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The Earth Scientist Project
Pairs of learners choose an earth scientist from an extensive list. They collect information by researching online or in books about the childhood, education, and major contributions made by their chosen scientist. When they present...
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Windows to the Universe
Windows to the Universe has developed an interactive resource about the earth, space, biological and physical sciences. Content includes information on our planet, the solar system, the universe, myths associated with space, space...
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Windows to the Universe: Volcano Formation
Explanation of the factors that result in the formation of volcanoes, some basic but helpful animations and photographs.
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Windows to the Universe: Aztec Mythology
By clicking on one of the links provided, you can learn about seven different Aztec myths. Choose information based upon level of difficulty at the top.
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Windows to the Universe: History & People
Biographies of people throughout history who looked at the sky and wondered what was there. Links to a detailed description of the planets and interactive activities.
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Windows to the Universe: The Geography of Land Planning
For this lesson, students learn the basics of town planning. They must ensure that the town has adequate water and other resources, and that it takes into account other nearby communities. There is a fair amount of preparation needed on...
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Windows to the Universe: Snack Tectonics
Young scholars create a model using food that simulates the layering and movement of tectonic plates. Overheads are provided that demonstrate different ways to position the graham crackers, frosting, and fruit roll-ups to emulate how the...
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Windows to the Universe: Climate Changes With Latitude
A map showing the division of the world into eight biomes based on different climate types around the world. There are links to more information about each biome.
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Windows to the Universe: The Andes Mountains
Satellite photography and brief outline information describe the Andes mountains and provide links to specific features within the landscape - Atacama desert, or evidence of volcanic activity for example.
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Windows to the Universe: Hou Ji
Find out more about Hou Ji by using this website. "After bringing the knowledge of agriculture to the Chinese, Hou Ji was worshiped as a god of the Earth or god of cereals."
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Windows to the Universe: Comets
This site takes readers on a comet adventure. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about comets--including how and where they come from, specific comets throughout history and different comet exploration missions. Interactives are...
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Windows to the Universe: An Example of Evolution by Natural Selection
Examples of natural selection processes are well documented in life forms that have very rapid life cycles such as bacteria.
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Windows to the Universe: Cloud Types
Windows to the Universe provides a table with information about each cloud group, base height of each of the cloud groups, and links to information on the individual cloud types associated each group.
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Windows to the Universe: Weather Instruments
A short article providing a break down of instruments used for predicting the weather.
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Windows to the Universe: Biomes and Ecosystems
Are you looking for a good starting place on where to research biomes? This site would be a great place to start as it contains lots of information about all the different biomes on Earth.
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Windows to the Universe: Earth's Oceans
Windows to the Universe provides a general overview of the importance of the oceans and seas to the Earth. Content includes information on how the oceans impact Earth's weather and contribute to the water cycle.
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Windows to the Universe: Origin of Jupiter's Rings
University of Michigan and Windows to the Universe offers information showing that with the help of the Galileo spacecraft, scientists figured out that the rings are made from dust that was kicked off of the small moons surrounding...
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Windows to the Universe: Jupiter's Moons and Rings
Windows to the Universe of the University of Michigan gives a brief introduction to Jupiter's rings. The information can be accessed in a beginner, intermediate, or an advanced setting.
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Windows to the Universe: Anningan
Windows to the Universe allows one to learn more about the Inuit mythology. "Anningan is the name of the Moon god of some of the Inuit people that live in Greenland. The word 'Inuit' means 'people.'"
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Windows to the Universe: Mythology Hangman
Test your knowledge of world mythology by playing Mythology Hangman, a Java applet and website that features images, maps, and descriptions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. It is a great resource to supplement mythology...
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Windows to the Universe: Lugh
A brief description of the Celtic sun god, Lugh.
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Windows to the Universe: Mythology of the Mayas
This article from the Windows to the Universe gives information on Mayan myths related to the Earth, rain, the Moon, Venus, Mars, and the Milky Way. There are illustrations and explanations of vocabulary. Choose from beginner to advanced...
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Windows to the Universe: Soma
This entry from Windows to the Universe shows that In the Hindu religion, every part of the cosmos is related to an action of a god. "In Hindu mythology, Soma represents the god of the Moon." Includes a picture of "Soma."
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Windows to the Universe: Sumerian Mythology
This page from Windows to the Universe allows one to learn about the Mesopotamia region of the world. Find out about the different myths that the Sumerians believed in.