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Basic Earning Power Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the Basic Earning Power Ratio (or BEP Ratio), putting it into its proper context by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


Moving Point source: Doppler effect and shock wave Applet demonstrates clearly how a shock wave is formed when an object travels faster than the speed of sound. User may explore both subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


My Financial Ratios This PalmOS product is more than just a listing of two dozen commonly used financial ratios and formulas. Each ratio comes with the formula, an explanation of how to use the ratio, and a calculator. Whether you need to learn financial ratios or want a reference tool for everyday use, My Financial Ratios will solve your problems. The two dozen ratios include: * Basic Earning Power Ratio * Current Ratio * Debt Ratio * Debt to Equity Ratio * Dividend Payout Ratio * Dividend Yield Ratio * DSO Ratio * Earnings per Share * EBIT * EBITDA * EBITDA Coverage Ratio * Equity Multiplier * Fixed Assets Turn From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


Thermodynamics of chemical equilibrium An in-depth treatment of entropy, free energy and why chemical reactions take place. This is intended as a supplement or replacement for standard textbook chapters covering the same material. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


Apgar Scoring Challenge Learners consider the Apgar scores for several fictitious newborns. They are then given an Apgar score and proceed to create a situation in which a newborn would receive that rating. Key words: Apgar, pediatrics, health assessment From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


Gross Profit Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the Gross Profit Ratio, putting it into its proper context by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


Earnings Per Share This interactive tutorial explains the earnings per share (or EPS) ratio, putting it into its proper context by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


Return on Assets This interactive tutorial explains Return on Assets, putting it into its proper context by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


Return on Assets Du Pont This interactive tutorial explains Return on Assets (Du Pont version), putting it into its proper context by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


Profit Margin This interactive tutorial explains the Profit Margin, putting it into its proper context by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..


Durack State School Durack State School is situated in the outer south-western suburbs of Brisbane and services directly parts of the suburbs of Durack and Inala. It was previously known as Serviceton State School. The school is enriched by a culturally diverse population. Durack State School receives support under the Special Programs Schools Scheme. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 8:30 a.m..


Aussie Icons Links to icons of Australia Ray Poultney Teacher Librarian at Durack State School, Queensland. Topics include: Oz Culture, Dinkum Aussies, Bondi Beach, Bondi Panorama, Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Kangaroos, Boxing Kangaroos, Spot the Kangaroos, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, Waltzing Matilda, Koalas, Blinky Bill, Boomerangs, Ginger Meggs, Australian National Flag, The Eureka Flag,Boxing Kangaroo Flag, Vegemite, Vegemite Sandwiches, Meat Pie, Four n Twenty Meat Pie, Lamington Cake, Pavlova, Billy Tea, and Damper. Akubra Hats Slouch Hat Drizabone coats Chesty Bond Sydney Harbour Panorama Sydney Harbou From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 8:30 a.m..


Shark Bay These are educational pages created for Shark Bay at Sea World. The information covers shark conservation, inhabitants of tidal pools, inter-tidal zones and reef lagoons. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 6:30 a.m..


UNESCO Teachers of the Future Initiative Pacific Albatross Network The purpose of the Teachers of the Future Initiative is to provide a place for educators in Pacific nations to be involved in online professional learning and networking. This project supports UNESCO's emphasis on education For All, the promotion of collaborative partnerships, the free exchange of ideas and knowledge, and equitable access to opportunities and outcomes that are relevant to life-long learning. In particular, the project hopes to encourage professional dialogue and exchange of resources that will enhance teacher quality and professional learning, especially in maths, science From Recent Items on October 29, 2004 at 6:30 a.m..


OptusNet Kids' Zone Mainly for younger students, this site aims to provide a kid-safe environment. It has cooking (plenty of recipes), make and do, colouring printables, stories, singing, and online games. For older children: Shark Bay and Walking with Dinosaurs. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 4:30 a.m..


Pyramids: House of Eternity This British Museum exhibit for upper-elementary and middle-school students is divided into three sections: Story (about the building of the Great Pyramid built for pharaoh Khufu), Explore (a reconstruction of the pyramid) and Challenge. The challenge is to find the height, area and weight of the Great Pyramid. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 4:30 a.m..


