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California Institute of Technology

The Discovery of Eris, the Largest Known Dwarf Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
Until the discovery of Eris, Pluto was known as the largest Keiper belt object. This dwarf planet has replaced Pluto in size and is accompanied by a satellite that has been given the name Dysnomia. Learn about this distant world here...
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BBC

Bbc: Astronomers Name 'World of Chaos'

For Students 9th - 10th
In mythology, it was Eris that sparked the quarrel ultimately resulting in the Trojan War. It was fitting then that Michael Brown of the California Institute of Technology should name this highly debated object Eris. Learn more about...
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Other

Tips and Tricks for the Public Relations Clueless

For Students 9th - 10th
Great practical advice for journalists working in the public relations field. Humor and personal detail make this one a fun read.
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Other

Archetypes in Xena: Warrior Princess

For Students 9th - 10th
Very interesting and unusual article on archetypes found in Xena, the TV show. Provides basic introduction to this kind of criticism in a different light.
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Curated OER

Cmon Xena, Try the Eye Liner. You Know You Want To!

For Students 9th - 10th
Very interesting and unusual article on archetypes found in Xena, the TV show. Provides basic introduction to this kind of criticism in a different light.
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Curated OER

Artist's Concept of the 10th Planet and Its Moon (R Hurt, Ipac)

For Students 9th - 10th
In mythology, it was Eris that sparked the quarrel ultimately resulting in the Trojan War. It was fitting then that Michael Brown of the California Institute of Technology should name this highly debated object Eris. Learn more about...
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Curated OER

New Solar System Not to Scale (Bbc)

For Students 9th - 10th
In mythology, it was Eris that sparked the quarrel ultimately resulting in the Trojan War. It was fitting then that Michael Brown of the California Institute of Technology should name this highly debated object Eris. Learn more about...