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ProCon

Prescription Drug Ads

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Bayer Pharmaceuticals sold heroin as a cough medicine in the 1900s ... who knew? Scholars discover this, and other interesting facts, when they use the resource to prepare for a class discussion or debate. They browse videos, readers'...
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Curated OER

Animal Testing

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Animal testing: cruel and inhumane, or innovative and life-saving? Scholars explore the topic and form their own opinions with help from the highly informative website. Pupils read a comprehensive overview of the topic, including...
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American Museum of Natural History

Bio-Benefits

For Students 6th - 12th
Kick-start a discussion of the importance of biodiversity with a colorful resource that touts the benefits of maintaining healthy ecosystems. The images stress the interdependence of all the elements of an ecosystem.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Homework Help

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The science section of this popular homework helper site features links to chemistry, life, earth, physical, and space science resources.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Official Website of the Nobel Prize

For Students 9th - 10th
Home on the web of the Nobel Prize and the foundation that sponsors the awards, given annually, for outstanding contributions in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. The site features current winners each year. You will...
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University of California

Uci Heart Disease Prevention Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this website and read articles on heart-disease prevention and medical research. Addressing topics such as cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diet, this website provides help for everyone concerned about their cardiovascular...
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British Library

British Library: International Dunhuang Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This area is designed for students learning about Silk Road people, culture, history, art, religion and language. Nowadays, we know much about life on the Silk Road thanks to archaeologists and explorers. The objects people leave behind...
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Other

Oem Competencies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the work of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) with regard to environmental health. The site provides an evaluation that helps prevent environmental risks.
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University of California

University of California: Department of Epidemiology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a lot of information on courses offered at the University of California's School of Medicine. There is also a list of research articles on the subject to help you find out more about it.