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University of California Berkeley: Galileo Galilei
This site from the University of California, Berkeley contains information about the life of Galileo Galilei along with detailed information about his work.
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Beringia Chronology: Prehistoric Beringia
The last ice age exposed the ocean floor between Asia and North America for thousands of years. During this time, Nomadic tribes from Asia used the "land bridge" to migrate into North America.
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Ucla: General Botany: Types of Roots
Roots are the principal water-absorbing organs of a plant. Learn about this part of vascular plants and variations in the types of roots.
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Ucmp: Haracteristics
Brief, but thorough overview of the temperate deciduous forest. Lists of flora and fauna found in the forest.
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Hearst Museum: Native Californian Cultures
An exhibition of Native Californian Cultures showcases food, clothing, tools, ceremonies, musical instruments, games, and other aspects of various tribes.
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University of California Museum of Paleontology: Evolution at Different Scales
Macroevolution and microevolution are defined, along with mutation, migration, genetic drift, and natural selection, which are "established mechanisms of evolutionary change."
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University of California Museum of Paleontology: What About Fitness?
An explanation of the concept of fitness and its relation to evolution and how inherited characteristics may change.
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University of California Museum of Paleontology: Evolution 101: Gene Flow
An explanation of the process of gene flow and how it can cause genetic variation within a population.
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University of California Museum of Paleontology: Genetic Shuffling
An article describing how new heritable characteristics can result from the genetic shuffling that occurs during sexual reproduction.
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University of California Museum of Paleontology: Genetic Similarities
A look at the techniques scientist use to analyze DNA for genetic similarities.
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Foss Web: Mixtures and Solutions Module: Junkyard Analysis
Do you know the difference between a mixture and a solution? Test your knowledge in the junkyard as you try to dissolve various objects in water. Requires Shockwave.
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University of California: Pheidias
Article taken from Encyclopedia Britannica about the Greek sculptor Pheidias. Discusses the Temple of Zeus at Olympia as well as his other works.
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Uc Santa Barbara: 1969 Oil Spill Articles and Images
This site from UC Santa Barbara provides details about the 1969 oil spill off the coast of California which marred 35 miles of coastline. Information is provided about the ecological impact of the spill as well as info on the clean-up...
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University of California Berkeley: Charging an Electroscope by Induction
From the U.C. Berkeley Physics Lecture Demonstrations website. A thorough description of an activity in which a charged metal plate is used to charge an electroscope by induction. Complete directions and a diagram of the equipment and...
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Ucla: History of the Turks and the Ottoman Empire 1800
Taken from lecture notes at UCLA, this site provides a brief summary of the origins of the Ottoman Empire.
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University of California: 1895 1923 Mrs. Ayrton
This article, "Reminiscences written by A. P. Trotter, President of The Institution of Electrical Engineers," recounts the author's appreciation for the work of Mrs. Hertha Ayrton, a brilliant experimental scientist who made significant...
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Uc Berkeley: Cultural Differences? Or, Are We Really That Different?
This article asserts that the differences between cultures and peoples are real and can add richness (and humor) to the fabric of life. People everywhere have much in common, such as a need for affiliation and love, participation, and...
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Ucla: Discoverer of the Earth's Inner Core
Described on this site is Inge Lehmann (1888-1993 CE), the female scientist, studied seismic waves generated by deep focus earthquakes, discovered that the earth had an inner core.
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Berkeleyan: Infotainment Traced to Historical Figure [Ben Franklin]
Newsletter article offers a glimpse into Franklin's early journalistic career.
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Uc Berkeley News: Pine Bark Extract as an Antioxidant
This page details the results of a Palmer Lab/UC Berkeley study on the antioxidant effects of pine bark extract.
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Cal Berkley: Impact of Two Way Immersion on Attitudes Toward School [Pdf]
Hispanic students show positive outcomes in two-way bilingual programs. The article also comments on attitudes toward bilingualism. PDF
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Cal Heritage Collection: Using Primary Sources
This resource covers what primary sources are, where we can find them, and how we can assess them in the classroom.
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Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
A great place to visit for anyone living/teaching in the Bay Area of California. Nonetheless, the on-line education department offers great resources for people all over the country for topics such as California Indian cultures, Mexican...
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University of California: Department of Epidemiology
This site has a lot of information on courses offered at the University of California's School of Medicine. There is also a list of research articles on the subject to help you find out more about it.