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Other

Germany and Italy: European Axis Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the major Axis powers and gives a summary of their military activities during World War II.
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Other

Weather Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
Source of information on the subject of weather photography. There are great links, images and tips on equipment to use. For the intermediate to advanced photographer.
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Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Magnet Lab: Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism: 1750 1774

For Students 9th - 10th
With his famous kite experiment and other forays into science, Benjamin Franklin advances knowledge of electricity, inspiring his English friend Joseph Priestley to do the same.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Thunderstorms

For Students 3rd - 8th
Informational weather site provides users with an abundance of weather information. Discover what thunderstorms are, where they occur the most frequently and the damage they can cause.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: History: World Wars: Blitzkrieg

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what happened during the blitzkrieg at the start of World War Two and why the Allies were so unprepared. Why was it that Britain and France were outfought at every turn?
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Howard Nemerov

For Students 9th - 10th
The Academy of American Poets entry about poet Howard Nemerov. This site houses a biography of the author as well as a selected list of some of his works.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How thunderstorms form and their effects.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How thunderstorms form and their effects.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charles Burchfield

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Burchfield is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Read Works

Read Works: Benjamin Franklin: The Ultimate Solution Creator

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Benjamin Franklin and some of his inventions. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Civil War in Children's Literature

For Students 3rd - 8th
This page from Carol Hurst's Children's Literature offers book reviews and planning help for an upper elementary unit on the Civil War. Includes information on books for teachers, books for students, easy-purchase links, and links to...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Super Sparker

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an activity using common household materials that will demonstrate a static electricity discharge.
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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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Teachers.net

Teachers.net Lesson: Weather

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here are several great lesson ideas for a weather unit. The lessons cover topics in math and science including making clouds, recreating the water cycle, and making a tornado. There is also a list of weather resources for more information.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Wwii: The Blitzkrieg

For Students 9th - 10th
Nazi Germany was progressive with its military in World War II. The Blitzkrieg, a term initiated by the Allies, was the type of warfare Hitler wanted to employ. Understand the meaning of the phrase and how it impacted the war.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Thunderstorm Safety

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn the safety guidelines for lighting and thunderstorms.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Kids Crossing: Look Out for Dangerous Weather

For Students 1st - 5th
Explore dangerous weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and blizzards through stories, activities, and safety tips.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Boom Boom Thunder!!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The focus of this lesson plan is for learners to determine why thunder makes the "Boom" sound. Through hands-on activities students will become familiar with the sound thunder makes.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Rick Riordan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about Rick Riordan's biography the author of children's books such as The Lightning Thief with Percy Jackson on this website.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Changes in Habitats

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A 2nd grade unit on how people and weather can change habitats. Topics include too much and too litter rain (flooding and drought), lightning and fire, and land, water, and air pollution. This flipchart...
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Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: Radiometer

For Students 9th - 10th
Help Dracula find out about light waves by using a virtual radiometer.
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Other

Denver Museum of Nature and Science: Colorado's Forces of Nature

For Students 9th - 10th
Students examine Colorado's forces of nature. Some topics explored are tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and windstorms. Images and video clips are included.
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Dan Satterfield

Wild Weather: Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
A site to find out anything you want to know about weather, including clouds, tornadoes, satellites, radar, wind, climate, and more. Suitable for all ages. Also includes games, quizzes, and teacher resources.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: A Complete List of Natural Disasters

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains what a natural disaster is and provides a list of every type along with a short description of each.

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