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Inauguration Trivia: Fascinating Firsts | Smithsonian Libraries Blog

Inauguration Trivia: Fascinating Firsts | Smithsonian Libraries Blog | Homework Helpers | Scoop.it
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Homework Help - Chicago Public Library

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Teacher in the library, a homework hotline and helpful websites

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National Science Digital Library on iTunes U

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NSDL.org is an online science library with links to high quality science, technology,
engineering, and math resources for K-12 teachers, faculty, librarians, students and informal learners.
Funded by the National Science Foundation.
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They're Back ... Learning About Periodical Cicadas to Participate in 'Citizen Science' Projects

They're Back ... Learning About Periodical Cicadas to Participate in 'Citizen Science' Projects | Homework Helpers | Scoop.it
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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National Science Foundation: Classroom Resources

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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 Arbor Day

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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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Arbor Day Foundation

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The Science of Eggs

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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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Exploratorium

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Spongelab | Build-A-Body

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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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National Museum of Natural History: Geologic Time Site

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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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Smithsonian: Natural Museum of History

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Black History Month Activities, History, Timeline, Ideas, Events, Facts & Quizzes

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Valentine’s Day Botany

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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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KidsGardening.org

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February 3 - Today in Science History - Scientists born on February 3rd, died, and events

February 3 - Today in Science History - Scientists born on February 3rd, died, and events | Homework Helpers | Scoop.it

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.

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National Geographic Kids: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Life in Pictures

National Geographic Kids: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Life in Pictures | Homework Helpers | Scoop.it
Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on National Geographic Kids.
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Valentine's Day: From the Heart

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These lesson and activity ideas will put you in the loving spirit of the holiday.
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Origins: From Jungle To Lab: The Study of Life's Complexity

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From Jungle to Lab: The Study of Life's Complexity.

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Exploratorium

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Kids Songs, ABCs, Videos, & Free Flashcards

Kids Songs, ABCs, Videos, & Free Flashcards | Homework Helpers | Scoop.it
Children's songs, children's videos, free flashcards, free worksheets, ABCs, and educational materials. Made by teachers for young learners.
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Super Simple Learning

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Interactive Periodic Table of Elements

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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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Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Celebrate Arbor Day in your Classroom

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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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Morton Arboretum

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The Volcano Explorer

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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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California Geological Survey - Kids GeoZone

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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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California Geological Survey

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Encyclopedia of Life - Animals - Plants - Pictures & Information

Encyclopedia of Life - Animals - Plants - Pictures & Information | Homework Helpers | Scoop.it
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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Global Access to Knowledge about Life on Earth

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Chicago History Museum | Abraham Lincoln Lesson Plans

Chicago History Museum | Abraham Lincoln Lesson Plans | Homework Helpers | Scoop.it

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.

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NY Times: Celebrate Black History Month

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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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New York Times

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African American History Month Resources

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Resources for Students and Teachers from the University of Illinois Extension
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IXL Math | Online math practice and lessons

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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.
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Valentine's Day by the Numbers

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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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January 31: Today in Science History

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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.

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