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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Science Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine teams of scientists off in all directions doing their research. Someone has to plan and be the administrator to be sure everything runs smoothly. That is the job of the natural sciences manager. This career requires not only...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Natural Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia defines and explains natural science, which is the study of the universe using the scientific method. Also looks at the branches of natural science and its history.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Are the Main Branches of Natural Science

For Students 4th - 8th
A brief overview of the five main branches of natural science.
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The Academy of Natural Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the museum. It shows the viewer what is currently on exhibit, interesting facts, and many links to other exhibits.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Groundhog Day 2010 [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Designed for Grades K-8, this teaching guide is chock-full of ideas for celebrating Groundhog Day, with activities like making shadow puppets, examining weather lore and studying cloud formations.
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Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
This site can be viewed in 3 different languages. When a language is chosen information about the institute comes up and icons are presented for more information.
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Academy of Natural Science: Butterfly Life Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource, learners examine the four stages of butterfly metamorphosis in this succinct presentation from the Academy of Natural Sciences in Pennsylvania.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Plate Tectonics,natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Through interactive activities and readings, students learn that natural resources can be renewable or nonrenewable, but sustainable use and management must be applied to ensure they are available for the long term.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Natural Selection

For Students 3rd - 5th
Build a dam in the middle of an ecosystem and observe how the population of plants and animals adapt to their new environment with this science simulation. Learn how the populations adapt to survive in their new habitat. Then remove the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Wouldn't it be great to spend your day watching animals in their natural habitat or as natural as zoos can make the habitat? Being a zoologist or wildlife biologist does just that. Find out what education you need for this career in this...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Do Dilutions of Disinfectants Affect Bacterial Resistance?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a project that illustrates the process of natural selection in action. You'll need access to a laboratory for working with the bacterial cultures used in this project.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Science Education Center: Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

For Students 3rd - 8th
This video explores the misconceptions that students hold about natural selection. Go inside your student's heads to see what they are thinking during a lesson on evolution. Follow these suggestions for addressing these common...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Get Down and Dirty: How Does Soil Change With Depth?

For Students 6th - 8th
What covers less than 10% of the Earth's surface, yet is a vital natural resource for terrestrial life? What filters ground water and supports most of our food production, not to mention the production of building materials and paper?...
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science Glossary of Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States Geological Survey offers a complete look at water science in glossary form. Take advantage of the topic guides at the top of the site. You'll find great maps, clipart and activities centers. Click Home to access the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Surveyor

For Students 9th - 10th
George Washington started out as a surveyor. This career has potential in many areas above ground, underground, and even in space. Find out about the nature of the work of a surveyor as well as the educational requirements in this...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Anthropologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Does examining all aspects of human life appeal to you? Would you like to explore the origins of man, of language, of culture? This Science Buddies site gives a good overview of what is involved in the career of anthropologist. Find out...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Habitable Planet: A Systems Approach to Environmental Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Interdisciplinary multimedia course, in thirteen units, on environmental science. Each unit encompasses a thirty-minute video, an accompanying textbook chapter, and an array of visuals and animations. With five interactive labs, a...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Soil and Water Conservationist

For Students 9th - 10th
Soil and water conservation are important in the protection of the earth's natural resources. Read about the careers that study and encourage conservation. Find out about the educational requirements necessary to become a soil or water...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Liquid Waste Treatment System Operator

For Students 9th - 10th
Wastewater treatment plants are essential for providing us with clean water. The job of the liquid waste treatment system operator is to keep these plants operating. Find out about the education requirements for this job as well as the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Physical Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
This career profile from Science Buddies explains what a physical therapist does. Find out the nature of the work, the work environment, the education requirements, and what a physical therapist's daily work looks like. Included are...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Epidemiologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Being an epidemiologist is like being a detective, at least a medical detective. Read about the many different ways the epidemiologist looks into medical conditions to see what causes them. Science Buddies' career profile lays out the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Earth Science Concepts for Middle School

For Students 5th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Earth science concepts for middle grades.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Introduction to Environmental Science

For Students 9th - 10th
With this collection of video tutorials and student assignments, students learn about the interdisciplinary science that focuses primarily on solving environmental problems.
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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Natural History Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
California Academy of Sciences is the oldest scientific institution in the West. This great site describes the museum and shows pictures of various exhibits.

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