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It is often stated that of all the theories proposed in this century, the silliest is quantum theory. In fact, some say that the only thing that quantum theory has going for it is that it is unquestionably correct.

— Kaku, Michio

Swine Flu: Resources and Updates

I have placed a Newsfeed from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on our www.webschool.org.uk website

Here are some useful other resources about Swine Flu…..

1. Questions and Answers about Swine Flu

BBC  :  Q and A about Swine Flu

Swine Flu and You  (CDC)

UK Gov :  Everything you need to know…

2. Need to keep up to date with the latest developments?

Times Online Updates

Google News Updates

MSNBC Updates

KS4 Resources

Here is a great website for KS4 resources

http://www.stokesleyscience.org/

Video for Metabolism/Energy: Hummingbirds

You can use a number of videos for Biology topic on Metabolism…..

A number of videos of Hummingbirds (taken on vacation in Arizona) are available at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjovery

You can easily EMBED these videos in your presentations.

Some key facts about Hummingbirds:

Hummingbirds feed on the nectar of plants and are important pollinators, especially of deep-throated, tubular flowers. Like bees, they are able to assess the amount of sugar in the nectar they eat; they reject flower types that produce nectar which is less than 12% sugar and prefer those whose sugar content is around 25%. Nectar is a poor source of nutrients, so hummingbirds meet their needs for protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, etc. by preying on insects and spiders, especially when feeding young.

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