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Speaking of Research: Animal Welfare and the 3 Rs

For Students 10th - 12th
An explanation of the 3 Rs of animal research - standards against which any animal research project is measured. They are Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement.
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National Institutes of Health

Nih News Release: Marfan Syndrome Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes characteristics of Marfan Syndrome and reviews research project involving mice with mutant fibrillin gene.
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Other

Sloan Digital Sky Survey: Galaxy Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the universe like you have never seen it. Take part in classifying images of galaxies taken from the Hubble telescope archives. This is a crowdsourced scientific research project.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Research Building Blocks: Notes, Quotes, and Fact Fragments

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Contains plans for a lesson on taking notes that is part of a larger unit on researching a state symbol. It works on skills like figuring out what information is relevant and irrelevant, using a variety of sources, and paraphrasing. In...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Personal Heritage Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This research project requires students to connect with the past by researching both primary and secondary sources for family history. Their findings are presented in a keepsake portfolio and in a multimedia presentation comparing the...
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: The Human Genome Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Access Excellence gives an introduction to the Human Genome Project. The page links to a graphics gallery and to discussions about related ethical issues.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Cross Disciplinary Proficiencies: American Diploma Project Benchmarks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students must graduate from high school with not only a firm foundation in mathematics and English, but also with the ability to approach with confidence new and unfamiliar tasks and challenges in college, the workplace and life....
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: The Piedras Negras Project (2000)

For Students 9th - 10th
Many details of the excavation processes at Piedras Negras allow researchers to write a probable history of the Mayan peoples who lived at this site until the time of its collapse.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Temple 22 Facade Reconstruction Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Preliminary research indicates that structure was a sacred mountain used as a political center. Discussion of sculpture meanings is included.
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Other

Trans Pacific Project: Transpacific Migrations

For Students 9th - 10th
What an incredible resource that looks at Transpacific migrations peopling the Western Hemisphere, the Pacific islands, and the Chinese diaspora. Included is information about genetic research that traces DNA patterns across the world....
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Genetic Research: Decisions to Be Made

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine current genetic research and the ethical implications of this research. Explore expert opinions on the ethical implications of mapping the human genome.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago: Oriental Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. A very simple, but easy site to navigate and find what you are looking for. Links to research archives, electronic resources, and projects are available on this site.
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US Food and Drug Administration

Beta sam.gov: Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (Cfda)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance now General Services Administration organizes and presents all federal programs, projects, services, and activities which provide assistance or benefits to the American public. It contains...
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Columbia University

Columbia University Libraries: Notable New Yorkers: Mamie Clark

For Students 9th - 10th
On this website you can read about Dr. Mamie Clark, distinguished African-American educator, and hear an interview with her about her studies of race and child development. This interview is part of Columbia University's Oral History...
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NASA

Nasa: For Educators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains many links to projects and workshops, as well as educational resources.
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Education.com

Education.com: 1st Grade Reading & Writing Resources

For Students 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of first grade reading and writing resources contains lesson plans and worksheets that can be used during the research process.
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Other

Dwellings: The Message of Houses and Their Contents, 1780 1820

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Architectural styles of the times reflected the economic status and taste of the individuals who owned the houses. As this turn of the century proceeded from 1780 to 1820, many changes occurred in communication, transportation,...
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Scientific American

Scientific American: Mapping Chromosome 21

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has all kinds of information about current events on the decoding of the human genome, and specifically chromosome 21. This research will be helpful in identifying the root of common Down Syndrome complications.
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EL Education

El Education: San Diego Bay: A Call for Conservation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students work together with scientists from universities, research centers, zoon and aquariums to research and study ecological aspects of San Diego Bay and the species that indicate the health of the ecology within the bay area.
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Friends of Algonquin Park

Factors Limiting Population Growth of Wolves in Algonquin Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is given on the Eastern Wolf's appearance, migration, food, breeding and predators. Several of the topics are highlighted with video clips. Research questions and answers examine the environmental impact on the wolves in the...
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Other

University of Exeter: The Significance of Celtic Coinage

For Students 9th - 10th
The author discusses how the use of coins grew, faded, then grew again in Britain, from Celtic times through Roman rule and Anglo-Saxon times. He contrasts the use of coins in Wales and explains why Welsh money developed differently. The...
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University of Virginia

Iath: University of Virginia: Collective Biographies of Women

For Students 9th - 10th
This project promotes on-line collaborative research on nineteenth and twentieth century English-language collections of biographies of women.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth analysis of the decision to create and drop the atomic bomb on Japan during World War II. Includes details on the Interim Committee.
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Tech4Learning

Tech4 Learning: Creative Educator: Not Your Average Portfolio

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As the agent for a famous person you are studying, it is your job to develop a portfolio for him or her that will help them showcase specific skills and accomplishments to potential employers. This project sets the stage for...

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