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University of Illinois: Exponential Review
This site from the University of Illinois shows several basic graphs, gives properties of exponential functions, and has practice problems at the end of the site.
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University of Illinois: Measures of Central Tendency
This site provides valuable information regarding measures of central tendency. Also, clicking on the link gives valuable examples to clarify understanding.
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University of Illinois: Lesson on Linear Regression
This site from the University of Illinois gives lessons that explain linear regression in detail by using many charts and examples.
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University of Illinois: Mc Kinley Health Center: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Describes the eustachian tube, and explains the function of the tube. Diagram, definition, and disease states.
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University of Illinois: Linear Regression Applet
This applet allows you to plot up to fifty points and it will display a best fit line and give you the slope of that line.
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University of Illinois Extension: Moisture in the Air Humidity
Have you ever walked outside in the summer and the felt sticky? You are experiencing humidity. Learn more about humidity, relative humidity, and dew point temperature on this website.
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University of Illinois: Mc Kinley Health Center: Peptic Ulcers
Learn what peptic ulcers are, how they develop, and how they are diagnosed and treated. This website provides a good report on peptic ulcers.
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University of Illinois: Mste: How Much Do Baseball Players Really Make?
An interesting real-world use of statistical variance and standard deviation to help dispell the common perception that all major league baseball players are paid millions of dollars and are not worth it. The lesson plan gives specific...
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University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "History's Heroes"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes helping students appreciate historical events, enhancing students' understanding of the difference between narrative and expository text, and...
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University of Illinois Extension: Food Fun
Alphabet fun and food-related activities introduce young learners to produce they might not be familiar with.
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University of Illinois Extension: Exploring the Secret Life of Trees
Learn all about the parts of a tree and why trees are important to us.
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University of Illinois: Cosmic Mystery Tour
This multimedia tour is extremely dense with information about the origin of the universe. There are videos and simulations to assist with understanding, but it is definitely for advanced students.
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Toefl Practice Site: Coherence and Unity
This site discusses coherence achieved through major and minor connector transitions. Examples are given, and there is a link to an exercise meant for the particular class this site was designed for, still useful practice for anyone....
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University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape: Soiled Again
Become a detective and solve the soil mystery! To solve the case you must discover what soil is, why it's important, and in what kind of soil do plants grow. You will find out the four components of soil along with the different soil...
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University of Illinois: The Legacy of Mc Carthyism
An essay addressing the ramifications of false accusations made against academics, politicians, and cultural figures during the McCarthy Era. Read about the consequences not only for the individuals but for society in general.
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University of Illinois: Inquiry Page: Learning Begins With Questions
What exactly is inquiry-based learning? Use this website to learn more about this unique learning style.
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University of Illinois Extension: Is It What I Think or What I Know? (Fact or Opinion)
This short lesson provides a fairly simple way to teach young students the difference between fact and opinion.
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University of Illinois: Illinois State Water Survey: Simplified Nitrogen Cycle
A semi-technical description of the nitrogen cycle. Contains a link to an abridged version of the page along with a list of further resources on the topic.
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University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape
Inspector LePlant and his friends look at the world of plants in this site for younger students. Features include the parts of plants and the seven basic requirements that plants need to survive as well as a short quiz.
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University of Illinois Extension: Trees Are Terrific
What is a tree? Site asks users to travel along with Pierre to find out.
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University of Illinois Extension: Urban Programs Resource Network: Christmas Trees & More
Here you can find a wealth of information about Christmas trees that grow here in the U.S. Content includes tree facts, tree types, selection and care, Christmas traditions, recipes, and more! Be sure to click on Christmas Tree Fun for...
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University of Illinois: About the Dust Bowl
Thorough discussion of the Dust Bowl of the 1930s with accompanying map, photos, and timeline that describe it in detail.
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University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: Clouds and Moisture: Clouds: Earth's Security Blanket
Animated resource helps young researchers understand clouds, cloud formation, and types of clouds.
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University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: Air Pressure and Wind: Winds: Let It Blow
Animated interactive helps young researchers understand how winds develop.