Ms. Ouellette
Ms. Ouellette's Websites/Shared Resources
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Modular Origami
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JSMS on the RSU Website
*Student Handbook
Class Blogs
Gizmos
EdPuzzle
Khan Academy Links
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Khan Academy Mapper
Enter your RIT scores for all four areas to receive recommendations.
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Khan Academy Links Based on RIT Scores
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Pre-Algebra
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Algebra
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Biology
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Chemistry
Mathematics
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Calculator Soup
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Khan Academy
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GeogebraTube
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Desmos for Students
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Desmos Graphing
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Logic Problem Generator
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Khan Academy Links based on RIT Scores
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MathEnriched
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Visual Patterns
Write an equation for the visual pattern.
Algebra I - Skills Practice
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Simplified Radical Form
*explanation & practice
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The Laws of Exponents
Ch 1 Skills (Classify #s, Abs. Values/Opposites, Evaluate)
Ch 2 Skills (Simplify, Write Expressions, Solve Equations)
Khan Academy Links
Other Resources
Ch 3 Skills (ID Linear Functions, Linear Inequalities)
Ch 4 Skills (Solve Inequalities, Abs. Value Equations)
Ch 5 Skills (Rates, Ratios & Probability)
Ch 6 Skills (Slope)
Ch 7 Skills (Exponential Growth and Decay)
Ch 8 Skills (Powers, Roots, Radical Expressions & Pythagorean
Ch 9/12 Skills (Quadratic Equations)
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Introduction to Quadratic Equations
Purple Math
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Discriminant in Quadratic Formula
discriminant, imaginary numbers & more
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Real world examples of quadratic equations
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Factoring with a Grid Box
Ch 10 Skills (Solving Linear Systems)
Khan Academy Links
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Solving Systems Graphically
*video lesson
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Graphing Systems of Equations
*practice
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Solving Systems by Elimination
*video lesson
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Solving Systems by Elimination
*practice
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Solving Systems by Substitution
*video lesson
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Solving Systems by Substitution
*practice
Ch 11 Skills (Operations with Polynomials & Factoring Polynomial
Miscellaneous Algebra I Skills
Math Challenge Problems
Online Math Practice
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Algebra Help
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Pan Balance
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Virtual Manipulatives
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Plop It
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Math Symbols
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Number Base Calculator
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Create A Graph
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Homework Help
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AAA MATH
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Project Interactivate
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Geometry Applets
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Coolmath Games
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Integer Practice
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Coordinate Plane Maze Game
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Box and Whisker Plot
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
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Fractions with Circles
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MISTM Math Portal
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Free Math Worksheets
*extra practice
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Geogebra Learning Tools
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IXL Math
Perimeter, Area, & Volume
Slope Practice
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Slope Slider
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Slope Practice Probs & Solutions
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Positive Linear Function Machine
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Parallel & Perpendicular Slopes of Lines
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Linear Equations
*sliders for slope and y-intercept
Tools
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Rule of 72
Algebra Computer Master 19
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Create A Graph
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Fraction Calculator
Use to check your work!
Math Project Resources
Math Probes
Standards
Geometry
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Platonic Solids
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Solid Shapes and their Nets
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Platonic Solids with Nets
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Regular Polygons
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Polyhedra
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SOHCAHTOA
sine, cosine, and tangent ratio mnemonic
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Quadrilaterals
Modular Origami
GeoGebra
CPM Algebra I ~ Related Materials & Support
Ch 5
Lab Skills & Tools
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Thermometer Simulation 2
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Temperature Conversions
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Types of Data
qualitative vs. quantitative data
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Metric Prefixes
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Metric Symbols
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Metric Number Values
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Converting Between Metric Units of Mass
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Comparing Mass in Grams
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Converting Metric Length Units
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Online Stopwatch
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Metric Conversions Practice
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Online Stopwatch 2
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Create A Graph
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Density Practice
Life Science
Classification & Taxonomy
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Taxonomy
*Biology4Kids
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Classifying Critters
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Animals
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Interactive Dichotomous Key-Fruits
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Tree Identification
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Trees
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Taxonomy of living things Including Humans!
