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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Plasma

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn all about plasma. Explore what plasma is, its basic characteristics, and how plasma is created.
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Plasmas International: Perspectives on Plasmas

For Students 9th - 10th
Great introduction site, overview of plasmas and plasma science with some good information and great pictures.
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Southwest Research Institute: The Plasma Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Two page introduction to the state of matter. Good site!
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Plasmas International: What Are Plasmas?

For Students 9th - 10th
Good site with graphics and background on the 4th state of matter.
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Plasmas International: Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice collection of plasma-related images.
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University of Alaska

Alaska Science Forum: Plasma: The Fourth State of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
Good discussion on the conditions and natural existence of plasmas.
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Coalition for Plasma Science: A Teacher's Guide to Plasma Science Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These resources have been collated to National Science Standards, and include lesson planning ideas.
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Plasmacoalition: What Is Plasma

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Coalition for Plasma Science, gives a nice introduction to the 4th state of matter.
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Plasmacoalition: The First State of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Coalition for Plasma Science provides a short, interesting paper outlining the relative importance or precedence of plasma compared to the other states of matter.
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Physics and Astronomy Online: Plasma?

For Students 9th - 10th
Physics and Astronomy Online offers an interesting Q & A about the conditions of plasmas as they occur in general and in the everyday world.