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Why Does the Wind Blow?
Without wind, the weather man wouldn't have much to talk about! Blow away your junior meteorologists with a creative demonstration of how wind works. The activity uses an empty soda bottle and compressible Styrofoam peanuts to illustrate...
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Can You Drink Through a 30 Foot Straw?
Drinking straws are a pretty simple device ... or, are they? Explore the possibility of sipping a beverage 30 feet away with an engaging activity that's sure to keep pupils guessing. Just place a long piece of plastic tubing in a glass,...
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What's the Difference Between Blue Light and Red Light?
Finally, an electromagnetic spectrum lab that will get glowing reviews from your class! Explore the nature of light using red and blue LED sources and fantastic phosphorescent paper. Young scientists compare the effects of blue light...
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How Can I Turn a Solar Oven into a Refrigerator?
Whether you want to heat things up in science class or cool things down a bit, an intriguing lab's got you covered! Science scholars explore the principles of thermodynamics using a solar oven, then change the conditions to turn their...
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Can it Really Rain Fish and Frogs?
You've heard of it raining cats and dogs ... but what about fish and frogs? It turns out, one scenario is much more likely than the other! Intrepid weather investigators examine the curious behavior of waterspouts using a leaf blower,...
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How Can You Demonstrate the Different Efficiencies of Different Light Bulbs?
Need a bright idea for an engaging lab? Watch your class light up as they explore the difference in efficiency between incandescent and LED bulbs! The resource makes use of simple materials and encourages learners to infer what's...
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If You Can't Predict the Weather, How Can You Predict the Climate?
Why is the weather man wrong so often? Young climatologists discover how chaos rules both weather and climate through a math-based activity. Using an iterative equation, the class examines how small day-to-day weather events total up to...
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The Edicts of King Ashoka
King Ashoka's edicts, explaining his reforms and advice, were inscribed on rocks. The site gives a background on the reason for the edicts and the primary source documents.
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Colorado State University: Guide to Poisonous Plants
A database that is very helpful when searching for info on different reactions to the poisons in the plants - mainly for animals though.
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Colorado State University: Absorption of Monosaccharides
Page focuses on the processes involved in the generation of monosaccharides and their absorption into the digestive tract. Image shows the transport of glucose across the intestinal epithelium.
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Colorado State: Pathophysiology of the Digestive System
A site on the disorders of the digestive system and on the similarities and differences between the digestion of birds and ruminants.
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Colorado State University: Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Calcitriol)
Learn how vitamin D is structured, synthesized and metabolized in the human body. Includes information on the health benefits of vitamin D and the effects of vitamin D deficiency.
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Colorado State University: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Articles, videos, and FAQs on topics relating to parenting one's grandchildren. Materials are organized into the categories of health, education, legal, parenting, support, and resources.
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Csu Internal Combustion Engines
Dr. Allan T. Kirkpatrick of Colorado State University presents extensive detailed information on thermodynamics, heat transfer in engines, and fluid mechanics.
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Cswc: Plagiarism: Understanding and Addressing It
A site that defines and describes the dangers and realities of plagiarism. Also gives information on why students plagiarize, strategies for preventing, making plagiarism-proof assignments, and links to other sites.
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Colorado State Writing Center: Reviewing and Revising an Argument
An excellent guide to help the writer review a composition to see if their position has been fully supported by evidence and to analyze the perspective of the anticipated audience. Follow the links on the right to access all of the...
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Colorado State University Libraries: Garst [Wildlife] Photographic Collection
Digitized collection, searchable by name, endangered species status, habitat, or continent, of over thirteen hundred wildlife photographs taken throughout the world during the filming of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom television series....
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Colorado State University Libraries: Garst Collection: Animal Geography
Interactive map for discovering which animals live on which continent.
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Csu Writing Guides: Peer Review
A detailed account of how to improve one's writing through the process of the peer review. Includes basic information and content-specific additions, such as peer review guidelines, questions, and online resources.
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Writing @ Csu: Writing Guides
This site offers a list of writing guides for various types of writing
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Colorado State Writing Center: Taking Notes
Provides essential and additional information concerning note-taking skills, in settings such as lectures, discussions, and research papers.
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Colorado State Writing Center: Using Descriptive Detail
This resource explores the various types and uses of descriptions in writing. Includes in-depth information about the definition, uses, and types of descriptive detail.
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Colorado State Writing Center: Guide to Desktop Publishing
This resource provides information about the process of desktop publishing, including the principles of layout and design.
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Colorado State Writing Center: Publishing Your Writing
A basic guide concerning how to go about publishing your writing. Includes information about what it means to be published, publication types, and guidelines for submission. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6