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CPALMS

Cpalms: Building Graduation Caps

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students build geometric models of graduation caps using stiff paper. The activity requires the application of skills in finding surface area, understanding similarity, knowing the...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Education Agency: An Overview of the History of Public Education in Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the history of how the Texas Education Agency came to be; from its beginnings laid out in the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836, to the rigorous curriculum, graduation requirements, and implementation of a new, tougher...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Measuring Devices

For Students 7th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will understand how to take scientific measurements with a metric ruler, a triple beam balance, and a graduated cylinder.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Measuring Devices

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use scientific measuring devices (metric ruler, triple beam balance, graduated cylinder).
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of an association of college nursing education programs. Their mission is to improve and monitor the educational programs for nurses across the nation. Professional, educational, and research resources are included, as well as...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Measuring Devices

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use scientific measuring devices (metric ruler, triple beam balance, graduated cylinder).
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College Grad

College Grad: Job Search Online Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from CollegeGrad.com, you can watch these online career videos (requires Windows Media Player) on 15 different topics, all entry level, all specifically for college students and recent grads.
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My Science Site

Science Sites: Volume of Irregular Objects [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A cooperative learning activity for any science teacher to use to help their students gain an understanding of how to use a graduated cylinder, define a Meniscus, as well as learning to find the volume of irregular objects using water...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Dropping Out Is Hard to Do

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Recent research shows that some high schools have much lower dropout rates than would be predicted based on the composition of their student bodies. Moreover, requiring students to work harder and complete a tougher academic curriculum...
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Other

Master's and Doctoral Level Careers in Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
A link from Dr. Marky Lloyd's home page on careers in psychology, this site "describes a number of psychology and psychology-related career options that require graduate degrees." Site offers a brief description of different types of...
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National Architectural Accrediting Board: Architecture Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture. Most state registration boards in the United States require any applicant for licensure to...
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Employment Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
EmploymentSpot.com was designed to simplify the search for the best employment and career resources online. Quickly and easily find the great job-hunting sites, salary and benefits information, resume- and job-posting opportunities,...