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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Plan a City of the Future With Sim City

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video and computer games science fair project, design and build a city of the future using SimCity. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a...
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Other

Urbanization

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how the development of industry has impacted the growth of urban areas. Take a look at a case study and read more information about this shift in population settlement.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Use Evidence to Show How a Writer Supports

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This Center for Urban Education resource provides a downloadable graphic organizer for students to use when analyzing the evidence that authors use to support a claim. RI.9-10.5 ideas/claims developed. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.8
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How to Avoid Foreclosure

For Students 9th - 10th
Advice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on avoiding foreclosure.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Where Did All the Stars Go?

For Students 3rd - 5th
If you live in a big city or urban area it is hard to see many stars at night. In most urban areas only the most brilliant stars, planets and the moon can be seen. This is because of something called light pollution which is the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Avoiding Soil Loss Study Guide

For Students 4th - 8th
Get an overview of soil conservation to avoid soil loss.