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Handout
Other

Human Ecology and Human Adaptability

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes eccrine and apocrine glands and relates them to heat tolerance. Also includes some information on sebaceous glands.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Sociology

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed look at the development of the field of sociology. Looks at its historical roots, the earliest sociologists, and explains major theories that it was based on, and theories and schools of thought that evolved from those....
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Website
Other

Institute of Ecotechnics: Bio Sphere 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Biosphere 2 project and the history of Biospherics.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Environmental Preservation Progressive Era

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to environmental preservation in the Progressive Era.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Let's Go Luna: Around the World

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Travel around the world with this collection of activities from Let's Go Luna! From making postcards and present tags to dressing up your favorite characters in winter outfits, your child will be introduced to social-emotional and social...
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Handout
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Centennial Catalogues: Faculty: Robert E. Park, Sociology

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Robert E. Park (1864-1944), an influential, early sociologist who taught at the University of Chicago.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Comparing Education Around the World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about Ken and Joab, two boys who are starting first grade. Ken attends school in Japan, while Joab lives in Kenya. Students compare and contrast the circumstances surrounding the two boys' experiences at school.