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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Cells Never Lie

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A forensics activity which deals with the idea of alcohol poisoning. Based on a Biology Lab on cell distruction in alcohol and Chemistry's Beer's Law.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Emil Fischer

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the German chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on sugar and purine synthesis.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chemist

For Students 9th - 10th
The BLS offers an overview of the career of a chemist. The website provides a general description of what being a chemist is like and includes information on the type of education and experience a chemist needs.
Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemical Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a chemical technician requires an associate's degree as a minimum. If you like testing products, working in a lab, and are detail-oriented, you may be interested in this career strand. This Science Buddies site lays out the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Chemical Reaction Rate in Ultraviolet Beads

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, experiment with the role temperature plays in the rate at which UV beads lose their color. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Welcome to My World!: Medicinal Chemist

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what is involved in being a chemist who works to develop new medicinal drugs.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers an overview of the whole teaching field, from kindergarten through high school.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Postsecondary Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a general description of the college and university faculty career.
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Other

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Winners 2008 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine (updated yearly). Click on the names for more information.
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Other

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science online, the home for all clinical laboratory science practitioners.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the Clinical Laboratory Technician career. Employment projections and anticipated workforce trends are included with brief descriptions of the nature of the work, working conditions, and training...
Website
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Science Technicians

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers an overview of the whole field of science technicians, including nuclear, biological, chemical, and other types of technicians.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical Records and Health Information Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
Career trends and employment projections are detailed in this Department of Labor site. General information on the Medical Records and Health Information Technician profession is also provided.
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Other

What Is Nanotechnology?: Talk to the Scientists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how scientists are using nanotechnolgy to accomplish a variety of tasks. You can click on a scientist and they answer your question through audio.
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Other

State of Oklahoma Human Capital Management Division: Laboratory Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of laboratory technician duties, along with a classification of laboratory technicians into three levels based upon experience and expertise.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Stellar Fingerprints: The Spectra of Stars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Identify the composition of stars by applying the ideas of quantum theory. Investigate the field of spectroscopy, and examine the spectra of stars to locate the emission and absorption lines of hydrogen.
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Other

Chemical Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This online magazine is devoted to the science of chemical engineering.
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Other

American Academy of Forensic Science: Choosing a Career

For Students 9th - 10th
What is forensic science? What do forensic scientists do? What's a forensic scientist? This complete site answers these questions and provides a wealth of information about the field of forensic science.