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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Ruffed Lemur O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about the ruffed lemur and it contains information about the habitat, diet, and other ecological information. Make sure to read about the release...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Sumatran Tiger O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 5th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about the Sumatran tiger and it contains information about the habitat, diet, and other ecological information.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Striped Bass O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about the striped bass and it contains information about the habitat, diet, and other ecological information.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Water Power O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This card is about power generated in hydroelectric plants from water. See if you can answer a few questions about water power when you're done reading.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: St. Catherines Island O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about St. Catherines Island. See if you can answer a few questions when you're done reading.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: American Museum of Natural History Resources for Learning

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a collection of scientific learning resources for educators, parents, kids, after-school coordinators, informal learning center staff, and anyone else interested in teaching or learning about science. The site provides...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Department of Mineral Sciences Collections

For Students 9th - 10th
Search the database of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History for gems & minerals, meteorites with images, or petrology & volcanology.
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National Museum of Science and Industry (UK)

National Museum of Science and Industry: Ingenious: Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a short history of illegal drugs and discusses how societal mores and public policy have changed over time based on how people have used or abused addictive drugs.
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Other

Magic Lantern Castle Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
"Home of the only museum in the world dedicated solely to the history of the Magic Lantern." See the history and images of the magic lantern projector. A great historical site!
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What's the Big Idea? Genetics

For Students 6th - 8th
Find an overview of genetics--the science of genes--in a click-through series of short perspectives on the topic.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What's the Big Idea? Astronomy

For Students 3rd - 5th
An introduction to key concepts about the science of astronomy. With interactive flash cards that open in new windows to help you learn more.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Human Genome Project

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get the science scoop on the Human Genome Project by considering the answers to these three questions: What is a genome? What is the Human Genome Project? What does it mean to me?
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Nuclear Power O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This card is about nuclear power. See if you can answer a few questions when you're done reading.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Northern Spotted Owl O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about the northern spotted owl and it contains information about the habitat, diet, and other ecological information.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Wind Power O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This card is about wind power. See if you can answer a few questions when you're done reading.
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Other

National Nuclear Science Week

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a site dedicated to National Nuclear Science Week, Jan. 23-27, 2012. Sponsored by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, this special week is focused on all parts of nuclear science. You can find activities, lesson...
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Other

Coca Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Coca is a plant that lives in the Andean region and is used to make the drug cocaine as well as being used in various medicinal and cultural practices of the Bolivian people. Find out about the science, history and uses of the coca plant...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Saving Species

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn why fieldwork is an important component of any scientist's career, especially among those who are actively working to preserve the Earth's biodiversity. Three American Museum of Natural History biologists tell you about their...
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum (Uk): Biodiversity

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a wealth of scientific information on the status of biodiversity in the world today, the threats it faces, and why it is critically important to preserve it.
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Other

The Royal Tyrrell Muesum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes exhibits of the museum, school programs, public programs, research and resources, etc.
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Other

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Images of Canada; A Canadian History

For Students 9th - 10th
This immense gallery of photos of Canada is divided into topics and accompanying text. Includes agriculture, aviation, people, natural resources, structures, and scenic views! An invaluable site for educators, students, and anyone who...
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Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Trains

For Students 9th - 10th
Get answers to frequently asked questions about trains. For example, what is a steam train and what parts of a train make it move?
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: The Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
A study of the moon that centers on its origin, its structure, and its behavior.
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University of California

Ucmp: Evolution: Theory and Science

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to Darwin's theory of evolution with hyperlinks to other topics on evolution, including a timeline of evolutionary thought.