Why Lice Are So Hard To Kill

Lice can be hard to get rid of. In fact, head lice are now resistant to many over-the-counter treatments. Turns out, lice are a problem humans have been itching to fix for over 7 million years. 

Watch this video and learn more about these annoying animals!

In this test you will find some exercises about Reported Speech, try to read the info from your "aula virtual" before doing them. 

Doggy Emotions

Do you think your dog knows when you're happy, sad or angry? 

Watch this video to find out what scientists have discovered about the relationship 

between dogs and humans.

You will find some exercises about passive voice, so have a look to the info in "aula virtual".

How to Manage your Time

Things were tough for Zack when Coronavirus hit. In this video he talks about how he got through it by effectively managing his time and not giving up hope for the future.

To Fart or not To Fart

For most humans, farts are a welcome relief, an embarrassing incident, or an opportunity for a gas-based gag. But for many other creatures, farts are no laughing matter... dicover why.

The Science of Falling in Love

Love is often described as heartwarming, heart-wrenching, or even heartbreaking— and your brain is responsible for all these feelings. The journey from first spark to the last tear is guided by a symphony of neurochemicals and brain systems. Shannon Odell explores what happens in your brain when you fall in love, how it responds to a relationship, and how it reacts to a breakup.

Eating Fruit: Good or Bad?

We usually think of fruit as a healthy food. But could it also have some negative effects? 

Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises. 

Christmas with Love from Mrs Klaus

This video is for both levels 1st and 2nd BAC, this way you won't miss me so much as you can do it throughout all December.

What Causes Body Odour?

Most of us don’t need more than one whiff to identify that generally unpleasant, characteristic smell we call body odour. But it’s a surprisingly complex phenomenon, influenced by our genetic makeup, age, diet, and hygiene. 

So what is this odour, exactly? Where does it come from? And can we do anything about it? Mel Rosenberg dives into the stinky science of body odour.

*Perhaps you have noticed that in the video 'odor' is used instead of 'odour'...BE or AE?

The Fascinating History of Cemeteries

Spindly trees, rusted gates, crumbling stone, a solitary mourner: these things come to mind when we think of cemeteries. But not long ago, many burial grounds were lively places, with gardens and crowds of people -- and for much of human history, we didn’t bury our dead at all. 

How did cemeteries become what they are today? 

The Origins of Halloween

How much do you know about this tradition?

Do the quiz and find out!

Black Holes...What Would Happen If....?

 

 What do you know about black holes? 

What would happen if you fell into one? 

Could you escape?

  

Biggest Mistakes in Mapmaking History

For thousands of years, people made both functional maps and what are known as cosmographies, illustrating the earth and its position in the cosmos, often including constellations, gods, and mythic locations. These maps were meant to depict the world's geography, but weren't necessarily useful for navigation and contained some glaring mistakes. 

Like most other technologies, map-making has improved over time. This lesson shows just a handful of some of the most fun mapmaking bloopers over time. Here are some links for how to learn more.

• You can take an interactive 3D virtual tour of the mappae mundi here and zoom in on some of the more fantastical details!
• Stanford University has a whole exhibit of all the maps of California as an island and you can check it out virtually here.
• Curious about how one of history’s most reknowned mapmakers could draw such an incorrect map with a magical rock at the north pole? Here’s an article that digs into Mercator’s North Pole map a bit more.

 

Banksy's Artwork

Imagine looking out of your window and seeing a painting by a famous artist in your garden! 

Watch the video to find out about an artwork by street-artist Banksy.

The Last Tourist

The film The Last Tourist is about problems with the tourism industry.

Watch the trailer to find out more about it.

The Benefits of Good Posture

Has anyone ever told you, “Stand up straight!” or scolded you for slouching at a family dinner? Comments like that might be annoying—but they’re not wrong. Your posture is the foundation for every movement your body makes and can determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it. 

Audition for James Bond

This is the first video for 2nd BAC this year; remember they will appear on Wednesdays so do not forget to do them before next one appears.

When David Beckham and James Corden find each other at the same audition for James Bond, their unique approaches to the role create tension that threatens a friendship.

Are you Left-handed?

Attention: as your teacher will explain you, this year you will have to do this kind on practice weekly. The videos for 1st BAC will appear on Tuesday, so you should complete the tasks before next one appears.

Today, about one-tenth of the world’s population are southpaws. Why are such a small proportion of people left-handed ... and why does the trait exist in the first place? 

Daniel M. Abrams investigates how the uneven ratio of lefties and righties gives insight into a balance between competitive and cooperative pressures on human evolution.

Remember to Read and Practice this Summer Time

Left Handed

Today, about one-tenth of the world’s population are southpaws. Why are such a small proportion of people left-handed ... and why does the trait exist in the first place? 

Daniel M. Abrams investigates how the uneven ratio of lefties and righties gives insight into a balance between competitive and cooperative pressures on human evolution.

Metaverse

What is the metaverse and is it really the future? Watch this video to find out more about it.