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Science Struck: The Compound Microscope Parts and Its Functions
Goes through the different structural and optical parts of a compound microscope and how a compound microscope functions.
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Science Struck: Important Facts About the Stationary Front
Read about how a stationary air front forms when warm and cold air masses meet but neither can overpower the other. Explains what its characteristics are and the impact it can have on weather conditions.
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Science Struck: Last Minute Science Fair Projects
Presents five ideas for science projects that require simple materials and can be easily done in a short time.
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Science Struck: Tellurium Facts
Learn about the element tellurium, how it was discovered and named, its physical and chemical properties, and what it is used for.
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Science Struck: Density of Ethanol
Discusses the density of ethanol at different temperatures, how to calculate the density, and what ethanol is used for.
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Science Struck: Chemical and Physical Properties of Magnesium
Presents facts about Magnesium, descriptions of its physical and chemical properties, and examples of its uses.
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Science Struck: How Does a Compass Work?
Explains what a magnetic compass is and how it works.
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Science Struck: Metric System Chart
Discusses how the metric system of measurement was developed, the organization around base units for some types of measurement, and the units used for other parameters.
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Science Struck: Liquid Measurements Chart
Provides tables showing how to convert liquid measurements used for cooking and for container labeling. Covers teaspoons up to gallons, as well as conversions to milliliters. Also explains the differences between British and American...
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Science Struck: Versatile Uses of a Spectrophotometer
Explains what spectrophotometry is, the types of spectrophotometers, and what they are used for.
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Science Struck: Barometer Units
Explains the different measurement units that are used in barometers and provides conversion tables.
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Science Struck: Liquid Measurement Conversion
Provides tables showing how to convert liquid measurements used for cooking between different customary units and metric units. Covers teaspoons up to gallons, as well as conversions to milliliters.
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Science Struck: 26 Funny Periodic Table Puns
A humorous collection of periodic table puns.
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Science Struck: How Do Rainbows Form
Provides an explanation in five steps of how rainbows form.
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Science Struck: The Theory of Axial Load
Explains what is meant by axial load and how it is calculated. Includes a labeled diagram and an example problem.
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Science Struck: Invention Convention Ideas
Describes what is involved in holding an invention convention, a type of science fair, at school.
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Science Struck: Brain Stimulating Invention Ideas for 6th Graders
Presents some ideas for inventions that 6th graders could try for a science project.
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Science Struck: Fun and Interesting Facts About Magnets
Discusses some history of magnets, the science of magnetism, and interesting facts about them.
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Science Struck: Colors of the Rainbow in Order
Learn the seven colors of the rainbow in order and what each of them symbolizes. Includes a helpful mnemonic.
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Science Struck: What Are the Uses of Chalcogens?
The uses of each of the five chalcogens, i.e., the oxygen family of elements, are described.
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Science Struck: What Is Ionization Potential
Explains what ionization potential is and how to calculate it.
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Science Struck: Different Types of Optical Illusions
Describes the different types of optical illusions and their characteristics.
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Science Struck: Causes of Optical Illusions
Discusses how optical illusions are actually caused by how our eyes and brains work.
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Science Struck: James Chadwick's Atomic Theory and Its Lasting Impact
Explains how James Chadwick came to develop his atomic theory by building upon the work of other scientists.