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3D Toad

3 dtoad.com: Special Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
A 3-D view of special geological rocks including Anhydrite, Azurite, Celestite, Fluorite, Kyanite, Opal, and Quartz Geode.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

An Introduction to Namibia

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Namibia, including people and geography, with an emphasis on parks and wildlife preserves; includes photographs.
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Lesson Plan
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Los Materiales Terreste. Minerales Y Rocas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of rocks and minerals and the usefulness of these earth materials.
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Unit Plan
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Cristalizacion Y Ambientes Petrogeneticos

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit covers the crystalline matter and its properties. It includes 13 interactive activities.
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Unit Plan
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: La Alteracion De Las Rocas Superficiales

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit goes deeper into the knowledge of the three petro genetic environments: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. It includes 13 interactive activities.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Fat and Happy?: Testing for Simple Sugars [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Investigate different methods for testing the sugar content in foods, and determine relative amounts of sugar in several juices using a sugar indicator solution.
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Interactive
Math Science Nucleus

I. Science Ma Te: Integrating Science, Math and Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site offers a wealth of online textbook-related materials that encourage the discovery of science in the world around us. Enter the site to access material on specific topics. Each section contains reading material (complete with...
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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Reading Passage: Minerals

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read and fill in the blanks of this passage explaining minerals. Each blank has a dropdown menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be displayed along with your choice.
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Website
Other

Mineralogical Association of Canada: The Fascinating World of Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This website helps you discover the fascinating world of minerals. Begin your journey by discovering what exactly minerals are and how to identify them. Learn how to collect minerals and then meet some scientists who are passionate about...
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Handout
Other

Minerals Education Coalition: Vermiculite

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about the mineral vermiculite. Find out where vermiculite got its name, where it comes from, and what are vermiculite's uses.
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Website
Other

Cardiovascular Disease: Facts, Prevention, Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses lifestyle changes, nutrients, and medical options and precautions.
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Other

Gallery of Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice photo gallery of many minerals, organi:ed by t(eir common names and not their chemical compositions.
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Handout
Other

Chemical Elements: Iodine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Chemical Elements.com has great information on iodine. It lists the basic information and then provides the atomic structure in the form of a graph picture. A list of isotopes is also provided.
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Handout
Other

Austin Nutritional Research: Reference Guide for Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a reference guide to various minerals found in your daily diet. The site offers an overview of each mineral, explains the importance of each, and identifies the deficiency symptoms. Links to related information are...
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Website
Other

Moms Team: Minerals Important for Child's Diet

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website find the answers to the following questions: "What Are Minerals?", "What Types of Minerals Are There?", "What Do Minerals Do?", and "How Can I Ensure My Child Gets Enough Minerals?" Information is provided in simple note...
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Website
Other

Web Health Centre: Food at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the roles of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Learn what kinds of foods are "Body builders," "Energy givers," and "Protectors," and tailor your diet so that you are getting the nutrients you need to...
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Website
Other

Web Health Centre: Food Types and Their Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
This website describes the nutritional values of different types of foods. Learn what types of foods are sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals through a chart provided at the bottom of the page.
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Handout
Other

Scienceviews.com: Minerals and Their Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Every segment of society uses minerals and mineral resources everyday. The roads we ride or drive on and the buildings we live learn and work in all contain minerals. Below is a selected list of commonly used metallic and nonmetallic...
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Article
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Suvrvey: Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
General information about the consumption and mining of gold.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Minerals

For Students 3rd - 6th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of minerals and how to identify them by their properties.
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Handout
Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems

For Students 9th - 10th
Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems offers an opportunity to explore a variety of ores, metals, gems, and other specimens displayed at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. This resource offers an excellent collection of photos for...
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Website
James Madison University

James Madison University: Dept. Of Geology and Environmental Science: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions and pictures of over thirty minerals are available at this website. Documents describing the properties of minerals and how to use the properties for identification templates to make models, and dichotomous keys make up the...
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Website
Other

Geologynet: Online Mineral Database

For Students 9th - 10th
Search for mineral formulas and crystal structures by entering the keywords or mineral names on this mineral database.
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Activity
Other

Supralife International: Colloidal Minerals: Iodine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the mineral, iodine, such as its importance, deficiency symptoms, prevention/treatment of an iodine deficiency, diet recommendations, food sources, toxicity, and more.