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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Shadowbox Theatre

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever thought about your shadow? One way to learn about them is to make your own shadow box theater--once a very popular form of entertainment in Europe during the 1800s and early 1900s.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Measuring With Shadows

For Students Pre-K - 1st
You can use shadows and a meter stick to measure very tall objects from the ground--and before you try this experiment yourself, see how it works with a Java applet that measures the height of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Primary Colors

For Students 9th - 10th
The concept of colors is discussed on this page. Read about primary colors, how complementary colors are created, what the process of color subtraction is, pigments and dyes, plus more. Also included are interactive Java tutorials.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Magnet Lab: Discovery of Electromagnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
Two scientists share the credit for discovering, and then interpreting, the phenomenon of electromagnetism.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Magnet Lab: Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism: 1750 1774

For Students 9th - 10th
With his famous kite experiment and other forays into science, Benjamin Franklin advances knowledge of electricity, inspiring his English friend Joseph Priestley to do the same.
Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed diagram of animal, bacterial and plant cells and viral structure. Also included are detailed drawings, with definitions, of each of the cellular organelles.
Handout
Michael Blaber, PhD

Fsu: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories: Polarity of Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Florida State University provides a discussion of polarity of binary and polyatomic molecules, with tables and graphics.
Interactive
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Refraction of Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Manipulate the incident angle, color of light, wavelength, and medium to see how the refracted angle is affected.
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CPALMS

Cpalms: Product of Non Zero Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this formative assessment task, students are asked to explain how rational and irrational numbers differ and why the product of a non-zero rational number and an irrational number is irrational....
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Albert Einstein (1879-1955), one of the most famous physicists of the last century, best known for his theory of relativity.
Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Letters of the Alphabet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site features activities for the letters of the alphabet. Students have an opportunity to click on a letter and hear a story about that letter.
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University of Pittsburgh

The Old Folks at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides in-depth information on "The Old Folks at Home," a song written by Stephen Foster and performed by Christy's Minstrels. Includes information on the meaning and significance of "Old Folks at Home" and a history of...
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Curated OER

The Southernmost Point of the Continental Usa

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Famous Landmarks of Florida -- The Southernmost Point of the Continental USA."
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Michael Blaber, PhD

Florida State Univeristy: Thermochemistry: Enthalpies of Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is provided for by the Florida State Univeristy. It contains class notes and discussion of enthalpy of formation.
Interactive
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Secret Worlds: The Universe Within

For Students 9th - 10th
Animation going from the Milky Way all the way down to inside an atom by powers of ten. This animation helps illustrate and quantify the powers of ten.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying & Comparing Physical Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and compare physical properties of substances.

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