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Wikipedia: Martin Luther

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a biography on Martin Luther contains information on his 95 Theses, his being questioned as a heretic and his excommunication, and Luther's antisemitism. Also contains some quotes by...
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Wikipedia: Microsoft Excel

For Students 9th - 10th
Add your knowledge about Microsoft Excel to the Encyclopedia Wikipedia. There are many links, especially about the history of various versions of Excel and the technical operations aspects.
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Wikipedia: Hypothalamus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia, Wikipedia, provides a brief open-source encyclopedic explanation of what the hypothalamus is and what its functions are. Links are provided throughout this paragraph along with a picture showing where the...
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Wikipedia: Hot Spring

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from the encyclopedia Wikipedia contains a definition for what a hot spring is, and tells how they differ from a geyser. Links are also provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Carolus Linnaeus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an overview of the life of botanist Carolus Linnaeus discusses his upbringing and education. It also provides information about his work on taxonomy.
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Wikipedia: Asteroid

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia is a good resource page on asteroids. Gives details on different groups of asteroids that have been identified; how they get their name and number after identification; the six types of...
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Wikipedia: Microsoft Word

For Students 9th - 10th
Add to your knowledge of Microsoft Word with the Encyclopedia Wikipedia. There are many links, especially about the history of various versions of Word and the technical operations aspects.
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Wikipedia: Microsoft Outlook

For Students 9th - 10th
Add your knowledge about Microsoft Outlook to the Encyclopedia Wikipedia. There are many links, especially about the history of various versions of Outlook and the technical operations aspects.
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Wikipedia: Color Blindness

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides information on the condition of color blindness, including different types of color deficiencies, a discussion on the causes of color blindnes, images, and more.
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Wikipedia: Comet

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on comets describes what they are, their physical characteristics, gives a history of comet study, and provides a list of well-known comets.
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Wikipedia: Computer Mouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers an excellent encyclopedia definition of the computer mouse. Content includes images, history of the mouse, mice in the marketplace, applications of mice in user interfaces, and more.
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Wikipedia: List of Spanish Language Authors

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia with a fantastic list of Spanish language authors, organized by country. List is weighted toward authors from Spain but includes at least 1-2 authors for Latin American countries. For some authors, biographical references...
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Wikipedia: Raster Graphics (Bitmap)

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines what a Raster graphic (Bitmap) is and explains how it works. Includes a nice illustration and an example of how a bitmap picture is constructed. Links to related information are available.
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Wikipedia: Gif (Graphics Interchange Format)

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines a GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) graphics file and explains how and why it was created. Sections of the article include history, Unisys and LZW patent enforcement, usage, color, alternatives,...
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Wikipedia: Jpeg

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines a JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) graphics file and explains how and why it was created. Links to related information are available as well.
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Wikipedia: Png

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines a PNG graphic file and explains how and why it was created. Sections of the article include history and development, technical details, support and usage, alternatives, see also (related information), and...
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Wikipedia: Desktop Publishing

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article explores what desktop publishing is. Content includes a brief look at the history of desktop publishing, as well as detailed articles focusing on a wide range of free and commercial software.
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Wikipedia: Norse Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive encyclopedia article on Norse mythology, including many eye-catching pictures. Easy to navigate from an outline of the article and a detailed menu of topics on the right side of the screen. Includes discussion of sources,...
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Wikipedia: Prime Meridian

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia article on the prime meridian discusses the important principles were established at the International Meridian Conference in 1884.
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Wikipedia: Tibetan Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry for Tibetan Buddhism, also called Lamaism, from the openly editable online encyclopedia Wikipedia.
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Wikipedia: Quark

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an in-depth description of quarks describes different characteristics about them. Mentions how they are different from leptons, the theory of quantum chromodynamics, and the process of...
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Wikipedia: Andre Marie Ampere

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a nice overview of the life of Andre Marie Ampere. Content covered includes an overview of his upbringing, his time as professor, and his study of electromagnetism.
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Wikipedia: Gas Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a basic overview of the three gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', and Graham's Law) and information on the ideal gas law is found here.
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Wikipedia: Gary Kildall

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a biography on Gary Kidall details his founding of Digital Research Corporation, his creation of the CP/M Operating System, and his snubbing of IBM after their approach to use a version...