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University of Washington: Making Connections:the Synapse
Great page, gives both a basic and an in depth definition of synapses. Good graphics and descriptions.
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Neuroscience for Kids: Epilepsy
An overview of epilepsy is given at this website. Discusses the different types of epilepsy, causes, treatments, and diagnosis of the disease. Also lists some famous people throughout history that had epilepsy.
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University of Washington: Barbiturates
The University of Washington provides this great resource for students of all ages wanting to learn about barbiturates and the effects they have on the body and brain. Read about how these often-misused depressants can cause addiction,...
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University of Washington: Osteoporosis and Bone Physiology
This site, from the University of Washington, is designed to educate physicians and patients about osteoporosis and bone physiology.
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University of Washington: The Spinal Cord
A good site on the different nerves of the spinal cord and the divisions. Shows the anatomy of the spinal nerves very well.
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University of Washington: Lights,camera,action Potential
This site from the University of Washington is a good site that describes the steps in the process to create nerve transmission. A good page.
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Live From Earth & Mars [Nasa]: Danger in the Air
This site from Live from Earth & Mars [NASA] is a lesson plan using both interactive and written materials. Can be used as a unit or individually.
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Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Development
A good site that covers the development of the brain prior to and following birth.
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The Senses
This site has a collection of learning activities, games, experiments, and lesson plans on the five senses. Organized by grade level and topic, this site is packed with an assortment of interactive and engaging activities, that would...
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Seattle General Strike: Minute Men
An article detailing the activities of the Minute Men of Seattle, a volunteer organization whose objective was to rout out any enemy of the United States during World War I.
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University of Washington: The Great Rift Valley of Eastern Africa
An overview of the Great Rift Valley complete with a discussion of the plate tectonics, volcanoes, and climate of the valley. Of particular interest is the section on Apekind to Mankind: Human Evolution in the Great Rift Valley. Reasons...
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University of Washington: Neuroscience for Kids: Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
Article explaining what hallucinogenic mushrooms are, their history, the two main types, and the effects they have on human behavior and the nervous system.
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Iris: Noaa Images: Erosional Landforms
Examples, with images, of different types of landforms created by water and wind erosion.
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Survey of the History of the United States: New Deal Agencies
This list of the New Deal agencies does not give extensive information about each agency, but it's a great resource to get an overview of what was accomplished during the New Deal. This partial list gives a brief description and...
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Seattle General Strike Project: The Seattle General Strike of 1919
Labor turmoil spread across the United States in 1919. Read about how the Seattle General Strike led the way. Find out about how the shipyard workers were joined by others, and whether the strike was effective.
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University of Washington Libraries: South Asian Oral History Project
hese interviews reflect religious, linguistic, occupational and gender diversity and provide rich insight into changing experiences of South Asians in the Pacific Northwest.
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Washington University: Fu Hao Tomb
This article contains photos and information about the various items found in Fu Hao's tomb, a Shang dynasty archaelogical site.
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University of Washington: 1964 Alaskan Earthquake
Alaska is part of the Pacific Ring where there are many earthquakes. Basic information about the 1964 Alaskan earthquake is provided, including landslides and liquefaction information, an embedded link to the text of a radio announcement...
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Neuroscience for Kids: Lyme Disease
This resource delves into what Lyme Disease is as well as how you can get it. It also provides plenty of information as to what you can do to protect yourself from the disease as well as how it is treated.
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Complex Dynamics in a Model of Economic Specialization [Pdf]
This article provides an in-depth study of how and why there is specialization by workers in an economy, with considerable attention given to the philosophies of Adam Smith.
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University of Washington: Ctenophores
This is an advanced essay on the biology of ocean-dwelling "comb jellies."
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Neuroscience for Kids: Pcp Phencyclidine
Read about how PCP affects the behavior and mindset of those who use it. This website includes pictures and simple charts, making it ideal for students of all ages wanting to learn more about this hallucinogenic drug.
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Guide to Writing Thesis Statements
These guidelines show how to write effective thesis statements with examples of effective and ineffective statements.
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Neuroscience for Kids: Cocaine
This website from the University of Washington is divided into three sections: "History of Cocaine," "Effects of Cocaine on the Nervous System," and "The Brain on Cocaine." Read interesting facts about the use of cocaine before it became...