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World Index of Molecular Visualization Resources part of Web Resource Collection
This is a very inclusive site for 3-D viewing of biological molecules and their interactions. There are many links in this site for the modeling and visualizing of proteins and other biologically ...Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Tools, Scientific Resources:Collection, Pedagogic Resources:Collection, Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Teaching Activities, Computer Applications
DaisyWorld CourseWare part of Web Resource Collection
This site features a Flash or a java simulation of DaisyWorld that enables students to set variables and observe the daisies' interaction. The lab demonstrates the power of control by feedback loops. ...Resource Type: Activities:Problem Set, Computer Applications
Climate Modeling part of Web Resource Collection
This site from Carleton College features an introduction to modeling earth�s climate system using STELLA. Topics covered include basic concepts and processes of the earth�s climate system, model ...Resource Type: Computer Applications, Activities
Wave Motion part of Web Resource Collection
This site from Carl Nave at Georgia State University presents a discussion of wave motion. The site explains the velocity of idealized ocean waves and details the measurement of large waves aboard ...
Radiation Laws part of Web Resource Collection
This site lists physical laws that describe radiation. Topics covered include the Plank Radiation Law, and the Wien and Stefan-Boltzmann Laws. The site also features a table summarizing the blackbody ...
The SunPath part of Web Resource Collection
This site features an interactive applet that models the Sun's path from a geocentric view. It calculates and visualizes the position of the Sun based on latitude and time, and allows students to ...Resource Type: Computer Applications, Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Activities:Classroom Activity:Short Activity
Excel Help Chart part of Web Resource Collection
This site gives concise directions for creating a chart using data entered on an Excel spreadsheet.Resource Type: Computer Applications
Sun or Moon Rise/Set Table part of Web Resource Collection
This site provides a way for students to obtain a table of the times of sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset, or the beginning and end of twilight, for one year. Tables can be obtained for locations in ...
Plate Tectonics-Discover Our Earth part of Web Resource Collection
This site from Cornell University presents an illustrated and interactive description of plate tectonics. Topics covered include an introduction to plate boundaries and sea floor spreading, and the ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Computer Applications, Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations, Activities
Central Limit Theorem part of Web Resource Collection
This site from David Lane features a description of the central limit theorem used in statistics. Examples of frequency distributions are shown, and there is also a link to an interactive ...


