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This video is about a woman who is talking about her story in the Holocaust. You'll be amazed to find out what happens to her.

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NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko returned to Earth yesterday, March 1, 2016, from a record breaking 340 days aboard the International Space Station. Whoa! Ever wonder what happens to someone’s body when they are in space? Listen on and find out!

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As World War II raged on in Europe for six years, the German Army was known for the Enigma machine that produced coded messages that were difficult to break. Eventually, however, the codebreakers at Bletchley Park would break the most difficult of codes created by the German Army--helping the Allied Forces to win the war. Khan Academy offers a deeper look at the Enigma Encryption machine here.

Need to brush up on your World War II history? Take 7 minutes, and check out this animation by John D. Ruddy.

To learn more about the additional use of secret code during World War II, read about the interesting story of the Navajo Code Talkers at the National Museum of the American Indian accompanied by this video archive of interviews with the code talkers themselves.

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On October 30, 1942, amidst the Second World War, the bravery of three British men on the HMS Petard would help Bletchley Park codebreakers crack the intricate Enigma code of the German Army. In December 2015, this story of the "Petard Pinch" was told at an exhibition at Bletchley Park.

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The history of World War I in six minutes is a quick and easy way to get up to speed on what the war was about. The centenary takes place from 2014 to 2018.

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Food scientist Shirley Corriher on how to bake a better chocolate chip cookie.
More about food science.
The Maillard reaction is named after the French scientist Louis Camille Maillard (1878-1936), who studied the reactions of amino acids and carbohydrates in 1912, as part of his PhD thesis, which was published in 1913. The Maillard reaction is not a single reaction, but a complex series of reactions between amino acids and reducing sugars, usually at increased temperatures. Like caramelization, it is a form of non-enzymatic browning. In the process, hundreds of different flavor compounds are created. These compounds in turn break down to form yet more new flavor compounds, and so on. Each type of food has a very distinctive set of flavor compounds that are formed during the Maillard reaction.
Photosynthesis is an essential part of the exchange between humans and plants. Amanda Ooten walks us through the process of photosynthesis, also discussing the relationship between photosynthesis and carbohydrates, starch, and fiber -- and how the air we breathe is related to the food we ingest.
Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, W. Va., TED Prize winner Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on our ignorance of food.
For other TED-Ed Lessons about food, check out this series called You Are What You Eat.
Do you like charity? Do you like cookies? Check out Broadway Baker. He uses chemistry to make some of the most delicious cookies, and he donates a portion of his proceeds to charity.

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The chemistry of cookies - Stephanie Warren

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You stick cookie dough into an oven, and magically, you get a plate of warm, gooey cookies. Except it's not magic; it's science. Stephanie Warren explains via basic chemistry principles how the dough spreads out, at what temperature we can kill salmonella, and why that intoxicating smell wafting from your oven indicates that the cookies are ready for eating.

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The Military Intelligence Service (MIS) of the U.S. Army was formed a month before Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. The United States military had already seen the importance of having military personnel who were fluent in Japanese language and customs, and started recruiting and training soldiers at the Military Intelligence Service Language School in deciphering Japanese codes, and interpreting and translating Japanese military documents. Because of their familiarity with Japanese language, the MIS was almost exclusively made up of Nisei linguists--Japanese-Americans soldiers. They would be critical in interpreting and translating intelligence information on the Japanese military units garnered from captured documents--the specific units, their officers, and locations during the war. Some MIS soldiers were on the front lines and acted as interrogators of Japanese prisoners to gain further information on Japanese military units in the Pacific. They also interpreted and gathered intelligence from diaries taken from dead Japanese soldiers. Additionally, they created and publicized propaganda material to the Japanese soldiers in an effort to convince them to surrender. Of particular importance to the MIS, were the kibei (kee'-bay), who were Nisei born in the United States, but were sent back to Japan as children for education. They were especially adept at the Japanese language and culture, and some of them became teachers in the MIS language school. The MIS remained a secret operation for three decades, and not until the mid-1970's were the MIS files declassified for public knowledge. So important were their accomplishments in the war in the Pacific against Japan, that President Harry Truman referred to the MIS as "the human secret weapon". Visit this site to find out more about the legacy of the Japanese American Veterans of World War II and read the presidential citation given to these veterans for their service to their country.

