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Uc Davis Geo Wiki: Chemical Budgets of Oceanic Elements
To the extent that the composition of the ocean remains constant, the rate at which any one element is introduced into seawater must equal the rate of its removal. A listing of the various routes of addition and removal, together with...
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Geo Wiki: Unanswered Questions
Although scientists can neither precisely describe nor fully understand the forces that move tectonic plates, most believe that the relatively shallow forces driving the lithospheric plates are coupled with forces originating much deeper...
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U.c. Berkeley Libraries: Plant Distribution Maps
This resource provides a list of online maps of world vegetation such as biomes, forests and plants.
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Earth and Planetary Science: Procedure for Evaluating Environmental Impact [Pdf]
A useful guide for environmental impact reporting and as a systematic reference.
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University of California: Roman Legal Tradition and the Compilation of Justinian
Discover all you can about the history of the Roman legal system. Sections include law in early Rome, the Twelve Tables, the evolution of the Roman legal system and Classical Roman law, and then read an entire section regarding the...
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Bacillus Thuringiensis: How Do Insects Become Resistant to Pesticide?
Insects are known for their ability to develop resistance to insecticides. Currently there are insects resistant to every synthetic chemical insecticide used. There are many factors to developing resistance. In a population of insects...
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Uc Davis: Importance of Salt
The UC Davis site not only discusses the history of the salt trade, but also evaluates the importance of salt to society throughout history. It covers the history of salt from ancient times through the medieval and modern periods.
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Basic Stone Tools: Paleo Indian Spear Points
See a comparison of several different spear points made by the earliest Americans over a period of 4,000 years. The spear points had many similarities. The differences seem to be related to the game being hunted.
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Ucmp: Annelids Life and History
Description of the life history and ecology of Annelids.
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Ucmp: Introduction to the Cnidaria
A colorful look at Cnidarians from the University of California. Be sure to click on the 4 buttons on the bottom of the page to see all the info there is on this fascinating phyla!
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Ucmp: Cnidarian Fossil Records
At this University of California, Berkeley site you can find out far back the Cnidarians show up in Fossil records. Also, find out how much they have changed over time! Be sure to click on the highlighted words to go to other interesting...
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University of California: Integrals and the Natural Log
This site explains the natural log and its integral. Includes examples.
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Uc San Diego: Anthropology: Background Note on Tea
Learn about the history of tea, and its importance to the economy, culture, and traditions of China.
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University of California: Nasal Dysfunction
The University of California discusses some conditions that affect sinus and nasal dysfunctions.
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Ucla: Cultural Studies, and Multiculturalism
In the last third of this professor's article from UCLA dealing with how media culture helps to "forge our very identities," he considers MTV as a way of making cultural studies "multiperspectival" and therefore more varied and valid.
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Uc Berkeley: Emma Goldman's Published Essays and Pamphlets: Samuel Gompers [Pdf]
An essay dedicated to Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor, written by Emma Goldman and published in 1925.
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Bancroft Library: Anti Chinese Movement and Chinese Exclusion
Describes the discrimination, racism, and exclusion that the Chinese experienced from their arrival in the United States during the Gold Rush. Anti-Chinese legislation was also a factor in their experience. Links to primary resources at...
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Uc Berkeley Library: Mark Twain Takes on Art
A great look into the thoughts of Mark Twain and how he feels about certain pieces of art. Tongue-in-cheek, playful and fun. A great link between literature and fine arts for the educator!
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Ucla: Maria Goeppert Mayer
UCLA Physics presents three documents here on Maria Goeppert Mayer, including a brief biography, a longer biography, and a physics meeting address on Mayer and the specifics of her work in nuclear physics.
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University of California: Art, Geometry and Abstract Sculpture
This resource gives many examples of how math and geometry are used by visual artists to create abstract sculpures.
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University of California: House Mouse
This thorough site provides a general overview of the house mouse along with a physical description, information on reproduction, and what must be done to effectively control their population.
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University of California: Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab
Online research from the University of California, Berkeley focusing on robots for minimally invasive surgery, motion planning, and manufacturing automation.
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University of California, Berkeley: Computer Hacking and Ethics
This article explores the topic of computer hacking and suggests ways of dealing with it in the educational setting.
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Prw Newsletter: How to Write Short, Succinct Press Releases
Found in the PRW Newsletter, this article is an interview with the former Public Relations Administrator for University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ruth Kassewitz.