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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: On Waterdogs, Mudpuppies, and More

For Students 9th - 10th
Alex Hawes's article, "On Waterdogs, Mudpuppies, and the Occasional Hellbender" looks at the range of creatures within the classification of Amphibian. He does not spend time discussing frogs or toads in depth, but focuses on the rest of...
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Mystery of Amphibian Declines

For Students 9th - 10th
Howard Youth's article, "Chasing Frogs and Phantoms: The Mystery of Amphibian Declines" deals with the shrinking populations of amphibians and certain conservation efforts underway.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Wolves Change an Ecosystem

For Students 9th - 10th
Jim Robbins's article, "Weaving A New Web: Wolves Change An Ecosystem" focuses on the research and findings of biologist Robert Crabtree and his organization, Yellowstone Ecosystem Studies, in looking at wolves and coyotes.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Rediscovering a Fragile Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
This article deals with a variety of topics related to the Prairie biome. Topics covered include More than Just Waving Grass, Birds of a Feather, Bison: From Abundance to Absence, and more.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Penguins on Thin Ice

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores various topics relating to penguins including From the Equator to the Bottom of the World, Feast and Famine, Penguin Cities, Waddling into the Future, and more.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Coatis, the Raccoon's Sociable Cousin

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the Raccoon's cousin, the coatis, covers a variety of topics related to the coatis including the four species (white-nosed, ringtailed, mountain, and island), behavior habits, and more.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Magazine: First City in the New World?

For Students 9th - 10th
An account about Caral, Peru that suggests there was a civilization present in Peru much earlier than was previously thought. The article describes Caral as an ancient city that was flourishing at the same time the Great Pyramids were...
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Grand magazine.com: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A collection of articles on grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
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Langauage Magazine: Ell Teacher Resources

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Website offers articles and resources about current issues facing ELL instructors.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Farming, From Ancient to Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
While this article by Shannon Lyons and Emily Huhn uses the New Kids' Farm exhibit at the National Zoo as a topic springboard, the information on farming and farming history is interesting and informative.
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Ariadne Magazine: Syndicated Content

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines issues arising from the current enthusiasm for syndicating content to portals or other web sites. It offers a list of best practices for creating an RSS feed.
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Natural History Magazine: With Hands or Swift Feet (Ancient Olympic Games)

For Students 9th - 10th
Article adaptation from "A Brief History of the Olympic Games" (Blackwell Publishing, 2004) summarizes key aspects of the ancient Olympic competitions, ideals, and festivals.
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Peoria Magazine: How to Influence Legislators

For Students 9th - 10th
Elected officials need your advice and ideas. This is an article that tells you exactly how to go about advising congressional representatives the correct way in order to be heard.
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Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 4, Issue 2: Young Inventors: Louis Braille [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 3rd
This magazine article explains how Louis Braille developed a system of reading for the blind which was called Braille in his honor.
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Internet Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It also contains links to information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research, booklets, and magazine articles, as well as informational videos.
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Valparaiso University: William Morris Davis

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biography of William Morris Davis (1850-1934 CE), often called "The father of American geography." He was one of the founders of the Association of American Geographers and a regular contributor to the National Geographic...
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Scientific American

Scientific American: The Science of Beauty: In Depth Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientific news and magazine articles from 2001-2009 related to the science behind beauty products and treatments.
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Usa Swimming: Club Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains profiles and magazine articles about numerous swimming clubs throughout the United States.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Questioning the Text

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this magazine article originally featured in Instructor, the reading strategy called "questioning the text" is explained by the renowned literacy consultant and staff developer, Stephanie Harvey. The steps included for questioning the...
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Entrepreneur: Taxing Matters

For Students 9th - 10th
This Entrepreneur Magazine article provides "Everything you wanted to know about payroll taxes, and then some," and includes a good explanation of FICA (social security and medicare) withholding.
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The Nation: Copyright Monopolies

For Students 9th - 10th
This magazine article discusses the 1998 Copyright Term Extension Act and its impact on society, public domain, the First Amendment, and monopolistic power in the USA. (Feb. 17, 2003)
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Assistive Media

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource for students and adults with disabilities which make it difficult to read print texts in the conventional manner. Presents hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles, clippings, and current and past events in audio...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Research Sources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This slideshow lesson focuses on research sources by listing 10 types of sources: books, periodicals/magazines, newspaper articles, scholarly articles, databases, reviews, interviews, lectures, media (film, television), and websites. It...
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Next Step U: Helping Students Find the Right Path

For Students 9th - 10th
The Next Step Magazine offers comprehensive resources on life after High School. Individuals can explore articles, college/university planning, career exploration, and life skills.

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