California Institute of Technology
Stories From Space: Supercool Space Tools
A great story highlighting the history of space discovery and the tools then and now. Learn about the tools and technology that help us in our quest to go beyond our planet and our solar system.
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer
Cool Cosmos identifies kid's frequently asked questions about the tools we use in space. Click on the links to find the answer to questions about space stations, telescopes, spectrometers and more!
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Tools of Exploration
Part of the National Air and Space Museum's online exhibition about Exploring Planets, this describes and gives visuals of telescopes, probes and fly-by aircrafts, orbiters, and landers as current methods for earth and airborne...
Other
Astronomy: One Degree Imager Debuts at Wiyn Telescope
This article explains the debute of a One Degree Imager at WIYN Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory. It discusses what the imager is capable of doing.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Telescopes Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about electromagnetic radiation and the different types of telescopes that rely on various forms of it. Includes a few...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Telescope Science Institute
The homepage for the Space Telescope Science Institute provides a variety of resources on the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Telescope. Also provided is information on the institute itself, a data archive, and a wide range of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: First Grade Science: Telescopes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how telescopes are constructed and how they are used to help see the night sky.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Study of Space by the Electromagnetic Spectrum
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the electromagnetic spectrum.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Telescope a Scientists Tool
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to teach and extend the concept that telescopes are tools for scientists to study distant objects. Included in this flipchart are websites and an Activote assessment.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Solar System!
An introduction to our solar system: the planets, our Sun and our Moon. Students begin by learning the history and engineering of space travel. They make simple rockets to acquire a basic understanding Newton's third law of motion. They...
Read Works
Read Works: Alien Planets
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction piece discusses the discovery of previously unknown planets in the solar system. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
Curated OER
Space Telescope Science Institute
The homepage for the Space Telescope Science Institute provides a variety of resources on the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Telescope. Also provided is information on the institute itself, a data archive, and a wide range of...