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Astronomy, biology, molecules, Ben Franklin, the American Revolution, U.S. expansion and reform (1801 1868), the Civil War and Reconstruction, portraits of Civil War soldiers, and Paul Cezanne are among the topics of 9 new resources at FREE, the website that makes teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find: http://www.ed.gov/free

"Astronomy & Space Classroom Resources" provides lessons and web resources from the National Science Digital Library. Learn about amateur telescope making, black holes, UFOs, astronomy research, myths and misconceptions about astronomy, space weather, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the structure and evolution of the universe.

"Biology Classroom Resources" provides lessons and resources from the National Science Digital Library. Learn about cells, slugs, whales and dolphins, lions and tigers, turtles, biotechnology, biodiversity, genomics, paleontology, and Tyrannosaurus rex. Find online references, fast growing plants, images of animals, and interactive games on evolution and the animal kingdom.

"Molecular Stepping Stones" features online activities, including simulations, to help students understand 10 key concepts underlying many biological processes. Topics include atomic structure, random motion, spatial equilibrium, strong chemical bonds, compounds, intermolecular forces, self assembly, proteins, chemical reactions and catalysis, and DNA.

Contextual Learning Resources available from the Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD). Learn more about Contextual Teaching in Biology, Mathematics, and Physics by visiting CORD’s website. CORD offers general information about contextual teaching and learning, CORD's contextual academic courses, listservs, and the Contextual Teaching Exchange - occasional papers on teaching and learning topics.