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NASA

Nasa: 21st Century Explorer: What Would You Find on the Moon's Surface?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains regolith on the moon: what it is, what it's made of, and how scientists could use it in future moon expeditions.
Handout
Other

University of Leicester: Comets, Asteroids & Meteorites

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a general overview of comets, asteroids, and meteorites. Content includes ways to identify them in the night sky, as well as detailed information on each type of small body.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: The Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will explore what it is like on the Moon. Learn why the shape of the Moon seem to change and also about lunar eclipses. Discover why the tide changes twice a day and explore how the cycle of the Moon...
Handout
Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: The Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the mythology, structure, observational history, gravitational force, and orbit of Earth's Moon.
Graphic
NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Lunar Dust and Duct Tape

For Students 9th - 10th
Dust, a common and usually minor problem on Earth, presented a major challenge for the Apollo astronauts on the Moon. Here's an interesting solution created by the Apollo 17 crew.
Handout
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 Kids: Biosphere: Soils

For Students 3rd - 5th
Get the full picture of what soil is offered by Geography4Kids.
Article
Other

Planetary Science Institute: Building Planets at Psi

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Planetary Science Institutes's advanced computer software, which it uses to model the way the solar system may have formed. Includes some insights into the results already obtained.

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