American Museum of Natural History
Tornadoes Spinning Thunderstorms
Tornado winds can reach more than 200 miles per hour. Learners explore wind speeds and more characteristics of tornadoes with an online lesson. They learn how tornadoes form and how scientists attempt to predict them. Can be used as an...
American Museum of Natural History
The Milky Way Galaxy
Just how big is the galaxy? Learners read information about the size of the Milky Way galaxy to better comprehend its size. Pupils develop an understanding of the number of stars in the galaxy by finding just how big a billion is and...
American Museum of Natural History
Train of Thought
Hop aboard the train of thought. A remote learning resource has learners consider thought experiments to consider scientific theories. It provides two examples, one on orbiting bodies and the other on the speed of light, for them to work...
American Museum of Natural History
One-on-One With The Sun
Follow along as Stella Stardust interviews the sun. A fun and informative interview provides scholars with information about the sun.
American Museum of Natural History
Nobody's Perfect
Even Einstein made mistakes, you know. A remote learning resource explains how scientists are sometimes unsuccessful. Pupils learn about Einstein's failed quest to find a unified field theory that explained the entire universe.
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Spinning the Web: The Story of the Cotton Industry
A complete look at the history of the cotton industry in England. Navigate the site by clicking on topics at the top of the page. You can also find a list of museums on the left side of the page. Clicking on the museum will take you to...
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The "Spinning Jenny"
This site includes background information on how James Hargreaves got his inspiration for his invention of the "Spinning Jenny." Also discusses the machine's usefulness and controversy.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Galaxy Spinning the Wrong Way
From ABC News in Science, this February 2002 article revolves around findings posted by images from the Hubble Space Telescope which suggest a spiral galaxy spinning in an opposite direction than expected.
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James Hargreaves
The life and work of James Hargreaves, the inventor of the spinning jenny that revolutionized the English textile industry and brought on the Industrial Revolution.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Age of the Automobile
Henry Ford's use of the assembly line to manufacture his automobiles led to many ramifications. Read about the spin-off industries created by the growth of the automobile industry, and see what impact the auto had on culture.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: String Theory: Elementary Particles
This interactive activity from the NOVA Web site looks at the fundamental forces and particles that make up all matter. A thorough description of each elementary particle is provided including their mass, charge, spin, strength, and range.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Coriolis Spinning Around the Earth
An overview of the Coriolis Force, an effect on wind due to the rotation of Earth.
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Annenberg Foundation: Fact check.org
This nonpartisan and nonprofit organization monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by United States politicians. In an effort to reduce the level of deception and confusion in US politics, the site reviews statements made in...
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Bobmyx Mori: The China Silkworm
This article provides a day-by-day account of the hatching, feeding, spinning, silk harvesting, and breeding of silkworms, with photographs of each step and process. Very detailed.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Rise of American Industry
The Industrial Revolution came to America, smuggled in by Samuel Slater, who brought plans for a cotton-spinning mill. See how the growth of industry led to the growth of corporations, the growth of the nation geographically, and the...
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: What's a Barycenter?
This site from NASA helps in explaining a barycenter. "In the case of the Earth and the Sun, both bodies actually revolve, or spin, around the center of the mass between them. This point is called the barycenter."
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Jewish Outreach Institute: How We Celebrate Hanukkah
A linked series of short descriptions and essays that explain Hanukkah: its traditions, its history, how it is celebrated, the foods of Hanukkah, Hanukkah blessings, and more. Also includes an interactive spin-the-dreidel game.
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Glenn Turner: Gyroscope Math Page
The mathematics associated with gyroscopes can be investigated through this interactive page. Users enter critical parameters about gyroscopes and rotational motion descriptors are given.
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Clemson University: British Industrial Revolution
Lecture notes for a class on the Industrial Revolution provide an overview of the transition of the British economy from a predominantly agricultural one to an industrial society.
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Perpetual Motion Page: Machines
This personal site provides a good selection of proposed perpetual motion machines complete with drawings and detailed explanations of the machines.
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The Industrial Revolution: Changes in Society
A guided website which covers the major aspects of the Industrial Revolution from about 1750 until 1830. Areas such as industry, agriculture are explored.
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Spartacus Educational: British History: Richard Arkwright
Often referred to as the "Father of the Industrial Revolution," this biography features Richard Arkwright, entrepreneur and business leader, of the late 1700's in Britain.
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Bielefeld Univ.: Simulation of Lattice Gauge Theories
This site from the Bielefeld University has links to papers and plots dealing with gauge theory.
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Florida Institute of Technology: Florida Tech Blog: The Physics of Football
This 2011 poster from Florida Tech is called "Gridiron Science," and it tackles the physics of football. Researchers found that a better understanding of physics can actually help players improve their game! There's a reason quarterbacks...
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