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Science Struck

Science Struck: A Layman's Guide to How a Sling Psychrometer Works

For Students 9th - 10th
A sling psychrometer is used to measure humidity levels. Read about its history, how it works, its design, and how to use it. Includes a relative humidity table.
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Read Works

Read Works: Transcontinental Railroads: Compressing Time and Space

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Abridged from the full text located at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, this passage provides information about the development of the transcontinental railroad. Paired texts, a text...
Website
WebMD

Web Md: Potassium (K) Test

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of what potassium is and potassium level tests are given by WebMD. Read about why potassium level tests are given, what they reveal, how they are done, and what the possible results may mean.