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19th Centrury Skills Still Needed |
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http://ednews.org/articles/36740/1/19th-Century/Skills/Page1.html |
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Technology cannot completely replace the ability to read, write, reason and do basic math, according to the auther. |
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9-12 Math Aids from PBS |
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http://www.pbs.org/teachers/classroom/9-12/math/ |
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This site has a variety of materials and exercises useful for teaching Math in grades 9-12. |
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A Home Improvement Web Site |
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www.homeadditionsplus.com |
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A DIY Home Improvement and Home Remodeling site, offering how-to advice on home remodeling, home improvement and home addition projects.
This may be useful for designing class projects as well. |
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AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant |
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http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=244 |
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This is a competitive grant program to educate students about math, science, technology and engineering. |
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Article on Photovoltaic Energy |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=photovoltaic-breakthroughs
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his is an article that might be used to develop class discussions |
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Article on Photovoltaic Energy |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=photovoltaic-breakthroughs
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his is an article that might be used to develop class discussions |
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Assessment Tools in Informal Science |
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http://atis.pearweb.org/tools/browse?assessment=true |
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A group of assesments in various domains of attitudes and applied knowledge |
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Building Custom Guitars |
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http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/realworld/building_guitars/index.p
hp |
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Shows the technology and craftsmanship that are needed to make this instrument. |
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Building Energy Experts |
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www.BuildingEnergyExperts.com |
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A useful site provided by experts in the field |
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Building Energy Experts |
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http://BuildingEnergyExperts.com |
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A helpful resource for teachers and others who would like "real world" information on Green Technology applied to construction and building.
Building Energy Experts
(888) 623-3769 office
(312) 656-4705 direct
www.BuildingEnergyExperts.com
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Builditgreen |
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http://www.builditgreen.org |
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Information on training and resources. |
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Catching the Wind |
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http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/algebra/windsails |
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Math applied to windsail design. Angles and curves with knowledge of algebra. Useful for STEM units of instruction. Watch the video. |
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Climate change may help to clean up internal environment |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=can-climate-change-clean-u
p-indoor-air |
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This article examines how climate change awareness may help to motivate individuals to have more healthy homes and buildings. |
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Dangers in Silane Usage for Photovoltaics |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=explosive-gas-silane-used-
to-make-photovoltaics&sc=CAT_BS_20100402 |
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This article deals with the dangers in using silane, important for photovoltaic technology. Can be a discussion topic for class |
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Danish Center for Sustainable Energy Studies |
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http://www.risoe.dk |
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This Danish site in English provides information on sustainable energy studies |
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Edutopia |
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http://www.edutopia.org |
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A variety of resources for teachers |
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Electric Stealth Plane |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=nasa-one-man-stealth-plane
&sc=CAT_TECH_20100120 |
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Good interest item for electronics or aviation classes |
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eschoolnews |
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http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/indexp |
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A link to news and resources for educational technologies |
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Examples of Hands-on Math related to New York City Subways |
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http://www.thefutureschannle.com/dockets/hands-on_math/new_york_city_subway
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Describes the technology behind the operations of the USA's best known light rail system |
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Extracting Natural Gas |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=shale-gas-and-hydraulic-fr
acturing&sc=CAT_ENGYSUS_20100401 |
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Describes technology for producing natural gas from shale. |
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Facing the Future |
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http://www.facingthefuture.org/ |
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A useful site for materials and resources relating to green technology. |
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Free STEM Information from Science Daily |
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http://www.sciencedaily.com |
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This site provides news on scientific developments in most areas of interest. |
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Green Roof Technology |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=green-roof-climate-change-
mitigation |
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This article might lead to interesting student discussions |
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How close are we to climate disaster? |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=how-close-are-we-to-cata
strophic-cl-2010-06-28&sc=CAT_ENGYSUS_20100701 |
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This piece might be used as a discussion starter for a class on "green" energy in construction |
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Idea Garden |
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ideagarden-bounces@lists.iteaconnect.org [mailto:ideagarden-bounces@lists.i
teaconnect.org] |
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Lots of interesting site and resources. |
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Intelligent Multimedia Tutoring for Manufacturing Education |
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http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie95/4d1/4d12/4d12.htm |
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Describes recent work on intelligent tutoring modules for manufacturing. Academic but interesting. |
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Lesson information and materials for solar power |
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http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/science_technology/solar_power/ind
ex.php |
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Materials useful for developing lessons relating to solar energy |