You can watch the video interviews of Harry and Ken Akune via the Densho Digital Archives.

(You'll need to log on as a guest and use the Search function to find "Harry Akune".) This will lead you to the set of interviews of Harry and Ken Akune. They provide details of their experiences as soldiers, as well as, their issues dealing with discrimination and national identity.

Further searching will lead to other Japanese-American soldiers, their interviews and experiences during the war. Watch the interviews and learn!

The documentary movie, MIS: Human Secret Weapon, was released in theaters in 2012. The movie's website provides some background information, archival photos, and video snippets.

It was not uncommon for Japanese-American families to be divided by the war. Another well-publicized set of brothers was the Oka Brothers. There were seven of them, all born in the United States, all American citizens. Five would go on to fight for the United States, two for Japan. You can read the article and watch a short video of Don Oka, one of the brothers who fought for the U.S. You can also find video interviews of Don Oka on the Densho Digital Archives site.

Japanese-American soldiers were heavily involved in the European theater during WWII, most notably the 100 th Infantry Battalion/442 nd Regimental Combat Team, segregated units of Japanese-American soldiers. Their famous motto was " Go For Broke" and they earned the distinction as being the most decorated military unit of its size in U.S. history. Much has been written and shown of their accomplishments. You can read about their exploits here.

The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 was signed by President Ronald Reagan to redress the wrongs done by the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII. The act provided monetary compensation to surviving Japanese-Americans and their families who were interned during the war. You can watch President Reagan's speech and learn about this act.

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The Akune brothers: Siblings on opposite sides of war - Wendell Oshiro

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There are many stories that can be told about World War II, from the tragic to the inspiring. But perhaps one of the most heart-rending experiences was that of the Akune family, divided by the war against each other, and against their own identities.

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The Complicated Journey of Marine Plastic Pollution

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The Complicated Journey of Marine Plastic Pollution

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The Complicated Journey of Marine Plastic Pollution

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Welcome to the Plastic Vagabond--a short film co-produced by Parafilms and Tara Expeditions with help from the Conservation Media Group that follows the journey of marine plastic pollution and encourages people to take action. 

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Need greater understanding of the fixed and growth mindsets? Watch this TED Talk: The power of believing that you can improve, by Carol Dweck, author of the book Mindset. Pondering what your "mindset" might be? Take this quick test and get an idea about how you look at challenges and failures. What can you do to improve your mindset?

Need to work on that all important body language image and the signals you may be sending to people about whether you are confident or not? Watch this popular TED Talk by Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are. Get any insights into how you can improve your body language, and in turn, feel more confident? Can you build your confidence? Read this article for some suggestions.

Who isn't afraid of failure? At some point in time, all people encounter obstacles that block their way to success. Watch this TED-Ed lesson: Overcoming obstacles to learn how to turn those obstacles into opportunities! Everyone fails at some point in time. Sowing Failure, Reaping Success: What Failure Can Teach discusses this topic and gives examples of famous people like Louis Pasteur and J.K. Rowling, who failed during their lifetime only to bounce back and succeed. Read their stories then watch this for more inspiration: Famous Failures.

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When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to lurk at every corner, you've probably heard the advice, "Be more confident!" But where does confidence come from, and how can you get more of it? Here are three easy tips to boost your confidence.

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What Makes the Great Wall of China so Extraordinary?

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What Makes the Great Wall of China so Extraordinary?

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What makes the Great Wall of China so extraordinary - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen

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The Great Wall of China is a 13,000-mile dragon of earth and stone that winds its way through the countryside of China. As it turns out, the wall’s history is almost as long and serpentine as its structure. Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen detail the building and subsequent decay of…

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Face it. Bullies are everywhere. They’re in our classrooms, communities, and in countries around the world. Perhaps there is a ring leader and a few frightened hangers on, but usually it is just the bully who is the problem. Right? Wrong! This mentality is what needs to change if we are to ever elim…

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Interested in knowing more about how all this information was discovered? Learn what a glaciologist does! The educator who wrote this lesson is also a TED Fellow and you can learn more about Michelle Koppes here: Fellows Friday with Michele Koppes.

