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Wikipedia: Muse

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article devoted to the Muses of Greek mythology. The article discusses Muses in myth, their function in society, their function in literature, cults of the Muses, and the classical tradition.
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Wikipedia: Podcasting

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Internet broadcasting method. Also contains the origin of podcasting, how the term came to be coined, and other uses of podcasting.
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Wikipedia: Terrace (Agriculture)

For Students 9th - 10th
Terraces are constructed in agriculture to prevent the runoff of water. This site provides further details about terraces along with how they have been used in history.
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Wikipedia: Jasper From Wikipedia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a concise definition of jasper along with pictures and connections to related sites.
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Wikipedia: Irrational Number

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At this site from Wikipedia you can learn the definition of an irrational number, then look at examples and explanations of why some numbers are irrational and others are not.
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Wikipedia: Ruby (Gemstone)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia gives a definition and information on hardness, value determination, and natural versus artificial rubies. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Iron Ore

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a description of iron ore, where it can be found, and how it is used in the making of steel.
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Wikipedia: Gravel

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia encyclopedia article shows how gravel is mined and used in building and paving.
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Wikipedia: Cement

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides this encyclopedia entry for cement that features its history, production, and use as a building material, as well as links to related topics.
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Wikipedia: Concrete

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia entry about concrete that features pictures, diagrams, history and other information, as well as links to related topics.
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Wikipedia: Paramagnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site is an introduction to paramagnetism and paramagnetic materials.
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Wikipedia: Ferromagnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides a wonderful in-depth explanation of ferromagnetism, covering the atomic behavior which is responsible for ferromagnetic properties. Also introduces the concepts of magnetic domains and the Curie...
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Wikipedia: Curie Point

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site has a definition of the Curie point.
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Wikipedia: Permeability

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a concise definition of magnetic permeability given in terms of magnetic flux density and magnetic field strength.
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Wikipedia: Weather Front

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site tells all about weather fronts, or boundaries between two air masses with differing characteristics. Includes many hyperlinked terms to additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Electrical Conductivity

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the encyclopedic entry for electrical conductivity from Wikipedia.com. The site provides a brief introduction to the topic but provides numerous links to information relative to the topic.
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Wikipedia: Collagen

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides this encyclopedia article about collagen and its purpose in the human body.
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Wikipedia: Integrity

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing a definition of "integrity," this article has information on the various ways in which integrity manifests in popular culture, law, and science. Contains several links to articles on related topics.
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Wikipedia: Hmong

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry that provides a solid overview of who the Hmong are, where they live, and their history (including important moments in major Chinese dynasties and the Vietnam War). Include links to additional culture and...
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Wikipedia: Homeschooling

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This encyclopedia entry on homeschooling covers all facets of this form of education including potential motivations for homeschooling, public opinions, laws, methods, results and resources.
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Wikipedia: Targum

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a brief description of the Targums, or Aramaic interpretations of the Tanakh. Includes hyperlinked terms.
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Wikipedia: Unitarianism

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the theological doctrine of Unitarianism, including how it is used in many different countries.
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Wikipedia: Mayon Volcano

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia entry on the Mayon Volcano, the most active volcano in the Philippines. Excellent photos and maps. Includes a log of recent eruptions.
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Wikipedia: Pacific Ring of Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on the location of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Map included.