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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Air Particles and Air Quality

For Students 3rd - 5th
What does the phrase, "Like a breath of fresh air," mean to you? This common phrase can have different meanings: calming, relaxing, invigorating, energizing or clean. In this experiment you will test the quality of air by measuring the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Make a Hygrometer With Strands of Hair

For Students 6th - 8th
Does your hair go crazy when the weather turns damp? Did you know that strands of hair can relax and lengthen when the humidity increases and then contract again when the humidity decreases? In fact, hair strands can be used as the basis...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Multitasking: Brain Drain or Boost in Efficiency?

For Students 9th - 10th
Think it's a good idea to plug into iTunes, surf the Web, or watch TV while doing homework or trying to read? Many people do it and claim that jumping from one activity to another keeps their attention level up and even gives their brain...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Time Is Money

For Students 3rd - 5th
By applying principles of industrial engineering and time management, you will learn how you can speed through your chores and still have time to kick back and relax. You will also learn that time-efficiency is not the only factor...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Family Camping: York Beach, Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cate family is on vacation at Decatur Motor Camp, York Beach, on the southern coast of Maine. It's late afternoon and the Cates are settling down after their day. Mrs. Cate and her daughter are preparing dinner in the trailer; Mr....
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Science of Stage Fright (And How to Overcome It)

For Students 9th - 10th
This video focuses on stage fright and how to overcome it. It discusses the Fight or Flight response and how it works in your body. He also discusses ways to overcome stage fright through practice and exercises to trick your brain to...
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Zippy Boxes

For Students 2nd - 6th
Zippy Boxes is a fun stress-free puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours. Move the colored boxes to the square containing the same colored key to unlock the crazy creature trapped inside. Parents and children will have a...
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Oscillator

For Students 9th - 10th
Oscillators are a type of circuit found in many types of electronic equipment, including clocks, radios and computers. (Java tutorial)
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Electroconvulsive Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about electroconvulsive therapy.
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Digital History

Digital History: Low Brow and Middle Brow Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the popular culture in the Jazz Age. Read about the kinds of entertainment and literature enjoyed by the middle class in the 1920s.
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Stress Less: Calming Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever felt stressed, angry or frustrated? Have you had a hard time managing those emotions? Chances are, you have and so have your children. In this video produced by the Parent Toolkit, you'll find strategies to help you and...

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