Dictionary.com - Free Online English Dictionary

Dictionary.com - Free Online English Dictionary:

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The Learning Toolbox Student Directions

The Learning Toolbox Student Directions:  Here is a useful page that helps you become an active learner.  This website also includes a refresher on how to take Cornell (2 column) notes!



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Science by Email | Diamonds, Lard mountains

Science by Email | Diamonds, Lard mountains:

Check out this week's newsletter - Learn about carbon and try the Mountains of Lard activity at home!

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Meiosis Lab | The Concord Consortium

Meiosis Lab | The Concord Consortium:
"Meiosis Lab - Explore meiosis and fertilization in dragons in a special lab that gives students the power to recombine alleles."  Try this very cool interactive activity!!

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Email - Unprecedented Victory for Sharks and Manta Rays - The Pew Charitable Trusts

Email - Unprecedented Victory for Sharks and Manta Rays - The Pew Charitable Trusts: "
Unprecedented Victory for Sharks and Manta Rays

Five species of sharks and two species of manta rays will be subject to trade regulation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as CITES. Thanks to important votes by governments at a recent CITES meeting in Bangkok, and to advocacy efforts from citizens, these vulnerable species now have the chance to recover and thrive"

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Eggcellent Easter activities to eggcite kids about nature!

Eggcellent Easter activities to eggcite kids about nature!:  Tired of the same old egg hunts every Easter? Check out some of the "eggcellent" activities ARKIVE has in store for you!

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: " Podcast for 15 March 2013 - An ancient pigment with futuristic applications, the hidden electricity between flowers and bees, and a new, improved anti-fog coating. Also: the unlikely history of camels."



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Collecting Data :: PlantingScience.org :: fostering student research through scientific inquiry and online mentorship

Collecting Data :: PlantingScience.org :: fostering student research through scientific inquiry and online mentorship:

OK!  Many of you are starting to notice some sort of plant growth in your projects!  Make sure you read this article - we have discussed qualitative and quantitative data in class, but it is nice to have this to refer to.  It is part of your required reading for this project!!
Happy Data Collecting!
~Mrs. Buzzell

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For Kids | The Planetary Society

For Kids | The Planetary Society: "For Kids
In addition to our expanding online content, we now have a special pull-out section in our quarterly Planetary Report just for Kids...introducing Planetary Society Kids!

Planetary Society Kids has feature articles, experiments, and activities just right for a budding planetary scientist.

Stick with us as we will soon have lots more great stories, activities, and videos just for kids.

Join with Bill Nye the Planetary Guy and let's change the world together!

To get your copy of Planetary Society Kids, become a member today!"

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Seed Savers Exchange: Passing on our Garden Heritage

Seed Savers Exchange: Passing on our Garden Heritage: "Seed Savers Exchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and sharing heirloom seeds. Since 1975, our members have been passing on our garden heritage by collecting and distributing thousands of samples of rare garden seeds to other gardeners.
Learn more about us and our mission »"

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American Fern Society

American Fern Society: "The American Fern Society is over 100 years old. With over 900 members worldwide, it is one of the largest international fern clubs in the world. It was established in 1893 with the objective of fostering interest in ferns and fern allies. To this end it encourages correspondence and the exchange of information and specimens between members via its newsletter the Fiddlehead Forum. We have "Fern Forays" into the woods every August. These field trips provide a wonderful way to learn more about wild ferns from experts and also afford an occasion to meet other people with a similar passion for ferns. This web page is designed to expand on this exchange of information with amateurs and professionals around the world. We hope that in this way many more people will be able to explore these interesting plants and their allies.

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Wisconsin Fast Plants® Program

Wisconsin Fast Plants® Program: "WELCOME TO
FAST PLANTS®
See how Fast Plants grow to full size in about 28-30 days!
Learn how to grow and tend your own plants."  You can check out some pretty cool videos here, too!

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American Society of Plant Biologists

American Society of Plant Biologists:
This is a professional association for plant biologists but it has some information on it that you might like to look through!  You can look at some of the different careers that are out there - maybe you will see something that inspires you!

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Native Medicinal Plant Research Program

Native Medicinal Plant Research Program:
"We promote the public understanding of medicinal uses of native Kansas plants.
We reach out to those who wish to preserve traditional ecological knowledge,
who have an interest in natural healing,and who love the prairie."

This website has some amazing and interesting information on native medicinal plant research!J Check it out!

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BTI | Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research

BTI | Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research:  For those of you interested in learning more about current plant research, check the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research website!

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32,000-Year-Old Plant Brought Back to Life—Oldest Yet

32,000-Year-Old Plant Brought Back to Life—Oldest Yet:  Here is another cool article from one of our Planting Science mentors (Eric Ribbens - thanks!)  Can you believe 32,000 year old seeds would still grow? Check out the picture and see for yourself!

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How Do Plants Know Which Way Is Up And Which Way Is Down? : Krulwich Wonders... : NPR

How Do Plants Know Which Way Is Up And Which Way Is Down? : Krulwich Wonders... : NPR:

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Science by Email | Feather X-rays, Butter candle

Science by Email | Feather X-rays, Butter candle: "News: Chemical secrets of feathers  
   

Birds are an important part of many ecosystems. New Australian research shows that bird feathers could be used to measure just how healthy some ecosystems are.
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Planting Science Star Projects

Planting Science is looking for nominations for STAR projects! They would like to update their Star Gallery! Please look through past projects and nominate the team that you think did an exemplary job with their research project!

