Two-photon excitation microscopy
Two-photon excitation microscopy as a tool for studying biological systems.
Soil Investigations
Students learn the basics about soil, including its formation, characteristics and importance. They are also introduced to soil profiles and how engineers conduct site investigations to learn about soil quality for development, contamination transport, and assessing the general environmental health of an area.
What Happens When an Oil Spill Occurs?
This interactive activity from McDougal Littell/TERC visualizes the effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, factors that influence oil spill behavior and impact, and techniques used to contain and clean up oil spills at sea.
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Pill bug curled up on back
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Protests amid peace talks in Syria
June 20 - Protests gather pace across Syria as demonstrators reject reform plans by President Bashar al-Assad. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Coping with the ashes in Argentina
June 20 - Residents of ash covered towns in Argentina, learn to cope with volcanic debris as they begin the clean up. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
"Principles of Computer System Design: An Introduction, Spring 2009"
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Historia de la Arquitectura I
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Learn about the Russian Empire
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Prayers for protesters in Yemen
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Between The Lions: Library A-Z
Song using the alphabet
Read Across America Kickoff Ceremony, 2010, U.S. Library of Congress
03/02/2010
School children wearing red and white striped hats listen to First Lady Michelle Obama read The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss.
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Guided Reading: Making it Active
A six minute video that shows two different guided reading sessions, which involve primary
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" I Can Count to 100"- A Counting Song
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Barnyard Babies Read-Aloud-Counting Song
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LIFE ON EARTH 1930
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Importance of Science
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