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Coca Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Coca is a plant that lives in the Andean region and is used to make the drug cocaine as well as being used in various medicinal and cultural practices of the Bolivian people. Find out about the science, history and uses of the coca plant...
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University of Alberta

University of Alberta: The Galt Enterprises

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief history that describes the establishment of the Alberta Railway by Alexander Tilloch Galt. It would be a means of moving coal from his companies coal properties to Medicine Hat. Included are maps, photographs and primary...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Cobalt

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia online encyclopedia site provides information on the element Cobalt (Co). Entry includes the characteristics, history, biological role, occurrence, compounds, isotopes, and more about Cobalt.
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Pbs Nova Online: The Hippocratic Oath Today

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from describes one of the oldest binding documents in history, the Hippocratic Oath. A history of the oath is provided along with information on current uses of the oath.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: u.s.sanitary Commission and Other Relief Agencies

For Students 9th - 10th
The origins of the United States Sanitary Commission is discussed and its work in the aid of Union soldiers of the Civil War, trying "to do what the Government could not" for soldiers. From "The Photographic History of the Civil War" by...
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University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Andreas Vesalius, the Humanist.

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Andreas Vesalius, who wrote the first complete textbook on human anatomy from researching ancient Greek anatomy. It also explains the humanist philosophy.
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David Holt: The Roots of Mountain Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short history of the major influences that have combined to create mountain music, one of which is minstrel music. Provides a good decription of minstrel music in general. Includes names and descriptions of specific songs,...
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National Nuclear Science Week

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a site dedicated to National Nuclear Science Week, Jan. 23-27, 2012. Sponsored by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, this special week is focused on all parts of nuclear science. You can find activities, lesson...
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Pbs Learning Media: Decolonizing the Map: Creating the Indigenous Mapping Collective

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For many Indigenous communities, mapping plays a large role in reclaiming their lands. Mapping is not new to Indigenous peoples, in fact, some of the world's earliest maps can be seen in cave paintings or heard in the stories that have...
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Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: Crossroads of Culture: Traditional Medicine of Immigrants

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article is only text, so should be used as a source for homework or projects, rather than as an interactive site. Great concise info for younger students who don't need extremely in depth text.
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Greek Medicine: Aristotle: Father of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a basic overview of Aristotle's life and accomplishments. The 'Aristotle in a Nutshell' section provides a useful list of his ideas in the many disciplines he studied.
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Clara Barton: Women in History

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.
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California Academy of Physician Assistants: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for California Academy of Physician Assistants, one of the largest statewide organizations of Physician Assistants. This site has a great deal of information regarding the P.A. career. Included in this site are a brief history...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Aspirin Was Discovered

For Students 9th - 10th
Krishna Sudhir traces the history of aspirin.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Writing and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the writing and technology of the Aztec Empire including their calendar, agriculture, and medicine on this site.
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Northwestern University

Di Humani Corporis Fabrica

For Students 9th - 10th
A historically significant translation of the groundbreaking text on human anatomy that changed the study of anatomy forever.
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Herb Research Foundation: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains comprehensive information about herbal remedies, including current research, common uses and health benefits, guidelines and historical information.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Hildegard Von Bingen (1098 1179 Ce)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides a detailed biography of this remarkable woman includes information about her writing, her health (she apparently suffered from migranes), her music, and her religious beliefs. A bibliography...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Culture & Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information on the culture and traditions of the Choctaw, and their social life in the past. Covers such topics as foods, games, medicine, clothing, etc. The text is often based on accounts written in the past.
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Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Brought to Life: Hippocrates (C. 460 C. 370 Bce)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of Hippocrates and his ideas about effective medicine.
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Pbs Teachers: Dragon Science: Wisdom of Li Shizhen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Compare and contrast Western and Chinese medicine, and explore the benefits and medicinal properties of ancient herbs and plants.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About Red Marine Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of red algae use by humans, its physical characteristics, their uses in medicine, and their uses in food.
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Auw St. Lawrence County Branch: Women of Courage

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what it means to have courage by examining the lives of women who "Were pioneers in their fields, which included education, medicine, art, politics, and music." This page includes biographies of several women including scientist...

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