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Other

World of Molecules: 3 D Structure Files

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the three-dimensional structure of various molecules- both organic and inorganic.
PPT
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Quantised World

For Students 9th - 10th
After an introduction, this site breaks down into sections discussion quantum theory, including A Quantum Theory for Energy, A Quantum Theory for Atomic Structures, Waves or Particles, Quantum Mechanics, and Interpreting the Quantum World.
Handout
Columbia University

Columbia University: Structural Realism After the Cold War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In his article "Structural Realism after the Cold War", Kenneth N. Waltz examines the growth of liberal democracies following World War II and the Cold War and this growth's effects on nation-building in the twentieth century. (37 pages)
Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Topology: Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
A dozen topology topics are listed here for both the teacher's and the student's use. Knot Theory, Bundles, and Topology Structures are just some of the areas which are explored in depth. Detailed explanations and necessary sketches and...
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Structures Around the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
How does that bridge stay up? What are the forces acting on that column? This site helps students understand how structures can be built by having them build their own. Also provides images of real structures for kids to compare with...
PPT
University of Southern California

Structure of Matter: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.
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Other

World of Molecules: Molecules of Color

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the three-dimensional structure of various molecules of pigment structures.
Lesson Plan
Other

Nsw Dept. Of Ed.: "One World" [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Reading unit plan about endangered animals from the New South Wales, Australia, Department of Education and Training entitled "One World" (Forty-four page PDF file). It contains ten days worth of teaching suggestions that use a variety...
PPT
Other

World of Teaching: Protein Synthesis (Power Point)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a well structured presentation with lots of graphics on how proteins are formed from DNA and RNA.
Activity
Information Technology Associates

Cuba: Government: From 1996 Cia World Fact Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The ABC Country Book provides a great deal of information on the governmental structure of Cuba. It shows the administrative divisions of the country and the branches of governmental power of Cuba.
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Other

World of Molecules: Drug Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the three-dimensional structure of various molecules of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
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Other

World of Molecules: Material Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the three-dimensional structure of different types of material molecules.
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Other

World of Molecules: Molecules of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the three-dimensional structure of different types of organic molecules.
Handout
Information Technology Associates

Ita: Afghanistan Government: From the 1996 Cia World Fact Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the governmental structure of the country of Afghanistan in 1996.
Lesson Plan
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Science of Atoms and Molecules: Nucleic Acids and Proteins

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Through this activity, learners work with macromolecules, proteins and nucleic acids. The focus is on the atomic structure of proteins, how linear polymers are made, and the surface charges of the resulting polymers. . Multiple-choice...
Unit Plan
Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Making the Modern World: Dna: Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
The learning module helps students gain a deeper understanding of the structure and function of DNA.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Structural Isomer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld provides a brief but factual definition on a structural isomer. Includes a link for additional information, and the definition has a scientific style to it.
Handout
Oregon State University

Osu: Volcano World: Layers of the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a website not only on the mantle but also about all the layers of the earth.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Peer Curricula: Cells Are Us

For Students 9th - 10th
Find five instructional units on cells: levels of organization, interacting with the outside world, creating energy for the cell, coding and translating instructions, and making protein "machinery" to do things. Each unit is broken down...
Lesson Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Urban Models in the Real World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
By using Google Earth and city road maps, students will compare the layout of their city to one of the three North American urban models and see which one is the best fit.
Website
United Nations

Unesco World Heritage: Pont Du Gard

For Students 9th - 10th
This Roman aqueduct is one of UNESCO's world heritage sites. This article both shows this structure and explains why it was chosen.
Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
The mathematical description of a tree, with examples as a graph and as a data structure.
Lesson Plan
National Pest Managment Association

Pest World for Kids: Termitology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An inquiry based lesson plan that delves into termite biology, distribution and habitat, life cycle, social structure, and the role of termites in nature and the food chain.
Lesson Plan
National Pest Managment Association

Pest World for Kids: Termitology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will engage students in an inquiry-based study of the ecology of termites. Through hands-on investigations, students will explore the life cycle of termites, the termite's role in the food web, and the unique social structure...