Fascinated with plate tectonics and the formation of mountains due to tectonic plate collision? This article, Mount Everest Formed Because of India's Relentless Push Against Asia, will provide more information. Tectonic Motion: Making the Himalayas is also a great resource about the shaping of the Himalayan Mountains. Then, visit the USGS and read: The Himalayas: Two continents collide. The Geological Society also has some great visuals on plate collisions. Visit their Plate Tectonics link and find out what a plate is, where there are plate margins, and find out more about the different types of plate boundaries.

How did Mount Everest get its name? Click here and find out a bit more. Now learn the 7 Things You Should Know About Mount Everest!

Thinking about how neat it would be to climb the world's highest peak? Read this article and find out more about some history behind the climbers and their fates. Finally, this awesome infographic complete with interviews and other audio will help you understand just what an Everest expedition is like: SCALING EVEREST from the Washington Post allows you to get some Mount Everest perspective. Scroll around the site and find out some unique facts about Mount Everest, and listen to some first person descriptions of what it is like to climb Mount Everest and what you might see along the way.

Find Plate Tectonics fascinating? Is it a challenge for you to visualize it? TED-Ed also has some lessons on plate tectonics:

The Pangaea Pop-up - Michael Molina

What happens when continents collide? - Juan D. Carrillo

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Why is Mount Everest so tall? - Michele Koppes

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At 8,850 meters above sea level, Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, has the highest altitude on the planet. But how did this towering formation get so tall? Michele Koppes peers deep into our planet's crust, where continental plates collide, to find the answer.

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What would happen if you didn't drink water?

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What would happen if you didn't drink water?

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If you found it surprising that human babies are so watery, you'll be fascinated by this article outlining humans drying out as they age.

We know that a portion of our daily water intake comes from food. So, how much water do different fruits and vegetables contain? This chart breaks it down, and here are the best fruits and vegetables for getting your H20.

For additional information on hydration, check out this simple breakdown and the EPA guidelines on water. You can also look here for a helpful, interactive diagram of ADH Function.

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What would happen if you didn't drink water? - Mia Nacamulli

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Water is essentially everywhere in our world, and the average human is composed of between 55 and 60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy? Mia Nacamulli details the health benefits of hydration.

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Vox lets us in on the complicated history of the ever-tempting claw machine, and explains what really happens to your allowance when you take on this arcade arch nemesis. 

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Vertical Farming, Is It The Future of Food?

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What is the answer?  How will we feed the soon to be nine billion people on the planet?  Growing food with no soil?  Vertical farming?  Learn more here!

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Mrs. Hesseltine's Homework Due Dates and Explanation

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Mrs. Hesseltine's U.S. History Homework Due Dates 2015-2016

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Want to learn more about North America's geologic history and plate tectonics? Talk to a geologist! Visit our UCLA Tectonics and Structural Geology group site and check out ongoing research and published papers on the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau, and even Mars.

You can find excellent figures and explanations of North American plate tectonics from the U.S. Geological Survey here. You can also see paleogeographic reconstructions of North America through geologic time at Dr. Ron Blakey's site.

Want to learn more about the San Andreas fault and other active faults right in our backyard? See the Southern California Earthquake Center's site. How about hourly updates of global earthquakes? Real-time information on North America's volcanoes can be found at this site.

North America's range of national parks offers many opportunities for visitors to see these geographical and geological formations in person. More information can be found at the National Park Service website.

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How North America got its shape - Peter J. Haproff

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North America didn't always have its familiar shape, nor its famed mountains, canyons, and plains: all of that was once contained in an unrecognizable mass, buried deep in Rodinia, a huge supercontinent that lay on the face of the Earth. Peter J.