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University of California

University of California Museum of Paleontology: Fossil Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th
Understanding Evolution provides evidence for evolution using fossils. There are also links to lesson plans.
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Earth Science Australia: Coal Types, Formation and Methods of Mining

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site lists four stages in the development of coal. Different types of coal mines are explained in this site as well.
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Indiana University

Ensi: The Great Fossil Find Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students hear a story as they "find" bones that you have put in an envelope for them. Their job is to begin assembling the bones as best they can. The students will invariably come up with different configurations--just like scientists...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Coal: Coal Fired Power Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Discuses how different types of coal-fired power plants work, and their advantages and disadvantages.
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Prehistoric Life: Cambrian Period

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Earth in the Cambrian Period told by photos, news, and external links with an emphasis on what grew and lived then, the causes of mass extinction, types of fossils, and what life was like in general.
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US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Timelines

For Students 9th - 10th
Research different types of fuel to see when major developments occured in their use. Fourteen different types of fuels can be researched, including fossil fuels and alternative fuels.
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University of California

Ucmp: Life During the Cambrian Period

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the life forms that were around during the Cambrian Period. Includes pictures of fossils and links to each life form type.

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