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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Learning About Drugs and Alcohol Through Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what role genetics plays in why people become drug and alcohol abusers, and investigate how biotechnology can help shape the future of medications used for addicts.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Althea Gibson Broke Barriers

For Students 9th - 10th
Gibson was a woman of many firsts. She was the first black to compete at a national tennis tournament and then later at Wimbledon. She was the first black to win either and also won the French championship. This article discusses her...
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Bobby Jones: Golf's Fast Study

For Students 9th - 10th
Bobby Jones was a child prodigy who became 'The Man' of golf.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: King Carl Had Long, Golden Reign

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the life and career of legendary track & field Olympian Carl Lewis. It offers several links to other informative sites and includes a great picture.
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Harvard University

Harvard School of Public Health: Carbohydrates

For Students 9th - 10th
This public health resource provides information on carbohydrates. Very in-depth, discussing what carbohydrates are, how they work, and popular diets related to carbohydrates.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Ncid: Epstein Barr Virus and Infectious Mononucleosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the National Center for Infectious Diseases' page on Epstein-Barr and mononucleosis. It gives in-depth information about the disease, diagnosis, laboratory tests and interpretation of results.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Pseudogout

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of this less common form of arthritis. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Human Biology: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
This problem set is designed to increase students' knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It identifies the most common contemporary sexually transmitted diseases and describes their symptoms, modes of transmission, and...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Fat?

For Students 9th - 10th
George Zaidan examines triglycerides, the varied molecules that make up fat, and how to identify which types of fat you are consuming. [4:22]
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Bird Flu

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are asked to explain how chickens might be involved in a potential bird flu outbreak.
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Public Health Agency of Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada: Welcome to the Stairway to Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource on healthy behavior in the workplace presents an entire program with links to getting started, ideas, tools, fact sheets and more.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Registered Nurses

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the nursing career as well as information on many other careers. The search engine can be used to find any career listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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New York University

Nyu: The Public Writings of Margaret Sanger

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of almost 60 years' worth of articles and speeches by Margaret Sanger, noted birth control pioneer.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Recreational Therapists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is dedicated to information on the Recreational Therapist career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dancers and Choreographers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives details about dancers and choreographers. Includes nature of the work, working conditions, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Recreation and Fitness Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Department of Labor site defines the careers of recreation and fitness workers. Includes descriptions of the job, employment info, training, and more.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physician Assistants

For Students 9th - 10th
Published by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site offers a great deal of information about the Physician Assistant career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pharmacy Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
The US Department of Labor site offers substantial information on the Pharmacy Technician Career. Page provides employment projections detailing nature of the work, employment training, job outlook, and earnings potential.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Published by the Department of Labor, this site details the Radiologic Technician Career. Employment outlook, and projections are provided with training and qualifications data.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Therapists

For Students 9th - 10th
Put up by the US Department of Labor, this site offers detailed information on the Occupational Therapist Career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Respiratory Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
Put up by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this OOH site is dedicated to information on the Respiratory Therapist career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Speech Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
Put out by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, this page from the Occupational Outlook Handbook is dedicated to information related to the Speech Therapist career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the National Institutes of Health, this site is dedicated to information about the Physical Therapist career.
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University of California

Uci Heart Disease Prevention Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this website and read articles on heart-disease prevention and medical research. Addressing topics such as cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diet, this website provides help for everyone concerned about their cardiovascular...