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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Obama Care

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn details about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) that was passed on March 23, 2010.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Writing Prompts: Physical Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features Justin Snyder, Physical Therapist. Justin works for an inpatient facility helping people with neurological problems, spinal cord injuries and knee or hip replacements. He suggests that if you have an interest in...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans

For Students 3rd - 5th
A CAT Scan is compared to cutting up a fruitcake on this basic, yet interesting site. This description of CAT Scans is intended for a younger audience and also offers links to the visible human project.
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California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Find news, foundation information, scholarships and more.
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Z Dnet: Smart Chips Get Under Our Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
As much as it may sound like something out of science fiction, developers have begun to experiment with "smart chips" skin implants to monitor the human body. This article is dated 2001.
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Cbc: Timeline of Canadian Tobacco Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
This CBC News article gives a timeline of Tobacco Laws in Canada. Read about legislation as dating as far back at the 1908 Tobacco Restraint Act through to today.
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University of Missouri

University of Missouri: Feeds for Light Horses

For Students 9th - 10th
What type of feed do horses need to maintain their health? Are oats and timothy hay necessary? These questions are answered and this comprehensive site discusses pasture grasses, silage, legume hays, and more.
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Iraqi Children Line Up for Fuel, Water From British Troops in Southern Iraq 2003

For Students 9th - 10th
With Operation Iraqi Freedom over, and Saddam Hussein ousted, many Iraqis are left without proper food, shelter, water, and healthcare. In order to change this, humanitarian assistance is necessary. This NPR site addresses the...
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Fighting for Water

For Students 9th - 10th
With Operation Iraqi Freedom over, and Saddam Hussein ousted, many Iraqis are left without proper food, shelter, water, and healthcare. In order to change this, humanitarian assistance is necessary. This NPR site addresses the...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Registered Nurses

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the nursing career as well as information on many other careers. The search engine can be used to find any career listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Recreational Therapists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is dedicated to information on the Recreational Therapist career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dentists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides occupational information about dentists.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Optometrists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides occupational information about optometrists.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dietitians and Nutritionists

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough introduction to the careers of dietitians and nutritionists, including job market outlook and salary data.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Nuclear Medicine Technologists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives details of the job of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Includes Nature of the Work, Working Conditions, Job Outlook, Earnings, and Related Occupations.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about this fast growing occupation, the educational requirements for assistants and aides, the employment prospects and the salary ranges.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Surgical Technologist

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Labor provides an excellent site with all of the information you need to know about the career of a surgical technician.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technologists

For Students 9th - 10th
A very informative site describing the profession of radiologic technologist/technician. Contains sections on nature of the work, working conditions, employment opportunities, qualifications, job outlook, and earnings.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Opticians, Dispensing

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive introduction to the career of optician, with information on the nature of the work, working conditions, employment qualifications, job outlook, and earnings.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physician Assistants

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Occupational Outlook Handbook provides a good description of what a physician's assistant is. An outline is provided with links to make navigation of this article easier. This is a great site to check out on the subject.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Published by the Department of Labor, this site details the Radiologic Technician Career. Employment outlook, and projections are provided with training and qualifications data.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Therapists

For Students 9th - 10th
Put up by the US Department of Labor, this site offers detailed information on the Occupational Therapist Career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Respiratory Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
Put up by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this OOH site is dedicated to information on the Respiratory Therapist career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Speech Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
Put out by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, this page from the Occupational Outlook Handbook is dedicated to information related to the Speech Therapist career.

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