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Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans: Projecting Shadows

For Students 9th - 10th
This page and the three pages which follow discuss how X-ray technology can be used to produce an image of the human body. Discussion is understandable and highly intriguing. Several interactive animations allow the visitor to explore...
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Article
Emory University

Emory University: Something About X Rays for Everybody

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of a century of research regarding X-rays. Discusses the discovery and applications of X-rays. Includes some ideas for exploring and investigating X-rays.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How X Rays See Through Your Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how x-rays were discovered, and how x-ray machines and CT scanners are able to see inside the human body. Includes a video, multiple-choice and open-ended questions, background information with links for further research, and a...
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Website
Other

Alexander Graham Bell

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical site includes a link to a United States House of Representatives resolution recognizing Antonio Meucci as the inventor of the telephone. It also includes information on Bell's (1847-1922) later scientific work.
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Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: X Rays

For Students 6th - 8th
Here's a really simple demonstration of a fluoroscope. There are links to more information about the uses of X-rays as well.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Wilhelm Rontgen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a biography on Wilhelm Rontgen discusses his discovery of what became known as x-rays. The article also provides some information on his education and achivements throughout his life.