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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an introduction to bacteria and examines fossil records, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology.
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University of California

Ucmp: Georgius Agricola

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California provides a review of the life and contributions of Georgius Agricola (1494-1555) the 'founder of geology as a discipline'.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Annelida

For Students 9th - 10th
Berkeley offers a great site on segmented worms titled, "Introduction to Annelida, Everybody's favorite, worms."
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University of California

Ucmp: The Jurassic Period, 208 to 146 Million Years Ago

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Jurassic Period, including links to more detailed information about the geology and biological changes of the period.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Mesozoic Era

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the Mesozoic era, and it's three divisions, the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Extensively cross-linked on important topics. Good site from Berkeley.
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Ucmp: Annelids Life and History

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the life history and ecology of Annelids.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Cnidaria

For Students 9th - 10th
A colorful look at Cnidarians from the University of California. Be sure to click on the 4 buttons on the bottom of the page to see all the info there is on this fascinating phyla!
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Ucmp: Cnidarian Fossil Records

For Students 9th - 10th
At this University of California, Berkeley site you can find out far back the Cnidarians show up in Fossil records. Also, find out how much they have changed over time! Be sure to click on the highlighted words to go to other interesting...
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Ucmp: Tundra

For Students 9th - 10th
Characteristics given about tundras. The two types of tundras, arctic and alpine, are both discussed.
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University of California Museum of Paleontology: Geologic Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about geologic time, including the age of the Earth by putting it in terms of pages in a book.
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University of California

Ucmp: Plate Tectonics: The Mechanism

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic description of the driving force behind plate movement. Describes major features of the ocean floor including mid-oceanic ridges.
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University of California

Ucmp: Computer Model of Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
A slight departure from the classic view of DNA showing that the molecule is not exactly a twisted ladder. Good image and explanation to go with it.
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University of California

University of California Museum of Paleontology: Geology and Geologic Time

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the geologic relationships of rock layers, as well as much about geologic time and the history of Earth.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Hydrozoa

For Students 9th - 10th
This California State University Berkeley site offers a brief introduction to the hydrozoa.
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University of California

Ucmp: Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte De Buffon

For Students 9th - 10th
University of California provides a brief biography of the mathematician, Buffon.
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Ucmp: Chondrichthyes

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives a quick but decent description of the anatomy of the skin and fins.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Chondrostei

For Students 9th - 10th
Chondrostei is a mostly forgotten group of cartilaginous fish which deserves at least one page, and here it is. Good information on a cartilagnous fish.
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University of California

Ucmp: Lampreys

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California contains detailed information about lampreys. There are several pictures, including special links.
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University of California

Ucmp: Eutheria: Systematics, Part

For Students 9th - 10th
A cladogram that gives the evolutionary relationship between the different groups of mammals. Modern relationship drawing, somewhat difficult to interpret.
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University of California

Ucmp: Annelids

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what segmented worms are and gives a brief description of thier evolution through the use of their fossil record.
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University of California

Ucmp: Spirochetes

For Students 9th - 10th
A short look at the spirochetes and the diseases they cause.
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University of California

Ucmp: Paleozoic Era: Stratigraphy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a chart showing the progression of the Paleozoic Era. Each section of the chart leads to information about the geological, biological, and climatic elements of a specific period of the era.
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University of California

Ucmp: Birds Decendents of Dinosaurs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California, Berkeley contains general information and links to information about the fossil record of birds, the life history of birds, the systematics of birds, and the morphology of birds.
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University of California

Ucmp: Monotremes, Egg Laying Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
University of California Berkeley offers a short, concise description about egg-laying mammals with links to more in-depth information.