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3rd Millenium: Alchemy Through Chemistry, Alkenes
Visit this website for an explanation of alkenes and also a simple method for naming them. Geometric isomerism is explained in the lesson.
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Alchemy lab.com: Albrecht Durer's Melencolia
This site contains an analysis of Durer's drawing "Melencolia" and includes a picture of it.
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History of Islamic Science 3: The Time of Al Razi
In-depth look at Islamic society during the time of al-Razi. Discusses "Arabic Mathematics and Astronomy," "Muslim Alchemy and Physics," "Muslim Medicine," and several well-known individuals such as al-Mahani, inb Yusuf, al-Nairizi, ibn...
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The Alchemical Drama of Goethe's Faust
This essay, written by Adam McLean, contains a synopsis of "Faust" as well as a critical discussion which emphasizes the work's alchemical themes.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: From Alchemy to Chemistry: Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev
This resource provides information on the periodic table constructed by Dmitri Mendeleev.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Selected Poems of John Donne
Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: What Is Chemistry?
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will define chemistry and differentiate between the macroscopic and the microscopic as it relates to chemistry. They will begin to...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1908
At this site read about Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937 CE), the scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, "for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements, and the chemistry of radioactive substances." This...
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts: Al Razi
Short biography of al-Razi, an Islamic "physician learned in philosophy as well as music and alchemy." Includes images of excerpts from his written works.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alkaline Earth Metals
Wikipedia offers a brief but accurate definition of alkaline earth metals. Includes a list of elements in the chemical series.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Potions
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter." Read about the history of real-life potions, and what led to the development of modern chemistry.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Taoism and the Arts of China
Chinese art is often used to depict the religion of Taoism. In addition to many images, there are also lesson plans for all ages.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Failure to Communicate
This article from Stanford University outlines the oral communications course from Stanford. The article discusses the need for teaching oral communications.
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Timeline of Islamic Scientists (700 1400)
This chart depicts the lives of key Islamic Scientists and related writers from the 8th to the end of the 13th century. By placing each writer in a historical context, it will help you understand the influences and borrowing of ideas.
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Chebucto Community Net: Religious Taoism
The Chebucto Community Net provides a site with a brief description and origin information on the Heavenly Masters sect.
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University of Cairo: Medicine in Old Egypt
Details evidence from the Smith papyrus and the Ebers papyrus in order to provide an idea of the knowledge of medicine, anatomy, and physiology of the ancient Egyptians.
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Web Gallery of Art: An Alchemist's Laboratory
An image of "An Alchemist's Laboratory", created by Johannes Stradanus in 1570 (Oil on slate).
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Web Gallery of Art: Alchemist
An image of "Alchemist", created by Adriaen Jansz Van Ostade in 1661 (Oil on oak, 34,2 x 45,2 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Alchemist
An image of "Alchemist", created by Cornelis Bega in 1663 (Oil on panel, 36 x 32 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Alchemist
An image of "The Alchemist", created by David the Elder Teniers during the 1640's (Oil on canvas, 44 x 58 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Alchemist
An image of "The Alchemist", created by Philip Galle, c. 1558 (Engraving).
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