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Virtual Workshop: The Course on Electricity & Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
On line course on Electricity and Magnetism for graduate credit or professional development, that emphasizes hands on activities you can use in your classroom.
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Virtual Workshop: The Course on Temperature and Heat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
On line course on Temperature and Heat for graduate credit or professional development, that emphasize hands on activities you can use in your classroom.
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University of Kentucky: Genetic Testing

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the uses and types of genetic testing. Very readable. Discusses legal issues, offers several case study examples, and includes a definition.
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University of Kentucky: Geology of Kentucky

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the geology of Kentucky with this site that contains links for information.
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Uk Entomology: Stinging Caterpillars

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this site and discover why not all caterpillars are meant to be held. Learn how to spot a stinging caterpillar and discover why they are equipped with this defense mechanism.
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Uk Entomology: Ticks and Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this site and discover some preventative techniques you can use to help protect yourself from obtaining Lyme Disease.
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Uk Entomology: Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this site and discover some interesting facts about this wingless cockroach. Learn what makes the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach such a fascinating insect as well as how to care for one.
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University of Kentucky: Common Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
Find concise information that chronicles common spiders found around homes and buildings. Several descriptions and pictures are included on this site.
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Uk: Starting an Observation Hive of Honey Bees

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting site explains how one goes about creating a honey bee hive for observation purposes.
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University of Kentucky: Brown Recluse Spider

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage reference on the brown recluse spider which is more poisonous than a black widow and is more often found infesting homes and businesses.
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Uk: Ladybugs

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what makes the ladybug more than just a pretty bug. Peruse this site and learn about its characteristics that make it so unique and beneficial to humans.
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Uk: Praying Mantids

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this site and discover what makes these insects so unique. Learn some interesting facts about them and view some great photos of them along the way.
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Uk: Carpenter Ants

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how to spot carpenter ants as well as learn more about their biology and habits along the way.
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Uk: Teacher Certification Requirements for 50 States

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teaching certification requirements vary based on state requirements. The University of Kentucky has created a resource to allow individuals to check out the requirements for all 50 states.
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Uk: Magnesium Comics

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of comics that feature magnesium, and information about the element, in the story line. Less rigorous than some sites, but still interesting and fun.
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Kentucky Geological Survey: How Is Coal Formed?

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the evolution of dead plant matter into coal.
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Kentucky Classics: A Glossary of Rhetorical Terms With Examples

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Rhetorical terms are defined on this site by the Kentucky Division of Classics. With sentence examples of each in English and Greek. Also related links to Perseus.
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University of Kentucky: Rocks and Minerals: Sedimentary Rocks: Sandstone

For Students 9th - 10th
The cementing of minerals together forms a sedimentary rock called sandstone. One form of sandstone is rock asphalt. Learn more about it here.
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University of Kentucky: Isomer Flow Chart

For Students 9th - 10th
Flow charts for determining the relationship between different isomers.
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University of Kentucky: Glossary of Stereochemical Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
A large glossary of stereochemistry terms.
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University of Kentucky: Kentucky Geological Survey: Coal Mining

For Students 9th - 10th
Easy-to-understand information and a colorful diagram on the underground and surface mining methods used for extracting coal.
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University of Kentucky: European Red Mite

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource with information on the red mite including management in relation to farming.
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Chem Comics: Krypton

For Students 9th - 10th
All sorts of comics (especially Superman) where krypton comes into play. Nice graphics for a presentation or report.
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University of Kentucky: Hydrogen Like Orbitals

For Students 9th - 10th
Good site for viewing atomic orbitals. Click on an energy level and you get a simulated three dimensional image of the orbitals.