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Science Struck

Science Struck: Biography of Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and many accomplishments of Albert Einstein are detailed in this article. Includes descriptions of his scientific theories and contributions.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Unique Facts About Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
Profiles the life and accomplishments of Albert Einstein.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Better Living Through Science

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This lesson involves research on scientists whose accomplishments have impacted areas of nutrition, sanitation, or health care. Students will research an area of their choice, record information on a graphic organizer, and use the...
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SEDL

Sedl: Spiders

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A complete science unit on Spiders in English accompanied by its Spanish version. These resources will help increase the academic achievement of Spanish speaking children in the classroom while teaching about this animal.
Unit Plan
SEDL

Dinosaurs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Complete science unit on Dinosaurs in English accompanied by its Spanish version. These resources will help increase the academic achievement of Hispanic children in the classroom.
Primary
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Nobel Prize in Physics 1915 Presentation Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics Presentation Speech originally given by Professor G. Granqvist, who was "Chairman of the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences." this speech touches on the...
Website
National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Changing the Face of Medicine: Women Physicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition that features the accomplishments of women doctors, many who have changed the face of medicine and served as role models for women today. Includes learning activities, games, and lesson plans showing how the human body...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Origins: The Origins Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose the location on an interactive world map to locate where historical scientific events took place. Test your knowledge of various notable accomplishments and discoveries related to the origins of the universe and the Earth.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Dr. Frances Kathleen Oldham Kelsey

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating biography profiles the life and accomplishments of the woman who opposed the use of thalidomide due to its dangerous side effects.
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The College Board

College Board: Practice for the Sat Subject Tests

For Students 9th - 10th
The SAT subject tests are designed to test knowledge in particular content areas and determine how well you demonstrate that knowledge. Practice tests are available here for: mathematics, science, history, literature, and languages....
Website
American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Directory of National Historic Chemical Landmarks

For Students 9th - 10th
A database of milestones and accomplishments in the field of chemistry. The information is organized in four ways: by year, by category, by U.S. state, and by country.
Primary
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1905

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel E-Museum website commemorates the work of Philipp von Lenard and his Nobel prize achievement. This detailed resource includes a biography, Lenard's Nobel Lecture, and the "The Nobel Prize in Physics 1905 Presentation Speech."
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South Carolina Educational Television

Know It All Media: Nasa Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Find award-winning science, math and technology videos and interactives for grades K-12 produced by NASA and provided for distribution to South Carolina ETV's Knowitall.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1918: Max Planck

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the scientific work of physicist, Max Planck (1858-1947 CE), whose studies in radiation and light earned him the 1918 Nobel Prize in Physics. Read his Nobel Lecture, "The genesis and present state of...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mathematician and Astronomer Benjamin Banneker

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker, an African American mathematician and scientist. Also contains portraits and a map of New York, which can be enlarged for a closer view.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Daniel Bernoulli

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld provides a brief biography of Daniel Bernoulli's major scientific accomplishments, including Bernoulli's principle, vibrating strings, ocean tides, and the kinetic theory of gases. Links are included to...
Article
History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, and religious philosopher. He built the first mechanical calculator. This lecture presents a short treatment of his life and his accomplishments.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Bernoulli, Jakob (1654 1705)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld provides a brief but factual abstract of Bernoulli's math accomplishments. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Science Hero: Benjamin Franklin

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief article overviews some of Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments as a scientist and a political diplomat, whose efforts not only made him "one of the most famous scientists of his day," but also a hero to early American Colonists.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: List of Famous Mathematicians and Their Contributions

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of mathematicians with descriptions of their most important accomplishments in mathematics.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Famous Women Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives information about the lives and accomplishments of notable female mathematicians throughout history.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Edmund Halley

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives a detailed history of the Halley family and Edmund Halley's life and contributions to science.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Alphonse Bertillon

For Students 9th - 10th
On-line encyclopedia provides information pertaining to Alphonse Bertillon's life work and accomplishments, particularly in the area of forensic science.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical note on Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen describes his boyhood, upbringing, education, scientific work and accomplishments. Focuses on his studies of Xrays.