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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Primer on Quantum Theory of the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Covering a range of topics related to the quantum theory of the atom, this site provides a three-part dissection of atomic theory including information on particles, waves, light, electrons, and atoms.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Origin of Countless Conspiracy Theories

For Students 9th - 10th
Why can we find geometric shapes in the night sky? How can we know that at least two people in London have exactly the same number of hairs on their head? And why can patterns be found in just about any text - even Vanilla Ice lyrics?...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Beginnings of Set Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of St. Andrews offers a wonderful introduction to set theory that makes the topic interesting and understandable. Includes numerous links to related philosophers, mathematicians, and topics.
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Other

Learning theories.com: Summaries of Learning Theories and Models

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Lists many models and theories of learning. Each one links to the summary of an article. A paid subscription is necessary to access the full article. But if a definition or brief explanation of a term is needed, the summary should...
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Other

Simply Psychology: Visual Perception Theories

For Students 9th - 10th
Bottom-Up Processing and Top-Down Processing are two schools of thought when scientists discuss how humans perceive the senses which they experience. This article explores the two theories of visual perception and cites evidence and...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Ecological Systems Theory Simply Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the ecological systems theory is and it relates to child development. Looks at five environmental contexts that impact on a child's life and development. Provides examples of how different events within these frameworks...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: From Probability to Combinatorics and Number Theory

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Apply division to determine the probability of outcomes with a racing game.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Srinivasa Ramanujan

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography about the Indian mathematician who made extraordinary contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Marie Sophie Germain

For Students 9th - 10th
At a difficult time to be a woman mathematician, Germain was able to submit her works on number theory and receive some acknowledgement.
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Curated OER

Virtual Economy: David Ricardo: Theories

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the two theories that Ricardo created. The Distribution theory and the International Trade theory (Comparative) are explained in detail.
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SparkNotes

Spark Notes: Language and Cognition: Theories of Language Acquisition

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discusses the two main influences on language acquisition - environmental as put forward by G.F. Skinner, and biological as espoused by Noam Chomsky.
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Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Bohr's Theory of the Hydrogen Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of Niels Bohr's (1885 - 1962 CE) Model along with an app that illustrates a hydrogen atom according to the particle or wave model. You can choose a principal quantum number "n." The right part of the graphic represents the...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Three Ways to Destroy the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
They say all things must come to an end. Does this include the universe? This video explores current theories on the end of everything. [6:17]
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Integrated Publishing

Integrated Publishing: Theories of Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Integrated Publishing provides three different examples of theories of magnetism.
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Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Theories of Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
Five different theories on the subject of Imperialism, includes several historical figures for each theory and links for recommended readings on Imperialism.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: More Meat!

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders practice skills of addition, subtraction, word problems and graphing and develop their own theories about why meat consumption is so different across the world.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Sophie Germain

For Students 9th - 10th
Article highlights the accomplishments of Sophie Germain, a French mathematician who contributed to the study of acoustics, elasticity, mathematical physics, and the theory of numbers.
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Other

Theory on Tap: The Circle of Fifth

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice site that breaks down into three sections: "what is the circle of fifths", "finding key signatures" and "guitar tuning and the circle of fifths."
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Other

Tutorials Point: Graph Theory Coloring

For Students 10th - 12th
Graph coloring is nothing but a simple way of labeling graph components such as vertices, edges, and regions under some constraints. This site introduces you to graph coloring and its applications in the real world.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Is Gravity and How Does It Work

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed look at gravitational force and the many theories that have been put forward to try to explain it. Includes lots of illustrations.
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Other

Marketography: Conflict Perspective: A Mediated Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines mass media and its relationship with society. In the past, it was a one-way relationship and mass media influenced society. Now it works in both directions, with society providing feedback to and influencing mass media. The...
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Other

Simply Psychology: Saul Mc Leod: Jean Piaget

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of psychologist, Jean Piaget, highlighting his theories of cognitive development in children. Identify and understand specifics of the three key parts of his cognitive theory.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Taking Issue: Evolution and Religious Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what five different religions have to say about the shaping of life and evolution. [August 8, 2005]
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PBS

Nova: America's Stone Age Explorers: End of the Big Beasts

For Students 9th - 10th
Three opposing views about the disappearance of the "megafauna" in North America. What really happened to the wooly mammoth, mastadon, saber-toothed tiger, among other animals?

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