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Curated OER

Skates

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students gain understanding of structure, characteristics, and basic needs of living things and their role in world, identify parts of skate, observe details of skate's body and skate egg case, and identify unique characteristics of skates.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fish: Sponge Painting Art

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this painting worksheet, students follow the directions on this page to create a picture of a fish. Students use sponge paints and a cardboard comb with paint to make a fish, which will be cut out after it is dry.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Vocabulary Building Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In these vocabulary building worksheets, students complete several vocabulary activities that help them learn to identify, spell, and use the vocabulary words. Students use definition clues, word scrambles, sentence writing, and a timed...
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Curated OER

Represent Rational Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils identify expanded notation and scientific notation. In this rational numbers instructional activity, students use a calculator to discover the powers of 10. Pupils practice writing numbers in expanded notation using powers of 10....
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Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: X Rays

For Students 9th - 10th
How were x-rays discovered? How are they made? How are they used? The Nobel Foundation offers a look at the history of x-rays, including discoveries and links to related Nobel Prize winners.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Einstein's Legacy: X Rays

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of how X-ray machines work. An online activity in which a comparison is made between how the hand would be viewed with X-ray versus with visible light. An additional page explains the use of X-rays in CAT scan devices.
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Article
Emory University

Emory University: Something About X Rays for Everybody

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of a century of research regarding X-rays. Discusses the discovery and applications of X-rays. Includes some ideas for exploring and investigating X-rays.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: X Rays

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] X-rays and their uses, xrays as high-energy rays and their dangers.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How X Rays See Through Your Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how x-rays were discovered, and how x-ray machines and CT scanners are able to see inside the human body. Includes a video, multiple-choice and open-ended questions, background information with links for further research, and a...
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Welcome to the World of X Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Site recounts how X-rays were discovered as well as who discovered them. Offers graphics, links to facts on this topic, a quiz, and teacher resources.
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Website
Harvard University

Smithsonian Astrophysical: Chandra X Ray Observatory

For Students 1st - 9th
Chandra X-Ray Observatory is an space observatory designed to detect x-rays. The public web site gives information about Chandra and X-ray astronomy in general (in field guide). It also gives educational materials for teachers.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Mysteries of Vernacular: X Ray

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the word X-Ray is one of great thinkers. French philosopher Rene Descartes isolated the letters X, Y and Z to stand for unknowns, and centuries later, Wilhelm Rontgen discovered the X-ray, using the X for the unknown nature...
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: X Ray Tetra (Pristella Maxillaris)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the pristella maxillaris, otherwise known as the x-ray tetra.
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Article
Symmetry Magazine

Symmetry Magazine: Explain It in 60 Seconds: X Ray Lasers

For Students 9th - 10th
X-ray lasers are produced by electron beams and are extremely intense,. They have important applications in particle physics. "Explain It In 60 Seconds" is an article series that aims to summarize in a few paragraphs the meaning of...
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: X Ray, Gamma Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Frequently asked questions are answered about gamma rays.
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Article
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Invention of the Week: William D. Coolidge: The X Ray Tube

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about William D. Coolidge, his education, work, and his invention--the X-Ray Tube--as well as other medical innovations he is credited with. Learn how x-rays work and how they have contributed to the medical world.
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Harvard University

Harvard Univ.: Chandra X Ray Observatory Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The Chandra Observatory uses x-ray telescopes to learn more about the make-up of the universe. To learn more about x-ray telescopes and to see what they reveal, click here for the official Chandra X-ray Observatory website.
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Interactive
Harvard University

Chandra X Ray Observatory Center: X Ray Pulsar

For Students 9th - 10th
X-ray pulsars are explained. Features a Java applet that simulates a pulsar and allows the viewer to control the rotational speed.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench:an Introduction to X Ray Crystallography

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate how we can learn about molecular structure using x-ray crystallography in this module.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: X Rays

For Students 6th - 8th
Here's a really simple demonstration of a fluoroscope. There are links to more information about the uses of X-rays as well.
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Activity
Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Lessons: X Rays

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson that teaches about X-rays and how they are used in diagnosing ailments of the heart and lungs.
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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Arthur Holly Compton Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to overviewing Compton's (1892-1962 CE) studies in x-rays, this article includes information on Compton's published works, his education, and personal life.
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Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans: Projecting Shadows

For Students 9th - 10th
This page and the three pages which follow discuss how X-ray technology can be used to produce an image of the human body. Discussion is understandable and highly intriguing. Several interactive animations allow the visitor to explore...
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: The History of Gamma Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA article discusses the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Related resources.

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