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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Sir Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), a scientist whose impact is felt in many disciplines today. His laws of motion are integral to basic physics, and he co-invented calculus.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Map of Va, Nc, Sc, Ga, and Fl (1788)

For Students 9th - 10th
A 1788 map of the the new U.S. states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and the Spanish lands of Florida.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Sustainability

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the definition of sustainability with this tutorial. Also, explore possible solutions to obtain sustanability in an environment.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Party On: Political Parties in America

For Students 7th
This tutorial examines the political parties in the United States. It looks at the two main parties, third parties, and independents. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: International Conflicts: 1914 1975

For Students 7th
This tutorial discusses four wars between 1914 and 1975 that the United States participated in. These include: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Trial by Jury: You Decide!

For Students 7th
Learn about trial by jury in this tutorial where you exercise your responsibility as a citizen by serving on a jury and deciding on a case. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: International Organizations

For Students 7th
In this tutorial, students learn about global organizations that work towards the common good. These include organizations based on agreements between two or more countries, non-governmental organizations and the United Nations. A PDF...
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: What's the Matter in the Galaxy?

For Students 4th - 5th
A tutorial that looks at the components within a galaxy such as gas, dust, stars and objects that orbit stars. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: How's the Weather?

For Students 4th - 6th
A tutorial that describes the five factors that determine the weather in a particular place and time. The factors discussed in this tutorial are air temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, and precipitation. A PDF file of the tutorial...
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Comparing Plants and Animals

For Students 4th - 6th
A tutorial that compares and constrast plants and animals. Explore how living things their obtain basic needs, protect, support, and reproduce. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Weather vs. Climate

For Students 5th - 7th
A tutorial that investigates the differences between weather versus climate. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Foreign and Domestic Policy

For Students 7th
Learn about United States domestic and foreign policy and see how the State Department administers American foreign policy in other countries. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Coming to America: The Era of Mass Immigration

For Students 11th
From 1865 to 1914, up to 25 million people immigrated to the United States. This tutorial examines their reasons for coming, where they came from, the Ellis Island processing center, and how they adapted to their new country. The...
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Imperialism and the Spanish American War

For Students 11th
This tutorial discusses American imperialism and what drove it. The Spanish-American War is examined and the acquisition of new territories by the United States. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Territorial Behaviors

For Students 11th
In this tutorial, students learn about the history of American acquisition of new territories including those that became states and those in other parts of the world. America's involvement with the Panama Canal is also covered. A PDF...
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State of Florida

Florida Department of State: November 7, 2000 General Election

For Students 9th - 10th
2000 general election results from the Florida Department of State, Division of Elections. Provides contextual information for the contested results and ensuing Supreme Court Case, Bush v. Gore, 2000.
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Florida Department of Education: Teach in Florida

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This Florida Department of Education site says the nation's "fourth largest school system" "is in the midst of a teacher shortage." Here the state provides easy access to employers who wish to place job openings and teachers and...
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Great Debate: Federalists vs. Anti Federalists

For Students 7th
In this tutorial, students learn about the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists in the debate about the Constitution. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Citizenship: It All Starts Here!

For Students 7th
Examines what citizenship is, the difference between a citizen by birth and a naturalized one, and the process for becoming a naturalized citizenship. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Protein Synthesis: Your Personal Protein Factory

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial that explores how the expression of genes is the result of the transcription and translation processes.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Supreme Court: Equal Rights: Two Famous Cases

For Students 7th
In this tutorial, students learn about the Supreme Court and look at two famous cases to see the impact that its decisions have had on the rights of Americans.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: How Are Laws Made?

For Students 7th Standards
A tutorial that explains the process that must be followed in order for a new law to be made. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Your Heart Is an Amazing Organ

For Students 4th - 6th
A tutorial that explores the heart which is one of the most important organs for life! Learn all about the heart including the four chambers, pulmonary artery and veins, the aorta and the valves as you navigate through this tutorial. A...
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Fde: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test Results

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides data for state, district and individual school scores for each of the content areas of the Florida proficiency tests.

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