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April 22, 2009 |
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Earth Day
provides ideas for protecting the environment at school, at home, and in your community. Find a map showing Earth Day events and volunteer opportunities near you. Get updates and news about Earth Day. Learn about the history of Earth ... (Environmental Protection Agency)
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April 21, 2009 |
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Math: What's the Problem?
examines the state of math education in the U.S. and the roles of culture, technology, and research on improving math learning and proficiency. Learn about the "miles per gallon illusion" and the train problem. Discover resources on ... (National Science Foundation)
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April 7, 2009 |
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EarthDay.gov
commemorates Earth Day, April 22, 2009, with suggestions about how students can save energy at home and volunteer in the community. Find out about smart commuting, green buildings, and ways to reduce energy use. Learn about issues: acid ... (Environmental Protection Agency)
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April 6, 2009 |
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A Century of Challenge and Change: The Filipino American Story
features four lessons exploring the waves and experiences of Filipinos who immigrated to the U.S., contributions Filipino Americans have made to American society, and the history and culture of the Philippines ... (Smithsonian Institution)
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March 3, 2009 |
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Women's History Month
in the arts, politics, medicine, war, and more. Learn about Mary Cassatt, Clara Barton, Zora Neale Hurston, Hannah Arendt, Susan B. Anthony, and others. Find lessons and activities in the section "For Teachers." The theme for Women's ... (Multiple Agencies)
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March 2, 2009 |
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Climate Change: EPA
provides comprehensive, indepth information about climate change. Learn about the science behind it, greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives, U.S. climate policy, economic analyses, and what you ... (Environmental Protection Agency)
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March 2, 2009 |
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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
presents the first-ever physical activity guidelines issued by the federal government. The guidelines describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans. Four booklets are provided ... (Department of Health and Human Services)
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February 27, 2009 |
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Nutrition.gov
provides food and nutrition information from across the federal government. Learn about smart nutrition, what's in food, meal planning, shopping and cooking, weight management, life stages, dietary supplements, and more ... (Department of Agriculture)
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February 26, 2009 |
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Tour: Vincent van Gogh
provides a brief overview van Gogh's life and looks at seven of his paintings ... (National Gallery of Art)
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January 7, 2009 |
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Careers: Central Intelligence Agency
describes career opportunities with the CIA that include analytical positions, clandestine service, language positions, scientists, engineers and technology, and support services ... (Central Intelligence Agency)
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January 7, 2009 |
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Kids' Page: Central Intelligence Agency
provides lesson plans on problem solving, gathering and analyzing information, myths about the CIA, the role of intelligence in war, codes and code-breaking, and the importance of accurate communications. Interactive games challenge ... (Central Intelligence Agency)
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January 3, 2009 |
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Climate Change Kids Site
looks at climate change -- what it is, why it matters, and what kids can do about it. Games, animations and quizzes, and a climate change calculator are provided ... (Environmental Protection Agency)
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January 2, 2009 |
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Energy Star Kids
helps students see where energy comes from, how it is used, and what they can do in their own room to conserve it ... (Environmental Protection Agency)
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December 24, 2008 |
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EPA's SunWise Program
provides activities to teach children (K-8th grade) about the ozone layer, UV radiation, and how to be safe in the sun. Sign up to receive a free activity kit and access to other educational resources ... (Environmental Protection Agency)
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December 16, 2008 |
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Genetics: Tour the Basics
uses animations to answer six questions: What is DNA? What are genes? What are chromosomes? What is a protein? What is heredity? What is a trait ... (National Institutes of Health)
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December 15, 2008 |
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Why Files Interactives
feature the latest news in science, math and technology. Make rainbows, control a tornado, play with lightning, make a snowflake, and hit a home run ... (National Science Foundation)
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December 11, 2008 |
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Dare to Compare
invites you to test your knowledge against students nationally and around the world. Pick a grade and subject: civics, economics, geography, history, math, or science ... (Department of Education)
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December 2, 2008 |
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Science of Spectroscopy
features a wiki-based effort to tell the story of spectroscopy -- the use of light to study matter. Find answers to questions about the basic theory of light, energy, and the electromagnetic spectrum. What is light? How is it created ... (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
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December 1, 2008 |
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John and Abigail Adams
offers insights into the birth of American democracy, the American Revolution, life in the colonies, the Founding Fathers, the branches of government, lawmaking, and politics. Learn about key people and events: John and Abigail, John ... (National Endowment for the Humanities)
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November 25, 2008 |
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Ocean Service Education
provides online tutorials on corals, currents, estuaries, geodesy (global positioning), pollution, and tides; case studies on an oil spill and an invasive species (Lionfish); two mysteries for young students (grades 3-5) to solve; and ... (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
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