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University of Washington in Seattle: The Great Depression in Washington State
This website provides a large collection of resources, many of them primary resources, for studying about the impact of the Great Depression on Washington State.
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University of Washington: Physics of Tsunamis
The civil engineering department presents the physics of a tsunami. The topics addressed: what does "tsunami" mean; how do tsunamis differ from other water waves; how do earthquakes generate tsunamis; how do landslides, volcanic...
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University of Washington Libraries: Vietnam War Era Ephemera
Access a database of leaflets, illustrations, posters, and newspapers that were distributed on the University of Washington campus during the 1960s and 1970s. Items in the collection reflect the social and political activities of the...
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Dr. Quintard Taylor, Jr.: Worcester v. Georgia (1831)
Primary source of Chief Justice John Marshall delivering his opinion to the Supreme Court.
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A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization [Pdf]
The goal of this "visual sourcebook" is to add to the material teachers can use to help theirstudents understand Chinese history, culture, and society. It was not designed to standalone; we assume that teachers who use it will also...
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Russian and Soviet Science and Technology
A 1989 paper on the history of science and technology in Russia and the Soviet Union.
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University of Washington: What Is Sleep?
A nice overview of the sleep process. There is information on the stages of sleep and the reasons why we sleep. The site also has a few surveys you can take to compare your sleep experience to others.
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University of Washington: Neurological Disorder Resources
Eighteen different categories of mental illness are a part of this resource. Each category of illness has multiple links allowing for a very thorough investigation of each disorder.
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Neuroscience for Kids: Discovering the Sweet Mysteries of Chocolate
Read about the history of chocolate and why we crave it.
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Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization: Map of Yuan Dynasty
See this map of the Four Khanates of the Mongol Empire, of which the Great Khanate made up the territory of Yuan Dynasty.
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Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization: Map of Song Dynasty
A map of the Song Dynasty showing elevation of the area and cities.
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University of Washington Pku Clinic: What Is Pku?
This is a brief article that talks about the causes and effects of phenylketonuria (PKU). Read about how a "normal" person's system converts phenylalanine into tyrosine and how those with phenylketonuria cannot carryout this process.
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University of Washington: Communism in Washington State
Did you know the Communist movement made a large impact on the state of Washington? Site contains the history of the movement that took hold of the state through interviews, film, pictures, and newspapers.
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University of Washington: Water Cycle
This page from the University of Washington has an excellent diagram of the water cycle. There are 8 water cycle hands on activities on the bottom of the page. Also there is a link to a teacher reference page.
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University of Washington: The Ear
The University of Washington offers a description of how the ear works, plus plenty of fascinating facts. Includes labeled diagram of the ear, sound clips of vocabulary words, and links to pages for further investigation.
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Neuroscience for Kids: The Eye
Easy to understand description of the parts of the eye and their functions. Lots of labeled illustrations. At the bottom of the page additional content includes games, quizzes, lesson plans and activities about vision.
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Washington: Close Call
This site contains background information on the artist Chuck Close. Also includes links to other sites about Chuck Close. A good source for reports and papers.
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Neuroscience for Kids: Dangers of Inhalants
This website provides a very simple explanation of what inhalants are and how they harm the body. Included is a chart showing the names of abused inhalants that are common household items.
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Univ. Of Washington: The Brain Right Down the Middle
From the University of Washington, this site goes into great detail in describing the brain.
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Neuroscience for Kids: The Retina
A not-too-complicated explanation of vision and rods and cones.
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Fish Scope: Fish Development
Provides photographs of the stages of fish development.
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Neuroscience Resources for Kids: Ecstasy Mdma
Here, students can read about the dangers associated with the designer drug called ecstasy. Learn about the short-term and long-term effects associated with this dangerous drug. Included is information on proper brain function, as well...
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University of Washington: Music and Memory and Intelligence
Good discussion of the conflicting findings on the "Mozart Effect". Also a good, easy-to-understand site about music's affect on the brain.
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University of Washington: Types of Neurons
A good straightforward presentation of the different forms of neurons based on function. Includes easy to read graphics on the subject.