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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Electromagnetic Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
This Florida State University page introduces light as an electromagnetic wave and discusses the frequency and wavelength range of the various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Includes links to some interactive Java applets.
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Michael Blaber, PhD

Florida State University: Intermolecular Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Florida State Univeristy provides good information on the various intermolecular forces, including nice diagrams.
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Other

State of Florida: Florida Senate Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For young researchers studying Florida, this is the terrific site! Learning about the state and its symbols, government, capital city, and even more is made easy with short text, colorful graphics and games.
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State of Florida

My Florida, the Official Portal of the State of Florida

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of Florida contains information on the government, services, and governor of the state.
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State Library-Florida

Florida Memory: Florida During World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of Florida during World War II with primary documents, photos, quizzes and lesson plans based on the "Sunshine State Standards for Social Studies."
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Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Natural Disasters

For Students 9th - 10th
Enrich studying natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes. Know how to identify several types of natural disasters that occur in Florida, and describe how these disasters can affect people living there.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Intermolecular Forces: Changes of State

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the changes of state that can occur for the three different types of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and different types of heat energy that have been defined by scientists.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Making Crystals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will work in groups to grow crystals in different conditions, and then make conclusions about how and why crystals form. A detailed procedure and materials list, follow-up questions, and a teacher's guide that contains...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: The Enlightenment Thinkers

For Students 7th - 8th
Links to a concentration game where students must match famous Enlightenment thinkers to their ideas.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Finding Civic Solutions

For Students 7th - 8th
These tutorial explains what responsible citizenship looks like and ways individuals can contribute to their communities. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Detective Peke and the Energy Transformers

For Students 5th - 7th
Explore kinetic and potential energy and how energy is conserved in this interactive tutorial.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Your Ice Cream Is Moving

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn how states of matter are dependent on an object's average kinetic energy.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Lightning, a Natural Capacitor

For Students 9th - 10th
Text and animated graphic show how lightning is an example of a natural capacitor.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: William Henry Bragg

For Students 9th - 10th
A sound biography, focusing mainly on Bragg's science, what he discovered and what it's significance was. Lists many of his honors.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Virus Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
View a colorful 3-D diagrams of viruses and learn about how their structure helps them infect plants, animals, and bacteria.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Galileo Galilei

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), one of the most famous scientists and inventors of all time. He is best remembered for his invention of the telescope, which caused him to question the contemporary belief that the Earth was the...
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Ribosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
A defining resource for ribosomes to assist while studying cells. See an illustration of the structure and function in protein synthesis.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Virtual Scanning Electron Microscopy

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive Java tutorial that allows you to view several animals using electron microscopy. You are able to adjust the focus, contrast, brightness, and magnification to optimize specimen appearance.
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Interactive
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive site for students to learn about the process of photosynthesis. Take an in-depth look at the organelles that produce complex carbon-based biochemical that are used to grow and sustain life.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Plant Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a clear picture of the plant cell with a concise explanation of its key parts and their functions.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Willebrord Snell

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Willebrord Snell (1580-1626), a Dutch mathematician known best for his work in refractive indices.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: E Tienne Louis Malus

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Etienne-Louis Malus (1775-1812), a famous French mathematician and physicist, best known for his work in double refraction and in polarization.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Leonhard Euler

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Leonhard Euler (1707-1783), a famous Swiss mathematician also known for his work in optics and astronomy who left behind him a huge body of academic works.

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