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Plum Tree

Teaching Your Child How to “Stress Press”

For Students K - 6th
Are you or your scholars feeling stressed? Use the coping skill resource, Stress Press, to relieve the feeling that may be growing inside you when a big test or presentation is on its way. 
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Curated OER

Preguntas Básicas

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learn how to answer basic questions in Spanish. All of the common questions are addressed, and there are occasional opportunities for your learners to practice using the new vocabulary. There's an activity included on the last slide that...
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Plum Tree

Teaching Your Child How to "Spaghetti Body"

For Students K - 6th
We all feel stressed at times, but we don't have to feel that way for long by practicing a coping skill called, Spaghetti Body. When a high stakes test or presentation is on its way, follow the instructions on this...
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Thomas Hardy: Far From the Madding Crowd

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, read "Far from the Madding Crowd," in its entirety. The text of this Thomas Hardy novel is organized by chapter and it preceded by a brief paragraph introducing setting, plot, and characters of "The Madding Crowd."
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BBC

Bbc: General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne

For Students 3rd - 8th
A detailed biography of General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne, a native of Pennsylvania and a general in the Amercian Revolution.
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Other

History Net: The Madness of John Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
Was John Brown mad, suffering from a mental disorder or perfectly sane? This article briefly contrasts the possibilities. (July 2009)
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MadSci Network

Mad Science: Structure and Function of the Stomach

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief description of the various structures and functions associated with the human stomach. Provides a link to more in-depth information on the stomach. There is also an explanation of hunger pains.
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MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
The question: "What makes something sublimate?" is discussed and explained. Project ideas pertaining to sublimation are suggested.
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Other

Biology Mad: Getting in and Out of Cells [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This seven-page Biology course handout gives a detailed explanation, accompanied by many illustrations, of the various processes by which substances travel across the membranes of cells.
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Other

Biology Mad: Structure and Function of the Cell [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This 11-page Biology course handout gives a detailed explanation of cell structure, supplemented by many illustrations.
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MadSci Network

Mad Sci Network: Visible Human: Annotated References

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of transverse and coronal views of the internal anatomy of the human body. The webpage also has a keyword search for specific organs.
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MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry/cappillary Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Capillary action is described. Examples are illustrated. Links to related topics.
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MadSci Network

Mad Scientist Network: How Can a Gyroscope Defy Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the seemingly gravity-defying feats of a gyroscope. Focuses on the reason behind its operation. Includes illustrations.
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MadSci Network

Mad Sci Network: Three Decomposers

For Students 9th - 10th
The MadSci Network answers the posted question by describing three large groups of decomposers: bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes.
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MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a question and answer format, this page addresses the question: "What effect may crystallization have on the optical properties of a material?" Crystalline and amorphous solids are compared and contrasted; their properties are...
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MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
The question: "What would the triple point of water truly look like?" is discussed and explained. The phases of matter are described.
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MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
The question "What is process called when gases go back to solids?" is discussed in detail. A comparison of the processes of sublimation, deposition and condensation is made.
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MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network/is 0 K Absolute Zero?

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a question and answer format, this page explains what is meant by the term "absolute zero." The basis for the Kelvin temperature scale is described. And the relationship between heat or energy and temperature is discussed.
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MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: About Nuclear Fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a question and answer format, this page introduces and explains the idea of nuclear fusion. The hydrogen bomb and its operation is discussed. Other applications of nuclear fusion are described. Short but clear.
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MadSci Network

Mad Scientist Network: Toxins of Blue Green Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the dangers of blue-green toxins on humans.
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MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: About Nuclear Fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a question and answer format, this page introduces and explains the idea of nuclear fusion. The hydrogen bomb and its operation is discussed. Other applications of nuclear fusion are described. Short but clear.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Caligula

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the insanity of Caligula in William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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Flow of History

Flow of History: Nuclear Arms Race

For Students 9th - 10th
The events and countries involved in the nuclear arms race are profiled. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.
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Other

Coping.org: Tools for Handling Control Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive site covers numerous control-related issues and provides tips for maintaining composure. Issues surrounding self-control are discussed as well.