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Live Science: Scientists Find Tracks of Swimming Dinosaur

For Students 9th - 10th
Dinosaurs could swim? Scientist believe that one in particular could. Learn what they discovered and how this impacts our knowledge of these creatures. Many interactive features are also available on this site.
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Live Science: Your Brain Remembers What You Forget

For Students 9th - 10th
The brain functions in ways that many researchers often fail to understand. This particular article reveals recent discoveries regarding research conducted on memory. An interactive feature is also posted on this site. Information is...
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Msnbc: Japan, Us Sign Missile Defense Expansion Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines an agreement between the the United States and Japan to make a missile defense system to protect both countries. 6/06
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Msnbc: 8 u.s. Troops Charged With Murder

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the charges against the eight men and tells where they are currently being held. Analyzes what could possibly happen to them if they are convicted. (June 2006)
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Msnbc: Somalia to Become an Islamic Nation?

For Students 9th - 10th
Author determines that many of the warlords in Somalia will only accept a government that is based on the Quran. Provides the United States opinion on what they may do if a militant Islamic state is formed in Somalia. (2006)
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Article
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Msnbc: Putin Urges Iran to Accept Nuclear Proposals

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion about how Vladimir Putin is pressuring Iran to accept the UN security council's nuclear package. States that Russia and China are opposed to sanctions but they will go along with the Security Council if that is what they...
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Nbc Learn: Name It, Tame It: Identifying Emotions

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that learning to identify emotions can help your child build stronger relationships and better manage their emotions? In this video [56 secs.] produced by the Parent Toolkit, you'll learn to build your child's emotional...
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Nbc Learn: Science of Innovation: Motion Controller for Virtual Reality

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial includes a video on William Provancher of Tactical Haptics has developed a device that combines the sense of touch with technology. Called the "reactive grip," it allows the user to experience the virtual world in a whole...
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Nbc Learn: Tips to Support Decision Making

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This video and tutorial is for parents and teachers. As parents, we know there are consequences for our actions. But children develop their decision-making skills over time. Learn how to support your child's problem solving and...
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Nbc Learn: Stress Less: Calming Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever felt stressed, angry or frustrated? Have you had a hard time managing those emotions? Chances are, you have and so have your children. In this video produced by the Parent Toolkit, you'll find strategies to help you and...
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Nbc Learn: Science of Innovation: 3 D Printing

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial includes a video on 3-D printing is an innovative manufacturing technique developed by Professors Michael Cima and Emanuel Sachs from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Once just used to create working prototypes,...
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Interactive
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Universal Kids: Floogals Maze Adventure

For Students 1st - 5th
Find the spaceship and help the Floogals get home to earn all the badges.