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Space Telescope Science Institute

Hubble Site: Lyman Spitzer Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
At the HubbleSite you can learn about Lyman Spitzer's (1914?1997 CE) inventions and accomplishments in the science field.
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Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Introduction to Astrophysics

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of audio lectures from an introduction to astrophysics course taught at the University of California, Berkeley. The course discusses the solar system, stars, quantum mechanics, gravitation, and cosmology focusing on how...
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NASA

Nasa: History of Venus Transit

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA site recounts the history of the Venus Transits that have occurred over the past centuries and the various descriptions astronomers have written about them.
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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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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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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Cosmology: Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Cambridge Relativity provides a brief description of the structure of the Milky Way galaxy. The parts described are the disc, bulge, and halo.
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Institution Archives: Jacqueline L. Schroedter

For Students 9th - 10th
Jacqueline L. Schroedter, a scientist at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company when this photograph was taken, had earned a B.S. in astronomy from University of Arizona. The company-supplied caption said: "She is active in the...
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Science Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of science-related subjects. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
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NASA

Nasa: Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (Wmap): The Milky Way

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the three major components of the Milky Way galaxy as well as images and resources for further reading.
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Curated OER

Sequence of Events in a Supernova Explosion

For Students 9th - 10th
The complex sequence of events in a supernova explosion are explained and illustrated.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Satellite Dish

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo of two huge satellite dishes aimed into space that are used for research in the field of space and astronomy.

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