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Library of Congress

Loc: The Dream of Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress has opened its vast resources and created an exhibition commemorating the centennial of flight. The library uses "some of its rarest and most significant materials," to present this aviation history exhibit. Be...
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NASA

Nasa: Space Shuttle Mission Archives: Sts 95

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the mission in which John Glenn returned to space 36 years after his 3-orbit Mercury program mission in 1962. A description of the mission is provided. Information on the other six members of the crew is included.
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NASA

Nasa: Goddard Space Flight Center: Precipitation Education: The Water Cycle

For Students K - 1st
This learning tool from NASA provides educational tools related to precipitation. The water cycle is featured on this portion of the site.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Women in Aviation and Space History

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information on the many women who became well known for their part in aviation history. Click on one of the drop down menus on the left to find a name, then click on the name to see a short description of the woman and her...
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NASA

Nasa: Tests Versus Time in the Race for Space

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA site offers a good description of the ongoing space race during the Kennedy administration, discussing the "nip and tuck" of the Soviet-U.S. race. Also includes a description of Kennedy's new special assistant for science and...
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Ncesse: Student Spaceflight Experiments Program

For Students 9th - 10th
A competition for students in Grades 5 and up, in which they design an experiment that would fly in space under conditions of microgravity. Winners in local competitions are chosen to submit their designs for inclusion in a...
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NASA

Nasa: Buildup for the Space Offensive

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the events immediately preceding the first American in orbit mission of the Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7.
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PBS

Inspired by Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
As far back as Ancient Greece, people have dreamed about living in space. This resource describes how space station science fiction of the past led to the development of today's space stations.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Earth System: El Nino

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center details some of El Nino's far-reaching effects on both marine life and humans. [2:44]
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Pbs Learning Media: Earth System: El Nino's Influence on Hurricane Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center explains how and where hurricanes develop. Learn how El Nino events alter the course of atmospheric circulation. Includes background reading material and discussion...
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NASA

Nasa: The Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the Sun including its size and distance from the Earth, sunspots, flares and coronal mass ejections.
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NASA

Nasa: John Glenn the Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of events following the successful 3 Earth orbit mission of the Friendship 7 Mercury spacecraft.

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