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Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Thomas Alva Edison

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Great Idea Finder presents a lengthy biography of Thomas Edison, followed by a wealth of suggested resources including books, movies, and the Internet.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Edison After Forty

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibition traces Edison's life, both personal and professional after he reached forty. Historic, primary materials are included.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Thomas Alva Edison

For Students 9th - 10th
This site honorsThomas Alva Edison as a historic inventor and focuses attention on his invention of the electric lamp.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Thomas Alva Edison

For Students 3rd - 8th
A variety of images, photographs, and information on the life of Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) can be found in the site by the Library of Congress. Information can be found here regarding his invention and influence on American society....
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The Guardian

Guardian: d.w. Griffith: Birth of a Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting article that presents the different viewpoints regarding the classic silent film, "Birth of a Nation." Discusses the director, D.W. Griffith.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Invention of the Week: George Eastman

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of George Eastman, who revolutionized photography with his innovations in film and photograph development. From the MIT School of Engineering.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Invention of the Week: Thomas Alva Edison

For Students 9th - 10th
As the inventor of the lightbulb, phonograph, and the printing telegraph, Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), improved the daily lives of everyday people.
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Other

American Film Institute: Top Ten Science Fiction Films

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this top ten list of the greatest science fiction movies as picked by the results of a poll taken of leaders from the creative community. Number one is "2001: A Space Odyssey" which was released in 1968.
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Curated OER

Easter Parade: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Audio Cd (May 23, 1995)

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links, images, and other information about movie and musical star Ann Miller.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Real Time Data Projects: Movie in the Making

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this project students will report on a book by describing how they would turn that book into a motion picture. After reading and studying the main components of their novel, students will use their imaginations to explain how they...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: First Talking Movie

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview with many interesting facts and information about the first talking motion picture, the movie studios, and movie stars.
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EL Education

El Education: Physnewtons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research the laws of physics and then paint a picture illustrating each law. Text and illustrations are laid out on a page to create an explanation of each law. Students combine their work into a class book which can be used to...
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Physics Central

Physics Central: Physics by the Fire: Match Stick Rocket

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Match stick rockets makes a great demonstrations to show students Newton's third law. By covering a match with tin foil, students can see the reaction thrust as the molecules escaping the matchstick are propelled into the air. Lesson...
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Rudiments of Wisdom

Rudiments of Wisdom Encyclopaedia: Cinematography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some fun facts about cinematography from this encyclopaedia entry drawn in comic-book style.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Thomas Edison

For Students K - 1st
Brief biographical sketch of Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the light bulb and phonograph.
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Curated OER

Edison in 1878

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of an online text of a book published in 1929 by Dyer and Martin on the life and work of inventor Thomas Edison. Discusses Edison's role in the development of motion pictures, but be sure to view the rest of the book...
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Curated OER

Smithsonian: Magic Lanterns, Magic Mirrors

For Students 9th - 10th
Like fun house mirrors, motion pictures over the past one hundred years have reflected, challenged, influenced, and altered our visions of ourselves and the world in which we live. This virtual Exhibition was produced by the Photographic...
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Curated OER

Smithsonian: Magic Lanterns, Magic Mirrors

For Students 9th - 10th
Like fun house mirrors, motion pictures over the past one hundred years have reflected, challenged, influenced, and altered our visions of ourselves and the world in which we live. This virtual Exhibition was produced by the Photographic...
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NOAA

Noaa: Photo Library: Seymour Tornado, Photo #2

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides a photo library of severe weather formations. This photograph is of a tornado in Seymour, Texas highlighting its motion and cloud development.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Moon Phase Craze

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan is designed to use online technology resources to practice and reinforce knowledge learned in class on Moon Phases. Students will view online animations with student interaction, while keeping a log of their phase...
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Rice University

Galileo Project: The Ptolemaic System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides this discourse on the Ptolemic System that attempted to explain the motion of heavenly bodies. Pictures, charts, and links are all provided for additional information.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Potential Energy: How Does It Work?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Describe the difference between energy in motion and at rest, and demonstrate energy's capacity for doing work. Draw a picture of water moving a turbine, and discuss other ways that a turbine might be made to move.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Johannes Kepler

For Students 9th - 10th
This image shows Johannes Kepler, a German astronomer famous for his laws of planetary motion. Check out our Johannes Kepler facts page for more information.
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Other

Childdrama: Creative Drama Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many lesson plans with ideas for teachers and students, sorted by age and by type! Wonderful for thematic approaches.

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