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American Museum of Natural History

Space and Time

For Students 6th - 12th
Carve out some time to learn about space-time. Young scientists use a remote learning resource to read up on the relationship between space and time. They consider the idea of relativity, see how objects with a large mass can bend space...
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American Museum of Natural History

Planetary Mysteries

For Students 6th - 12th
A website all about planetary mysteries—it's a one-stop-shop for all things, stars, planets, and space travel. Scholars read an astronomy overview to discover the page's big ideas, then choose from the plethora of resources, including...
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American Museum of Natural History

The Ancient City of Petra

For Students 6th - 12th
Anyone who has seen Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade will recognize the entrance to the Nabataean city of Petra. Young archaeologists don't need horses or camels to travel through the Sig and tour this fascinating city, however. With...
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Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc.

Helpful Phrases

For Students K - 12th
Learning Spanish in the classroom is a lot different than using the language in a Spanish-speaking country! Beginning Spanish learners learn how to ask whether someone speaks English, if their conversation partner can repeat him or...
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American Museum of Natural History

A Closer Look at Mars

For Students 6th - 12th
A website looks at how we know so much about Mars—telescopes, robots, and spacecraft—and the search for martian life. Following the informational text are three questions that quiz pupils about possible life on Mars. 
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Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc.

Transportation

For Students K - 12th
Are you going on a trip? ¿Cómo estás viajando? Whether Spanish learners are taking el avión, el autobus, or el tren, they'll know how to describe and pronounce their modes of transportation with an interactive Spanish resource.
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Directions and Distances

For Students K - 12th
Describe where you are—and find out where you are going—with a beginning Spanish resource on directions and maps. Spanish learners repeat and practice direction words such as norte, este, and oeste, as well as measurement terms such as...
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American Museum of Natural History

Saving Species

For Students 6th - 12th
Some scientists dedicate their lives to researching and protecting endangered species. An online lesson teaches about three scientists around the world who do just that. They learn about spiders, mollusks, and reptiles from North...
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American Museum of Natural History

Earthquakes Tremors From Below

For Students 6th - 12th
Earthquakes are really no one's fault. A thorough lesson explains the different types of earthquakes how they happen. Learners interact with the online lesson to simulate earthquakes and examine their results. The lesson is appropriate...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sagan on Time Travel

For Students 9th - 10th
Astronomer Carl Sagan discusses the possibility of time travel in this audio-enhanced interview from the NOVAWeb site.
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BBC

Bbc Science & Nature: Black Holes and Time Travel

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes how black holes may provide clues to the possibility of time travel and parallel universes.
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Alien Travel Guide: Elements of Music the Basics

For Students 3rd - 8th
Fine site created for Canadian schools devoted to basic elements of music, including pitch, acoustics, time signatures, keys, and rhythm.
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French at a Touch Travel Service

For Students 9th - 10th
A full-time Travel Agent specializing in France custom travel and River Cruising; we offer you the best travel suppliers in the travel industry. We also offer you the best travel deals for all your travel needs for one person or for...
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New York Times

New York Times: Space

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times maintains this archive of articles relating to space and space exploration.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Paleobiology: Geologic Time: The Oligocene

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel through Earth's history to learn about the Oligocene time period, which is characterized by the appearance of most of the living families of mammals.
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Personal Site: Travel Literature in the Medieval Period

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A nice description of the literary genre known as "travel literature" as it was seen during the Middle Ages in Europe. The author notes that many times, medieval writers would make up exotic creatures to entertain their readers.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: On to White Rock: A Building's Journey Through Time

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the train station in White Rock, B.C.is profiled. It thrived during the railway era welcoming travelers to its small community. After the railway closed, the landmark building lived on as the White Rock Museum & Archives.
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NASA

Nasa: Human Space Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information regarding space exploration. Content includes spaceflight history, real-time data, shuttle information, a gallery of photos, and more information from the NASA archives.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Estimating Distance and Travel Time

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad estimates how much air supply they will need to complete an underwater mission.
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Travel to Japan: History of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides very detailed links to every time frame within the history of Japan. Excellent source.
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BBC

Bbc Education: Languages: Deutsch Plus

For Students 9th - 10th
This web site complements the BBC's 20-part "Talk German" TV series. German grammar and vocabulary are introduced by way of topics and themes which include shopping, using the telephone, telling time, travelling, and sports. Listen to...
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BBC

Bbc: Wormholes

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC reveals what is known about wormholes, a possible consequence of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity in which space is bent, opening up the possibility of time travel.
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Mother Earth Travel

Mother Earth Travel: Medieval Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise historical resource identifies the German dynasties during medieval times. Know who the people of Germany were from ca. 500 through the Habsburgs who came into power in the late thirteenth century.
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Mother Earth Travel

Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: The Protestant Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief review ofthe history of the Protestant Reformation in Germany during a time of many changes throughout the nation. Understand how the Augsburg Confession evoloved.

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