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CBS

Tech Republic: Project Manager: Graphics 101

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed beginner's tutorial in creating online graphics. Requires access to a bitmap editor. Choose among topics, or work the entire 15 page tutorial in order.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Using Stress and Strain to Detect Cancer

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this project, students are challenged to answer the question "Is there a way to detect the presence of tumors that isn't as painful as mammography but more reliable and quantifiable than a breast-self exam or clinical breast-exams?"....
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Manage Water: A Goal for Your Site?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to set goals and manage water for a local backyard habitat.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Veggie Snap! Modifying Bending Stresses in a Flexible Rod

For Students 3rd - 5th
Examples of the effect of bending stresses on flexible rods could include a large tree bending over to the ground, or a fishing pole bending till it snaps. Scientists actually study this phenomenon and discover ways to prevent breakage,...
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Michigan Management Plan: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out how they plan to increase biodiversity in this Michigan back yard.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Bioswales for Stormwater Management

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to bring life, diversity, and usefulness to something as common as a drainage ditch.
Handout
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Dietitian or Nutritionist

For Students 9th - 10th
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a dietician, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this career by...
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Other

Environmental Concern, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization in Maryland provides information on its wetlands conservation projects, educational materials for purchase, professional courses, and consulting services.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical Records and Health Information Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
Career trends and employment projections are detailed in this Department of Labor site. General information on the Medical Records and Health Information Technician profession is also provided.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Ecological, Practical, Aesthetic Advantages of Wild Shorelines

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network examines what we know about the ecological functioning of shorelines, and makes recommendations for design, planting, and management of these specialized zones.
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Other

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for an association of professional nurses working in psychiatric settings. Library resources include audio/visual, books, online journals and publications, and research projects. Educational and professional resources and web...
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Other

Word Processing Activity: Rsi Checklist

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This personal site provides a student activity that allows learners the opportunity to practice computer skills in creating a bulleted list. The activity also involves student's in completing research on repetitive stress injury to...
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EL Education

El Education: Alternative Energy Report

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This report was created by 7th and 8th grade students in Vergennes, Vermont, as part of a Learning expedition called "Reducing the Carbon Footprint." The building manager met with a team of approximately 40 students as they investigated...
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Other

Tech in Ctrl: Communication & Collaboration: Working Together Digitally

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this lesson, learners will apply prior knowledge and skills to collaborate digitally and model positive attributes of an effective digital citizen. They will discover how to manage and improve their communication skills and learn to...
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Other

Planet psych.com: Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.

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