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Time Zone Check: Time Zone Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive world map shows the different time zones and what the times are in major world cities. You can click on your region, then find out the time in another part of the world!
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Boise State University

Boise State University: Ocean Exploration: Abyssopelagic (Abyssal) Zone

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the very cold, dark region of the ocean known as the abyss. Includes information on the origin of the name of this ocean zone, as well as information on its depth and animal life.
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Boise State University

Boise State University: Hadalpelagic Zone

For Students 1st - 9th
View images and learn facts about this zone found deep in the ocean.
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Winston Salem/forsyth Schools: Neritic Zone

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This 25-page teacher resource (Word document) offers information and discussion questions on the ocean's neritic zone.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Food Market: Area and Time Zones

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Join Maya in the food market and make patties with her while she learns about the area of triangles and about time zones.
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Intertidal Zone: Aquatic Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the flora and fauna of the intertidal aquatic zone and the characteristics that describe this aquatic biome through reading and watching video clips. [6:42]
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PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
This online companion to the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones" explores how changes in ecosystems can lead to increased risk and transmission of infectious diseases. Highlights include video clips and educational resources.
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Zoning Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative article discusses how zoning works and explains what is included in most zoning ordinances.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the different zones of the ocean.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the different zones of the ocean.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Zones Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the concepts of ocean zones in this study guide.
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University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Time Zones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by the University of Hawaii. Students will learn about the purpose of time zones and then use time zone maps to calculate the time and day in a specific area.
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World Time Zone Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a flat map of the world with all of the time zones. See what time it is on the other side of the world.
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World Time Zone: Map With Current Time

For Students 9th - 10th
See a map of the whole world with the current time given for each time zone. Also, find time zone maps of selected areas, countries observing daylight saving time, a sun clock showing the day/night areas of the world, and what the time...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Four Standard Time Zones Introduced

For Students 3rd - 8th
How and why did the United States come to have four time zones? Learn about how cities and railroad travel impacted the development of these zones. Includes video (requires RealPlayer).
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Dojo: Polygons and Time Zones

For Students 5th - 6th
Students will play several learning games to explore polygons such as triangles, and how to determine the area of triangles and the different types of triangles. They will also explore time zones.
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James Madison University

Barrovian Metamorphism and Metamorphic Grade: Facies, Zones, and Index Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what Barrovian metamorphism is and the evolution of rocks as they are transformed by metamorphism. The process of burial, heat, and pressure that causes metamorphism is described. The concepts of metamorphic facies, grades,...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Neritic Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the neritic zone, also called the sublittoral zone or sea floor.
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University of North Carolina

Univ of North Carollina: The Twilight Zone (Rod Serling)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses several aspects of the show, The Twilight Zone, and its creator, Rod Serling. Sections include Rod Serling Career, Concept, and Production, as well as details of the show like Backdrop, Plot, and Audience.
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University of Rhode Island: Estuarine Science: Intertidal Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what an intertidal zone is and where these areas exist on Earth.
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Geological Survey Program: Facts About the New Madrid Seismic Zone

For Students 10th - 12th
It's surprising to find out that the New Madrid Seismic Zone is the most seismically active area in the United States. The facts go into the New Madrid fault very scientifically and are very detailed. Find maps and charts showing...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Subduction Zone Earthquakes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this instructional activity, learners manipulate a model, consisting of templates on a piece of paper and an overlaying transparency, in order to explore the characteristics of subduction zone earthquakes. In the process, they...
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Usda Plant Hardiness Zone Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map shows which plants are most likely to thrive at a specified location. Searchable by zip code, state , or temperature.
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Florida Virtual School: The Hot Zone [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of the best-selling nonfiction thriller The Hot Zone by Richard Preston.

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