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Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Writing Summaries

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This guide is about the many facets and considerations involved when writing a summary. Also provides the reader options for which type of summary they are interested in researching, and provides a detailed analysis of each. Th e links...
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Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Writing a Book Review

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide on the essential and non-essential elements of writing a book review (critical writing). Includes objectives, material, and information on planning and publication.
Activity
Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Overview: Email

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the uses and effectiveness of the email system. Includes information about writing emails, logistics, courtesies, and perspectives.
Handout
Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Writing the Scientific Paper

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A guide to the world of writing in the scientific field. Includes information about scientific-format papers, abstracts, hypotheses and results, and provides several examples.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Online vs. Print Publishing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A thorough and well-researched resource on the history and advantages/disadvantages of print and online publishing. W.9-10.6 Techno
Handout
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Quick Facts: Colorado

For Students 9th - 10th
A table of current statistical information on people, businesses, and geography in Colorado and how it compares to the United States as a whole, taken from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Handout
Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Critical Reading

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In-depth instructions on critical reading with lots of links to more reading guides and activities. A good site to help improve reading skills to become a better writer.
Handout
Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Thyroid Hormones

For Students 9th - 10th
A study suggesting that the presence of thyroid hormones in pregnancy has a dramatic effect on the development of the fetal brain.
Activity
Colorado State University

Colorado State Writing Center: Introduction: Writing Memos

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource includes information on the definition, purpose, audience, format, and types of memos.
Handout
Colorado State University

Colorado State Univ.: Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Includes pictures and a glossary of terms.
eBook
Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Basic Functional Anatomy of the Digestive System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a concise description of the digestive system with a nice diagram. The site also provides basic definitions of key parts.
Handout
Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Islamic Holidays and Observances

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an easy-to-understand description of Ramadan, the Month of Fasting. Find the meaning of Ramadan, why fasting is important, devotion to God, the food in Ramadan, and the spirit of Ramadan.
Handout
Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Functions of the Stomach

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a brief outline of the major functions which may be performed by the stomach.
Website
Colorado State University

Colorado State University: The Large Intestine

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a description of some of the functions performed by the large intestine. Includes links to more information.
Handout
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hazardous Business: The Railroads Come to Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
What made transportation in early Texas so difficult? What were the road conditions like? This article talks about land and water transportation in Texas in the years leading up to and after the Civil War. Also, check out photos and...
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Other

Wiche: Western State College Tuition Agreements

For Students 9th - 10th
The WICHE serves the 15 Western state region of the United States through assisting students in getting affordable access to educational programs of study.
Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Coronado Explores the Southwestern United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This page details Coronado's expedition, the discovery of the Grand Canyon and the search for Quivira. Click on the map for a closer look at Coronado's Expedition.
Handout
Colorado State University

Colorado State University: How Thesis Is Related to Purpose

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This table shows the progression from topic to purpose to thesis, as well as explaining the role of the thesis statement. Use the links on the right to get to the specific information you are interested in including forms to fit purpose...
Website
Other

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provide educational student activities, teacher resources, service learning, recreation education, and living with the wildlife.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Local Legacies

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers. A grid reference in the margins of the map lists...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers. A grid reference in the margins of the map lists...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1914 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers. A grid reference in the left margin of the map...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colorado, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of Colorado showing the State capital of Denver, major cities and towns, railroads, the Rockies and other mountain systems, lakes, and rivers.