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American Museum of Natural History

Planetary Mysteries

For Students 6th - 12th
A website all about planetary mysteries—it's a one-stop-shop for all things, stars, planets, and space travel. Scholars read an astronomy overview to discover the page's big ideas, then choose from the plethora of resources, including...
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American Museum of Natural History

What's This?: Early Humans

For Students 6th - 12th
Early humans crafted shelters out of whatever materials they could find. A one-question quiz asks learners to identify the type of bones used to construct the hut pictured in a display.
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A Walk Through the Ruins of Petra

For Students 6th - 12th
Walking through the ancient Nabataean city of Petra can be a challenge. A tour begins with a 20-minute walk down a rocky slope through the narrow Siq to get to the famous Treasury known to Indiana Jones fans. But that is...
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Cmc: Mysteries of Egypt: Nile River & Desert

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource provides great pictures of the Nile River and surrounding desert with some description of this unique geography. Very interesting and informative.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Did You Ever Wonder? About the Mysteries of Ocean Chemistry?

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate ocean chemistry. The article discusses Jim Bishop, ocean cycle, the biology of the sea, and carbon in the sea. The resource consists of pictures, quotes, and links to additional resources.
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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery: Dashiell Hammett

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery has information about Dashiell Hammett and his service as a sergeant in the Army. Includes great biographical information along with several helpful pictures of this sergeant and author.
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Raid on Deerfield: The Many Stories of 1704

For Students 9th - 10th
This award-winning resource draws the reader into a consideration of history as witnessed from multiple perspectives. Discover the mystery of the French and Indian raid on colonial Deerfield, Massachusetts where five cultures clashed in...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Destination Mars

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating site from NPR describes the two missions launched on June 11, 2003 to explore Mars and collect evidence that may help scientists solve the many mysteries of Mars. The site contains vivid pictures and links to many...

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