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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Writing a Science Article Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing writing in the science classroom straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive lesson tutorial.
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Buzzle.com: Science Articles

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information on a wide range of science topics, as well as some ideas for experiments and science fair projects. It's a good resource for students doing research.
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Parkinson's Disease Foundation: Science News

For Students 9th - 10th
Science articles helping to bring public awareness to Parkinson's Disease about recent research and advances.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Animal Breeder

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you think a career in animal breeding might be interesting? This article in Science Buddies gives a clear assessment of what you might expect in that career. Find out what education you need, what the work environment is like, and...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Respiratory Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
Respiratory therapists are in demand. If you are interested in a career in the medical field, read this article from Science Buddies to see if this interests you. Included are interviews with respiratory therapists and videos of...
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Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: Science Made Simple

For Students 9th - 10th
This website houses kids science projects and experiments, science fair projects and science articles.
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Fisher Science Education: Headline Discoveries Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
What's new in the world of science? Find the latest articles about the newest discoveries and research in all the science disciplines: anatomy, astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer science, environmental, forensics,...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Environmental & Earth Science

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource of articles, videos, news and other research opportunities featuring environmental and earth science. References have been created by experts in the field and are useful for researchers and educators to enhance...
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Baseball: From Pitch to Hits

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article explains some of the science behind baseball. Also includes a list of vocabulary words from the article.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Concussion: More Than 'Getting Your Bell Rung'

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains the science of concussions, including the damage they can do to the brain and symptoms of concussion. The article also describes the technology that scientists are using to detect concussion and how helmets are now...
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: How Earth's Surface Morphs

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on how the surface of the Earth changes over time. Includes a list of vocabulary words from the article.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Asteroid Impacts May Have Sparked Life

For Students 4th - 7th
Article reports on a new study that claims that the energy released from asteroid collisions may have sparked life on Earth. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Fuzzy Future

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how too much time indoors as children may be leading to vision problems in young people, especially myopia. Article includes a vocabulary list and a printable word search.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: King of Gore

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on the recent discovery of Lythronax argestes, an ancestor to the Tyrannosaurus rex. Includes a list of vocabulary words.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Ocean Animals Have Mushroomed in Size

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on the increasing size of ocean animals over the millenia. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Peanut for Baby: A Way to Avoid Allergy?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on a recent study that found that babies that are exposed to peanuts are less likely to develop peanut allergies. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: The Steady Creep of Less Sleep

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on the decreasing amounts of sleep being had by teens and tweens and its effects. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Proprietary Rights/norms of Science in Biotech Research

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines how the commercialization of scientific discoveries leads to conflict between proprietary rights to intellectual property, trade secrecy, and the maintenance of scientific norms. The first two inhibit the...
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: E Cigarette Makers Focus on Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on a report issues by Congress that finds that e-cigarette manufacturers are aggressively marketing their products to teenagers. Includes a list of vocabularly words.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Electric Eels Get on Their Prey's Nerves

For Students 4th - 7th
Article reports on how electric eels use bursts of electricity to control the movements of their prey. Includes a list of key vocabulary and a video.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Loneliness Can Breed Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the negative ways in which loneliness can impact health. Includes a vocabulary list.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: World's Coolest 'Clock' Is Also Accurate

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the debut of the world's most accurate atomic clock. Includes a vocabulary list.
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Greek Science: Early Cosmology

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the evolution of ideas about the cosmos, from the Magic Cosmology of the Neolithic age to the stage of Mythical Cosmology, to the Geometric Cosmology of the ancient Greeks. The third stage advocated a rational approach to...
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University of California

Understanding Science: Science at Multiple Levels

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how the process of science works the same whether at the microscopic level or over a long period time. Clearly explains what a theory and a hypothesis are, and what an over-arching theory is.

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