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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Early Discovery

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the exhibition gives the history of the discovery and study of space starting with the Greeks and Romans through to the early 1900's.
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University of Arizona

Nasa: The History of Mars Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the time line from 1960 to the 2000s about Mars Missions. Choose from news, explorations, blogs, gallery, and missions to learn more about Mars exploration.
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Directory of National Historic Chemical Landmarks

For Students 9th - 10th
A database of milestones and accomplishments in the field of chemistry. The information is organized in four ways: by year, by category, by U.S. state, and by country.
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Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Fireworks of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Explore the ancient process of glassblowing and the science behind the art. Students will create their own sculptures, plan installations, and study renowned artist Dale Chihuly.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Who Invented the Thermometer?

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the thermometer and the different types of thermometers and temperature scales that were invented.
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Other

4000 Years of Women in Science

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that celebrates the place of women in scientific research since history began.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 4.12 Geologic Time Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the history of the Earth through geologic time.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Formation of Earth Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the formation of the Earth using this study guide.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Renaissance Science for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about science achievements during the Renaissance. Explore the inventions and technology of this time in history.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Climate Change in Earth History Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on climate change. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth History and Clues From Fossils Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on what we can learn about the early earth from fossils. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What's the Big Idea? Paleontology

For Students 3rd - 8th
Snapshot reference on paleontology explains how the fossil record drives this area of science.
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BBC

Bbc: The Lost Pyramids of Caral

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of a TV documentary about the ancient American civilization found in Caral, Peru. The show features interviews with all three members of the original archaeological team that dated Caral to 2600 B.C. There is a nice...
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Other

Rutgers Marine & Coastal Sciences: Cool Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and teachers can explore the work of marine scientists and observe the ocean from their computers. Learn about Rutgers Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory, discover why oceanography is important, and see what life is like in...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Safari: The First People

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Emulate the work of archaeologists in South Africa attempting to solve the riddles of human evolution by inferring a person's height from the length of one bone. Identify and communicate present-day rituals through ancient art techniques.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: Apollo Soyuz: Space Age Detente

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In July 1975, the first joint Soviet-American spacecraft docking took place. In this activity, students will analyze the way that government officials in both the United States and the Soviet Union valued space exploration for more than...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Relative Ages of Rocks

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at how stratigraphy can be used to determine the relative ages of rocks, how unconformities occur, ways to match rock layers in different areas, and how...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 4.11 First Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the first form of life on Earth, the cell.
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Other

Odyssey of the Mind: Digging for Clues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore archeology, dating methods, and the skills and technology needed to be an archeologist through the three activities provided. Activities require research of a historical period, class discussion and creative thinking.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Buried Bones

For Students 3rd - 8th
A how-to science project with instructions to make a complete dinosaur bone dig site burying chicken bones in plaster of Paris. Click on the starred words to learn more about the topic.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Things to Do at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Families can come together through games designed to make history something fun and integral to family life. Build a sod house like prairie settlers did in the 1800s. Go back in time to visit five families that lived in the same house...
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Count Rumford

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript, from a syndicated radio broadcast, that discusses the life and scientific accomplishments of Count Rumford. An anecdotal account of Rumford's contribution to our understanding of heat. Contains a good deal of biographical...
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Other

The Domains and Kingdoms of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a description of the history behind the 5 Kingdom system suggested by Robert Whittaker. An extensive list of resources is included.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Researching Hurricanes With Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students to understand the formation, power, and history of hurricanes. Students will do this using a combination of technological skills. Examples of technology used include: PowerPoint, Word, Netscape...