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University of California

Ucmp: A Virtual Exploration of the Beach

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the following questions:1. What are the divisions of a beach?2. How does energy vary along the beach area?3. How does grain size vary along the beach in response to wave energy?
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Other

Antigua and Barbuda: The Beach Is Just the Beginning

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the islands of Antigua and Barbuda and learn all about their history, arts, and culture. There is a photo gallery, detailed map, and much, much tourist information.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Tar Beach

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the illustrator award winner of the 1992 Coretta Scott King award when you explore this resource. This site provides a description of the book Tar Beach, a discussion guide, and an extension activity.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Exploring Sugarloaf Cove: Geology of Lake Superior's North Shore

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students gather information about a restored wetland, pebble beach, and lava flows at Sugarloaf Cove on Minnesota's North Shore. Students in the field will make observations using field notebooks and digital media equipment while...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Walt Whitman

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Not only for teachers. Explore the world of this famous writer when you visit the collection of links on Whitman at the Web English Teacher website.
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Other

Greenpeace: Explore Alberta a Tar Sands Vacation Video

For Students 9th - 10th
This video is a satirical look at what a summer vacation to the tar sands would be like. Awaken to propane cannons scaring birds off the toxic lakes, take your children to swim at a tarry beach, and so on. You can also check the weather...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: New Jersey

For Students 3rd - 5th
Why is New Jersey referred to as the "Garden State?" Explore the state of New Jersey through America's Library. Site provides some interesting stories as well. You can read the story of Molly Pitcher, "Electrifying Hair-Do," and "A Wig,...
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Malaysia

For Students 3rd - 8th
"Malaysia comes in two parts, Peninsular Malaysia, and East Malaysia, on the northern edge of Borneo. Throughout Malaysia you'll find warm, friendly people, unusual wildlife, pristine tropical rainforests and beaches." Use this site to...
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BBC

Bbc: History: D Day: Beachhead

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Duncan Anderson explores the landing by Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy and discusses how meticulous planning and preparation, good luck, and bold decisions made D-Day a triumph instead of the 'ghastly disaster' it...
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Curated OER

Sand Saltating Over Beach

For Students 9th - 10th
Reasons for concern, soil degradation, gravity and compaction, rain, wind, and remedies for saving cropland are just a few of the many topics explored in this all encompassing site.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Lava Flows and Their Imapct on Shoreline Features

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this field geology activity, learners will explore basaltic lava flows along the shoreline of Lake Superior, and begin to gain an understanding of the geologic story of Minnesota's North Shore. They will make observations about...