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Kids Health: Frostbite Instruction Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
What is frostbite and how does it affect your skin? How do you treat frostbite? Find the answers to these questions, and learn how to prevent frostbite at this website.
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Smart Motorist: What Causes Car Accidents?

For Students 9th - 10th
There are four factors that "Contribute to the vast majority of collisions." This detailed website discusses these: "Equipment Failure," "Roadway Design," "Poor Roadway Maintenance," and "Driver Behavior."
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Smart Motorist: Driving in the Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
Find numerous tips to help you better control your vehicle when driving in the rain. Also, this website provides a section on hydroplaning (also called aquaplaning). Includes causes and what you should do if your car begins to hydroplane.
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Usa Today: Floods Are One of Weather's Biggest Killers

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today studies floods and has links to flood preparedness. Article from April, 2005.
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Insurance Information Institute: Homeowners Insurance Info

For Students 9th - 10th
The Insurance Information Institute is a nonprofit fact-finding organization dedicated to improving public understanding of property and casualty insurance. Explore homeowner's insurance basics, buying home insurance, filing a claim, and...
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Read Works: Winter Worries and Health Hazards

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the dangers of hypothermia and frostbite and how what precautions to take against them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.

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