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University of Cambridge: Sidneiana: A Very Godly Letter (1591)
This webpage features a transcript of a letter written by Sir Henry Sidney in in 1565 or 1566 to his son, Philip Sidney, the Elizabethan poet. The letter is famous for the advice it gives to the young Philip about learning and being a...
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Got It
Sharpen your logical thinking and see if you can figure out the strategy to get to the target number before the computer.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Instant Insanity
Excellent interactive challenge working with cube nets to stack them in a specific order. Manipulate the cubes online to solve the problem.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Up and Down Stairs
Work with this cube problem and see if you can find a pattern. Then you can check your solution with solutions already submitted.
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University of Cambridge: English: Pre A1 Level Activities for Children
This site has multiple activities for early language learners. Students can Sing and Learn- At the Zoo, Read and learn the names of different animals, Look at the letters and make words about the body with them, Read and learn new words...
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University of Cambridge: English: A1 Level Activities for Children
There are multiple activities for students who are at an introductory level to English as a second language. Students can Sign and Learn - Going into town (part 1 and 2), Look at the picture to see which statements are correct, Look and...
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University of Cambridge: English: A2 Level Activities for Children
There are multiple activities for students who are at an introductory level to English as a second language. Students can Look and find the correct number to answer the question, Choose from pictures of clothes to answer questions, Look...
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University of Cambridge: Chaucer Glossary [Doc]
A glossary of Middle English.
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University of Cambridge: Taming the Tamer
Marco Ghelardi, a theater director, discussed his production of 'The Taming of the Shrew.' Extracts from this article can usefully be used to initiate a classroom discussion. Student can also seek to use the opinions in the essay to...
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University of Cambridge: Introduction to Practical Criticism
An in-depth learning module in literary criticism. Students read and listen to a poem by Sir Thomas Wyatt and an excerpt from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and analyze their structure and meaning. Includes multiple-choice quizzes.
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University of Cambridge: How to Read a Poem
This resource aims to give A-level students a strategy and example for reading a poem. We asked a Cambridge student to read a poem as though they were going to write an essay on it, and to write down their thoughts as they went through...
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Irrational Proof
This site contains a proof that the square roots of all prime numbers are irrational.
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University of Cambridge: The Peplos Kore
A site on the best known exhibit in the Museum of Classical Archaeology at Cambridge. There are excellent images and a great history on the statue.
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University of Cambridge: Physics: The Neutron
This site provides a great series on the neutron discovered by James Chadwick. Includes a seven-page series that covers what is inside the nucleus, the elusive neutron, beryllium radiation, Chadwick's discovery, neutrons from beryllium,...
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Angle of Shot
At what angle should you release the shot to break Olympic records? This activity gives students the opportunity to investigate projectile motion in a real-life context, and is aimed at A-level students (grades 10, 11, and 12).
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Any Win for Tennis?
What are the probabilities of winning at tennis? This challenging activity is designed to be accessible to students of A-Level Maths (grades 10, 11, and 12).
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Drug Testing
The use of performance enhancing drugs is the dark side of sport, and there are stringent measures in place to try to screen athletes. But what's the likelihood that an athlete who fails a drug test has actually taken the banned drug?...
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Light Weights
Could the location of the Olympic host city have an effect on weightlifting events? This activity provides an interesting context in which to engage with weight, mass and gravitation, and is aimed at A-level students (grades 10, 11, and...
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Little Little G
Could the altitude of the city hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games have an effect on performance in the long jump? This challenging activity encourages mathematical reflection, investigation and discussion as students explore how...
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Making a Racket: The Science of Tennis
As London is heading for the 2012 Olympics, it's not just athletes who are gearing up for action. Engineers, too, are working hard to produce the cutting-edge sporting equipment that guarantees record performances. If you're a tennis...
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Model Solutions
What would be the ideal weather conditions for breaking the world record in the shot put? This activity encourages A-level mechanics students (grades 10, 11, and 12) to explore and discuss modelling assumptions.
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Pole Vaulting
This activity investigates the mechanics of the pole vaulting event, and is designed to be accessible to A-level maths students (grades 10, 11, and 12).
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Home Advantage
In the 2008 Beijing Olympics the UK finished 4th in the total medal count. How might we do in 2012, and does the country hosting the Olympics have an edge?
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University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: David and Goliath
Does weight give shot putters an advantage? This activity encourages students to engage in statistical analysis, and is aimed at GCSE and A-level students (Key Stages 4 and 5).