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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Nicolaus Copernicus

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the scientist who first put forward the theory that the Sun was the center of the universe.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Atmospheric Composition

For Students 9th - 10th
This page deals with the composition of the earth's first atmosphere and how it has changed. Also the elements and percentages that make up our current atmosphere are listed.
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Curated OER

The u.s. At the Close of the Revolution, Showing Land Claims of States, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States at the close of the American Revolution showing the western land claims extending to the Mississippi River by the individual states after the Treaty of 1783 with Britain. The map shows the frontiers with the...
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Curated OER

Etc: N America Illustrating the Conquest of Canada and War of Indep, 1757 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern North America illustrating the Conquest of Canada and the War of Independence (1757-1783). The map shows major cities of the time, major river ways, topography and political boundaries. The map is color-coded to show the...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Finding Civic Solutions

For Students 7th - 8th
These tutorial explains what responsible citizenship looks like and ways individuals can contribute to their communities. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Ribosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
A defining resource for ribosomes to assist while studying cells. See an illustration of the structure and function in protein synthesis.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Natural Selection

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the conditions required for natural selection and describe how it can result in changes in species over time. Follow Charles Darwin through a life of exploration, observation, and experimentation to see how he developed his ideas.
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Mapping History: Jackson's Campaigns in Florida: 1818

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a map which shows the campaigns Andrew Jackson made into Florida to attack both the Seminoles and Spanish in 1818.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Earth's Spheres

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out the tutorial which introduces the Earth's spheres. Viewers should be able to identify the Geosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and Cryosphere and know their differences and similarities.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Types of Microscopes

For Students 9th - 10th
A program will help students determine differences and similarities of the structure and function of compound light microscopes, dissecting microscopes, scanning electron microscopes and transmitting electron microscopes.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: The Immune System: Your Body's Private Defense System

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive will help students to identify the basic functions of the immune system. Recognize ways to distinguish between nonspecific and specific immune responses.
Activity
Michael Blaber, PhD

Florida State University: Thermochemistry: Hess's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Florida State University provides an excellent explanation of WHY Hess's Law works and examples of how to use the law. Common mistakes are identified and explained.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Climbing Around the Hominin Family Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify basic trends in the evolutionary history of humans, including walking upright, brain size, jaw size, and tool use.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Plant Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a clear picture of the plant cell with a concise explanation of its key parts and their functions.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Atmospheric Blanket

For Students 6th - 8th
A tutorial exploring the atmospheric blanket to show how the atmosphere supports life and insulates the Earth.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Hey Rock, How Old Are You?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the relative age of rocks by identifying sedimentary rock and observing its layers.