Activity
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Additional Poems by h.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site houses full texts of numerous poems by the American poet Hilda Doolittle. Among the poems are "Sheltered Garden," "Sea Poppies," and "Cities," to name just a few.
Website
Other

Celestia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a free space simulation that lets you explore the universe in three dimensions. There is a forum for teachers and lesson plans that help enhance student use of the simulation. A program must be downloaded in order to...
Handout
Other

University of Leicester: The Solar System

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource explores the solar system, with an in depth discussion of each of the planets and their properties.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Nova Online: Moving Targets

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful PBS site explores the Doppler Effect and the reading of absorption lines.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Build a Fraction

For Students 5th - 9th
Build fractions from shapes and numbers to earn stars in this fractions game or explore in the Fractions Lab.
Interactive
Other

Hong Kong Space Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Besides an introduction to exhibitions and events at the museum, the site provides a guide to stargazing, an astronomy FAQ, space news, virtual tours (see site map) and research resources (including Chinese-English star and constellation...
Website
Other

Astro Mia: Tierra, Sistema Solar Y Universo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a good resource to study Astronomy. It has six sessions: the Universe, the solar system, the earth and the moon, history of Astronomy, articles, famous astrologers and a glossary.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Nova: Hunt for Alien Worlds

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wonder if we are alone in the Universe? How are scientists searching for alien life? Learn the answers to these questions and find out about other solar systems.
Activity
Fundación Cientec

Cientec: Somos Polvo De Estrellas

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the evolution of the stars, the elements of the solar system and the evolution of the Universe.
Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introducing Crinoids

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from University of California is an introduction to crinoids with pictures. Click on another link to learn about the history and ecology, fossils, or morphology.
Website
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Thunderstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
You can find out the conditions for a thunderstorm, the life cycle, types, and wall clouds.
Article
Stanford University

Stanford University: Alcohol, Tobacco Staples of Movies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Stanford University shows how you can learn how the entertainment industry sends both positive and negative messages concerning substance use through movies and music. This article summarizes government research that...
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Path to the Stars

For Students 3rd - 8th
See if you can solve this challenge with a 5 point star. What about a 6 point star? 7? 8? 9? The one page website gives you the solution so that you can check your answer.
eBook
Cornell University

Cornell University: Astronomy: Orbital Motion and Kepler's Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Astronomy Department of Cornell University, Kepler's three laws of planetary motion are stated. There are brief explanations of each, along with links to additional information on related subjects.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Spin a Spiral Galaxy

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive activity from NOVA Online lets you spin a spiral galaxy, including our own Milky Way. It demonstrates that what you can learn from visible light observations of a galaxy is largely determined by the angle from which you...
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Universe Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This diagram shows a universe timeline as suggested by many scientists and theoretical physics experts. This popular timeline of the universe has different stages which include: quantum fluctuations, inflation, dark ages, first stars,...
Activity
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Constructing a Polyhedron

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students are given instructions on how to construct a paper, uniform polyhedron in the shape of a star ball. Animation is used to show the steps to make the star ball. There are also additional modules for other shapes and discussion...
Activity
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Constructing a Polyhedron

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students are given instructions on how to construct a paper, uniform polyhedron in the shape of a star ball. Animation is used to show the steps to make the star ball. There are also additional modules for other shapes and discussion...
Interactive
Space Telescope Science Institute

Space Telescope Science Institute: Hubble Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the universe and celestial phenomena made visible by Hubble. High-quality photos of planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies, complete with individual descriptions, can be viewed online and downloaded for printing and personal use.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: A Brief History of Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive module students will explore what different ancient cultures believe was an explanation of the stars and planets. They will look at how the work of Nicolas Copernicus revolutionize the world of astronomy and learn how...
Online Course
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...
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Classical Mechanics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level online course highlighting the study of classical mechanics. This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and kinetic gas theory. Course features include a 35 video lecture series by Walter Lewin. Also link...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Antimatter Matters

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Antimatter, the charge reversed equivalent of matter, has captured the imaginations of science fiction fans for years as a perfectly efficient form of energy. While normal matter consists of atoms with negatively charged electrons...
Graphic
Curated OER

Star Birth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hubble Space Telescope has provided the world with incredible information that has helped formulate our knowledge of the universe. This telescope will soon be retired and replaced by a newer, more powerful telescope. Read about the...