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Teach Engineering

Come On Over Rover

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Introduce your class to the steps that occur in the manufacturing of parts, the assembly, and the testing of a Mars rover. Pupils learn about fabrication techniques and tolerances in the manufacturing process. 
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Article
Boston University

Boston University: The Paideia Project: Kant, the Body, and Knowledge

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the significance of Kant's interest in cosmology and Newtonian mechanics. Relates Kant's beliefs about how mind and body interacted to his more influential epistemology. Article has a historical perspective and is quite readable.
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Article
Other

Aromatherapy

For Students 9th - 10th
Aromatherapy is the use of natural and high quality plant essential oils to enhance the health of body and mind, and to treat disorders.
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Other

Boise Art Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The Boise Art Museum has an online gallery, organized according to "form, story telling, spirit, and place." Each enlargeable image has accompanying text. A special area for kids focuses on two artists.
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Handout
Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...
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Website
Other

Hinduwebsite: Belief in Soul

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Hindu conception of the soul, which is known as Atman.
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Website
US Food and Drug Administration

U.s. Food and Drug Administration: Aromatherapy

For Students 9th - 10th
This government agency article states its view of aromatherapy and the claims of its effectiveness in promoting health.
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Article
Other

Mars Exploration Rovers Special Update: Opportunity's Findings at Endeavour

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the Mars Exploration Rovers' missions by checking out this informative resource. If offers many pictures as well.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Anatomy of a Space Rover

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a closer look at the space robots Spirit and Opportunity, and their scientific instruments used for exploring the surface of Mars.
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Website
Other

American Holistic Health Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) provides information on holistic medicine and promotes its use in standard medical practices.
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eBook
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: "Litany to the Holy Spirit.," by Robert Herrick

For Students 9th - 10th
"Litany to the Holy Spirit," by Robert Herrick, from "The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250-1900." There are no notes or citations about the poem or poet, just the poem.
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Website
Other

The Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy offers a certificate program for people who want to be practitioners in aromatherapy.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa Space Place: The Mars Rovers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn why rovers are important and details about the Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance.