Science

The Search for Pluto: Finding Planets, Moons, and Dust in the Solar System

The Search for Pluto: Finding Planets, Moons, and Dust in the Solar System 150 150 Deborah

Overview:  Discovery of a New Planet The dwarf planet Pluto has always been a mystery.  In the 19th century, the planets Uranus and Neptune were discovered.  However, there were questions…

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The Search for Water on Mars

The Search for Water on Mars 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Canals on Mars The planet Mars, named after the Roman god of war, has always been the subject of curiosity and speculation. It can be seen without a telescope,…

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Pure Water Technology: Banana Peels, Tablets, and Nanotechnology

Pure Water Technology: Banana Peels, Tablets, and Nanotechnology 150 150 Deborah

Overview:  The Challenge of Clean Water One of the biggest challenges for many developing countries is finding good sources of clean water  to help a growing population.  It is very…

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How to Read Research Articles for Science

How to Read Research Articles for Science 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Format for Busy Researchers Research articles that appear in scientific journals follow a specific format, so that busy scientists can find the information they need quickly and easily.  Articles…

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How to Write a Simple Survey

How to Write a Simple Survey 150 150 Deborah

Overview:  What Is a Survey? Surveys usually measure interests, attitudes, and preferences.  They are most useful as a starting point for future research, and can be written in order to add…

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Forming a Good Hypothesis

Forming a Good Hypothesis 150 150 Deborah

Overview of the Process Forming a good hypothesis is essential to the success of any science experiment.  In order for a hypothesis to work well, it should be clear, testable,…

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Physics: Momentum and Impulse

Physics: Momentum and Impulse 610 300 School Tutoring

When you jump , you automatically bend your knees. Why does this make a better jump? It is because of Impulse. Impulse is Force multiplied by time. Impulse = Force…

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Chemistry Review: Molar Mass

Chemistry Review: Molar Mass 701 330 School Tutoring

Molar mass is used to convert moles to grams. If we look at 1 atom of carbon-1, it has a mass of 12 amu. 12 grams is equal to 1…

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Chemistry Review: Solubility Rules

Chemistry Review: Solubility Rules 467 316 School Tutoring

There are set of rules that are a guide to determine if an inorganic compound is soluble in water. The rules are listed in order of importance and rule 1…

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Kinetic and Potential Energy

Kinetic and Potential Energy 304 234 School Tutoring

Kinetic and Potential Energy Energy can take on many forms, two of them being potential and kinetic. Energy is measured in joules (J) which is equivalent to Newton meters (N*m).…

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