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The Tech Interactive

The Tech Museum of Innovation: Animal Rescue [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Scientists often need to gather information in order to form a deeper understanding of the problem. Can your team gather scientific evidence to help inform the design of a device that will help move endangered animals from one protected...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Animal Study From Fiction to Facts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Contains plans for five 50-minute lessons that ask students to compare and research information about animals from fiction and nonfiction texts. In addition to student objectives and standards, these instructional plans contains links to...
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Holocaust History Animated Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
To fully understand the breadth and scope of the Holocaust, view the following maps of key locations. These maps are in video form with explanations provided. There are also links provided for further research.
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Teachers.net

Teachers.net: Bring Your Character in a Bag Animal Farm

For Teachers 7th - 9th
The main objective is for students to be able to interpret a chosen character from the novel Animal Farm. Students will then have an opportunity to represent that character in original symbolic form and present it orally to the class.
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Math Science Nucleus

K 12 Animated Science Storybooks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A resource that discusses various science topics in an interactive storybook form. Flash player is needed to view stories.
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Math Science Nucleus

K 12 Animated Science Storybooks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A resource that discusses various science topics in an interactive storybook form.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Speed Skating

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed article includes a history of speed skating, information on rules, different tracks and competitions, and links form more information. A good starting point for students researching this Winter Olympics sport.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: Clouds and Moisture: Rain, Snow, Sleet, and Hail

For Students 3rd - 8th
Animated resource teaches young researchers about the different forms of precipitation.
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Columbia University

Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.