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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, and Tools

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent starting point for any student participating in a science fair, Science Buddies offers over 900 project ideas, which you can access through a "Topic Selection Wizard" or a directory. Once you've chosen an idea, view a guide...
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Google

Google Science Fair

For Students 9th - 10th
Google's own version of the Science Fair is a global online science and technology competition open to individuals and teams from ages 13 to 18.
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Other

Nsta: E Cybermission

For Students 6th - 9th
eCybermission is a web-based national science fair competition. Students choose a challenge topic and fill out a mission folder with their ideas. They then work online with a team to complete the challenge. Rules for the competition,...
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Other

Kids' Science Challenge: Fun Educational National Competition!

For Students 3rd - 8th
A nationwide annual science competition for elementary and intermediate school students. Winning students are given the opportunity to work with a scientist to help bring their idea to life. Contest prizes include science trips, science...
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Google

Google: Science Fair 2014

For Students 9th - 10th
An online global competition where students can submit their science fair project. Projects are judged and scored to encourage students to use scientific inquiry. Site also includes a teacher section with lesson plans to help students...
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Other

Society for Science: Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online home of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), an international science competition for students in grades 9-12, find out everything you need to know to enter and compete.
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Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: Adam Smith's Laissez Faire Policies

For Students 9th - 10th
Victorian Web provides an essay on the Laissez-Faire Policies of Adam Smith. He believed the government should not interfere with business.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: National Industrial Recovery Act (1933)

For Students 9th - 10th
Along with an image of the first page of the National Industrial Recovery Act is an excellent description of what it entailed and the high hopes of improving the economy its passing engendered. You can also read about the opposition to...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity introduces regulation and information as two tools used by government to promote fair competition and complete information in a market economy. Using the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act as a case study, students...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Tweet It Is: Bird Songs in Classical Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you enjoy singing contests like American Idol? Well, male songbirds have their own version of a singing competition that has been going on for thousands of years, and classical musical composers have been taking notes. In this music...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tightening the Turns in Speed Skating

For Students 9th - 10th
Fast turns around the track can become your laboratory tests in these experiments, whether you skate on ice, wood, or pavement. The goal is to determine which type of turns are best in a race - tight, medium, or wide - and then to figure...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Sherman Anti Trust Act and Standard Oil [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
As the influence of large corporations spread in the age of big business, push-back was inevitable. Read about the Sherman Anti-Trust Act and the government's attempts to rein in the laissez-faire attitudes of corporations and the lack...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Believe It or Not?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This lesson reveals to students how advertisers use words and images to make goods and services look their best. To protect consumers and make sure that competition among sellers is fair in the marketplace, the federal government...
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Other

National History Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and teachers participate in a yearly history-themed competition and celebration of historical topics. Young learners conduct primary and secondary research by studying archives, museums, oral history interviews, and historical...
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New Deal Network

New Deal Network: An Extemporaneous Address at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, Ny

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of a speech by Franklin D. Roosevelt on the National Recovery Act and encouraging citizen involvement in government.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Hey Pop!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
One of the best sounds and smells is fresh popcorn! At the movies, at the fair, or at home, everyone likes to munch on popcorn. What is your favorite brand? Is the most expensive the best? You will conduct a taste test to find out. You...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Data Analysis for Advanced Science Projects

For Students 9th - 10th
The importance of data analysis in science projects is explained. Describes common mistakes young scientists make. The article then discusses how to find out what the standard methods of data analysis are for the type of research you...
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College Grad

College Grad: Get the Job Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
College Grad is a site developed for specifically for entry-level individuals looking for a job. There is a variety of job-realted information that assists you in getting the job you want!