Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Intro to Biology: What Is Life?
This article explores exactly what is considered alive but reviewing over the characteristics of life.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Looking for Life on Mars and Beyond
Learn some of the characteristics of Mars. These characteristics lead some people to believe that life forms may be found on the fourth planet from the Sun.
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Science News for Students: Like Poison for Phosphorus
Discusses a research study undertaken at Mono Lake in California, known for its extreme salty conditions, which supports unusual life forms. Scientists found that a bacterium could survive using arsenic instead of phosphorus,...
National Library of France
National Library of France: Fairy Tales: Birth of a Genre
Travel to the land of "far far away" by examining the history of fairy tales and the artwork inspired by them. This online exhibit provides a colorful look at the origins of popular tales, the content within them (fantastical worlds,...
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Psych Central: Teaching a Work Ethic
A good work ethic can be taught from the home as well as school. Here's a checklist of what can be done to establish this characteristic in children.
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Old Farmer's Almanac: The Buzz on Bees
This Old Farmer's Almanac resource gives insight on the life and characteristics of bees.
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Cbpp: Texas Economic Model: Hard for Other States to Follow and Not All It Seems
Examines why the Texas economy is healthy and the factors that make it difficult and undesirable for other states to try to replicate its model. (Published: April 4, by 2012)
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Evidence of Evolutionary Transitions
Charles Darwin's theory that all living organisms are connected in some way has been confirmed through intense studies over centuries. Understand the similarities that bond all things living to the same family tree by checking out this...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Are Viruses Dead or Alive?
Are viruses alive or dead? How do we determine whether something is alive? Let's compare viruses to the 7 criteria researchers have set to determine if something is alive.
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