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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Potions

For Students 9th - 10th
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter." Read about the history of real-life potions, and what led to the development of modern chemistry.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology Foundations: Unit Test

For Students 9th - 10th
A nine-question unit test over biology foundations along with a review of the chemistry basics to help you understand the beauty of life.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Fredrich Wohler

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Wohler's life and his accomplishments in chemistry. Includes a picture.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Chemical Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides interesting and relevant information on engineering careers by offering a look into the life of a chemical engineer. Also, site describes what type of courses a student should study to pursue an engineering career.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Biosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the Earth's biosphere. Topics covered include Bioenergetics, glycolysis and fermentation, respiration, photosynthesis, and more.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Carl Bosch

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of German chemist, engineer, and Nobel laureate in chemistry, Carl Bosch.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Svante Arrhenius

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the life and work of one of the founders of the science of physical chemistry, Svante Arrhenius, who received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1903, becoming the first Swedish Nobel laureate.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Homework Help

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The science section of this popular homework helper site features links to chemistry, life, earth, physical, and space science resources.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Bridge: Ocean Sciences Education Teacher Resource Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Bridge, the Ocean Sciences Education Teacher Resource Center, is a growing collection of on-line marine education resources. It provides educators with accurate, useful, content-correct and content-current marine and data information on...
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Antoine Lavoisier

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the life and work of Antoine Lavoisier, sometimes known as the father of modern chemistry.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Jane Marcet

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and scientific accomplishments of Jane Marcet in this article.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Wilhelm Ostwald

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of Wilhelm Ostwald, the chemist who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1909 for his work on catalysis, chemical equilibria, and reaction velocities.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Willard Frank Libby

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of Willard Libby, the scientist who helped in the development of radiocarbon dating which led to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1960.
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BBC

Bbc: Stars

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to explore how stars are born and die. There are also sections on star types and chemistry inside stars.
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Other

Leo Hendrik Baekeland

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the life of Leo Hendrik Baekeland, including his creation of the first completely synthetic plastic, bakelite.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Aristotle (384-322 BC). Discusses his early life, his education, his relationship with Alexander the Great as tutor, the breadth of his work in various science disciplines, the school he established in Athens, and...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Logarithms Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
This animated video explores logarithms and explains how they are used in chemistry. Get the basics on these critical mathematical functions -- and discover why smart use of logarithms can determine whether your eyes turn red at the...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: P H

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a pH sensor to measure the pH level of water in a stream or lake. They examine how air pollutants like sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide cause acid rain, which affects the pH of water bodies and aquatic...
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Oregon State University

Oregon State: Linus Pauling a Centenary Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and work of the biochemist, peace activist, and proponent of Vitamin C's benefits, Linus Pauling, is put on display at this museum-quality site.
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Other

Science Oxford Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Make connections between science, enterprise, and society here in this collection of articles and current science topics in the news. Find out how science makes connections with the daily life of human beings.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Jan Baptist Von Helmont

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the life and scientific discoveries of Jan Baptist von Helmont.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Stephanie Kwolek

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of Stephanie Kwolekbest, known for inventing the first of a family of synthetic fibers of exceptional strength and stiffness.
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Other

Science: Profile: Sid Altman

For Students 9th - 10th
Sid Altman is a Nobel Prize winning chemist. He won the award in 1989 for his discovery of catalytic RNA. Read some interesting facts about his life and accomplishments.
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University of California

Uscb: The Bioluminescence Web Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed covering of bioluminescence including myths, organisms, chemistry, physiology, and photos. Contains many links for further information.

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