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Crescent Public Schools

The Internet Science Room: Types of Chemical Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the five different types of chemical reactions, as well as the three classifications of reactions.
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Chemistryland: Types of Chemical Reactions Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Seven problem online chemistry quiz that tests understanding of the five categories of chemical reactions.
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Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College: Single Replacement Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
A very useful site that includes examples of replacement reactions as well as exercises for practicing balancing replacement reactions.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Various Types of Chemical Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the different types of chemical reactions in organic and inorganic chemistry.
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BBC

Bbc: Storm Hit New Orleans in Turmoil

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief BBC report illustrating the conditions of New Orleans soon after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. Report is from August, 2005.
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BBC

Bbc: New Orleans' Victims in Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief BBC News report portraying the plight of some of the people stranded in New Orleans and effected by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Blackbody Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
An indexing page for the HyperPhysics site. This page includes a concept map of links to pages that contain information related to blackbody radiation. Each individual page consists of informative graphics and clear explanations.
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Handout
White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: Hungarian Revolution 1956

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the film series produced about various groups that resettled in Canada, White Pines Pictures gives a brief historical background of the wave of Hungarian immigration in 1956. Click on the teacher link at the top for lesson...
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Website
Pennsylvania State University

Acoustics and Vibration Animations: Demonstrations: The Simple Pendulum

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of graphics, downloadable animations and text describe and explain the motion of a pendulum. Some sections require an understanding of calculus.
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PBS

Pbs: The New Americans: Reluctant Refugees

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comprehensive lesson plan about the new immigrant - the refugee. Looks at many aspects of their assimilation, experience, and long term prospects.
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CNN

Cnn: Homeland Security Chief Defends Katrina Response

For Students 9th - 10th
Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, defended the department's response to Hurricane Katrina as he testified in the Senate. Article is from February, 2006.
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CNN

Cnn: Rebuilding Homes, Rebuilding Lives

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, report covering the return home of a number of Louisiana residents to their homes a week after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: 3 Days of Death, Despair and Survival

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating September, 2005, article that vividly recounts the story of a family trapped in their attic as they escaped the flood waters brought by Hurricane Katrina.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete coverage of Hurricane Katrina is given including societal repercussions and political fallout.
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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Places of Our Hearts

For Students 9th - 10th
To have your ancestral community taken away by the Canadian government is the focus of this exhibit. The communities and way of life that were almost lost will now live forever because of this exhibit.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Help in Houston: A Volunteer's Story

For Students 9th - 10th
A volunteer at the Houston Astrodome, where many of the Hurricane Katrina evacuees fled, describes his experiences in the days immediately after Hurricane Katrina. Article is from September, 2005.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: 'Thousands Dead' in New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
Immediately after Hurricane Katrina, reports of the devastation of New Orleans is explored by BBC News. A video, other report links, and an interactive map of Katrina's path accompany this August, 2005, report.
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BBC

Bbc: Anarchy Disrupts Us Storm Relief

For Students 9th - 10th
With the increasing chaos and crime in New Orleans after Hurricane governmental officials react angrily and with increased security in this September, 2005, report. Along with this report are links to other related Hurricane Katrina news...
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BBC

Bbc: Refugees Tell Tales of Horror

For Students 9th - 10th
Unbelievable BBC report detailing the conditions inside the New Orleans Superdome, which was used as an evacuation shelter during Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Hurricane Aid Efforts Gather Pace

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bush administration receives some criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Also, the rescue and relief effort for impacted by the hurricane is also chronicled. Video, photo slideshow, and a speech by New Orleans Ray Nagin...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Left Behind in New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating look at a New Orleans rescue mission by volunteers who are attempting to help those impacted by the flooding of New Orleans brought on by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
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BBC

Bbc: Evacuees Return to See Damage

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article highlighting the return home of some evacuees and the conditions of New Orleans in the days after Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Saving New Orleans' Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News explores the fate of many missing and abandoned animals in New Orleans. Many of those impacted by Hurricane Katrina stayed in the flooded city because they did not want to leave their pets behind. Article is from September, 2005.
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PBS

Pbs: Buoyancy Basics

For Students 3rd - 8th
NOVA explores the basic principle of buoyancy. Also included at this site are some interesting brain-teasers related to the topic.

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