*Helpful for Exploring Organisms Across Kingdoms -
Mnemonic Example for Taxonomy
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Human Taxonomy
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Cat Taxonomy
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Animal Phyla
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Classification of Living Things
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Taxonomy Example
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Mammals
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Smithsonian Institute Early Human Phylogeny
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The Three Domains of Life
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Taxonomy2
human vs. armadillo
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Human Taxonomy 2
*biology for kids
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Taxonomic Table (Dichotomous Key) for Money
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Animal Classes
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Animal Phyla
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Tree of Life (Khan Academy)
*Taxonomy resource for Exploring Organisms Across Kingdoms
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Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS: a source for finding the taxonomy of many different organisms!
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2015 Article--A Higher Level of Classificatiion
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History - How "Kingdoms" Have Changed and Continue to Change...
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Timeline - Classification/Kingdom Names
see "summary" for more details!
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Protista Classification
updated thinking...
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Slideshow: Kingdoms of Life ~ How are organisms classified into kingdoms?
Kingdoms of Life
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Archaea (Archaebacteria)
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Protists
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Plantae
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More Plantae
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Fungi
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The Six Kingdoms
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Plant Classification
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Hydra Snacking on Daphnia!
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Algae
*to help with kingdoms project
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Bacteria
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Kingdoms Resource
*This shows 5 kingdoms. Remember "Monera" is now broken down into Archaea and Bacteria!
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Kingdom Fungi Characteristics
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More Archaea
Microscopy
Simple Organisms
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Cell Theory
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Symbiosis & Parasitism
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Antibiotics
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Host & Parasite Relationships
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Lichens
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Pathogens
Review the different definitions!
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Symbiosis Cartoon Examples
Heredity and Genetics
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Online Pea Experiment
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Punnett Squares for monohybrid crosses
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Punnett Squares for dihybrid crosses
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Mendel's Law of Segregation
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Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment
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Sex-Linked Genes
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Learn.Genetics
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DNA Web Scavenger Hunt Resource
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Cloning
University of Utah
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Punnett Square Practice Quiz
Cracking the Code of Life
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Cracking the Code
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Glossary
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Journey into DNA
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Nature vs. Nurture
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Meet the Decoders
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Survey
*Check out the "Tell me more" links!
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The Human Genome Project
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Genome Facts
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Human Genome Map Complete
Wired Magazine
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Genome.gov
Download a guide to your genome here!
Vital Signs Resources
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The Threat of Invasive Species
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Lakes of Maine = Raymond
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Crescent Lake Watershed Association
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Go Botany
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iMap Invasives Identification Guide
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2017 Brown Tail Moth Problem
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Asian Long Horned Beetle and Lookalikes
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Mission Hemlock Woolly Adelgid 2020
Invasive Species Resources
Native Species Resources
Current Events in Maine
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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
*Maine.gov resource
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Milfoil
*University of Maine Resource
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Milfoil in Raymond
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Galerucella beetle
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Purple Loosestrife
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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
*More info. from saveourhemlocks.org
Virtual Vital Signs Research Project 2014
Mission Hemlock Woolly Adelgid 2018
Mission Hemlock Woolly Adelgid 2020
SEPA-Micro- and Nano-space Explorations of Health and Disease
Different Cell Types
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Multicellularity - Cell differentiation
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Different Types of Cells
*Scroll down to visual example!
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14 Types of Cells in the Human Body
Nervous System
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Right Brain vs. Left Brain Thinkers
video
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Right Brain or Left Brain
video quiz
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Left vs. Right
About.com
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Left vs. Right
visual
Successful Species - Increasing Odds of Reproduction
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Examples with birds
cK-12
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spiders
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squid example
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birds
Cornell lab of ornithology
Plant Reproduction
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Seeds vs. Spores
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Seed Plant Reproduction
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Plant Reproduction Without Seeds
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Asexual Plant Reproduction
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BBC Plant Asexual Reproduction
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Asexual Plant Reproduction
benefits/drawbacks
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Comparing Asexual and Sexual Reproduction in Plants
advantages & disadvantages
Honors Biology Prep
Assignment 1: Metric Measurement
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Who invented the metric system?
