Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: States of Matter: Basics

For Students 3rd - 8th
After watching this simulation, students will be able to describe characteristics of the three states of matter. They will watch as atoms and molecules change between solid, liquid and gas phases.
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Other

Colorado: The Official State Web Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the State of Colorado includes information on services, the State government, facts, and history.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Perry Castaneda Library: Colorado Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a vast collection of a variety of different maps all representing the state of Colorado. View state maps, city maps, historical maps, National Park maps, and more.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado: States of Matter: Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation will heat, cool and compress atoms and molecules. Watch as they change between solid, liquid and gas phases. Recognize that different substances have different properties which will affect the temperatures for...
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A&E Television

History.com: Colorado

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Colorado! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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NSTATE

Colorado State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the state symbols of Colorado? Find them here, along with the date of their adoption, and links to pictures and more information.
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Other

Colorado State Parks and Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of Colorado State Parks. Offers information on finding a State Park and how to use them. You can even reserve your campsite here.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Quantum Bound States

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the properties of quantum particles bound in potential wells, and see how the wave functions and probability densities that describe them evolve (or don't evolve) over time.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Covalent Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore tunneling splitting in double well potentials. This classic problem describes many physical systems, including covalent bonds, Josephson junctions, and two-state systems such as spin 1/2 particles and ammonia molecules. Java...
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Colorado State and Local Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides information on the state government of Colorado, including its state legislature, judiciary, executive branch, constitution, legal guides, and general sources.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Colorado Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Colorado.
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Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Colorado

For Students 3rd - 5th
This fact sheet about Colorado also comes with a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Lasers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about absorption and emission by creating a laser. Pump the chamber with a photon beam, and manipulate the energy states of the laser's atoms to control its output.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Lasers

For Students 9th - 10th
Create a laser by pumping the chamber with a photon beam. Manage the energy states of the laser's atoms to control its output.
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Other

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Colorado. Includes county health departments, local health departments, health statistics, and links a much information on a variety of topics.
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Other

Pueblo County Historical Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This site will enable you to better understand the history of the State of Colorado and in particular, Pueblo County which is located in Southeastern Colorado. The museum houses many collections which include artifacts, photographs,...
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Other

Colorado Division of Wildlife: Colorado Wildlife Species and Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a list of species found in Colorado and information about them.
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A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Colorado

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides comprehensive information regarding Colorado's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Colorado State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can look for Colorado landmarks and landforms at this site. You will find several different types of maps at this site. Look for black and white maps and...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Colorado

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Colorado including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Quick Facts Colorado

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short list of quick facts in list form about the state of Colorado.
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Other

Colorado Historical Society: Tribal Paths: State's American Indians, 1500 Today

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibit investigates major events in the history of Native Americans in Colorado over five centuries.