asked to develop ideas for revising their geography curriculum.
