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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program: Popocatepetl Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
A lot of links to Popocatepetl in Mexico. You can link to background information, graphics and images, items of interest, menu of interest and useful links.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Department of Mineral Sciences Collections

For Students 9th - 10th
A searchable database of minerals and gems. Search by keyword or pre-defined characteristics. A Help section is available as well for aid in searching.
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Read Works

Read Works: Unearthing Pterosaurs

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage from the American Museum of Natural History is about the discovery and study of bones from Pterosaurs, extinct flying reptiles that are not exactly dinosaurs or birds. A question set, a...
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University of Florida

South Florida Aquatic Environments: Florida Keys: About the Keys

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History offers an excellent review of the reefs, mangrove and seagrass habitats of the Florida Keys. Spend some time learning about this unique location.
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Read Works

Read Works: If Rocks Could Talk!: Obsidian

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] This PDF passage "If Rocks Could Talk!: Obsidian" from the American Museum of Natural History features an interview with an igneous rock named Obsidian. It is part of a paired text with "If Rocks Could...
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University of Oregon

Museum of Natural and Cultural History: Rocks and Minerals: Everyday Uses

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click on the shelves in this virtual exhibition to learn about the many rocks and minerals that we use in our everyday lives.
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University of Florida

Flmnh: Gallery of Southeastern u.s. Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
These Florida Museum of Natural History bird photos may be used for reports and projects. Recordings of bird calls are also available.
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Other

National Museum of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibits, events, educational resources, museum information, etc. on the National Museum of Australia can all be found at this site.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Nature in Chinese Art

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the importance of Nature in Chinese Art. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Unmasking the Maya: Story of Sna Jtz'ibajom

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website looks at the Maya of today in the Chiapas region of Mexico with a brief overview of their history.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Theory of Everything O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Turn over this OLogy card to learn bite-size pieces of information about the theory of everything, also known as unified theory.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: The Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum is home to ten units covering various aspects of the world's oceans including frozen oceans, deep oceans, barnacles, coral reef, deep-sea fish, sponges, vents, and more.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Reptiles, Amphibians and Fishes

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum branches out in many fields to cover the broad topics of reptiles, amphibians and fishes. Thirteen subtopics are provided including several videos and informative articles.
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Other

Hooper Virtual Paleontological Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a virtual tour to the Hooper Virtual Paleontological Museum. There are many virtual exhibits to visit through a series of links, including Mass Extinctions and Human Evolution. Very descriptive and fun tour!
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Human Origin Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum weaves together seven subtopics dealing with human origin and evolution. The topics range from Pildown man and ancient humans to modern humans and chimp research.
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Other

National Museum of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page of the National Museum of Ireland. The museum is actually four museums: Decorative Arts and History; Country Life; Natural History; and Archaeology. You can view exhibits from each museum through this site. In...
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Creatures

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is the opening site for the online exhibit at the Natural History Museum. The exhibit features a wealth of information on dinosaurs including a dinosaur directory, fossil specimens, information, pictures, and more. The exhibit also...
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Other

National Museum of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the online home of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland. Browse through to research and discover historic sites, parks and gardens, culture and the arts throughout Ireland. Also provides links to its four other...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Hidden Worlds Within Natural History Museums

For Students 9th - 10th
When you think of natural history museums, you might picture exhibits filled with ancient lifeless things, like dinosaurs or meteorites. But behind that educational exterior, there are hidden laboratories where scientific breakthroughs...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Separate Is Not Equal: Sitting for Justice: Woolworth's Lunch Counter

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief description of the sit-in at the Woolworth lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. This sit-in, passive and non-violent resistance to segregation laws, lasted for six months.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Drawing Dinosaurs

For Students 3rd - 8th
A tutorial on how to draw a realistic dinosaur starting from a picture of a skeleton.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Black and White Colobus

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the black-and-white colobus monkey and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Jordan O Logy Card

For Students 9th - 10th
Flip over this interactive OLogy card to find fast facts, questions and answers, and similar bite-size pieces of information about Jordan.
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Zapotec State O Logy Card

For Students 9th - 10th
Flip this interactive OLogy card to learn about the Zapotec civilization. Find fast facts, quiz questions to test your knowledge, and similar bite-size pieces of information.