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History.com: 5 Terrifying Moments During the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
The astronaut crew had to troubleshoot a series of problems throughout the historic 1969 flight. This historic exchange on July 20, 1969 marked the end of a perilous journey to the lunar surface, but a multitude of threats still faced...
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Climate Kids: The Story of Fossil Fuels, Part 2: Oil

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Learn about the history of oil and its consumption through the ages, beginning with Bertha Benz and the creation of the first automobile.
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Nasa: This New Ocean

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA contains the text of the book "This New Ocean: A History of Project Mercury" by Loyd S. Swenson Jr., James M. Grimwood, and Charles C. Alexander.
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Nasa Earth Observatory: Remote Sensing

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the history of remote sensing from early cameras to the first space shuttles. Learn about the different remote sensing methods and accomplishments made by NASA.
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Nasa: The Adventures of Ameila the Pigeon

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Amelia the Pigeon has been given assignments related to how the land changes. These assignments center around imaging, remote sensing, and the history of New York City. They are presented in an engaging manner and are supported by...
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Nasa: History Timelines

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA contains a directory of timelines related to NASA exploration and history. A valuable resource.
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Nasa: Space Shuttle Overview: Discovery

For Students 9th - 10th
This competent site provides a brief history of Discovery, construction milestones associated with this space shuttle, and information related to upgrades and features.
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Nasa: Shuttle Missions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to information on each Space Shuttle mission with the missions grouped by year. Detailed information on each of the Shuttle is provided.
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Nasa Earth Observatory: El Nino's Extended Family Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses cycle of global weather patterns and its relation to El Nino. Learn how global weather patterns are being tracked by satellites and how scientists are predicting weather patterns up to a year in advance.
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Nasa: Biography of Orville Wright

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides an interesting biography of the life and accomplishments of Orville Wright. The highlight of this site is the terrific historic photos throughout the text.
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Nasa: Biography of Wilbur Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an interesting biography of the life and accomplishments of Wilbur Wright. The highlight of this site is the terrific historic photos throughout the text.
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Nasa: La Historia De Hoy: Today's History (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the depths of space and science comprehensive information about the meteor showers in 2004, the transit of Venus, virtual reality, and other interesting science history.
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Nasa: Human Space Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information regarding space exploration. Content includes spaceflight history, real-time data, shuttle information, a gallery of photos, and more information from the NASA archives.
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Nasa: Virgil "Gus" Grissom Gemini 3 Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief outline of the Gemini 3 mission. Links to other NASA websites are available.
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Nasa: Alan Shepard Apollo 14 Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
An outline of the Apollo 14 Moon mission. Links to other NASA websites with detailed technical information and information on other Apollo missions are included on this site.
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Nasa: Wally Schirra Apollo 7 Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief outline of the Apollo 7 mission. Links to other NASA websites are available.
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Nasa: Asteroids: Overview: Ancient Space Rubble

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive look at asteroids, with many useful facts, photos, and related links. Provides a detailed account of how asteroids get their names and a timeline of significant dates.
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Nasa: Re Living the Wright Way

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many inventions credited to Orville and Wilbur Wright! Lesson plans, activities, simulations, individual biographies, and links to related sites are all included in this expansive site from NASA.
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Nasa: Project Mercury a Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a chronology of Project Mercury, including information on major events leading to Project Mercury, the research and development phase of Project Mercury, and the operational phase of Project Mercury.
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Nasa: Apollo Lunar Surface Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Apollo Lunar Surface Journal is a record of the lunar surface operations conducted by the six pairs of astronauts who landed on the Moon from 1969 through 1972. The Journal is intended as a resource for anyone wanting to know what...
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National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: Water Pollution Toxic Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from an archived Smithsonian exhibit, describes and illustrates the effects of toxic materials on wildlife in bodies of water.
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Nasa: The Sun's Energy Source

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided by NASA, gives some scientific history and a clear and detailed explanation of nulcear forces and nuclear fusion.
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Nasa: Aeronautical/astronautical Events of January March 1961

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA site offers a timeline of significant events in the space race during this brief frame of time, with some discussion of the prestige involved.
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Clementine Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the official record of the Clementine mission's survey of the moon, with links to more detailed information about the spacecraft and its mission. Includes images of the mission and planets.