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Curated OER

Lesson 1: Powerless?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students formulate interview questions based on the information they learn from the video Power Lines. They conduct an interview with a relative, friend, or community member over 60 years old.
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The Skeptic's Dictionary: Electromagnetic Fields (Em Fs)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores what electromagnetic fields are, how they are caused, and their link (or lack thereof) to cancer.
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Quackwatch: Power Lines and Cancer Nothing to Fear

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the history of power lines and cancer associations, as well as dispelling the myth. The science is explored by citing known facts, studies and experts in the field.