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History of the Metric System
This resource includes a timeline of important dates.
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Origin of the Metric System
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Why Do We Use the Metric System in Science?
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volume vs. capacity
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Metric Prefix Table
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Mass vs. Weight
Assignment 4 - Ecology (Additional Resources)
Assignment #3 ~ Math in Science
Assignment 7: Chemistry
Earth and Space Science
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Stellarium
Free, open source planetarium for your computer!
Astronomy--Today's Report!
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Astronomy Picture of the Day
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NASA Science ~ Share the Science
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The Wandering Astronomer
Author: Edward Gleason (Southworth Planetarium at USM)
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Space Weather
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Solar System Live
current positions of the planets
Constellations
Earth
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Model of Earth
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A Reason for the Seasons
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Movements of Objects in the Sky
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Official Time, Daylight/Darkness
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Precession-gyroscope
Earth does this over 26000 years...
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Sunset From Space POE
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Prehistoric Timeline
Elliptical Orbits and Eccentricity
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Eccentricity
*See the ellipse at the top of the page. it has an eccentricity of .79.
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More Examples of Eccentricity
See diagram at top left of screen!
Moon
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Moon Phases POE
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Altitude Measurer
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USNO Moon Data-Phases
Fill out Form A for moon rise and moon set times!
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Apparent Disk of Moon
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USNO Sun & Moon Data
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Lunar Eclipse Calendar
NASA Engineering Design Challenge
Lesson 1-Identifying Criteria and Constraints
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Return to the Moon: The Journey Begins (video)
Multimedia->Featured videos->Return to the Moon
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Moon ABCs Fact Sheet (pdf)
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Orbitec Homepage
*Info about space & agriculture
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Growing Space 1 (pdf)
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Growing Space 2 (pdf)
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Growing Space 3 (pdf)
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Plate Tectonics on the Moon?
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Earth's Interior
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Surface Area of Continents
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Moon Facts
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How Long is a Day on the Moon?
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Earth and Moon
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Moon and Earth-Core Comparisons
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daylight on the moon
Lesson 2-Let's Design
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Camping on the Moon?
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The Constellation Program
Videos, images, and descriptions of the new spacecraft systems
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Moon Base Prototype
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Moon Base Prototype 2
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Growing Plants in Space
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Transpiration
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Photosynthesis
Other Objects in the Solar System
Planets and the Solar System
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NASA Solar System
*Use for "Comparing Planets" assignment. For Pluto's Facts & Figures, see the link below.
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Extrasolar Planets
Timeline with exoplanet counter
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Terrestrial Planet Finder
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Retrograde Rotation
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Terrestrial Planets
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Much Ado About Pluto
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Planetary Motions
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Solar System Live
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Solar System Overview
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Solar System Scale Models
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Mars
NASA, 2009
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Planet Mass Comparison
*Use a virtual balance scale to compare Planets
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All Solar Planets
Kids' Astronomy--helpful for planet comparisons
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Planets
planetary composition
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Pluto: Facts & Figures
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If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel...
scale solar system model
Radiation from Space
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Wavelengths & Visible Light
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UV and Infrared Radiation (song)
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NASA Electromagnetic Spectrum Info
Information about radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, and gamma rays
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Flying and Radiation Risk
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Radio Waves
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Microwaves
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Infrared Radiation
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Visible Light
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Ultraviolet Radiation
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X-Rays
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Gamma Rays
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Electromagnetic Spectrum (practice) Quiz
Auroras
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Introduction to Auroras
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What Causes Auroras?
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March Northern Lights Gallery
a collection of photographs of the Northern Lights during March 2010
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Auroras on Other Planets?
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Aurora Videos
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What Causes the Different Colors in an Aurora?
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What Different Cultures Thought Caused Auroras
*historical perspective AND how often we can see Auroras in Maine!
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Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis
Space Exploration Technology
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Space Probes (CNN)
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Lunar Probes, Interplanetary Probes
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Timeline of Artificial Satellites and Space Probes
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Space Probes(StarChild)
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Cassini Images
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Spacesuit Satellite!!!!!
