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Mas: Lunar Photography With Telephoto Lenses
Ever taken a picture of a nice large full Moon, only to find that it looks like a small dot on your finished photograph? This site explains why, and offers tips on taking good pictures of the Moon.
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Web ref.org: Mercury
A nice concise summary of basic information on mercury, including sources, history and uses, as well as information on mercury poisoning.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center
Fas Community Resource Center: Triumphant March
Read about John Kellerman, a man born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, who, despite being born with both brain and heart damage, not only survives but also earns his high school diploma. Read about the beginning of his life, his supportive...
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Neurotic Poets: Sylvia Plath
This is a detailed biography on the often turbulent life and poetry of Sylvia Plath (1932-1963 CE). Included are links to full-texts of Plath's poems and images.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Asbestos
Discusses the different types of risks imposed when exposed to asbestos. Risks that are discussed are cancer risks, reproductive effects, and chronic effects.
US Department of State
American Life: Discontent and Reform
This article from the US Department of State, "USA History in Brief," reviews the reasons for and results of Progressivism in the early 20th century.
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March of Dimes: Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy
Use this resource to learn about how maternal alcohol use and abuse can harm a developing baby and cause problems even after birth. This article answers questions such as, "What are the hazards of drinking alcohol during pregnancy?" and...
NASA
Nasa: The Ups and Downs of Ozone
Scientists look at the efforts to decrease ozone depletion in this news story from the year 2000. Maps and photos. Links to other ozone data-gathering sites. (June 26, 2000)
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Electromagnetic Fields
This site provides links to a variety of government-sponsored overviews and articles on electromagnetic fields and their associated health risks.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Services: Lead Poisoning
This comprehensive resource explains everything from the characteristics of a lead atom to symptoms of lead poisoning.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Superfund Hazardous Waste Sites
Extremely detailed look at the dangers associated with the hazardous and solid waste sites in the U.S.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Radiation Related Frequently Asked Questions
A list of frequently asked questions about radiation, with answers. About half of the questions are health-related and pertain to how radiation affects the body.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Adaptations Adaptations, Interdependence and Competition
Organisms depend on each other for survival. This is called interdependence. Both living and non-living factors will affect the abundance and distribution of organisms in a habitat. Included is a link to a test.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Activities for Teaching Vocabulary
This article focuses on the importance of teaching vocabulary and how to teach it effectively. It lists concepts that need to be considered when preparing to teach vocabulary such as prior knowledge, dictionary use, context clues, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Radioactive Decay Types Article
This article from Khan Academy provides information about radioactive decay. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social Behavior Questions
This is a ten-question quiz pertaining to social behaviors.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Outdoor Safety: Warning! The Rays of the Sun Can Be Harmful!
Learn about the harmful effects on humans of ultraviolet radiation caused by the depletion of the ozone layer.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Effects of Large Doses
Entry takes a look at the harmful effects of large doses of radiation exposure.
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Elements Online: Are Animals Effective in Testing?
This site questions the use of animals, specifically in the testing of prolonged exposure to pesticides. This article argues that, although pesticides have been found "safe" through animal testing, the long-term effects on humans has not...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science 911: Fight a Fire, Save the Ozone
Test the effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation on living cells by simulating the ozone hole in the lab, then consider how this information might apply to you.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Radiation Damage and Its Study
Reference examines the effects of radiation exposure both harmful and beneficial.
Family Education
Family Education Network: Is the News Bad News for Children?
This article provides tips on how to monitor children's exposure to current affairs which could potentially be upsetting to children.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Frostbite Instruction Sheet
What is frostbite and how does it affect your skin? How do you treat frostbite? Find the answers to these questions, and learn how to prevent frostbite at this website.
Government of Alberta
Noise, Hearing Loss and Hearing Protection on the Farm
Farmers are exposed to damaging levels of noise on the job. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development gives a brief overview of how occupational noise can damage hearing, as well as suggestions about how to prevent hearing impairment.
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