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Worksheet
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Astronomer sees a 'Brake' in Cosmic expansion

For Students 7th
Seventh graders examine and read an article.  In this investigative lesson students discuss questions about the article and complete an activity. 
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Lesson Plan
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Looking at the World in a Different Light Quiz

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in a quiz about light, colors and wavelength.  In this investigative lesson students use the Internet to take a quiz on light. 
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Organizer
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What Are Galaxies and Constellations?

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this space worksheet, students write 1 main idea and 4 supporting details about what are galaxies and constellations. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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Lesson Plan
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Cosmology Cosmic Walk

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students are introduced to the topic of cosmology. In groups, they research the differences in the time of various events when it came to the history of the universe. To end the lesson, they use a computer program to complete a...
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Lesson Plan
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An Alphabet Journey Through Space

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders author a book about the universe to be shared with a younger audience. After compiling an alphabetic list of words related to the universe, 3rd graders research a definition for each word and put them in book form. Books...
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Lesson Plan
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Exploring the Universe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils conduct Internet research to find information about each planet and present their findings to the class. Students research statistical information and two interesting facts about each planet, then create a multimedia presentation...
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Looking into Space

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain how telescopes work and how they can contribute to our knowledge of the universe.
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Lesson Plan
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The Planets Terra Firma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the theories of the creation of the universe and examine the properties of celestial bodies. They analyze the relationship between the sun, Earth and the other planets.