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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Molecule Shapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore molecule shapes by building molecules in 3D. How does molecule shape change with different numbers of bonds and electron pairs? Find out by adding single, double or triple bonds and lone pairs to the central atom. Then, compare...
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Paleomap Project: Earth History

For Students 9th - 10th
The PALEOMAP Project illustrates the plate tectonic development of the ocean basins and continents, as well as the changing distribution of land and sea during the past 1100 million years. Includes virtual 3D paeloglobes.
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The Edinburgh Virtual Environment Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The Edinburgh Virtual Environment Center's philosophy deals with capturing, modeling and representation of 3D real world objects and domains. Explore this and more at this site.
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C4 Molecular Library: Alkynes

For Students 9th - 10th
The C4 molecular library has models of alkynes that can be rotated and examined in 3D. Choose viewer, select the hydrocarbon menu from CONTENTS and scroll down to alkynes.
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Grand Canyon Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos, illustrations, 3D graphs and animations are part of this investigation into the geology and landforms of the Grand Canyon. Learn detailed information on the formation of the canyon, the rock layers, and the prehistoric life that...
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Air Pano: Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual tour in 3D of the Great Pyramids of Giza. There are easy to understand navigational tools, and different photographs to start an exploration from.
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Byzantium 1200

For Students 9th - 10th
A 3D reconstruction of the Byzantine civilization in Istanbul, Turkey in the year 1200 AD. Be sure to read notes throughout the site, which may sometimes indicate where an image may not be historically accurate for the year 1200.
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The Virtual Battle of Borodino

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow Napoleon or Kutuzov through the Battle of Borodino. Site provides narrative as well as a 3D view of what Napoleon or Kutuzov might have seen during the Battle.
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NOAA

Noaa: Ngdc: Images, Visualizing Data

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Geophysical Data Center has transformed extensive ocean research into colorful video, 3D maps, charts posters and more! This site starts off with a film clip of a dive into the Marianas trench and then lead you to other...
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: How Do Birds Fly?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever wondered about how birds are able to fly? View three 3D animations to see a bird take off, flap in flight and glide. This is an excellent resource to develop an understanding of the physical forces that make this one of the...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: A Place in Space

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The students will use a "real" 3D coordinate system. They will have 3 axes at right angles, and a plane (the XY plane) that will be able to slide up and down the Z axis. The students will then be given several coordinates and asked to...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Molecules: The Movement of Atoms

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students work as engineers to learn about the properties of molecules and how they move in 3D space through the use of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics. They design and build molecular models and use different robotic sensors to control the...
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Ogre 3 D: Open Source Graphics Engine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about graphics rendering and is the official Ogre 3D site.
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Carnegie Mellon University: Alice

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An innovative 3D programming environment that makes it easy for students to create an animation for telling a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web. This is a free teaching tool designed to be a student's...
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Google

Google Earth Explore, Search and Discover

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find a specific location in the world. View exotic locations, famous buildings, and even your own home! See the terrain and buildings in 3D. Search for restaurants, hotels, parks and schools within a certain area.
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Google

Google Earth Explore, Search and Discover

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find a specific location in the world. View exotic locations, famous buildings, your own home! See the terrain and buildings in 3D. Search for restaurants, hotels, parks and schools within a certain area.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Molecule Shapes: Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore molecule shapes by building molecules in 3D. Find out how a molecule's shape changes as you add atoms to a molecule.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Nodamura Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an interactive 3D model of Nodamura. This virus primarily affects insects and fish and is an RNA genome virus.
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Merck Manual: Biology of the Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
The Merck Manual describes the human heart and shows how the heart pumps blood. Includes interactive 3D models.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: Ancient Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about ancient architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Sicily. Includes an interactive plan of a 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon, and features the project page for this...
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New Amsterdam History Center

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich source of information about New Amsterdam. Includes history, lesson plans, a 3D tour of a digitally reconstructed New Amsterdam, resource links, and historical narratives. On the lesson page, there is also a 'Dutch History' link...
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University of Virginia: Rome Reborn 2.0

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents 3D digital models that have been created to illustrate the urban development of ancient Rome. Follow the history of this project, chose the time period to re-create, and view the photo gallery of images.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Virtual Tours of National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.
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Technovation

Curiosity Machine: Challenges: Make Drawings of Three Dimensional Objects

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Using the Glass Box Theory, students will make scaled technical drawings of 3D objects. This site includes the challenge, tips, a lesson plan, and a place for students to document their engineering design process.

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