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Faq Archives: Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood in History and Society: Family Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The structure of families in medieval and modern times, and the patterns they follow are examined. These include topics such as household composition, age of marriage, life expectancy, inheritance customs, financial resources, disruptive...
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New York Times

New York Times: Changes in Family Patterns: Solitude and Single Parents

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Describes changes occurring in the structure of the typical family in America. People wait longer to get married and the divorce rate is up, leading to more single parent homes and people living alone....
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Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Retroviruses

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of a particular family of viruses. Of interest due to the fact that AIDS is probably caused by a retrovirus.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Epidemic: Rna Viruses

For Students 9th - 10th
A good page devoted to the RNA family of viruses that differ slightly from standard DNA viruses. Discusses the difference and characteristics of such viruses.
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Wolters Kluwer

Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships and Ll Cs Are Commonly Used Entities

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that looks at three types of business structures - sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited liability companies - and what the tax and non-tax implications are for each.

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