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Columbia University

Columbia University: Islamic Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Islamic architecture has no distinct model on which it is based, but rather must adhere to the Islamic code of conduct. Learn about Islamic architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Iran, Spain, Turkey, Mali, and...
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription & Translation: Triplet Code

For Students 9th - 10th
DNA has four letters that must specify the 20 different amino acids that make up proteins. This animation shows how using three DNA letters for one amino acid makes the most sense. [1:07]
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Space.com

Space.com: Cracking the Code of Pre Earthquake Signals

For Students 9th - 10th
Earthquakes can often hit unexpectedly. This article reveals some of the intricacies of these natural disasters and what signs serve as indicators to alert seismologists.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Pixel Flow Code Cracking

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reveals some techniques and vulnerabilities in Unix-based computer networks.
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Other

Kim's Korner: Color Coded Parts of Speech Kinesthetic Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Students can brush up on their knowledge of the parts of speech when they do this activity. This site contains a kinesthetic lesson plan that caters to children with all types of learning styles.
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Other

W3 Schools: Java Script Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial will teach you JavaScript, the programming language of HTML and the Web.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Genetic Code

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Synthesize a protein by dragging the amino acids to the corresponding codon on the mRNA segment. You will need a sign-in to access this interactive but it will be well worth your time!
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Composition: Realism: Spirituals

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the spirituals sung by the African American slaves as a way to express feeling and relay information in coded messages. as well as, to pass the time. It includes a PDF of the lyrics to two spirituals, "Go Down,...
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Education Development Center

Education Development Center: How Does Dna Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning about transcription and translation can be difficult but this animation helps make the processes less confusing. The animation is interactive and it also covers the overall importance of proteins.
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Indiana University

Ensi: Comparison of Human: Chimpanzee Chromosomes Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a great lesson plan that combines Karoytypes and evolution. Young scholars will recognize that the chromosomes of chimpanzees and humans are remarkably similar, then correlate that to their evolutionary relationship.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: How Dna Controls Protein Synthesis by Means of a Base Code

For Students 9th - 10th
A worksheet and comprehensive notes discussing how DNA controls protein synthesis by means of a base code.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: A Simple Cipher

For Students 9th - 10th
The difference between a code and cipher is explained. See if you can solve a simple cipher challenge at the bottom of the page.
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University of California

University of California: Roman Legal Tradition and the Compilation of Justinian

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover all you can about the history of the Roman legal system. Sections include law in early Rome, the Twelve Tables, the evolution of the Roman legal system and Classical Roman law, and then read an entire section regarding the...
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Ancient Mesopotamia: C .3000 1700 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Tom Richey presents this learning module on ancient Mesopotamia and provides unit materials, primary sources, video explaining the Code of Hammurabi and Epic of Gilgamesh, as well as lecture notes for students and teachers.
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Google

Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Animate a Name

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Teaches basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. In this activity, students using coding to animate the letters in a name.
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Other

Ethics web.ca: Codes of Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes links to the Code of Ethics for several major corporations and businesses. Includes related links as well.
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Other

W3 Schools: Html(5) Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial teaches you everything about HTML and how to create a personal website.
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College: Translation

For Students 9th - 10th
For the section including translation, go to "the genetic code" chapter in the table of contents. This explanation includes diagrams and illustrations as well as a codon code table.
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription Translation: Central Dogma of Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
This animation shows how the DNA genetic code leads to proteins that help us develop and function. [2:51]
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The 1890s: End of an Era and the Quest for Civil Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an online exhibit called "Forever Free," this section deals with African Americans' efforts to establish themselves in society, despite increases in racism. Addresses topics such as Black Codes, Jim Crow Laws, and voting rights.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A veteran social studies teacher shares lesson plans and ideas to teach units on Ancient Mesopotamia. There are even activities to learn about Hammurabi's code and making Sumerian cylinder seals.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Telegraph

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore the concept of Morse Code and how signals are transferred over great distances by using telegraph machines based on electromagnets using our interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video...
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Other

Bootstrap: Introduction to Programming Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Bootstrap is free open-source software that is popular for developing websites and web apps. It offers a framework for working with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Here you will find an introductory tutorial in how to use Bootstrap that was...
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Other

Horstmann: Moving From Java to C++

For Students 9th - 10th
Written for students who take their first programming course in Java and the second course in C++, this article explains how to transfer Java programming skills to a substantial subset of C++.