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Wikipedia: Freeware

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article that defines and explains freeware. It lists a number of kinds of freeware as well, and each has a link to additional information.
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Wikipedia: Shareware

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article that defines and gives a brief history of computer shareware. Also includes sections on implementations, logistics, criticism of the shareware concept, examples, and external links.
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Wikipedia: Eps (Encapsulated Post Script)

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines an encapsulated PostScript, or EPS, and explains how and why it was created. Links to related information are available as well.
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Wikipedia: Tiff (Tagged Image File Format)

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines a Tagged Image File Format (abbreviated TIFF) graphic file and explains how and why it was created. Links to related information are available as well.
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Wikipedia: Pascal Programming Language

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry for the Pascal programming language that includes a history of the language and a discussion of its impact on computer languages today. Also includes links to additional information.
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Wikipedia: Democratic Socialism

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the nature of democratic socialism including provides details on the history of the movement and its current status.
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Wikipedia: Linear Search

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a definition of linear search in the context of computer science. A number of examples are provided in different computer languages.
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Wikipedia: Cricket

For Students 9th - 10th
Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...
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Wikipedia: Totalitarianism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed treatment on the practice of totalitarianism. The article provides a historical background and how it was a major force in 20th century European history (in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union).
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Wikipedia: Season

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry for the seasons. Click on each specific season for more information.
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Wikipedia: Perseus

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed encyclopedia article for Perseus, the legendary founder of Mycenae and the mythic hero of Greek mythology whose exploits helped establish the hegemony of Zeus and the Twelve Olympians in the mainland of Greece. Perseus was the...
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Wikipedia: Nymphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Encyclopedia article about nymphs in Greek mythology, "any member of a large class of female nature spirits, sometimes bound to a particular location or landform." Discusses classifications of nymphs and provides a picture as well.
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Wikipedia: Erinyes (Furies)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Encyclopedia article that discusses the "Erinyes or Eumenides (the Romans called them the Furies) [who] were female personifications of vengeance." Provides a summary of their role in Greek mythology, a discussion of their use in...
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Wikipedia: Weighing Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition and explanation of a weighing scale. Includes balances, spring scales, hydraulic scales, and electronic scales.
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Wikipedia: Galvanic Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Luigi Galvani discovered the galvanic cell by experimenting with nerves on a frog leg! This on-line encyclopedia discusses how to find the electric potential of a galvanic cell along with an explanation of how unwanted galvanic cells are...
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Wikipedia: Hydroponics

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wanted to grow plants without soil? This site will give you seven techniques to do just this. Additionally, learn about the history of hydroponics, problems associated with hydroponics, and possible future uses.
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Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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Wikipedia: I Pod

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia article on the iPod which contains background information on the iPod name, history, capabilities, design, use and models. The multiple generations of iPod are covered as is integration with iTunes.
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Wikipedia: Economy of Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the economy of Belize including exports, infrastructure, trade, and GDP.
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Wikipedia: Economy of Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents complete information on the economy of Guatemala. Check out the easy-to-read economic statistics chart.
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Wikipedia: Economy of Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent resource for studying about the economy, resources, infrastructure, exports, and jobs in Costa Rica.
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Wikipedia: Economy of Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth encyclopedia entry discussing the economy of Honduras.
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Wikipedia: Politics of Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry features a discussion of the politics of Honduras including information about the current security situation and the branches of government.
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Wikipedia: Culture of Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience Honduran culture at this site offered by Wikipedia. Learn about the music, literature, art, religion, cuisine, and family life of this diverse culture.