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Science Alive: What Is Organic Chemistry?
This reading/lesson plan introduces young scholars to the concept of organic chemistry.
Other
World of Molecules: Molecules of Life
Investigate the three-dimensional structure of different types of organic molecules.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Roy J. Plunkett
Read about Roy Plunkett's invention, teflon, one of the best-known and most widely used polymers that was created by accident.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the characteristics and types of soil.
Read Works
Read Works: Saucy by Nature
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about friends who worked together to create a company that makes organic sauces. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: Alfred Nobel
This site honors Alfred Nobel for his invention of dynamite. Content includes a very brief biography and a focus on the impact of dynamite on our culture.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: Roy J. Plunkett
This website provides biographical information about Roy J. Plunkett and his discovery of Teflon.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of an unsaturated hydrocarbon and the different types.
Other
Advanced Composting Systems: Phoenix Composting Toilet
Explains how composting toilets work, their benefits to the environment, useful applications, and information on how to choose a system.
Read Works
Read Works: The First Greenmarket in New York City
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage describes the history behind the first greenmarket for produce in New York City. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Organic Compounds List
Explains what an organic compound is, presents a list of the different classes of organic compounds, and discusses organic compounds in the human body. Also provides a list of other organic compounds including volatile and non-volatile...
Other
Dupont: History of Teflon
This website tells the history of the development of teflon, and incldues information on Dr. Roy Plunkett, the inventor of teflon.
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University of Idaho Extension: Idaho Landscapes & Gardens: Garden Basics
A gardening resource which addresses basic gardening tips, and also contains information on composting, preparing soil, irrigating, and using pesticides and fertilizers.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Chemical Structure and Reactivity
A collection of video lectures from a professor at the University of California, Berkeley for a chemical structure and reactivity course. The course teaches about aromatic compounds, electronic spectroscopy, and the reactivity and...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Freshman Organic Chemistry Ii
A collection of video lectures from a freshman organic chemistry II course at Yale University. The course is a continuation the first organic chemistry course and covers topic. Lectures cover topics from simple and complex reaction...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Chemistry in the Environment
This brief overview of the chemistry of the Earth gives students an idea of what environmental chemists might study.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Timeline of Biology and Organic Chemistry
A timeline of important events in biology and organic chemistry. Links to related topics.
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Ecolabels: Food and Nutrition: Vegan Recipes
Articles with vegan recipes, vegan substitutes and a vegan coffee guide.
Other
Master Composter
Learn about composting, and find our how it helps connect people to the Earth's natural processes.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Carbon Footprint Calculate Your Co2 Generation
Go green when you use carbon footprint calculator to figure CO2 and how to lower it.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Carbon Footprint Calculator the Math Behind the Calculations
Learn the math on how our calculator figures your carbon footprint.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Carbon Footprint Calculator Help With Software
Online software help for the carbon footprint calculator.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Driving Techniques to Conserve Gas
Learn ways to conserve gas by driving and maintaining your car and tires.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Green Transportation Electric and Fuel Cell Cars
Learn how electric cars and fuel cell vehicles cn be greener for the environment.