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Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: Transportation 1: The Bicycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery item, the bicycle.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Hey Gear Heads! The Physics of Bicycle Gear Ratios

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's an abstract of a project from Science Buddies that asks you to experiment with bicycle gears and the circumference of the wheel to determine revolutions per minute.
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Unit Plan
Next.cc

Next: Bicycles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how riding a bicycle helps the environment and your health by completing these four activities. Explore further by clicking on one of the numerous links provided.
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Activity
Other

Nyc Transportation Alternatives: Bicycle Blueprint

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details "a plan to bring bicycling into the mainstream in New York City." Offers maps and detailed information on improving big city other-than-auto transportation choices.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: I Don't Like Sports, So How Can I Stay Fit?

For Students 9th - 10th
This online resource is for kids who aren't inclined to playing sports but who want to stay in good physical shape. Here, read about various fun activities, chores, and games that will help keep your muscles strong and your heart and...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Five Ways to Avoid Sports Injuries

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource addresses sports safety and discusses the precautions you should take before taking your place on the field. Learn about protective gear and proper warm-up techniques. Also includes advice for helping sports injuries heal...
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Website
Other

Insurance Information Institute: Homeowners Insurance Info

For Students 9th - 10th
The Insurance Information Institute is a nonprofit fact-finding organization dedicated to improving public understanding of property and casualty insurance. Explore homeowner's insurance basics, buying home insurance, filing a claim, and...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Over 49,000 digitized primary documents having to do with the Wright brothers and their work with flight. A timeline of the brothers' work, a family tree, and other special presentations are offered.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Judy Blume's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover more about the life and work of Judy Blume with this resource. Students and teachers will gain a different perspective of this author after exploring this resource.
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Handout
Other

Mc Gruff for Grownups: School Safety

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides realistic and reasonable suggestions for parents preparing their children to go back to school. Help your child feel comfortable with going to and coming home from school safely.
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Graphic
Curated OER

[Crescent Bikes Ad]

For Students 9th - 10th
"1896 found the United States in the middle of a bicycle craze." Great site from Vassar College all about bicycles in the Gilded Age from 1896, A Website of Political Cartoons.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The Bike Comes Later

For Students 3rd - 8th
The official guide to Greenland features information about tourism as well as the geography and culture of Greenland.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Science of Sports Cycling

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the aerodynamic principles associated with cycling. Good science and even better web page design. Includes an online calculator that allows the user to calculate the aerodynamic drag and propulsive power of a bicyclist...
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Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Exploring Angles Within a Triangle

For Students 6th - 8th
This multimedia site offers a video [1:29] of how angles are important in the construction of bikes. Visit the interactive exercises to continue this beginner's guide to understanding angles in a triangle. Printable extended exercises...
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Left Brained Writing Prompt: Rather Unlikely Employment Resumes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
After studying the structure and writing style of resumes, create an unlikely resume for a specific thing in your life. What in your life might need to apply for another job some day, maybe when you are done with it? Your car? Your bed?...
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Website
Other

Fiboro Bridges Brooklyn Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the quality of the bike and pedestrian paths across the Brooklyn Bridge. Also gives articles updating recent improvements to the bridge approaches.

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