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The Why Files: The Science Behind the News: Secrets of the Mummy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the study of oxygen isotopes in the teeth of Oetzi, the 5,200 year mummy found in the Tyrolean Alps, as a way of identifying where the man had probably lived. Includes map of location of the body upon death.
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Institute for Research on Poverty: How Is Poverty Measured in the United States?

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how the United States measures poverty. Includes graphs comparing poverty rates over time, in different states, in different ethnic or age groups, etc.
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Univ. Of Wisconsin: Writing Center: Guide to Close Reading for Literary Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This guide discusses how to approach analysis of a literary text, with the main focus being on the poem "Design" by Robert Frost. It explains how to examine the subject, the form, word choice or diction, and the theme. In each section,...
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The Why Files: Alternative Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Alternative medicine has been debated over for many years. This site covers several pros and cons of several of the common practices.
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The Why Files: What's Your Beef?

For Students 9th - 10th
Concerned about where your beef comes from? This article discusses concerns about safe, and healthy beef. International trade and the methods used in raising the staple are included in article.
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The Why Files: Steering for Steroids

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tour de France has been under scrutiny because of alleged doping by participants. This article dives into the fray of scandal during one year of the Tour.
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The Why Files: Spare Parts for the New Millennium

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why Files have provided information pertaining to retinal restoration, heart disease, and diabetes. The information is specific and well organized.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: I Lost 84 Lbs!

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why Files have provided a site pertaining to weight loss. The site explores several scams that have become popular as well as legitimate weight loss strategies.
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The Why Files: Stroke. Medical Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why Files have provided wonderful information pertaining to strokes. The information presented relates the causes of strokes as well as treatments for.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Salt and Blood Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why Files have provided information regarding the pros and cons of salt in relation to blood pressure.
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The Why Files: High Living

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why Files have provided an article that explores the health effects of space travel. The site focuses on life on a space station.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Big Baby, Brainy Baby

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why? Files have uncovered information relating baby birth size to early development. The study discusses the positives of delivering a larger baby.
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University of Wisconsin

Institute for Research on Poverty: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Get FAQs about poverty in Wisconsin and find out about what research is going on at this site for the Institute for Research on Poverty.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Obesity

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why? Files has provided information regarding obesity. The article identifies hazards as well as suggests solutions to the problem.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: The Spice of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Spice up your life! Adding spice to your meals has been linked to many beneficial health results. Explore what the Why Files have discovered.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Foul Food

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why Files have provided a site discussing topics pertaining to food cleanliness. Topics include: dining in, dining out, sanitary conditions, and origins of food.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Hypnosis

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why? Files have examined information pertaining to the benefits of hypnosis for surgery patients.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Migraines

For Students 9th - 10th
This article includes information pertaining to migraine headaches. Article explores the causes and effects of migraine headaches.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Mosquito Bytes

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description of the life cycle of the mosquito. Includes inforation on why they need blood and how they breed.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: 4 Electricity

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of several demonstrations for static electricity concepts. The demonstrations utilizing the Telsa coil, Faraday cage, and Van de Graaff generator are ideal for demonstrating electric potential concepts. Suitable for student...