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Activity
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: 4 Electricity

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of several demonstrations for static electricity concepts. The demonstrations utilizing the Telsa coil, Faraday cage, and Van de Graaff generator are ideal for demonstrating electric potential concepts. Suitable for student...
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Graphic
University of Wisconsin

Ssec: Real Time Imagery and Data: Satellite Images of the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out real-time satellite photos of the earth to study weather patterns.
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Activity
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: 5 Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From an online teacher demonstration book. Includes a description and explanation of five demonstrations on a variety of magnetism topics. Interesting and captivating demos.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin Madison: Writing Center: How to Read a Poem

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this easy guide to help you "own" a poem.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: How to Write a Review of Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explores the writing of an analytical essay in terms of a review of literature. The site provides guidelines for students to follow when writing the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. It also offers links to useful...
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Reasons for the Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the Earth's rotation around the Sun and how it relates to the amount of sunlight the Earth receives, and to the seasons. Includes two questions for students to respond to.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

Primate Info Net: Orangutan Foundation International

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Orangutan Foundation International, headed by Birute Galdikas. It includes a special link to additional information.
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eBook
University of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Electronic Reader: Carl Sandburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to "anyone . . . who has become identified with Wisconsin" (even though Sandburg was born in Illinois). Although this website offers some very brief biographical information, it really only provides the online text...