Cornell University
Cornell University: Astronomy: Red Giants
This Cornell University Astronomy Department site surveys the the hydrogen and helium burning that takes place in the evolution of a red giant. Links to related information.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Round and Round the Circle
Learn multiplication with this dial star exercise. Predict what shapes you will get with different numbers.
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Animal Astronauts
Learn about the animals who have been used in space missions, what each of their purposes were, and which vehicles took them to the stars.
University of California
Ucmp: From Starfish to Sea Cucumbers
A comprehensive site that looks at the different types of echinoderms, their life history and anatomy.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Brian Cox
Learn about the life and work of English pop star-turned-physicist, Brian Cox.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alan Paton
This site features excellent links to lesson plans and activities for the book "Cry, the Beloved Country."
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
La Ciencia Para Todos: Astronomia
In this site you will find several Astronomy topics such as: the expansion of the Universe, history of Astronomy in Mexico, quasars in the confine of the Universe and telescopes and stars.Read phonetically
California Institute of Technology
Cal Tech: Stories From Space: What's in Space?
Through this story you will be introduced to outer space: stars, the Milky Way, planets, the Solar System, the Sun, clouds of dust and gas, galaxies.
Curated OER
Cornell University: Orbital Motion and Kepler's Laws
At this site from Cornell University, Kepler's three laws of planetary motion are stated. There are brief explanations of each. The laws are applied to explain the features of planetary orbits as well as the motion of binary star...
NASA
Nasa: Nasa's Carl Sagan Fellows to Study Extraterrestrial Worlds
NASA announces the new Carl Sagan Postdoctoral Fellowships in Exoplanet Exploration, created to inspire the next generation of explorers seeking to learn more about planets, and possibly life, around other stars.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Institution Archives: Florence Barbara Seibert (1897 1991)
Biochemist Florence Barbara Seibert (1897-1991) developed the skin test for tuberculosis. After graduating from Goucher College, she worked as a chemist during World War I and then went to Yale University, where she earned a Ph.D. and...