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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: On Waterdogs, Mudpuppies, and More
Alex Hawes's article, "On Waterdogs, Mudpuppies, and the Occasional Hellbender" looks at the range of creatures within the classification of Amphibian. He does not spend time discussing frogs or toads in depth, but focuses on the rest of...
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Mystery of Amphibian Declines
Howard Youth's article, "Chasing Frogs and Phantoms: The Mystery of Amphibian Declines" deals with the shrinking populations of amphibians and certain conservation efforts underway.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Wolves Change an Ecosystem
Jim Robbins's article, "Weaving A New Web: Wolves Change An Ecosystem" focuses on the research and findings of biologist Robert Crabtree and his organization, Yellowstone Ecosystem Studies, in looking at wolves and coyotes.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Tiger Facts
Susan Lumpkin's article in Zoogoer Magazine presents a series of facts and related information on tigers. The topics covered include size, habitat, diet, hunting, territoriality, social behavior, conservation, reproduction, and more.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Rediscovering a Fragile Frontier
This article deals with a variety of topics related to the Prairie biome. Topics covered include More than Just Waving Grass, Birds of a Feather, Bison: From Abundance to Absence, and more.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Penguins on Thin Ice
This article explores various topics relating to penguins including From the Equator to the Bottom of the World, Feast and Famine, Penguin Cities, Waddling into the Future, and more.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Coatis, the Raccoon's Sociable Cousin
This article on the Raccoon's cousin, the coatis, covers a variety of topics related to the coatis including the four species (white-nosed, ringtailed, mountain, and island), behavior habits, and more.
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Smithsonian Learning Lab: u.s. Rationing During Wwii
Interactive lesson on U.S. Rationing during WWII uses a 1942 genre painting, Wartime Marketing, for students to study American Life during WWII.
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Smithsonian Learning Lab: What Shape Is Money? Money Doesn't Have to Be Round or Rectangular
Pigs, rice, nuts, teeth, eggs, feathers - these are all types of currency! This lesson plan discusses different types of objects that can be used as currency and students will decide what qualities make an effective currency. Included...
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National Museum of the American Indian: The Art of Being Kuna
This resource provides information about Kuna and the art of the molas.
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National Museum of the American Indian: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth [Pdf]
This study guide gives information about the Native Americans who were living in the area where the Pilgrims landed in 1620 and information about the new settlers too. The myth of the title concerns the friendly meal shared by the...
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National Museum of the American Indian: Memory and Imagination, Frank Day
This resource explores the life and works of Maidu Indian artist, Frank Day. Read brief biographical details and view images with descriptions of his most famous works.
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National Museum of American History: Chip Collection
The National Museum of American History's Chip Collection consists of individual donations of objects, images and documentation that traces the history of integrated circuits. Scroll down to explore the details of this unique research...
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: First Man on the Moon
View the artwork of Paul Calle as he designed the stamp honoring the first man on the moon. Read about the inspiring story that lead to the making of this stamp.
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National Postal Museum: Trailblazers and Trendsetters: James Baldwin
The Art of the Stamp presents this historic postal stamp of James Baldwin, writer and leading figure during the civil right movement. With short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Posted Aboard r.m.s. Titanic
This online exhibit looks at the role of the Titanic as a Royal Mail Ship, and what was lost with the ship's sinking. Primary materials are used throughout the exhibit.
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Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Inventor Profiles: Charlotte Cramer Sachs
Charlotte Cramer Sachs held the patents on many inventions. She invented quick baking products such as Joy muffin mixes, as well as accessories for dogs and musical games. One invention was a precursor to the retractable dog leash. A...
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Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Inventor Profiles: Joseph B. Friedman
Joseph B. Friedman invented the bendable straw, which he patented in 1937. Read about his life here and the history of this famous invention.
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Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Inventor Profiles: Charles F. Brannock
Charles F. Brannock's most famous invention was the Brannock Device. It is used worldwide today for measuring feet in order to determine proper shoe size. Original drawings for it can be viewed here, along with a biographical profile of...
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Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Invent a Musical Whirligig
Students can easily create a musical whirligig to study sound production. These instruments are constructed out of everyday materials and allows students to use their imagination to make music.
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Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Extract Dna
Dissect strawberries and use common household ingredients to successfully extract and examine the strawberry DNA.
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Lemelson Centre: Spark!lab: Make Your Own Wind Turbine
A wind turbine is a machine that captures the force of the wind to produce electricity. Learn how to make a wind turbine as a student or as a teacher. An experiment can be downloaded.
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National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program
The Global Volcanism Program website provides documentation, understanding and general information about global volcanic activity.
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Freer | Sackler Galleries: Devi: The Great Goddess
A 19th-century painting of the Hindu goddess Devi.