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NSDL.org is an online science library with links to high quality science, technology,
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In this lesson students learn about the Magicicada periodical cicadas, a brood of which will emerge in the northeastern U.S. this year after 17 years underground.
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Welcome to Classroom Resources--a diverse collection of lessons and web resources for classroom teachers, their students, and students' families. Materials are arranged by subject area to help you quickly find resources in your interest area, and then use them to create lesson plans or at-home activities.
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Celebrate National Arbor Day every year on the last Friday in April. Learn how you can celebrate Arbor Day in your community.
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Egg proteins change when you heat them, beat them, or mix them with other ingredients. Understanding these changes can help you understand the roles that eggs play in cooking.
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Are you curious about how the human body works? If so, the Build-A-Body site may pique your interest in the world of the body's organ systems.
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Travel through 4.6 billion years of life's history on Earth and get a sense of the interplay between Earth and life processes.
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The cacao tree and rose bush are the botanical royalty of Valentine’s Day. What better way to show your love than through a gift of chocolate and flowers?
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In 1966, three days after its takeoff, the unmanned Soviet Luna 9 spacecraft landed safely on the moon in the Ocean of Storms. It was the first ever soft landing on another celestial body, and opened the way for manned trips to the moon, by removing doubts lest the surface was an unsafe dusty quicksand. Delete the scoop?
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Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on National Geographic Kids. Delete the scoop?
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These lesson and activity ideas will put you in the loving spirit of the holiday.
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From Jungle to Lab: The Study of Life's Complexity.
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Children's songs, children's videos, free flashcards, free worksheets, ABCs, and educational materials. Made by teachers for young learners.
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The Chemistry Division's Periodic Table describes the history, properties, resources, uses, isotopes, forms, costs, and other information for each element.
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Communities often celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees with school children. Listed below are resources to help you teach your students about Arbor Day, the environment, and the importance of trees and conservation.
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The Discovery Channel's website has several interactive features on volcanoes to complement its programs on Pompeii.
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Welcome to the CGS Kids GeoZone! This site is dedicated to students having fun while learning about the geosciences.
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The Encyclopedia of Life is an unprecedented effort to gather scientific knowledge about all animal and plant life where pictures, information, facts, and mo...
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This group of four lessons examines key subjects and events in Lincoln’s lifetime: slavery; his election in 1860; the Emancipation Proclamation and black soldiers in the Union army; and his assassination. Delete the scoop?
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In recognition of Black History Month, here is a collection of New York Times and Learning Network materials for teaching and learning about African-American history.
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Resources for Students and Teachers from the University of Illinois Extension Delete the scoop?
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IXL is the Web's most comprehensive math practice site. Popular among educators and families, IXL provides unlimited questions in more than 2,000 topics. An adaptive learning system, featuring games and awards, inspires students to achieve. Delete the scoop?
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Are you among the 62% of adults who say they celebrate Valentine's Day? Explore the Valentine's Day facts infographic to discover the numbers behind the most romantic day.
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In 1961, the U.S. launched a 4-year-old male chimpanzee named Ham on a Mercury-Redstone 2 rocket into suborbital flight to test the capabilities of the Mercury capsule. Delete the scoop?
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