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Merlot |
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http://www.merlot.org |
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This site provides information and shared communication regarding a variety of disciplines and resources. |
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Nano-carbon in Battery Technology |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=earth-talk-charging-ahead&
sc=physics_20100402 |
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This article discusses the uses of nanotechnology in the fabrication of future power sources |
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NASA Global Climate Change Site |
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http://climate.jpl.nasa.gov/ |
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This site is devoted to information about climate change and how NASA studues it. Features include a continuous snapshot of the Eath's ice sheets, global average temperatures, sea level changes, and greenhouse gas concentrations. Good source of info for enriching course content. |
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National Association of Industrial Technology |
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www.nait.org |
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A site covering many resources for Technology Education. |
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National Association of Industrial Technology |
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http;//www.nait.org |
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Information on technology education from online courses to journal articles |
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National Environmental Education Week |
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http://eeweek.org |
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National EE Week promotes understanding and protection of the natural world by engaging K-12 students and educators |
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North Central Regional Education Laboratory |
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www.ncrel.org/tech/ |
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Research, e-learning, teacher prep, assessment templates, planning and professional development |
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Nuclear Energy Resources for Schools |
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http://students.ne.anl.gov/schools |
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A list of resources for K-12 students who want to learn more about nuclear energy |
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Oil Spill Clean up Slide Show |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/slideshow.cfm?id=deepwater-coast-guard-im
ages&photo_id=7479B0BC-B4DD-3F77-07151AD3D941C21B |
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This slide show show technologies used to attempt to stop the recent Gulf oil leak. Students might be challenged to come up with their own solutions. |
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Power Tool Safety |
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http://www.powertoolinstitute.com/pti_pdfs/PTI_Teachers_Guide.pdf |
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Here is a useful booklet on power tool safety. It is in PDF format. |
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Reading, Writing and Math still Needed |
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http://ednews.org/articles/36740/1/19th-Century-Skills/Page1.html |
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Twenty-first Century jobs will need critical thinking, global awareness, communication skills as well as computation and math, reading and writing. |
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Renewable Energy News |
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070823100023.htm |
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This article provides an update on advances in renewable energy technology |
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Running tanks on garbage |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=army-solid-waste-fuel-dies
el-convert&sc=DD_20100111 |
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This article talks about converting solid waste into fuel for military vehicles. Might be used to build interest. |
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Smart Energy Design Center |
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http://smartenergy.arch.uiuc.edu/html/what_casestudies.html |
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This site provides support information for many applications of energy efficient design. |
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Teaching Students about Bullies |
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http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2009/04/anti_bully_pulpi
t/ |
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Describes a computer game that does not glorify bullies and may help students to stop bullying. |
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Technology being used to contain oil in the Gulf of Mexico |
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http://www.bp.com/bodycopyarticle.do?categoryId=1&contentId=7052055&nicam=U
SCSBaselineQ409&nisrc=Google&nigrp=Non_Branded_Crisis_Management&niadv=General&nipkw=spill |
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This site is provided by British Petroleum to show their efforts in containing the leak.
Might be used as discussion material in class. |
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The Challenge of Automotive Fuel Efficiency |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=how-will-american-automak&
sc=DD_20100401 |
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This article discusses how manufacturers will meet new fuel efficiency standards |
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The Power Tool Institute Inc |
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www.powertoolinstitute.com |
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This is a site dedicated to construction safety. Posters, lesson plans videos and other support items useful for technology teachers are avaiable. Great for teaching basic tools. |
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The truth about electric cars and energy |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=interactive-plug-in-hybrid
s&sc=CAT_ENGYSUS_20100624 |
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This is an interactive resource, with stats, dynamic graphics, and video clips. Great to show to students! |
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The Word's Tallest Building |
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www.BurjDubai.bi.pps |
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Shows various stages in state-of-the art construction |
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US Department of Education |
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www.ed.gov/technology |
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Implementation of educational technology policies, research projects and national technology summits |
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Useful for talking to parents about CTE |
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www.parentsresourcesite.net |
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This site has good data for discussing careers with parents and students. It has both stats and narrative. |
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Virtual Water Treatmenent Plan Tour |
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http://yosemite.epa/gov/water/owrccatalog.nsf/e673c95b11602385256ae1007279f
e/067bfd5f59e06a1b85257176004fb94c!OpenDocument |
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This is a free CD produced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It illustrates the water purification and treatment process. CDs can be ordered from the site. |
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Visionaries in 21st Century Education |
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http://www.mobilelearninginstitute.org/21stcenturyeducation/index.html |
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Film series profiles visionaries in technology applied to education. |
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What the energy "smart grid" will look like |
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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=what-will-smart-grid-look-
like&sc=CAT_ENGYSUS_20100513 |
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This is a brief slide show that might be used to supplement a class on the production of energy |
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