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Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Chemical Relationships: Acids and Bases

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of historical ideas that lead to the current day concepts of acids and bases. The Concept of pH is briefly introduced.
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eBook
Other

Elementary Odes: Pablo Neruda

For Students 9th - 10th
Online text to nine of his odes. Links are provided at the top of the page for access to each ode.
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Article
Other

Limited Test Ban Treaty: Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay describes the negotiations involved in passing the 1963 Limited Test Ban Treaty and its impact on U.S.-Soviet general disarmament.
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Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Sodium (Na)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here at Chem4Kids you can find some great information about the 11th element in the periodic table, "sodium." Content focuses on sodium's electrons, where you can find sodium in nature and in the home, and how sodium combines with other...
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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Henry A. Kissinger, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Nobel Prize for Peace winner Henry Kissinger who served under multiple administrations beginning with Richard Nixon. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Activity
Other

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi/man of Millennium

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site of resources on the life of Gandhi from 1869 to 1948. Includes his writings, his work, his teachings, his philosophy and an extensive timeline of events in his life.
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Primary
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: Limited Test Ban Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State provides a comprehensive overview of the Limited Test Ban Treaty, followed by the full text of the treaty as signed in 1963.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Mineral Munch

For Teachers 2nd
Activity investigates sodium content in foods.
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Website
Emory University

Emory University Writing Center: The Salt March to Dandi

For Students 9th - 10th
Emory University offers an extensive discussion of the Salt tax of the British government, the march itself and the aftermath. Site includes pictures and a few links.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
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Activity
National Archives (UK)

National Archives Learning Curve: Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses different aspects of the Cold War such as "Did the Cold War really start in 1919-1939?" and "Was the Vietnam War a turning point in the Cold War?"
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Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: Dandi: The Salt March

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the Salt March, the reasons behind it and a discussion of what it achieved provided for by UCLA.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: How Low Can You Go?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, Students can use an EasyTemp temperature probe to determine the normal melting temperature of ice. They will then study how the addition of salt to the melting ice affects its melting temperature. They will finally...
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Website
University of California

Uc Davis: Importance of Salt

For Students 9th - 10th
The UC Davis site not only discusses the history of the salt trade, but also evaluates the importance of salt to society throughout history. It covers the history of salt from ancient times through the medieval and modern periods.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Discovering Density Through Lava Lamps

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students first predict, then mix several liquids and then add salt to the mix, simulating a lava lamp.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Salt and Blood Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why Files have provided information regarding the pros and cons of salt in relation to blood pressure.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Electrolyte

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article offers a general overview of electrolytes. Content differentiates the difference in meaning when used in the context of chemistry vs. the context of physiology.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Making Waves: The Power of Concentration Gradients

For Students 9th - 10th
The constant motion of our oceans represents a vast and complicated system involving many different drivers. Sasha Wright explains the physics behind one of those drivers- the concentration gradient- and illustrates how our oceans are...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS article explains how Egypt, even though a desert region, was blessed with many natural resources.
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Website
Information Technology Associates

Cia World Factbook: Slovakia Geography 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
General geographic information on Slovakia, including natural resources and environmental issues.
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Website
Other

California Resources Agency: Desalination

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from the Office of the Secretary of California. It gives background about desalination along with basic methods on how it is accomplished.
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Activity
Museum of Science

Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Make Ice Cream

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make homemade ice cream. Learn the chemistry and physics behind this summertime treat.
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Activity
University of California

Foss Web: Pebbles, Sand, and Silt Activities [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover how pebbles, sand, and silt are used around us everyday in this set of activities for students.
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Website
Other

Minerals Education Coalition: Minerals Database

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides photographs of and information about various minerals.