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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Cassini Uvis Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrograph

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page of the team that built the Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrograph carried by the Cassini mission to Saturn.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Could a Saturn Moon Harbor Life?

For Students 9th - 10th
Carolyn Porco shares exciting new findings from the Cassini spacecraft's recent sweep of one of Saturn's moons, Enceladus. Samples gathered from the moon's icy geysers hint that an ocean under its surface could harbor life. [3:27]
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NASA

Nasa: Cassini Huygens Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA site surveys the satellite Cassini's mission to Saturn as well as the ejection of the Huygens probe.
Article
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Saturn's Rings May Be Eroding

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Dan Whitcomb's article uses research from the Cassini spacecraft to suggest the possibility of the erosion of Saturn's rings, meaning that they will cease to exist in 100 million years.
Article
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Saturn's Rings Show Surprising Features

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, this article discusses research conducted by the Cassini spacecraft in regard to Saturn's rings which some scientists suggest could lead to information regarding the "birth of the entire solar system."
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Probes to the Outer Planets (Level 2)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a description of the many probes sent to the outer planets, including pictures and vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms. Other links on interesting facts and more detailed information are also included.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Voyage to the Mystery Moon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Observe the night sky and speculate the distance between the Earth and its moon and Saturn and its moon. Explore how scientists have used robots to learn about celestial bodies, and conduct research about one of Saturn's moons.