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Real Scientists: Primate Scientist

Source: Dragonfly TV Video

Learn about a primatologist who studies how chimpanzees communicate with their facial expressions and gestures. Details »

Real Scientists: Research Scientist

Source: Dragonfly TV Video

Discover how scientists design and build mobile robots, and learn how a robot named Cardea gathers information and completes tasks. Details »

Real Scientists: Solar Vehicle Engineer

Source: Dragonfly TV Video

Discover how solar race cars work, and learn how scientists design and manufacture solar cars. Details »

Eyes on the Prize: Culture Can Enslave or Empower (Elementary)

Source: American Experience Lesson Plan

Investigate and prepare an oral report on a prominent African American from the period of the Civil Rights Movement, evaluating his or her impact on Americans of all color. Explore the importance of music to the people of the time and to yourself. Details »

Blazing The Trail

Source: Mathline Lesson Plan

Estimate the distance between two landmarks on a course, and use and understand proportional reasoning to find the actual distance as depicted on a map of the same course. Details »

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Unsung Heroes in African American History

Consider that before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, several young women did the same. Learn about lesser known African American heroes.

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