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Kids Health: Cpr: A Real Lifesaver

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how artificial respiration can help save a life. This website includes definitions terms "artificial respiration," "rescue breathing," and "chest compressions" and lists the emergency situations that would require someone to use...
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Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Body Building: One Way Valves

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Investigate biotechnology design by creating a model of a one-way valve from plastic tubing. Describe the mechanical action of the valve.
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History.com: 7 Groundbreaking Inventions by Latino Innovators

For Students 9th - 10th
From entertainment devices to lifesaving medical technologies, Latino inventors have advanced humankind through their contributions. Latino inventors have created revolutionary devices that have transformed our everyday world - and often...
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PBS

American Experience: Technology Timeline: 1752 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
Short descriptions of important technological innovations produced in America and the date of their introduction.
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Biography: Michael De Bakey

For Students 4th - 8th
A biography of Michael DeBakey (1908-2008), a pioneering doctor and cardiovascular surgeon. He invented a number of revolutionary devices and surgical procedures.