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Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Supreme Court: Equal Rights: Two Famous Cases

For Students 7th
In this tutorial, students learn about the Supreme Court and look at two famous cases to see the impact that its decisions have had on the rights of Americans.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: How Are Laws Made?

For Students 7th Standards
A tutorial that explains the process that must be followed in order for a new law to be made. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: International Organizations

For Students 7th
In this tutorial, students learn about global organizations that work towards the common good. These include organizations based on agreements between two or more countries, non-governmental organizations and the United Nations. A PDF...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: What Caused the Civil War?

For Students 7th
A tutorial that looks at the main causes of the American Civil War. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Postwar Blues and Reds

For Students 11th
This tutorial looks at post-World War I America and the disturbing events that took place in 1919 and 1920, for example, racial discrimination, the KKK, backlash against immigrants, the Red Scare, etc. A PDF file of the tutorial is...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Three Presidencies: Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon

For Students 11th
The domestic policies of three Presidents from the 1960s are examined, including Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. The tutorial looks at their political initiatives, what worked and what didn't. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: America and the Vietnam War

For Students 11th
America's involvement in the Vietnam War is examined in this tutorial, the anti-war movement, and the impact of the war. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Changing With the Times: Variation Within Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial investigating how living organisms in an ecosystem are affected by environmental changes.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: What's the Matter in the Galaxy?

For Students 4th - 5th
A tutorial that looks at the components within a galaxy such as gas, dust, stars and objects that orbit stars. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: How's the Weather?

For Students 4th - 6th
A tutorial that describes the five factors that determine the weather in a particular place and time. The factors discussed in this tutorial are air temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, and precipitation. A PDF file of the tutorial...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Your Heart Is an Amazing Organ

For Students 4th - 6th
A tutorial that explores the heart which is one of the most important organs for life! Learn all about the heart including the four chambers, pulmonary artery and veins, the aorta and the valves as you navigate through this tutorial. A...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Comparing Plants and Animals

For Students 4th - 6th
A tutorial that compares and constrast plants and animals. Explore how living things their obtain basic needs, protect, support, and reproduce. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: What Causes Weather?

For Students 5th - 7th
Determine parameters of weather; including specifically temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind direction and wind speed in this tutorial. During this tutorial, you will relate the jet stream and ocean circulation to the causes of...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Weather vs. Climate

For Students 5th - 7th
A tutorial that investigates the differences between weather versus climate. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Observation vs. Inference

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial that explores the differences between scientific observation and scientific inference.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: u.s. History: The Populist Revolt

For Students 11th
Looks at the unrest of farmers in the 1890s that led to the development of a new populist party called the People's Party. Explains the debate that raged around whether to adopt a gold or a silver standard, examines the election of 1896,...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Population Interactions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, students will study populations learning about how interactions can affect size. Tutorial explores competition, predation, and symbiosis.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: The Mystery of Muscle Cell Metabolism

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore muscle cell metabolism in this tutorial that covers ATP structure and function.
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Handout
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Complex Modes of Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial reviews polygenic and multiple alleles, Punnett Square, sex-linked trait, and inheritance patterns. Follow the slides to ensure comprehension of inheritance.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Florida Fossils: Evidence of Evolution

For Students 6th - 8th
See how fossils have shown evidence of evolution throughout the history of the Earth.
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Graphic
Library of Congress

World Digital Library: Map of Atlantic Coast: Chesapeake Bay to Florida

For Students 9th - 10th
A historic map of the Atlantic coast of America created by cartographer Joan Vinckeboons around 1639 for the Dutch West India Company. A feature on the page allows the visitor to listen to and read the accompanying descriptive text in...
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Interactive
Florida State University

Florida State University: The Rutherford Experiment

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation of the Rutherford experiment. Includes an animation and an explanation of the history behind the experiment.
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Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Vision and Color Perception

For Students 9th - 10th
A high-level scientific explanation of the way the eye senses light and sees images and color. Excellent graphics help you visualize complex workings of the human eye.
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Graphic
Florida State University

Florida State University: Comparative Anatomy of Operating Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
A table that provides a rating of different operating systems, meant more for discussion than reference.