Medieval Urban English History - Florilegium Urbanum A selection of primary source texts illustrating aspects of medieval urban life, under the general headings of community, economy, government, and lifecycle. The INTRODUCTION presents perspectives on English towns and cities by commentators at different periods; The COMMUNITY section addresses various aspects of social life: what defined membership in the community and what were its privileges and obligations; social institutions; religious attitudes; communal events and activities (e.g. recreational); antisocial behaviour; and the construction and maintenance of the physical fabric and urban From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


All Students Reaching the Top: Strategies for Closing Academic Achievement Gaps This report by members of an American National Study Group identifies a set of practical recommendations for what policymakers, educators, parents, and the community can do to move all students--particularly minority and low-income students--to high levels of academic achievement. The report argues that to close achievement gaps, we first must close the experience gap. This must be done not only through education policy and schooling but also through larger social policies and programs that address the environment in which students learn when they are not at school. The report also emphasises From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


Janeen Brian Janeen Brian is an award-winning South Australian author of picture books, short stories, poetry, non-fiction and short fiction for young people and education. Her website includes biographical information, information about the writing and publishing process and about her books. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


Statement of Cash Flows This reference program shows the structure and layout of a primary financial statement, the statement of cash flow for the fictional Bogus Manufacturing Company. In the "To Learn More" section, it offers line-by-line explanations for every line item and category on the financial statement. A printout is also available. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


TIE Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the concept of the TIE ratio (or Times Interest Earned), putting the ratio into its proper context, by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


Balance Sheet This reference program shows the structure and layout of a primary financial statement, the balance sheet of the fictional Bogus Manufacturing Company. In the "To Learn More" section, it offers line-by-line explanations for every line item and category on the financial statement. A printout is also available. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


Equity Multiplier Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the concept of the equity multiplier ratio, putting it into its proper context, by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


Tea Party Etiquette: A Shoemaker Joins the American Struggle for Independence This site uses primary documents and artwork to dramatize the life of an "ordinary American," a shoemaker named George Robert Twelves Hughes, to look at the events and issues that led to the American Revolution. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


Lung Capacity This interactive activity objective is to understand the respiratory volumes and capacities of the lungs. The activity shows the student a graph of the lung volume. The students must choose the volume that represents the different lung volumes. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


Lymphatic System Lecture This is an audio lecture on the lymphatic system. Students are shown various slides with detailedexplanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


Quick Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the Quick Ratio concept, putting the ratio into its proper context, by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 29, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..


Indigenous Tourism Forum 24-25th June 2004 Hosted by the Mid West Development Commission, in consultation with the Indigenous Tourism Reference Group, the Indigenous Tourism Forum 'Venturing into Business and Tourism' was held in Geraldton, Western Australia on the 24-25th June 2004. Delegate numbers exceeded organisers expectations with over 60 registrations from around the state, highlighting the thirst for tourism and business knowledge. During this time delegates worked through a business feasibility study workbook, which could be used to develop their business ideas. The event provided great networking opportunities for From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..


e-Portfolios: Where to Start and Where We Could Go In this issue of teachers@work, Mark Treadwell discusses the role of e-portfolios in student assessment. Assessment becomes not only a measurement of student capability but an integral part of the teaching and learning process which should benefit both student and teacher. The article invites comments and suggestions by readers. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..


Crustacean Gallery The Crustacean Gallery from the Victorian Museum contains information about crustaceans categorised as Amphipods, Barnacles, True Crabs, False Crabs, Ghost Shrimps, Hermit Crabs, Isopods, Lobsters, Shrimps, and Others. Each category contains illustrated information about crustaceans in that category. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..


World Atlas This site includes physical maps of each continent with country maps and information about most countries of the world. The information includes a country profile and flag. Ocean floor maps are also available. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..


Schools Within Schools This ENC Focus Topic looks at the issue of the size of schools and argues that there is evidence that for many students and teachers, bigger is not always better. Large schools can be impersonal, with many students falling through the cracks and teachers overwhelmed by more students than they can possibly get to know. Overcrowding and reduced interaction can lead to feelings of anonymity and isolation for some students. Research suggests that students learn more in small schools and are more likely to graduate. Behavior problems are also minimised. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..


EuropeaGO EuropaGO, a website for young European citizens aged 10 to 14 years old, contains six interactive games designed to get children interested in European issues. The Europe Quiz generates 20 questions in History, Geography, Life in Europe, and general categories. Questions vary each time the user plays. Other games focus on learning the flags and anthems of European countries, the euro, and European history. The site, which is available in 11 languages, is offered by the European Commission. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..


Ways to Use Weblogs in Education Part of the ADE (Apple Distinguished Educators) weblog, this page gives a list of classroom possibilities for teachers familiar with using weblogs. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..


SPELD Queensland SPELD Queensland is charitable, non-profit association of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties/Disabilities. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..


Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation of WA The Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation provides a range of services and family support throughout Western Australia to enable children and adults with specific learning disabilities to realise their greatest potential. From EdNA Online on October 29, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..


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