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Geobacter - Strain 121

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A recently discovered group of microorganisms have the ability to clean up contaminated groundwater. -- Jul 28, 2010


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Bees dwell amidst the high cliffs of the Himalayas, producing prized honey and sustaining the local ecosystems. -- Jul 27, 2010


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Hindukush beekeepers benefit from the knowledge of an international bee farming project. -- Jul 23, 2010


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Lesson plans for use with the e-Edition on Interactive White Boards

Included are basic lessons for an Elementary, Middle and Secondary classroom that can be utilized to introduce Language Arts and Social Studies activities.

Middle School Social Studies Lesson Plan
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High School Social Studies Lesson Plan
Elementary Social Studies Lesson Plan
Elementary and Middle School Language Arts Lesson Plan

USA Weekend Teacher Guides

New Teacher's Guides are available every Monday, complete with monthly themes highlighted in a weekly lesson and a monthly activity sheet.

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