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Earth Month: Climate Change

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Discover the probable causes, likely effects, and potential ways to mitigate climate change.

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Light & Plants

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Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

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Earth Month: Water

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Discover the issues surrounding water today, and learn what you can do to help.

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Developing a Hypothesis

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Learn what makes a good hypothesis, and how to develop one.

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Precision and Accuracy

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Learn about precision and accuracy and why they are important in science.

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Bias and Sources of Error

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Learn how scientists identify and minimize bias and sources of error to produce accurate results.

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Asking Testable Questions

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Learn how scientists come up with experimental or testable questions.

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Identifying Variables

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Learn how scientists define independent, dependent and controlled variables in experimental inquiry.

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Setting Up a Fair Test

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Learn how scientists set up fair tests using comparison and variables.

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Medicine and Science: Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to get you thinking about the intersection of medicine and science.

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The World of Ocean Currents

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Learn about oceans and ocean currents and how they are being impacted by climate change.

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Introduction to Algebra

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Learn about the history of algebra and how to solve equations with variables.

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Let's Talk Great Lakes Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to give you good background knowledge on all things Great Lakes!

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Let's Talk Nuclear Resources

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Discover a list of resources to get you thinking about all things nuclear!

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Let's Talk Pollution Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to get you thinking about pollution.