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Publisher: Franklin Institute The Human Brain 
 "Here you can get to know your brain — the food it likes, the challenges it craves, the rest it requires, the protection it deserves." Provides information about nutrition, brain injuries, lead poisoning, the effect of exercise and stress on brain functions, and related health topics (such as Alzheimer's disease/dementia, depression, and stroke). From the Franklin Institute Online. http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated Nov 3, 2007 Franklin’s Forecast
Information for students about various weather phenomena and forecasting. There is a simple experiment demonstrating the causes of El Nino and instructions for building a weather station. There are also links to related science projects, articles, career information, and classroom curricula material. http://www.fi.edu/weather/ Topics: Weather Last updated May 17, 2005 The Heart: An Online Exploration
Contains an illustrated overview of heart anatomy; information on the heart and the circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems; a timeline of milestones in cardiology; and a brief glossary. From The Franklin Institute. http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body Last updated Nov 1, 2007 Benjamin Franklin: Glimpses of the Man
This searchable collection from the Franklin Institute Science Museum features a chronology, family tree, and information about Franklin as "a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, and an economist." Includes recommended websites and books for adults and children. http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/ Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Government, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Scientists and the Franklin Institute: Making Their Cases
"The Franklin Institute's Case Files are a unique repository in the history of science and exist as the documentary record of The Franklin Awards program which, since 1824, has recognized outstanding scientific achievement, across all scientific disciplines." Features commentary and primary documents for scientists in the areas of computing, transportation, cosmic inquiry, energy, and communications. Also includes audio clips and suggested reading. http://www.fi.edu/learn/case-files/index.php Topics: Notable People, Science Last updated Jan 2, 2008 |
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