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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Standing Crowned Buddha With Four Scenes of His Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an image of a crowned and bejeweled Buddha, standing on a lotus pedestal, surrounded by four other figures representing four famous scenes from the life of the historical Buddha. It dates from approximately 1050-1100 C.E. The...
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WebMD

Web Md: The Mysterious 'Medication' of Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD features an article on the medical uses of meditation.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Oscillator

For Students 9th - 10th
Oscillators are a type of circuit found in many types of electronic equipment, including clocks, radios and computers. (Java tutorial)
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information on meditation. The article is entitled, "Meditation: Calming your mind, body and spirit". Describes what meditation is and how it works, along with giving a list of links.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Beach

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Jessica who enjoys the calm and quiet of the beach. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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BBC

Bbc: Cuba and Russia Sign Trade Deals

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the easing of trade restrictions between Cuba and Russia. (November 10, 2008)
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Other

College of Saint Benedict: Health Advocates: Time Management

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains techniques for time management.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Electroconvulsive Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about electroconvulsive therapy.
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Other

Nys Society of Medical Massage Therapists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is part of the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists, the oldest organization of professional massage therapists in the US. This page gives information about what to look for in a massage therapist, and a link to...
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A&E Television

History.com: The Mariel Boatlift: How Cold War Politics Drove Thousands of Cubans to Florida in 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
After Fidel Castro loosened emigration policies, some 125,000 Cubans landed on U.S. shores over a span of five months. The Mariel Boatlift of 1980 was a mass emigration of Cubans to the United States. The exodus was driven by a stagnant...
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Other

Spacefem.com: What Kind of Engineer Should You Be?

For Students 9th - 10th
Engineering is one of the coolest jobs in the world, but there are so many disciplines it can be a little daunting to choose one for yourself! I wasn't happy with the existing quizzes, they were mostly way too direct (do you like bridges...
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Other

Queendom: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to GAD and various treatment options, including cognitive-behavioral, alternative, relaxation, and hyperventilation control. Also includes a self-test and numerous references.
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CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 11 18 13: China Permitira Tener Mas De Un Hijo

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Article reports on the announcement that China will slightly relax its position on allowing families to have just one child.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Traits of Life: How Does a Muscle Work? [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Poster illustrates how muscles turn energy into movement.
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Digital History

Digital History: Low Brow and Middle Brow Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the popular culture in the Jazz Age. Read about the kinds of entertainment and literature enjoyed by the middle class in the 1920s.
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Other

Meditation Therapy: Brief Instructions for Seated Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of instructions for seated Zen meditation.
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Other

Pregnancy and Prenatal Care

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the signs of pregnancy, prenatal care objectives, and pregnancy associated discomforts.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Quelling the Adrenaline Response: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand and be able to use basic techniques to reduce intensity of their own fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Quelling the Adrenaline Response."
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Stress Less: Calming Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever felt stressed, angry or frustrated? Have you had a hard time managing those emotions? Chances are, you have and so have your children. In this video produced by the Parent Toolkit, you'll find strategies to help you and...
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Statue of the Priest Kaemked

For Students 9th - 10th
This statue depicts the funerary priest, Kaemked, kneeling with his hands crossed in a relaxed pose and praying to his god.
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Headless Statue of a Roman Man

For Students 9th - 10th
The headless statue portrays a Roman man. He is clad in a cloak wrapped around the whole body except the left arm. He stands with his weight on his left foot with the right one more relaxed. The statue possibly was a kind of funeral...
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Duck

For Students 9th - 10th
A relaxed looking duck floats comfortably on the surface of the water.
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Other

Paradox Cafe: The Invisible Man

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a complete copy of the book in HTML format. Divided by chapter.

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