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Sherpas on Everest

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Every successful climb of Mount Everest can be attributed to the assistance of the local Sherpas. A short, informative article explains the history behind the Sherpa's involvement in Mount Everest expeditions, the physiological reasons...
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Annenberg Foundation

Geometry 3D Shapes: Euler's Theorem

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
How do you get a theorem named after you? Euler knows what it takes! The third lesson of five asks pupils to use an interactive activity to compare the faces, vertices, and edges of seven different three-dimensional solids. They use...
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American Museum of Natural History

Climate Change

For Students 6th - 12th
It actually is possible to have too much of a good thing when it comes to climate change. A slide show lesson describes how burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change. Individuals read about the scientific process and the...
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Dupont: History of Teflon

For Students 9th - 10th
This website tells the history of the development of teflon, and incldues information on Dr. Roy Plunkett, the inventor of teflon.
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Directory of National Historic Chemical Landmarks

For Students 9th - 10th
A database of milestones and accomplishments in the field of chemistry. The information is organized in four ways: by year, by category, by U.S. state, and by country.
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American Chemistry Council: Plastics: Lifecycle of a Plastic Product

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the background on the applications of the plastics industry. General in nature, but a good look at where plastic is in your life. Gives solid factual information.
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Achievements of Women Scientists in American History

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of profiles of American women who have made significant contributions to science.
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Enviroyellow Pages: Fermium

For Students 9th - 10th
EnviroyellowPages.com offers a good summary of basic data, ind=cluding information on the history, properties and isotopes of fermium.
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Cha, Inc.: History of the Dupont's and Their Discovery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from CHA, Inc. gives a biographical background of the Dupont's and gives information on one of its greatest discoveries, nylon.
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Lund University Libraries: Directory of Open Access Journals

For Students 9th - 10th
Open access journals are offered in all scholarly and scientific disciplines such as Biology and Life Sciences, History and Archaeology, and Physics and Astronomy. Site offers a search for new titles as well as archived journals....
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Los Alamos National Labs: Indium

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of basic data, along with information on the history, sources, uses and properties of indium.
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San Jose State University

Sjsu Virtual History: Joseph Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography on Joseph Henry gives details on his education; his experimental work in chemistry, electricity, and magnetism; and the many board positions he held throughout his life.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Potions

For Students 9th - 10th
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter." Read about the history of real-life potions, and what led to the development of modern chemistry.
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Great Idea Finder

Ideafinder: Alfred Nobel

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of the accomplishments of Alfred Nobel.
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Cha, Inc.: Nylon Life Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth presentation of the history of nylon chemistry. Brings you from the late twenties to the end of the century.
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Bcit: Chemistry Resource Center: Tellurium

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a very brief history of Tellurium (chemical symbol Te) as well as information about the uses of Tellurium. It also has links to other chemicals.
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Environmental Yellow Pages: Elemental Einsteinium

For Students 9th - 10th
The history, isotopes, and properties of the element Einsteinium are discussed on this site. Also listed is the atomic weight, atomic number, atomic symbol, and electron configuration.
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Le Moyne College:elements & Atoms, Indivisible No Longer

For Students 9th - 10th
Click to read different historical documents in chemistry related to the history of the study and discovery of radioactivity.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Dalton's Playhouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel back in history and visit the laboratories of Priestley, Lavoisier, and others. Take part in simulations of the experiments which laid the foundation for the scientific field of chemistry. Learn about the discoveries which lead to...
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The College Board

College Board: Ap Central

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is the centralized site for information about all AP courses offered by College Board. It contains information for students and teachers about each of the AP courses (almost 40 in all), including a course description and relevant...
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Du Pont Heritage: Eleuthere Irenee Du Pont

For Students 9th - 10th
The timeline at this resource begins with E. I. DuPont. Click on his picture for a brief biography that links to a more in-depth version of this company founder.
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Sacnas: The Biography Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
An article describing Dalton's atomic theory. Learn how this theory was the first attempt to describe a fundamental part of matter, atoms. Article also discusses where the theory is incorrect based on the knowledge we have today.

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