July 4 : Independence Day

HISTORY - PAST & PRESENT

Par M. Mirza

This Muppets' Pledge of Alliance parodies the US : Though the animation may look rather childish, it's full of history data. Try and answer these questions : 1) What are the three notions Sam the Eagle points out at the beginning of his speech ? 2) Which...

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"Think time... (animated clip & talk)

TEACHERS' Lounge

Par M. Mirza

TEACHERS' LOUNGE ... balanced time ! Use time wisely and well" That's Philip George Zimbardo's message. The American social psychologist has studied time perspective and how it affects our work, health and well-being. The 10-minute animation below is...

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Cooler than homes... movie theaters !

ADVERTISING

Par M. Mirza

The animated picture below is based on a clip that promotes going to a movie theater rather than watching TV at home ! View the short commercial below : clip from the Public Domain (the Internet Archive website) Charmingly outfashioned... it must be the...

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