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Franklin Institute: How Sedimentary Rock Is Formed

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Franklin Institute describes the way sedimentary rock is formed, with links to descriptions of several types of sedimentary rocks.
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The Franklin Institute: Living Things Families

For Students 9th - 10th
What do centipedes and crabs have in common? What's so special about a backbone? Check this site out from The Franklin Institute if you are interested in biology and classification.
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Franklin Institute: Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by The Franklin Institute Online. "Open the door and step into your ecosystem." Content describes ecosystems and related material such as biomes, habitats, energy cycle, extinction, recycling, and more.
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The Franklin Institute Online: Oxygen Delivery System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Franklin Institute explains the primary function of the respiratory system - to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body (breathing).
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Inquiry Almanack: Bio Point

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover from a student's point of view what a "DNA fingerprint," is and how it is extracted.
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The Franklin Institute Online: The Incredible Lever

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site contains a scientific experiment in which students build a lever by using a wood plank and brick.