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VLA (Very Large Array in New Mexico)
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ERS-1 Satellite
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JERS Satellite
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COBE (Cosmic Background Explorer)
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GOES 6 Satellite
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Landsat Program
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IRAS (Infrared Astronomy Satellite)
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SOHO
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The Apollo Program
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Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UIT)
*Also see the Astro-2 Mission
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Rossi X-Ray Timing Explorer Satellite
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ROSAT (Roentgen Satellite)
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Yohkoh Satellite
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Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
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Explorer Missions
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Venera Program
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Pioneer Project
Sun and Other Stars
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Solar prominences and filaments
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Sunspot Numbers
Solar Minimum and Solar Maximum Graph
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Cosmic Rays and Auroras
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Sun Earth Connections
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Solar Flare
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Storms from the Sun
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SOHO
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Safely Tour the Sun!
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Solar Eclipse
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Sun Facts
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Star Classification
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Sun Song
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Sunspot Effects on Earth
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Galileo's Sunspot Drawings
June 2-July 8, 1613
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Types of Stars
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Star Type-Definitions
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White Dwarfs
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Neutron Stars
See links on this website!
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Black Holes
From "Ask an Astrophysicist"
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What Causes an Aurora?
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National Geographic Sun Resource
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Do Sunspots Affect Earth's Weather?
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Temperature Conversion Resource
Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin
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Interactive H-R Diagram
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Observed and Predicted Sunspot Numbers
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2008 Solar Minimum Article
Spotless Sun: Blankest Year of the Space Age
Solar and Lunar Eclipses WebQuest
Quia Quizzes
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Astronomy Quick Quiz
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Assessment
Assessment Date: 1/24/14
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The Sun & Other Stars
5/9/14
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Phases of Matter
5/22/14
Space Exploration & The Space Race
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Space Race Timeline
1957-1969
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Space Race Timeline (Wikipedia)
1957-1975
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PBS American Experience | Race to the Moon
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NOVA | Space Race Timeline
iPads: Launch PRINTABLE version!
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Space Exploration Timeline
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Space Race Video Clip
History Channel
Challenger Learning Center Mission Preparation
Communication Officers
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Lego Communication Activity Part 2
See Ms. O for details
Space Meteorologists
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Space Weather
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Space Meteorologist Mission Prep Activity
Activity to be completed in class using this resource.
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Solar Flares
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Magnetosphere
Navigators
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(X,Y) Coordinates Activity
In class before mission
Medical Doctors
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Pulse and Blood Pressure Activity
In class before mission
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Blood Pressure
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Vestibular System
Aeronautical Engineers
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Lego Communication Activity, Part 2
In class before mission
Biologists
Life Support Specialists
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LS Mission Prep - Reading Equipment with Scales
See worksheet provided in class before mission.
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What is an ammeter?
Robotic Specialists
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Lego Communication Activity, Part 2
In class activity before mission
HazMat Specialists
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Average Temperature Activity
In class prior to mission
Solar Array Monitor (SAM)
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Graphing with Lucky Charms
In class activity before mission.
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Solar Array
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Micrometeoroids
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Micrometeroids and Space Debris
ALL JOBS
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Lego Communication Activity, Part 1
Full class activity prior to mission
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Research
Full class assignment prior to mission
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Intro to Comets Blog Post
In class assignment prior to mission
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Various labs involving measurement, collecting and analyzing data
Scale Modeling in Space
Contests Science, Math and Technology
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Watch Me Create
Deadline: Nov. 10, 2010
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Watch Me Read
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The American Math Challenge
*More details to come!
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Maine State GIS Championship
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MMSETS
Maine Mathematics, Science, & Engineering Talent Search
Recommended Practice for AMC 8
Library Resources & Research
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WorldBook Online
UN: jsms20041, PW: jsmslibrary
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RES Library
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Librarians' Index to the Internet
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Marvel: Maine's Virtual Library
Miscellaneous
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Ms. Ouellette's Website
RSU #14 Website
Career Exploration
General Science
Latin and Greek Words
Maine Student Web Design
Organizing an Outline
Other Great Portaportals!
