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Learn to Program (With Ruby)

For Students 9th - 10th
A beginner's guide to computer programming using the Ruby programming language.
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Ruby Programming Language

For Students 9th - 10th
The primary site for the Ruby programming language.
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Swiss Gem Shop: Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a commercial site, but it has some very good complete information and pictures. You must search for "ruby" in the alphabetized list on the left toolbar.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site gives information on rubies, including their physical properties and where they are found. Includes some details on how to choose a ruby for purchase.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Gemstones

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains general information on various synthetic and natural gemstones and provides links to specific gems.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives general information about the gem, ruby. Also included is information about hardness, color, uses, and other physical characteristics
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Physical Characteristics of Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
The properties of minerals are defined in this resource, such as color, luster, cleavage, hardness, streak, and more. Included are pictures of minerals along with detailed descriptions. You can also search for minerals by name, class, or...
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Other

International Colored Gemstone Association: Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides many facts about rubies, including properties and where rubies are found. Also provides further information and pictures of the gem itself.
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Burke Museum

Burke Museum: Birthstones: Myths and History

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Burke Museum's site on Geology, this page details the birthstones for each month and discusses both the myth and the history behind birthstones.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ruby Programming Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia description of the Ruby programming language.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ruby (Gemstone)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia gives a definition and information on hardness, value determination, and natural versus artificial rubies. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Curated OER

Rubies

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site gives information on rubies, including their physical properties and where they are found. Includes some details on how to choose a ruby for purchase.
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Curated OER

Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site gives information on rubies, including their physical properties and where they are found. Includes some details on how to choose a ruby for purchase.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
An attractive photo of an expertly cut ruby. This is an expensive kind of rock that is not commonly found. Set against a white background this ruby stands out, shining brightly as it reflects the light in a number of directions.