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How Stuff Works: How Electric Cars Work

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed look at how electric cars work, including converting a normal car into an electric one, costs involved, cost of operating an electric car, maintenance, etc. Accompanied by a video and numerous photographs.
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How Stuff Works: Animals: Crocodiles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Crocodilians are a group of reptiles that include crocodiles and alligators. You can look at the anatomy of a crocodile then listen to some sounds while you learn to speak crocodilian.
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How Stuff Works: How Australian Traditions Work

For Students 4th - 8th
Information about the traditions and customs of Australia, along with some history, a look at aboriginal culture, Australian lingo, and foods unique to Australia.
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How Stuff Works: Discovery Health: Interpreting Your Dreams

For Students 9th - 10th
This Discovery site provides a nice concise overview on dreams and dream interpretation on easy-to-read pages. Content includes a brief overview of what dreams are and why they occur, the history of dreams and their effect, what certain...
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How Stuff Works: Spiders

For Students 3rd - 8th
Basic facts about spiders, with links to related topics, photos and videos.
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How Stuff Works: 5 Strange Items Developed From Nasa Technology

For Students 1st - 9th
Review an article highlighting five inventions developed by NASA that evolved into sought after mainstreamed creations such as baby formula and Speedo swim suits.
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How Stuff Works: How Quartz Watches Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This article helps you undersatnd how the quartz watch functions. You will learn all about the amazing electronic phenomenon called the quartz crystal and how it forms the heart of a quartz watch!
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How Stuff Works: How Photocopiers Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Read here about the intracacies of a photocopier. What exactly happens when you press "start" on that machine?
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How Stuff Works: How Does Dry Cleaning Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the process of dry cleaning and its potential environmental impact. Includes a short video.
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How Stuff Works: What's Considered Big Game?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is classified as big game in hunting, something that depends on where you are hunting, for example, in the U.S. or in Africa. Touches on the business aspects of big game hunting, then looks at hunting regulations in...
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How Stuff Works: How Helium Balloons Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how helium is able to keep balloons afloat in the air. Compares them to how hot air balloons work. Includes a video, and some activities to try for testing the principles being discussed.
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How Stuff Works: How Evolution Works

For Students 9th - 10th
Bacteria reproduce asexually. This means that, when a bacteria cell splits, both halves of the split are identical -- they contain exactly the same DNA. The offspring is a clone of the parent.