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30 Days of "Quantum Poetry" Celebrating the Glory of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a book review of a poetry collection called 30 Days, by British biologist and poet, Joanna Tilsley. The review contains images of seven pages of poetry from the book. Each page is visually appealing in addition to its poetic...
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The Flow of the Aqueous Humor

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed diagram of where the aqueous fluid comes from and what its function is.
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Mr. Lincoln and Freedom: Black Soldiers: Louisiana and Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete discourse on the incorporation of black soldiers into the Union Army during the Civil War. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment is discussed in regard to the recruitment and the attack on Fort Wagner.
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Mr. Lincoln's White House: John Palmer Usher (1816 1889)

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the political career of John Usher, once the Secretary of the Interior under President Abraham Lincoln. Interesting historic photographs accompany the information.
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Business Town: Sample Marketing Plan for Small Businesses

For Students 9th - 10th
A great sample of a marketing plan. Includes a video and an accompanying article. This is Part 1 of a 9-part series. [1:22]
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University of Alabama: The Copyright Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Click through information about copyright issues, such as public domain, fair use, and intellectual property, designed for both students and teachers. Also includes teaching ideas for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students.
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The Bug Club: Bug Pets

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bug Club for young entomologists offers answers to insect questions, a colorful newspaper, and invertebrate caresheets if you're interested in keeping bugs as pets.
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Texas Department of State Health Services

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the government health site for the state of Texas. Includes birth and death certificates, health alerts, publications, and other important information for Texas citizens.
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New England Aquarium: Climate Change and the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of videos accompanied by student activity sheets explore the impact of climate change on the ocean and the animals that live in and around it: sea turtles, jellies, whales, shore birds, lobsters, and coral.
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Seuss in Springfield: Who Is Dr. Seuss?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a website focusing on the famous children's author Dr. Seuss (Ted Geisel). It provides his biography, information about his books, places he wrote about, a trivia quiz, a timeline of his works, and much more.
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Technology Review: Pervasive Wireless

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting article discussing the development of embedded wireless technology, where everyday devices, from cell phones to cars to heart monitors, are able to communicate seamlessly and automatically.
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Concordia University: How to Find Articles

For Students 9th - 10th
While this site focuses on the resources available in the Concordia Library, it also gives clear information about what indexes and abstracts are, and how and why a student should use them. The general information is helpful, regardless...
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Mineralogical Society of America: Minerals in Your House

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what minerals can be found at your home with this interactive resource. Explore this virtual house and you'll find minerals in common household objects.
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Mass Moments

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about important historical moments in the history of Massachusetts.
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Union for Reform Judaism: Jewish Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and learn about the Jewish holidays and their traditions from the point of view of Reform Judaism. Includes a holiday calendar.
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United We Serve: September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance

For Students 9th - 10th
By Congressional designation, September 11 has been designated National Day of Service and Remembrance. Learn about some of the acts of service people around the country are involved in, and perhaps find your own way to serve.
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Wither Liberia? Civil War Emancipation and Freedmen Resettlement in West Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative article on efforts during Abraham Lincoln's administration to resettle freedmen to West Africa. (Published: 11/11/2012)
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Michael Snow Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Featured is Michael Snow's own autobiography. A Toronto born painter and sculptor, he is also an award winning musician, filmmaker, and photographer.
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Types of Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
The sixteen different species of penguin are outlined and described in this website. They are also sub-divided into 6 different genera. Good information including images of each species can be found here.
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Engineer Girl: Why Be an Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Academy of Engineering promotes engineering as a career, especially to women and girls. Answer questions you have about becoming an engineer and about being an engineer.
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Engineer Girl: Fun Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fun facts about engineering, women engineers, and engineering achievements.
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California Academy of Sciences: Ant Web

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial explores the ants of the world. The resource monitors, inventories, and provides images of specimens of ants. Bioregions,the press, and donations are some topics that are included.
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Softpedia: Maya: The Apocalypto Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Some basic information about Mayan civilization studnets can use as an introduction to research.
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Speaker of the House: John Boehner

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides history of and current facts about the most powerful legislative position in the United States government.