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University of Colorado: A Conversation on Peacemaking With Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the summary of an interview with Jimmy Carter by James Laue at the Fifth Annual National Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution.
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Article
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University of Colorado: Exploring the United Farm Workers' History

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent history from the University of Colorado of the creation of the United Farm Workers Association led by Cesar Chavez. Outlines the methods used by laborers to achieve better wages and working conditions, such as the boycott on...
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Website
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University of Colorado: Fitzgerald Lorentz Contraction

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is plenty fascinating and detailed. Done by a space scientist at the University of Colorado, it provides neat animations and not enough text. Explore particularly the Space-Time Wheel.
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App
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University of Colorado: Normal Probabilities Applet #1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Applet will assist the user in questions which specify a range of raw scores or z-scores and ask for a probability associated with them.
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App
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University of Colorado: Normal Probabilities Applet #2

For Students 9th - 10th
This Applet allows the user to grab and drag the ends of the included region below the standard normal curve to the appropriate places needed. The user directly experiences the connection between the shaded area under the curve and the...
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University of Colorado: Basic Wind Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief explanations of basic wind structures and terms like: geostropic winds, boundary layer, shear stress, modes of snow transport, and more.
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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: The Pauli Exclusion Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Colorado at Boulder has great information on the Pauli Exclusion Principle. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information. The information provided is not in-depth and it is...
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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Atom Light Interactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the interaction between light energy and atoms of matter. Explains Einstein's photoelectric effect and discusses its application to lasers. Includes an interactive Java applet depicting the interaction between a photon and an...
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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Periodic Table: Valences and the Periodic Table

For Students 9th - 10th
The periodic table was laid out using valences or the electrons in the outermost shell.
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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Elements as Atoms: Spin

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic explanation of spin and how it relates to electrons and quantum numbers.
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Unit Plan
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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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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans

For Students 3rd - 8th
This highly interactive animated site does a thorough job describing CAT scans. You can even produce your own CAT scan with one of the simulations.
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Website
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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans

For Students 3rd - 5th
A CAT Scan is compared to cutting up a fruitcake on this basic, yet interesting site. This description of CAT Scans is intended for a younger audience and also offers links to the visible human project.
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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Schrodinger's Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
A simple dialogue to explain quantum theory and the Schrodinger equation. Includes several java applets.
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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Planck's Constant and the Energy of a Photon

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Physics 2000 web site. Planck's theory of quantized energy levels is explained. The concept of a photon is discussed and related to Planck's theory. Explanations are insightful and written in an easy to understand language which...
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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: The Photoelectric Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
The photoelectric effect is defined and explained. Explanation is insightful and written in an easy to understand language which utilizes an intriguing dialogue between a professor and a teen-age student.
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Activity
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University of Colorado: Election Theory Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
A variety of lesson plans offer activities to use when teaching discrete math and election theory. The activities get students involved in group work to apply the concepts.
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University of Colorado: Fair Division Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of activities in fair division allows students to work in groups on discrete math concepts. Tips are included on how to incorporate the activities into other math areas, including Algebra and Geometry.
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Activity
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University of Colorado: Iteration and Recursion Activities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
These discrete math activities utilize the concepts of iteration and recursion. Students work in a group to solve real-world problems.
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Activity
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University of Colorado: Matrix Model Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
These activities use matrix theories to solve real-world problems. Students work in groups with hands-on activities.
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University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Origin of the Periodic Table: Valence Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
Valence electrons are defined in terms of electron configuration.
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: John Travoltage

For Students 3rd - 5th
See how electrons build up and are discharged as static electricity.
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University of Colorado: Carl E. Wieman

For Students 9th - 10th
This page lists personal research interests, achievements, and publications of Carl E. Wieman.
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University of Colorado: Discrete Mathematics Project: Venn Diagram Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan on the use of Venn diagrams for problem-solving.