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Chaos @ Umd: Emergence of Modern China
Scroll down to the middle of the page to read about the one hundred days' reforms and the Chinese republican revolution that took place in 1911 led by Sun Yat-sen.
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University of Maryland: Kid Pix Slide Shows on the Web
This article shows how to convert a KidPix SlideShow created on a Macintosh into HTML format for publication on the Web. Using this method, each slide is shown full-size on a separate page, along with navigation buttons for moving...
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Um: Quantum Mechanics of One and Two Electron Atoms
An explanation of Hund's rule and how to apply it to quantum mechanics. A mathematical-based explanation.
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University of Maryland: Scientific Notation Tutorial
Examples that explore scientific notation operations and conversions.
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Thinking Problems in Oscillations and Waves
A series of thought-provoking, multichoice questions from the University of Maryland on the topic of oscillations and waves. Equations for calculating the period of motion for masses on springs, pendulums, sounds, and waves on a string...
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University of Maryland: Thinking Problems With Sound
A series of thought-provoking multiple-choice questions from the University of Maryland on the topic of sound and acoustics. One question pertains to the acoustics of a furnished room with two speakers; demands a basic understanding of...
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Mith: Women's Studies Database: How "Sex" Got Into Title Vii
Interesting perspective on the ground-breaking Title VII. It includes much of the behind the scenes information on the passing of the bill that had such an impact on women's rights. Comprehensive description of the ERA's history, dating...
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University of Maryland: Thermal Expansion Pin Breaker
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of thermal expansion. Shows apparatus and set-up; Provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project...
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University of Maryland: Regelation: Ice Under Pressure
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration on the phenomenon of regelation. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a...
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Lowering the Freezing Point of Water Using Salt
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of the effect of an ionic solute upon the freezing point of water. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides...
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U. Of Maryland: Change of State of Liquid Nitrogen
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of the vaporization of liquid nitrogen. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as...
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University of Maryland: Boiling Water by Pumping
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration which utilizes a Bell jar and vacuum pump to show the dependency of boiling point upon pressure. Shows...
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U. Of Maryland: Latent Heat: Ice to Water to Steam
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of latent heat in the melting and vaporization process. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions....
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University of Maryland: Absolute Zero
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for determining the value of absolute temperature. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project...
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University of Maryland: Boyled Marshmallows
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of Boyle's law. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project or lab...
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University of Maryland: Ideal Gas Law Volume of One Mole
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of the ideal gas law. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project...
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Univ. Of Maryland: Sublimation of Dry Ice Projection
A short page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration on sublimation. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project...
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University of Maryland: Thermal Expansion: Ball and Hole
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of thermal expansion. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project...
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Um: Carbon Dioxide Balloon on Liquid Nitrogen
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of sublimation. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project or lab...
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University of Maryland/grammar/subject Verb Agreement
This site offers fundamental explanation of subject-verb agreement, additional information, and examples of exceptions to the general rules. Good information at this site, but does not link to other information.
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Umd: Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships
An outline of a chapter on interpersonal attraction. Easy to read and follow, although a little sparse on fully-explained content.
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University of North Texas: The Great Chief Justice: John C. Marshall
A review of the book The Great Chief Justice: John C. Marshall and the Rule of Law by Charles F. Hobson. Primarily covers Marshall's most important decisions. The reviewer also summarizes the major legal influences which shaped...
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Univ. Of Maryland Baltimore Cty/biology Century
Historical perspective on Mendel's contribution. Spends a little time setting up what the current beliefs of Mendel's day were and how he changed things with what he did.
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Early Americas Digital Archive: Some Account of the Life of Elizabeth Ashbridge
An autobiographical account of the early part of the life of Elizabeth Ashbridge