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NBC

Nbc Learn: Science of Golf

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of short original video clips uncovers the science, technology, engineering and math behind the game of golf. The video series features both scientists and pro golfers and lessons plans are provided to accompany the videos.
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Science Behind the News

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Included here are 12 videos and lesson plans exploring the science, technology, engineering and math found in current events. Check back regularly for additional videos that help connect fundamental STEM topics to real-world news stories.
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Science of Nhl Hockey

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Included here are 10 videos and lesson plans regarding the science and math behind professional hockey. Simply click on the video and the lesson/s are integrated.
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Science of Nfl Football

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Included here are 10 videos and lesson plans that unravel the science behind NFL professional football. Simply click on the video and the lesson/s are integrated.
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Competency Works: What the Learning Sciences Tell Us About Competency Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
With automated tools and instructional support, find out how to become a "learning engineer" - working to apply what's known about learning, to the real challenges of developing affordable, reliable, available, data-rich competency-based...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Fair Central: Choose a Science Fair Project Idea

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great science fair project ideas! Learn how to ask a testable question and choose from elementary, middle school, or high school science fair project ideas. View examples of testable questions, and see what is changed, what stays the...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
This slideshow introduces the genre of science fiction. It presents background information, common elements, common themes, pop movies (from books) showing diverse examples, and three specific examples: "Time Machine," "I, Robot," and...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Science Tutorials: Bill Nye: Coco Nutty Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing the Bill Nye the Science Guy straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive tutorial.
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Other

Welcome: Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The "Learn Lab" spends its time testing and developing approaches to cognitive thinking and measures modeling to maximize the learning that occurs in a classroom. This program from the University of Pittsburgh offers many classes online...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Characteristics of Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the characteristics of science fiction including the three types of science fiction, a list of characteristics from National Geographic. It features links to Fact Monster: "Science Fiction," Goodreads: "Popular...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Literature: Fantasy and Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson is an introduction to Contemporary Fantasy and Science Fiction including definitions, themes, characteristics, and some leading authors and movies.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Science Behind the News

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why? Files from the University of Wisconsin explains the science behind the news. The website, tackling issues in news headlines, provides a good mix of information and interactivity that takes the "chore" out of learning.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Environmental & Earth Science

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource of articles, videos, news and other research opportunities featuring environmental and earth science. References have been created by experts in the field and are useful for researchers and educators to enhance...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Ursula K. Le Guin

For Students 9th - 10th
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin tells the intimate coming-of-age story of the Portland, Oregon, housewife and mother of three who forever transformed American literature by bringing science fiction and fantasy into the literary mainstream....
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: The Gene Connection Show [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders will discover the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors by bringing the traits to life in a game of charades. After that, the students will demonstrate knowledge of recessive and dominant traits as they...
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Other

Science Notebooks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using science notebooks can be a boon for teachers looking for ways to bolster critical thinking, writing, analysis and scientific knowledge. This site offers examples, answers frequently asked questions and includes resources for teachers.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Microscopes and Forensic Science

For Students 9th - 10th
In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will learn about the parts of a microscope and how some types of microscopes are better than others for certain types of evidence analysis within the field of Forensic Science. A...
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Heredity and Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
The Genetic Science Learning Center presents the world of heredity and traits including activities to better comprehend the science, clear explanations of aspects of heredity, and an interactive opportunity.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science:ap Environmental Science Exam Prep

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can use this complete review as a study guide and practice before taking the College Board AP Environmental Science Course Exam.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Crime Science Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will learn the basic components of a crime scene investigation and how they are implemented. You will also learn various evidence collecting techniques, as well as how to properly document...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Forensic Science: Analysis of Hair, Fiber and Botanical Mtl

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive interactive tutorial explores forensic science, particularly within the area of hair analysis. Investigate the parts of a hair and how it grows. Learn how is hair evidence is collected and analyzed and what different...
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The New Science of Addiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Multidisciplinary examination of the science of addiction attempts to unravel its complexities by considering genetics, brain chemistry, environmental risk factors, and related topics.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Course Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to Environmental Science, an interdisciplinary field of study that integrates the biological and physical sciences in an effort to understand environmental systems, and the solutions to both man-made and natural...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Terrestrial Biomes and Land Use

For Students 9th - 10th
How we can live sustainably on our natural resources while also preserving enough nature so these resources can be replenished represents one of the most important questions in environmental science. Through learning about terrestrial...

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