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ProCon

Prescription Drug Ads

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Bayer Pharmaceuticals sold heroin as a cough medicine in the 1900s ... who knew? Scholars discover this, and other interesting facts, when they use the resource to prepare for a class discussion or debate. They browse videos, readers'...
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ProCon

Tablets vs. Textbooks

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Learners decide if tablets should replace textbooks in K-12 schools. They watch four pro and con videos and discover the history of the tablets-versus-textbooks debate. As a bonus, the resource allows them to submit their own comments...
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US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Mt. Rainier

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information on Mt. Rainier in Washington. Links to current information, background information, visit a volcano, items of interest, publications and reports, educational outreach, menus of interest and useful links.
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US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Mt. Saint Helens

For Students 9th - 10th
All the information that you would ever want to know about Mt. Saint Helens. There is a massive number of links to current information, background information, items of interest, eruption history and the May 18, 1980 eruption.
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Pearson

Pearson Assessments: Campbell Interest and Skill Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the CISS assessment tool that measures "self-reported vocational interests and skills." The Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory matches an individual's interests and skills with prospective occupations. Links to purchase...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Search

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey offers information for teachers and students interested on Earth Science research. Contains references to general information as well as current research and events.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Surviving a Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a common sense site about what to do in case you are in the area of a tsunami. This site is very interesting in that it provides lots of pictures of the damage a tsunami can do. Lessons were learned after these particular tsunamis.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program: Krakatau

For Students 9th - 10th
The volcano Krakatau is in Indonesia. Learn about its background information, description, frequently asked questions, items of interest and useful links.
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US Geological Survey

Lake Baikal: A Touchstone for Global Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an interesting article about Lake Baikal in Russia. This unique lake is helping scientists to learn more about the patterns of ecological change in the world and about the history of the world.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Mount Baker Volcano, Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed information on Mount Baker as well as information on glaciers, hydrology, lakes and drainages and other points of interest.
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US Geological Survey

Cvo: Craters of the Moon, Idaho

For Students 9th - 10th
Site enables users to learn more about the volcanoes of North America. Offers links to visit a volcano as well as other items of interest.
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European Union

European Commission: Public Opinion Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting resource into the opinions of Europeans on 21st-century issues. View survey results over a 30 year period. Some surveys require the viewer to download them.

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