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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Malcolm X Facts and Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This short biography and fact sheet provides interesting details about the life, times, and history of Malcolm X, a symbol for the black power movement.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Al Capone Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview with many interesting facts and information on Al "Scarface" Capone, the most famous of all the Prohibition Era gangsters.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About Mealworms

For Students 3rd - 8th
Information about mealworms, including types, habitat, physical characteristics, using them as pet food, raising them, whether they can be pests, their role in the life cycle of the darkling beetle, and a list of quick facts about them.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Fossils Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents interesting facts about fossils.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Air Pollution

For Students 4th - 7th
Looks at air pollution, its causes and impact, common pollutants, and what individuals and governments can do to combat it.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Light Pollution

For Students 4th - 7th
What is light pollution and why should we care about it? Learn what it is, the different types, sources of this type of pollution, the impact it has, and ways to combat it.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Malaria

For Students 4th - 7th
Describes what malaria is, the cause, how it is transmitted, the signs and symptoms of malaria, how it can be prevented, and how to protect oneself while traveling.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Roundworm Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Characteristics of roundworms, an intestinal parasite, are described, including anatomy, reproduction, habitat, and what happens when a human is infected by them.
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Other

Nfid: Facts About Rubella for Adults

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains what rubella is, how to prevent it, symptoms, who should get the vaccine. Includes FAQ about rubella.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Sexual Reproduction

For Students 4th - 8th
The basics of how humans reproduce is covered here. Learn about female and male reproductive organs, mating, fertilization, how a fetus develops, and birth.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Basic Facts and Tips on Common Colds

For Students 4th - 7th
Common colds are just that - common. So it is helpful to understand them as much about them as possible. Learn the symptoms, causes, treatment, and how to prevent them.
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Other

Cobras.org: The Cobra Snake: Fun Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Cobras.org provides 18 pages of cobra information ranging from cobra anatomy, enemies, and feeding habits, to resources, scientific classifications, and cobra bite first-aid.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a useful resource for facts and images pertaining to the planet Mercury.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Chances With Wolves

For Teachers 8th
This lesson engages students in learning the differences among observations, facts, and inferences. Students will study about the reintroduction of wolves into the Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone Region. Students will work in small groups...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About Flatworms

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes flatworm characteristics, including their physical features, types, nervous system, respiration, digestive system, and reproductive system.
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Other

Cal State Fullerton: Common Fallacies in Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page from California State University at Fullerton list twenty-three common fallacies in reasoning. Each includes an explanation and two examples. The list includes the following: faulty cause, sweeping generalization, hasty...
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inauguration Trivia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Uncover all types of U.S. Presidential Inauguration trivia at this site.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Orangutans

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and check out this awesome resource on orangutans. Students who need help narrowing their informational search will benefit from this clear and concise resource.
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Education.com

Education.com: Sl.2.4 Worksheets, Workbooks, Lesson Plans, and Games

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] These worksheets and lesson plans can help students practice the Common Core State Standards skill of telling a story or recounting an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive...
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Oratory

For Students 3rd - 8th
Which President had the best Inaugural speech? Who had the longest speech? Find out here.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Having a Ball at the Inauguration

For Students 3rd - 8th
When was the first Inaugural Ball and how has the big event become what it is today? Here is the history from the first gala.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Venus

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts on Venus. Resource offers a variety of satellite images and facts about the structure and features of Venus.
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Remedy Health Media

Health Central: Medications

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives detailed profiles of over a thousand prescription drugs for a range of health conditions. Information included in each profile includes important facts, side effects, warnings, and more.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: The Holocaust's Legacy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
With this lesson plan, teachers can foster students' understanding of the devastating impact of the Holocaust. Highlights the racism of Nazi Germany and discusses the fact that many people still hold these types of beliefs today.