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Sons of De Witt Colony: David G. Burnet
A comprehensive biography of David G. Burnet (1788-1870), first president of the Republic of Texas, "known for his oratory and personal generosity."
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Sons of De Witt: Susannah Wilkerson Dickinson, Alamo Widow and Survivor
This webpage on the life of Susannah Dickinson (1814-1883) includes the text of an interesting letter from Mexican General Santa Anna to the people of Texas, written after the Alamo.
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Texas A&m Univ.: Miguel De Cervantes [In Spanish]
Good introduction to the life and works of Cervantes, author of Don Quixote. The resource provides a very good timeline of his life, putting events in his life in their historical context.
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Ocean World: Icebergs
This site discusses where these monstrous blocks of ice come from and how they are formed. Also provides links to an interactive quiz, real-time data, icebergs in the desert, and more.
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Ocean World: Satellite Oceanography
What does a satellite in space have to do with the oceans? Discover the answer to this question as well as uncover some interesting facts about satellites at this site.
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Aggie Horticulture Network: Composting for Kids
Use this resource to learn about how we make compost and how we use it to grow gardens.
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Wildflowers in Bloom: Wildflowers
Start wildflowers from seed, find out what your hardiness zone is, learn about seed germination and sunlight needs of plants. All this and more.
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Texas a & M University: Wildflowers in Bloom
Full-color photographs help identify various wildflowers as well as an index by scientific and common name. Hyperlinks lead to a description as well as basic facts on each wildflower.
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American Transcendentalism Web: Walden Study Text
This Virginia Commonwealth University site contains study notes that explain the text to each chapter of Thoreau's "Walden."
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American Transcendentalism Web
A scholarly site with many articles about American transcendental authors, their work, and philosophy.
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Texas A&m University: Field Guide to Common Texas Insects: Silverfish
Read a description of the silverfish and its cousin, the firebrat. Learn of their habitat, food source and life cycle.
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Texas a & M: Oceanography
Texas A&M and their studies and research in oceanography.
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Texas A&m University: Ethics Case Studies
A collection of engineering ethics case studies, each offering background information and discussion points.
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Texas A&m Agrilife Extension: Bacterial Food Poisoning
Article that discusses the most common causes of bacterial food poisoning; among these is Staphylococcus Aureus. Staph is discussed individually, with specific information. Also general info is given as to how to prevent bacterial...
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Texas A&m Agrilife Extension: Common Poisonous Plants
An article on common poisonous plants and plant parts.
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Texas Greenhouse Management: Handbook: Growing Media
An extensive list of growing media from the Texas A&M Dept. of Horticulture.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Slope
A tutorial on slope with many step-by-step examples. The tutorial clarifies what slope is, how to find slope between two points on a graph, and how slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines are related.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Algebraic Expressions
Definitions, example problems, and practice exercises will help you evaluate and write algebraic expressions.
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Texas A&m: Adding Adaptations to Insects
A lesson plan site that illustrates how certain adaptations will enhance an insects chances for survival.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Inverse Functions
The sample problems and solutions in this tutorial will show you what an inverse function is: how to find one, how to graph a function and its inverse, and how to determine whether a function has an inverse.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Linear Equations in One Variable
Through this tutorial, which offers step-by-step examples, video explanations, and practice questions, you'll learn what linear equations are and how to solve and classify them.
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Peer Curricula: Organ Systems
This site gives five instructional units on organ systems: bodily defenses, digestion, detoxification, gas exchange, and coordination and control. Each unit is broken down into sections: "why does it matter," "how we know," "what we...
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Peer Curricula: Cells Are Us
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...
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Cells Are Us: Story Time: Mendel
A biography of Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics.