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Annenberg Learner: Literature: What Makes a Good Short Story?

For Students 9th - 10th
First this page asks students to read a short story called "A Jury of Her Peers." Then, this page asks students to "Read about the elements of a good short story and to take part in activities related to 'A Jury of Her Peers.'"
Activity
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Annenberg Learner: Wind Chill

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do windy winter days seem so bitterly cold? Calculate the wind chill factor and find out.
Activity
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Annenberg Learner: Evolution of Tungara Frog Mating Calls

For Students 9th - 10th
Use molecular information and observe female response patterns to learn about the mating calls of Physalaemus frogs. Examine the evolution of female preference for particular call characteristics.
Interactive
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Annenberg Classroom: Freedom of Speech and Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline freedom of speech and association in the United States.
Handout
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Annenberg Learner: Literature: Creating Character

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This article provides good insight into the creation of a character.
Website
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Annenberg Learner: Teachers' Lab: A Private Universe

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This section is dedicated to educators to become expert instructors on topics like: distance between Earth, the Sun, and the moon, the phases of the moon, and reason for the seasons. Site includes information about how to address...
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Ohio Resource Center: Shadows

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This applet helps students visualize the shapes of shadows cast by a cube with a light coming from different angles. This helps students visualize shapes from different angles and to identify, sketch and classify the cross-sections of...
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University of Pennsylvania

Notes on Catullus' Meter

For Students 9th - 10th
Short notes on the meter in Catullus' works.