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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Benjamin Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
Although he was the old sage of the American Revolution and the Founding generation, Benjamin Franklin's considerable work in the areas of journalism, science, and invention often obscure his many contributions to the creation of the...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Bill Nye Demonstration: Vortex Ring

For Students 9th - 10th
With a little bit of pressure and the right tools, the magic of science can blow out candles from across the room! Take a look at this video from Bill Nye the Science Guy to learn what happens when we play with air. [11:56]
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Other

Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Ugandan President Defends Anti Gay Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on Uganda President Yoweri Museveni's defense of that country's drastic anti-homosexuality laws.
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A&E Television

History.com: What Was the Scopes Trial Really About?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Scopes Trial, also known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, was the 1925 prosecution of science teacher John Scopes for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, which a recent bill had made illegal. The trial featured two of the...