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NASA

International Space Station: Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This is NASA's press release on the International Space Station
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California Institute of Technology

Ipac at Cal Tech/what Are Supernovae?

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic characteristics and definition, how astronomers study supernovae, the types of supernovae, where they occur, theories about supernovae, what supernovae tell us about the universe, and the effects of supernovae.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Supernovae

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Georgia State Department Astronomy & Physics provides information on the Supernovae. "A supernova is an explosion of a massive supergiant star." Find out much more at this site.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: If Superpowers Were Real: Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
Is it scientifically possible to fly? In this series, creator Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals. [5:11]
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Blast Off

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are asked to describe what these astronauts should investigate on a mission in space.
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Stanford University

Stanford Univ/gravity Probe B/relativity Q&a

For Students 9th - 10th
Click "Relativity Q & A". Over 200 questions and answers dealing with relativity (special and general), answered by NASA scientist Dr. Sten Odenwald. Answers are generally one paragraph, very clear and coherent.
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University of Chicago

Telescopes at Yerkes Observatory / Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the difference between reflective and refractive telescopes and includes a virtual tour of Yerkes Observatory which houses the largest refracting telescope in the world.
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Seeker

Seeker: Discovery Space

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Space addresses broad range of topics related to space and space exploration. Subscribe to Discovery's space blogs, view a collection of videos, read interviews, and keep up with the latest space-related news and events.
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ACT360 Media

Act Den: Sky Den

For Students 9th - 10th
This journey will help you solve big questions about the universe. You will be able to see beyond human capabilities and will learn what scientists are discovering.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Asteroid Impacts May Have Sparked Life

For Students 4th - 7th
Article reports on a new study that claims that the energy released from asteroid collisions may have sparked life on Earth. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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University of California

University of California:center for Astrophysics & Space

For Students 9th - 10th
Supernovae, neutron stars, and pulsars are topics on this page. Extensive section on pulsars that presents information on their discovery, characteristics, evolution, and location.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Hunting the Edge of Space

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles and interactives on the topic of telescopes and what we have learned from them about the universe, including information about some of the strangest phenomena. One section discusses the giant telescopes of the...
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PBS

Pbs Nova Online: Terror in Space

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides lots of information and pictures for an in-depth look at the Mir Space Station.
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Other

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Other

Visual Satellite Observer: Mir Space Station's 15 Years in Space Ends

For Students 9th - 10th
Details of Mir's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere after 15 years in space. Includes information on Mir's mission, configuration, and history.
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Other

Yuri Gagarin: Comrade Kosmonaut

For Students 9th - 10th
Highly detailed biography of the first man in space. Includes the pamphlet published to celebrate his return to Russia.
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Other

Yuri Gagaran: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of the first man in space at the Russian archives.
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Other

3 D Soyuz

For Students 9th - 10th
A 3-D VRML rendering of the Soyuz spacecraft. Detailed and highly interactive.
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Other

3 D Salyut

For Students 9th - 10th
A 3-D VRML rendering of the Salyut space station. Detailed and highly interactive.
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Other

Association of Space Explorers

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage of a non-profit organization composed of astronauts and cosmonauts dedicated the continuation of space exploration and research
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Other

Astronomylinks

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very comprehensive site on the subject of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site has links to many sites on topics including astronauts, astronomy, astrophysics, education, jobs, etc.
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Other

Astronomy and Astrophysics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is about Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site has plenty of information and links to related topics.
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Other

Ncesse: Student Spaceflight Experiments Program

For Students 9th - 10th
A competition for students in Grades 5 and up, in which they design an experiment that would fly in space under conditions of microgravity. Winners in local competitions are chosen to submit their designs for inclusion in a...
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Other

Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics: A Tutorial on Radio Pulsars

For Students 9th - 10th
A extensive site that describes the history of the discovery of pulsars along with definitions, characteristics, locations, and distances of pulsars, plus much more.