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University of North Carolina

College Writing

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
No matter how difficult high school writing may seem, college writing presents challenges of its own. The fourth in a series of 24 handouts from The Writing Center at UNC breaks down the expectations for college writing. Scholars learn...
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ProCon

Voting Age

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should age matter when it comes to voting? Scholars read an article discussing the pros and cons of lowering the voting age to 16. They then consider both the advantages and disadvantages of having younger voters. After thinking about...
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National Constitution Center

Interactive Constitution

For Students 5th - 12th
Did you know there are seven Articles and 27 Amendments to the US Constitution? Explore each and every one of them, including the Bill of Rights and other rights around the world, in a super neat US Constitution interactive. 
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Judicial Learning Center

Judicial Independence

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Most people support the idea of an independent judiciary in theory until they hear about a court case that violates their principles. An informative resource explains why the concept is important. It also provides scholars of criminology...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Mystery Mud: Exploring Changes in States of Matter

For Students 3rd - 8th
Join a group of middle-school students on a visit to a laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they experiment with "mystery mud" and learn about the relationships between magnetism, particle motion, and changes in...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: States of Matter

For Students 5th - 8th
This resource explains the five states of matter and methods of changing from one state to another.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Phase Changes

For Students 9th - 10th
This activity reviews of states of matter, then relates them to atomic movement as it is affected by attractions between atoms and the addition of energy. Latent heat and evaporative cooling are also topics covered. Multiple-choice and...
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Elementary Science: Matter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful site provides a brief summary as well as engaging pictures of the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas.
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
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Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 1

For Students 6th - 9th
A collection of grid puzzles that cover topics in basic chemistry, including acids, salts, alkalis, chemistry lab equipment, the periodic table, states of matter, and more. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The...
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Education Commission of the States

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Education Commission of the States (ECS) website supports its mission to inform governors, legislators, state education officials, and others about matters related to education by providing links to numerous well-documented policy...
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Perspectives on Plasmas: The Fourth State of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
An educational website dealing with all aspects of the fourth state of matter, Plasma. The site deals with basics, applications and resources. The site also includes a gallery of pictures of plasma.
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King's Centre for Visualization in Science: Scientific Models

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of interactive applets use scientific models to teach some basic concepts of matter, including states of matter and physical and chemical changes.
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American Institute of Physics: Ideas of Cosmology: Big Bang or Steady State?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Steady State Theory of the origin of the universe. Learn about the scientific thinking and historical findings supporting this theory which states that new matter is continuously being created.
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Topo Zone: Free Usgs Topo Maps for the Entire United States

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge collection of topographic maps for each of the US states. Scroll down to see a map of the United States and click on the state you are interested in. From there, you can search for a particular location, choose a featured map, or...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Liquid to Gas and Back to Liquid

For Students 5th - 8th
This resource discusses ways liquids can change into gases and vice versa.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science: Solid, Liquid, Gas

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn about the science of states of matter. Solids, liquids, gases, and even plasma.
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Channel 4 Learning

Science Essentials: Gases Around Us

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about gases, their existence in our lives, and the other states of matter. Educational extras include a glossary, some do-at-home activities, a quiz, and answers to frequently asked questions. A teacher corner also exists with...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: International Matter: Texas Finds a Champion

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the failed attempts U.S. President John Tyler made in the annexation of Texas? Find the answer to this question and check out primary texts from this period in Texas' history.
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Vermont Department of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page may mislead you into believing that the site does not house as much information as some other state sites, but don't be fooled. Follow the blue links to a wealth of material on all aspects of the state program from state...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Discovering Air

For Students 9th - 10th
Our understanding about the air we breathe has changed dramatically through time. This illustrated timeline from the NOVA Web site tracks the changing thought on air and the creation of the Periodic Table of the Elements.
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Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 2

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of grid puzzles that cover a wide variety of topics in intermediate high school chemistry. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The puzzles can be played online and also downloaded as worksheets. Answers...
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Arizona State University

Chicana and Chicano Space: Inquiry

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.

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