Winning teams will be featured on the home page of PlantingScience between sessions (April - August), and their project pages will earn a place in the star project gallery along with the nomination text explaining what makes them star projects. Each team member of the winning teams will also receive a certificate and a PlantingScience t-shirt. Star projects are exemplary projects that showcase a team doing a superior job at at least one phase of the inquiry cycle. Star projects do not need to be complete, but a student visiting the team's project page should be able to see through the comments, uploads, and project information the team has posted on their project page and by reading the nomination text that this project has elements to aspire to. Teams can be nominated by mentors, teachers, or liaisons. You do not need to be assigned to a team to nominate them. To nominate a team, send an e-mail to psteam@plantingscience.org with the following information: Team Name School What makes this a star project? How can other teams learn from what this team has done or how they have gone about their project? This text will appear with the winning projects in the star project gallery, so write as if describing the best parts of this project to other students.

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: "INSECTS & ALCOHOL - Insects that arm their offspring with alcohol. Drinking may have a 10 million year history. And the importance of wild insects to the worldwide food supply. Also: prosthetic ears from a 3-D printer and seals that sleep with one eye open."

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Science Fit for the Stage: DNA Sequencing Confirms Identity of Richard III's Skeleton - Science Buddies Blog

Science Fit for the Stage: DNA Sequencing Confirms Identity of Richard III's Skeleton - Science Buddies Blog: "Archaeologists and scientists have announced that the remains found last summer beneath a Leicester parking lot are those of Richard III, a much-maligned figure from English history. The story offers an enticing mix of history, literature, and science. Curious students, classes, and parents can learn more about genetics and genomics procedures used to solve the puzzle of the skeleton's identity.

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Student Video Game Creators Get Their Game On - Science Buddies Blog

Student Video Game Creators Get Their Game On - Science Buddies Blog: Hey! Have you ever thought about creating your own video game? Give it a try and submit your game here!

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Genetic Testing | Help with Hard Questions

Genetic Testing | Help with Hard Questions:  Ethical Challenges of New Medical Technologies - just because you can get genetic testing, should you?

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NCES Kids' Zone Home Page

NCES Kids' Zone Home Page:  The NCES Kids' Zone provides information to help you learn about schools; decide on a college; find a public library; engage in several games, quizzes and skill building about math, probability, graphing, and mathematicians; and to learn many interesting facts about education!  Check out the Word of the Day, This Day In History and try to answer some of of the brain teaser puzzles!

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Basic Skill Practice Games

Basic Skill Practice Games: Basic Skill Practice Games:  Practice with graphing - lots of fun games! If linear equations are bugging you, try Algebra vs. the Cockroaches!

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Science by Email | Rhino horn, Cold sensations

Science by Email | Rhino horn, Cold sensations: "News: Shave the horn, save the rhino?  
   

Africa’s rhinoceros populations are under threat – only 5000 black rhinos and 20 000 white rhinos are left in the wild. A major cause in their decline is illegal hunting for their famous horns, used in ornamental weapons and traditional Chinese medicine.
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EyeWire - Help Map the Retinal Connectome

EyeWire - Help Map the Retinal Connectome:

EyeWire is a computer game that actual helps researchers in their quest to map out retinal cell connections.  Eventually researchers hope to use a similar technique to map out brain cell connections.  You will be practicing on retinal connections that researchers have already mapped out.  Once you get good at it, you will be given a virtual cube of retinal connections that no one has mapped before!  Participate in this awesome citizen science project - it's free and for a good cause!


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Games

Games:  Here are three free games to learn about energy and engineering!

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SIMULATIONS

SIMULATIONS: This website has a list of different science simulations that you can try - topics include biology, chemistry, physics and earth and space science!

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Sacrificing Sleep Makes For Run-Down Teens — And Parents : Shots - Health News : NPR

Sacrificing Sleep Makes For Run-Down Teens — And Parents : Shots - Health News : NPR: "When NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health asked parents and caregivers in our new poll whether getting a good night's sleep is important, families overwhelmingly told us that sleep is a high priority.

But almost all said that it's difficult to pull off. And studies suggest this is especially true for teenagers."

Listen to the podcast or read the article to learn why sleep is so important -especially for teens and learn some ways to get the sleep you need!
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Ancient Chompers Were Healthier Than Ours : Shots - Health News : NPR

Ancient Chompers Were Healthier Than Ours : Shots - Health News : NPR: "Prehistoric humans didn't have toothbrushes. They didn't have floss or toothpaste, and they certainly didn't have Listerine. Yet somehow, their mouths were a lot healthier than ours are today.
"Hunter-gatherers had really good teeth," says Alan Cooper, director of the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA. "[But] as soon as you get to farming populations, you see this massive change. Huge amounts of gum disease. And cavities start cropping up." Read the article to learn more!

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS: "SWEET SCIENCE – What tomatoes can tell us about cutting back on sugar and a diabetes cure for dogs. Also, behind the mechanics of beatboxing, the evolution of whales, and writing your way to a better relationship.

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Science by Email | Electric buzz, Making cheese

Science by Email | Electric buzz, Making cheese: "News: Electric buzz  
   
Flowers have adaptations such as vivid colours and strong scents to attract bees. According to recent research, they might also have a more electric way of bringing all the bees to the yard."  Read the rest of the article to learn more!

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Cool Jobs: Museum science | Science News for Kids

Cool Jobs: Museum science | Science News for Kids: "Cool Jobs: Museum science
Samples collected long ago may hold answers to important questions in science and medicine today"

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Cell Division

Cell Division:  Here is one of my favorite cell division interactives! Unfortunately, it is an adobe flash app, so it doesn't work with Apple products.  Check it out and let me know what you think!

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