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University of California Berkeley: Ecosystem Equilibrium
A simulator reviewing over the concepts of ecosystem equilibrium.
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University of California: Seawater Density & Salinity [Pdf]
Describes the properties of seawater and the variations depending on its location, e.g., near a shoreline, in an estuary, or as sea ice. Discusses the instruments scientists use to measure the density of water and explains other...
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The Endless Debate: Immigration and u.s. Agriculture
This article describes the special treatment agriculture as received in order to retain an illegal and poorly compensated Mexican work force. Potential solutions are discussed.
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Ucla: Manas: History and Politics, Indira Gandhi
This site contains a biography and a picture of Indira Gandhi.
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The History Project: New Harmony an Experimental, Cooperative Community
The 1820s were a crucial period in our history. Much of the foundation of our modern industrial society was laid during this time. It was an era of optimism and prosperity, but also of social tensions and anxieties. The economy expanded...
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Average Value of a Function
This site contains a PowerPoint presentation on the average value of a function.
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University of California, San Diego: Basic Stone Tools: Beginner's Guide
Illustrated guide to the types of stone tools used by Paleolithic peoples, the materials used to make them, and their function.
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Asi: What Is Sustainable Agriculture
Agriculture has changed dramatically, especially since the end of World War II. Food and fiber productivity soared due to new technologies, mechanization, increased chemical use, specialization and government policies that favored...
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Ucla: Manas: The British East India Company
UCLA provides a thorough history of The (British) East India Company and its role as the governing body in India from 1757 to 1857. Includes links to relevant topics and people, providing a nontraditional look at imperialism and its...
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Ucla: Manas: Ajanta
Description of Ajanta and the cave temples which have been excavated there.
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Ucla: Manas: Nataraja
Provides a comprehensive description of the dancing Shiva, known as Nataraja, that was popularized during the Chola Dynasty. Contains an image of a Chola bronze Nataraja.
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Ucla Manas: Siraj Ud Daulah
Short history of Siraj ud Daulah, Nawab of Bengal provided for by UCLA. Introduced in a very objective way with portrait included.
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Ucla: Student Nutrition and Body Image Awareness Campaign
Students learn about food, nutrition, fitness, and how to balance health and college activities. Topics included are weight, fitness, diet, nutrition, and body image. The resource consists of information on workshops, classes,...
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The Neolithic Period in Nubia
Not only describes the time period, but also shows artifacts with descriptions. Great for those researching Ancient Nubia.
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Uc Museum of Paleontology: Understanding Science Conceptual Framework
This website is a resource for teachers to guide their instruction by giving them a list of conceptual understandings or students regarding the nature and process of science according to grade level.
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Uc Museum of Paleontology: A Guide to Understanding Science 101
Improve your science teaching by taking this multi-part course that gives in-depth information about what science is, how it works, and how it is intertwined with our lives and with society more broadly. The course is broken up into...
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Uc Museum of Paleontology: Understanding Science
A site that contains a resource database for how science really works. This is a good place for teachers to start as they start to plan for lessons in their classroom.
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Ucla Mathematics Department:average Value of a Function
UCLA Mathematics Department provides specific example of the average value of a function.
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Ucla Mathematics Department : Midpoint Rule
This site from UCLA Mathematics Department explains the Midpoint Rule and how it relates to a double integral and finding surface area.
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History Project: Fdr and Courtpacking
This lesson provides the background for the decision by President Roosevelt to attempt to expand the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to twelve. Students are to use sections from provided primary source documents to analyze the...
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Earthguide: Maps: Shaded Relief: Africa [Pdf]
View a digital image of a colored shaded relief map of Africa.
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Uc Berkeley: Citation Styles, Plagiarism & Style Manuals
The necessity of citing sources used in academic research is discussed as well as ways to identify and avoid plagiarism. Different style manuals for print and electronic sources are surveyed.
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Understanding Evolution: Refuges of Genetic Variation
Pests evolve resistance to our pesticides at an alarming rate. However, evolutionary theory tells us how we can slow the rate at which genes for pesticide resistance spread: by providing refuges where non-resistant insects thrive....
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Greater Good Science Center: What Makes Technology Good or Bad for Us?
How technology affects our well-being partly depends on whether it strengthens our relationships. This article provides a brief academic look at how technology use may be impacting our relationships with one another.