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Boston University: Chaos, Fractals and Arcadia
This is an interesting site for information on chaos and fractals. Includes links to interactive activities to learn more.
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Bu: Fractal Geometry of the Mandelbrot Set
This site progresses in iterations through Mandelbrot and Julia sets to explain fractals and the mathematics behind them.
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Boston University: The Gravitational Field
Defines what a gravitational field is, its value, and how to calculate it. Field-line patterns are also drawn and explained.
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Bu: Optics Demonstrations: Polarization
Several short descriptions of demonstrations pertaining to polarization principles. Suitable as a supplement for a teacher lesson plan or as an idea-generator for a student project.
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Bu: Optics: Geometric Optics
Several short descriptions of demonstrations which illustrate principles of geometric optics (many of which focus upon refraction).
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Bu: Optics Demonstrations: Interference
Several short descriptions and graphics of demonstrations which illustrate principles of interference. Suitable as a supplement for a teacher lesson plan or as an idea-generator for a student project.
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Sign Stream: American Sign Language Linguistic Project
Interesting research project that provides a database tool for analysis of linguistic data captured on video. There is a free downlad available which may be used with possible upgrades available for purchase.
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Boston University: Kingdom of Mali
This account by Al-Umari of Mansa Musa's visit to Cairo in 1324 is accompanied by several discussion questions for the classroom.
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Dacb: Crummell, Alexander
Brief discussion on Alexander Crummell's missionary work to Liberia, the colony for freed slaves.
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Gorbachev's Reforms
University students discuss Gorbachev's life and reforms in the U.S.S.R. Also includes information about the Bolshevik Revolution.
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Boston University: Electric Energy and Potential
Scroll down about 1/2 the page to read about what electric potential is. The equation for its computation is given along with its relation to electric potential energy.
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Boston University: St. Mary's University: Plato's Moral Psychology
St. Mary's University provides an essay that argues that Plato's psychology was distinctively defined by his ethical orientations and the necessities of his theory of justice.
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Modern Physics: Photoelectric Effect Demonstration
A graphical and verbal description of a demonstration which illustrates the phtoelectric effect. Directions, safety precautions, and explanations are provided. Ideally suited as an idea-generator for a student project or lab investigation.
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Optics Demonstrations: Holograms
A short description of a demonstration involving a hologram. Suitable as a supplement for a teacher lesson plan or as an idea-generator for a student project.
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Bu: Optics Demonstrations: Diffraction
Short descriptions and graphics of three demonstrations which illustrate the diffraction phenomenon. Suitable as a supplement for a teacher lesson plan or as an idea-generator for a student project.