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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations: White Dwarf Supernovae

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the formation of the white dwarf and the role this star plays in the formation of a white dwarf supernovae.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations: Planetary Nebulae

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains information about planetary nebulae and their characteristics.
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Kidport

Kidport: The Moon Landing

For Students 3rd - 5th
Travel back in history and see the first men on the moon. See photos of the crew, the launch, the landing and more.
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Kidport

Kidport: The Space Shuttle

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students can see actual photos of a space shuttle launching from earth as well as the people who now could go because of technology. Learn about some of the equipment and vehicles used to make it happen.
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University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii Cfht: Quasars

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides basic information related to quasars.
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Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa

La Ciencia Para Todos: Ciencias De La Tierra

For Students 9th - 10th
In this site you will find several topics about our planet Earth: remote perception from space, earthquakes and the structure, age and composition of our planet Earth.
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PBS

Pbs: Discovery of Quasars 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS offers a brief history of the discovery of quasars and the people involved.
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NASA

Nasa: La Exploracion De La Magnetosfera Terrestre

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a general overview of space research on the environment of the Earth in space.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Junk in Space

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know that International Space Station used to release its trash into space? There is a lot of junk orbiting around Earth! In this game, you are asked to capture eleven examples of the junk that is floating in space but be careful...
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Other

Soyuz Spacecraft Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of the "workhorse" of the Russian space program.
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Other

Soviet Space Photos: Photos of Voskhod 3

For Students 9th - 10th
Actual photos of the Voskhod 3, viewable as larger versions upon clicking the thumbnail.
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Other

Vostok Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of various Vostok capsules, rockets, and suits.
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Other

Hop's Gallery: Perspective Study

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage explores traditional perspective drawings as well as contemporary drawings, focusing on their use of horizontal and vertical lines.
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Other

3 D Vostok

For Students 9th - 10th
A 3-D VRML rendering of the Vostok spacecraft. Detailed and highly interactive.
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Space Telescope Science Institute

The Hubble Heritage Project: Crab Nebula

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture of the Crab Nebula and accompanying text.
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Other

Relationships: Dynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
The dynamics of shape in art and the relationship of shape with the other elements of art. The effects of angles and lines on perception.
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Other

Hong Kong Observatory: Meteorology

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful page from the Hong Kong Observatory offering introduction to weather and weather phenomenon. Learn about thunderstorms, tides, monsoon season, weather radar, and weather in space. Not a slick site but informative. Most...
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Other

National Optical Astronomy Observatory: A Planetary Nebula Sampler

For Students 9th - 10th
A planetary nebula forms when a star can no longer support itself by fusion reactions in its center. This NOAO site is also illustrated.
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Fundación Cientec

Cientec: El Sistema Solar

For Students 6th - 8th
Reinforce your knowledge about the solar system. Find out what does it take to be a planet, large empty spaces and the dwarf planet.
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NASA

Nasa: Detailed Chronology of Events Surrounding the Apollo

For Students 9th - 10th
How would you like to experience what was actually said during the Apollo 13 accident? At this site read recorded NASA information from 2.5 minutes before the accident to about 5 minutes after.
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Quia

Quia: Elements of Art: Games

For Students 3rd - 8th
These Java applet review games help students with art vocabulary terms by matching, concentration, flashcards, and word-search games.
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Other

German Aerospace Center: Human Spaceflight Missions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the German Aerospace Center, contains detailed information on missions to Mir from March '92 to March '97 displayed in the links below.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: White Dwarf Cocoon

For Students 9th - 10th
A white dwarf star begins its life by "casting off a cocoon (nebula)that enclosed its former self." There are many links within the text to related topics.
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EL Education

El Education: Space Illustrated

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Students gather information through research, local experts, and personal observations to answer their questions about space. The information is then written into articles and students compile them as well as illustrations, games,...