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Science Struck: How Does Radioactive Decay Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the processes of radioactive decay in primary and secondary modes.
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Science Struck: Compound Microscope: Basics, Functionality, and Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a compound microscope is, the different parts, how it works, and what it is used for.
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Science Struck: Types of Microscopes and Their Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the importance of the microscope to scientists and the many different types and what they are used for.
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Science Struck: Light Microscope vs Electron Microscope: A Comparison

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the differences and similarities between a light microscope and an electron microscope. Discusses their structure, how images are formed, their resolution and magnification, how color is manifested, their portability, cost, and...
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Science Struck: A Study of the Microscope and Its Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Uses illustrations with labels to complement a detailed examination of the parts and functions of a light microscope and an electron microscope.
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Science Struck: Facts About the Atmosphere Layers

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the five layers of Earth's atmosphere. Also discusses the satellites that orbit the Earth in the atmosphere.
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Science Struck: A Helpful Guide to Understand the Photic Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
The photic zone is the upper layer of the ocean where sunlight can penetrate and support photosynthesis. This article explains the characteristics of this zone, the food chain that exists there, the adaptations of the plants and animals,...
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Science Struck: How to Find Volume With Water Displacement Method

For Students 4th - 8th
Tells the story of how Archimedes discovered the Archimedes Principle and his water displacement method for determining the volume and density of an object. Provides an explanation and several examples of how it is done.
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Science Struck: Density Triangle and Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
The density triangle is a memory tool to help students remember the formula for density, D = M / V, and its variations.
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Science Struck: An in Depth Comparison of Cohesion vs. Adhesion

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what cohesion and adhesion are; what their effects are in a liquid; what surface tension, a meniscus, and capillary action are; and gives examples of where one can observe cohesion and adhesion.
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Science Struck: The Concept and Meaning of Capillary Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines capillary action and discusses its applications. The physics of surface tension, cohesion, and adhesion are explained and a simple experiment is provided. Includes a number of examples where capillary action takes place.
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Science Struck: Make Glowing Water Without a Black Light

For Students 4th - 8th
Presents three easy experiments where you can make water glow in the dark.
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Science Struck: Triple Beam Balance: Function, Parts, and Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a triple beam balance does, how it is constructed, and how it functions.
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Science Struck: Chart of Electrical Symbols With Their Meanings

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful list of electrical symbols that are used in schematic diagrams. Each symbol is accompanied by its name and a caption stating its function.
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Science Struck: What Is Solvent Extraction and Why Is It Important?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the importance of solvent extraction, provides examples, looks at the importance of appropriate solvent selection, describes the conditions needed for extraction, and explains some of the methods used.
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Science Struck: Lcr Meter Working Principle and Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what an LCR meter is and how it is used to measure the inductance, capacitance, and resistance of a circuit. Lists the different parameters of a circuit that it measures, describes two types of LCR meters, and gives definitions...
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Science Struck: Types of Rainbows

For Students 4th - 8th
There are many types of rainbows, which may not be common knowledge. Learn about the fogbow, the lunar rainbow, and other interesting types, and how they each form.
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Science Struck: Shielding Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the electron shielding effect is, how to calculate the amount of nuclear charge in an atom, how to use the number of orbitals to find the number of electrons in an atom, and Slater's method of calculating the shielding...
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Science Struck: Explanation of Tyndall Effect With Labeled Diagram

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the Tyndall Effect is and uses a diagram to model its impact on two different mixtures. Includes causes, examples, a look at suspensions and solutions, and an experiment to try.
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Science Struck: Halogen Family

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the non-metallic elements in the halogen family, what their chemical and physical properties are, their uses, and some interesting facts about them.
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Science Struck: Properties and Characteristics of Chalcogens

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the chemical and physical properties of the chalcogen group of elements, also known as the oxygen group.
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Science Struck: Calculation of Static Equilibrium: Case Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the concept of equilibrium and what static equilibrium is, gives some examples, and models how to calculate static equilibrium through some problems with detailed solutions.
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Science Struck: How to Rebuild a Hydraulic Cylinder

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the basic structure of a hydraulic system and what is involved in rebuilding a hydraulic cylinder. It presents three different problem scenarios and strategies for repairing the cylinder.
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Science Struck: Types of Thermometers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different types of thermometers, their applications, and how they work.