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NASA

Chasing Down a Satellite

For Students 9th - 12th
Calculate the speed of the International Space Station. By reading the article, pupils learn about the concept of orbits. Scholars work through a formula to determine how fast the International Space Station is traveling to stay in...
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Harold D. Underdown

Writing and Illustrating Multicultural Children's Books

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough resource on the wide-ranging topic of multicultural literature for children. Includes information about the current field of multiculturalism, opportunities for writers, finding a publisher, and looking toward the future of...
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: The Modern Sack of Nineveh

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about stolen Assyrian artifacts. It has many links to photos of Assyrian art and architecture, along with detailed images and illustrations.
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University of Washington

Possible Link Between a Virus and "Lou Gehrig's Disease"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the possible relationship between a virus and Lou Gehrig's Disease. It has photos, illustrations and links to other resource information.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Colonial Life: Faith, Family, Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Article illustrating colonial life in North America. The author discusses religion and religious movements, women and the colonial family, and work, including slavery, during the 17th and 18th Century. Photographs and links to primary...
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Other

Pics: Platform for Internet Content Selection: Internet Access Controls

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the PICS (Platform for Internet Content Selection). Includes flexible blocking with illustrations, what PICS doesn't specify, and other uses for labels.
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Other

The Museum of Unnatural Mystery: Tower of Babel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a comprehensive study of the Tower of Babel, complete with illustrations. Archaeological proof that "The Tower of Babel" even existed is the main theme running through this article.
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Other

Anchorage Daily News: Legacy of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

For Students 9th - 10th
A special feature published by the Anchorage Daily News March 21-24, 1999, 10 years after the event. Provides stories, illustrations, photos and background.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Pbs: Moyers on Addiction: Real Life Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS online presents six stories illustrating the struggle undergone by both adults and teens. Each individual story describes a unique perspective on the substance they abused and how it adversely affected their lives.
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Other

Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids?

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive article discussing the work of Dr. Mark Lehner, a specialist on the history of the Pyramids and their construction. The article includes a number of excellent illustrations.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Sedimentary Processes of Transgression and Regression

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives a detailed explanation of how transgression and regression of sea levels work to create deposits of sedimentary rocks. Illustrations show the layering that takes place over time. The article discusses how geologists...
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Other

Web Accessibility in Mind (Web Aim): Accessible Images

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the importance of images for enhancing comprehension online and how to use them to communicate effectively. The article looks at illustrations, maps, animations, icons, color and contrast, image enlargement, and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hunefer, Book of the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Hunefer's high status is reflected in the fine quality of his Book of the Dead, which was specially produced for him. This, and a Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure, inside which the papyrus was found, are the only objects which can be ascribed to...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Guaman Poma and the First New Chronicle and Good Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This letter written by Guaman Poma is the most famous manuscript from South America dated to this time period in part because it is so comprehensive and long, but also because of its many illustrations. View pictures of the illustrations...
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Arizona State University

Arizona State University: Natural Horn & Its Technique

For Students 9th - 10th
Arizona State's descriptions of the horn are broken up by illustrations of the horn, players, and music. There is a big discussion of crooks (not the kind that go to jail), but the kind that are made when you bend metal! The author notes...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Infant Mortality Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed presentation of research conducted about the disparities between racial and ethnic mortality rates. Many tables and charts are provided to illustrate the results of the research. Good discussion on the reason why such...
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Cornell University

Cornell University: School Ergonomics Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the hazards of keyboarding and ways to improve the situation. Illustrations of correct seating arrangements are included.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: America and the British Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Article illustrating the connection between America and the British Empire. The author points out that much of early American history is part of British history. Outlines British history since 1066.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Matter as a Wave

For Students 9th - 10th
This article helps illustrate the behavior of electrons as waves and the uncertainty principle.
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Other

The Equal Tempered Scale & Peculiarities of Piano Tuning

For Students 9th - 10th
The author offers a complete explanation of the physics behind piano tuning and why piano tuning is an intricate process. Illustrations and graphs are included.
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Other

Washington Calligrapher's: Calligraphy Typeface Design

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief page from the Washington Calligrapher's Guild gives several illustrations and explanations of calligraphy, lettering, and design. Teachers could use this as a short reference with examples.
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Other

Server Watch: Exploring the World of Application Servers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in-depth article on application servers. It includes what they are, how they fit in the 3-tier architecture, features, and illustrations.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Parables

For Students 9th - 10th
An article in which the author talks about the different parables used by Jesus and how they could illustrate specific points in his teachings.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Video of the Week Hawaii's Big Island a Winter Wonderland?

For Students 3rd - 8th
It snowed in Hawaii? It sure did! Check out some photos and a brief video illustrating the surprise snowfall on the Big Island.

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