Physical Science
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Periodic Table Videos
TED ED
American Chemical Society Chem.WWW
Matter and Chemistry
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Chemistry for Life
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Atom Smashers
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Plasma, the 4th State of Matter
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Elements Song
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Chem4Kids
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More Plasma...
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Matter and Energy (Molecule Movement)
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Protons, Neutrons & Electrons
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Measuring Mass
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Alien Juice Bar
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Temperature and Absolute Zero
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Element Math Game
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Radioactive Elements
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Phase Changes in Water-Graph
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Elements in Our Bodies
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Uses for Different Elements!
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A new element?
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Visual Elements
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Plasma to Gas Change
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NOVA Special: Hunting the Elements
Airing April 4th, 2012
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Chemistry Explained
Detailed information about the elements!
Types of Chemical Reactions
Matter & Energy
Plasma: The Fourth State of Matter
Intro Atomic Structure
Practice for Phases of Matter Quiz (Grade 7)
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States of Matter
a.k.a. Phases of Matter
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Phases of Matter and Particle Motion
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Practice Quiz: Solids, Liquids, Gases
*Use along with your TSSBATs!
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Matter & Energy Hangman
Physics
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Work
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Amusement Park Physics
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Physics Glossary
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Newton's Laws
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Newton's First Law
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Newton's Second Law
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Newton's Third Law
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The Atoms Family
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Archimedes Principle
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Einstein's Big Idea
PBS.com link to support Einstein's Big Idea video
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E=mc^2 Explained by Top Physicists
POE Tasks
Matter and Chemistry Games
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Matter Games
from gamequarium
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Element Hangman
Balancing Chemical Equations
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Balancing Act
*Beginner Level Game
Energy
Lesson 3 Extension/Next Step
Lesson 5 Water Wheel Resources
Lesson 6 Resources
Lesson 7 Resources
Lesson 8 Resources
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A day in the life...
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Where is Senegal?
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Video Clip-Teacher's Domain
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Advantages and Disadvantages
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EIA Energy Kids
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Forms of Energy
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Energy Sources in Maine
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Maine Office of Energy Independence
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Electric Power and Renewable Energy in Maine
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Efficiency Maine
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Google Search...
A variety of resources
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Google Search: Electricity Generation in Maine
Energy in Maine
PowerHouse Resources
Daylight Saving Time
Behavior of Fluids
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What is a fluid?
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Bernoulli's Principle and Flight
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What is a Newton?
Check out the examples and conversion factors.
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Atmospheric Pressure
NASA resource
Interactive Periodic Tables
Quia Assignments
Standards Resources
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Benchmarks for Science Literacy
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National Science Education Standards
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MLR Science
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International Society for Technology in Education
National Technology Standards
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Core Standards
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Maine DOE ~ Reg. 132
Effective Oct. 2007
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Math Standards by Grade Level
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Guiding Principles
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Science Framework K12 Science
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NGSS
Writing Tools
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Easybib
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MLA-Parenthetical Documentation
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MLA-How to Cite Web Resources
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How to Write a Research Paper
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Thesis Statement Examples
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MLA Sample of Parenthetical Documentation
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How to Write an Introduction
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Avoiding Plagiarism
Purdue Online Writing Lab
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In Text Citations
a.k.a. parenthetical documentation
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MLA Report Cover Page Template
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OWL - Online Writing Lab (MLA)
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Paper Rater
Science Curriculum Resources
Challenger Learning Center
Homework Help
Class Account Log-in Pages
STEM Careers in Maine
Environmental Science
Lit Lab Resources
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Twinkie Video
follow-up to informational text lesson
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Search Books by Lexile Range
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Nov 5, 2010 Lit Lab
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Easy CBM
Login Page for 2011-2012
The Fish Crisis: Connections to Maine
Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes in Science
Engineering
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What is Engineering?
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Try Engineering
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Types of Engineers
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Engineering Video
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Animoto.com
possible resource for video contest
Tech Resources
Branches of Science
Citizen Science