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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: A Closer Look at Mars

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you look up at the sky on a clear night, you may see a red dot among the stars. This dot is Mars, named in ancient times after the Roman god of war. Although no one has ever visited this red planet, we know a lot about it. This site...
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NASA

Nasa: Nasa's Carl Sagan Fellows to Study Extraterrestrial Worlds

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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...
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Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: The Night Sky

For Students 1st - 2nd
Read about the sights you can see in a clear night sky. Book includes audio narration in 16 additional languages with text in English.
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NASA

Nasa: Students K 4

For Students Pre-K - 1st
NASA-sponsored coverage and research on a range of topics related to space exploration -- flying weather stations, comets, first steps on the Moon, and other space-related topics -- are presented in age-appropriate activities, lesson...
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Ministerio de Educación (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Atronomia Esferica Modulo I Unidad 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Recognize the major constellations and learn about the sky during the different seasons of the year. You will also be able to measure the height of the mountains of the moon.
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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.
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NASA

Nasa: Space Place: Where Does Interstellar Space Begin?

For Students 4th - 8th
Find out about interstellar space, and what characterizes this part of space outside of the heliosphere.
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Read Works

Read Works: A Final Journey

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about improvements made to the Hubble telescope. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Christopher Crockett: The Astronomy Word of the Week Is "Barycenter"

For Students 9th - 10th
While astronomers and philosophers have long mused on the possibility of other solar systems, the first planets confirmed to orbit a star other than our Sun weren't found until 1992. The reason it took so long is that it's really hard!...
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California Institute of Technology

Cal Tech: Stories From Space: What's in Space?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Our Solar System: The Universe

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the Universe and what it is made up of.
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NASA

Nasa: The Space Place

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site is geared towards elementary learners, but most lessons can be modified for older learners. Space-related classroom activities, printable images of Earth and space, thought-provoking Space Place Musing podcasts and math-related...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Carl Sagan and the Quest for Life in the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of American astronomer and science advocate Carl Sagan.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Comets

For Teachers 6th - 8th
During this lesson, students have the opportunity to explore comets. By navigating the Internet, viewing a slideshow, and participating in a videoconference with NASA, students will discover what comets are all about.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Stargazing for Satellites

For Students 3rd - 5th
Did you know you can see many satellites with the naked eye? Try this activity and find out for yourself!
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Canal Kids: Ciencias (Science for Portuguese Speakers)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Colorful, engagingly written information about astronomy and biology for Portuguese-speaking English language learners. Both subjects are broken down into a broad array of related subtopics. The biology section is particularly helpful...
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Ministerio de Educación (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Cosmologia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has many articles from the first moments of life of the universe to its properties, current models, black holes, galaxies, etc.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: The War of 1812

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the War of 1812 from the first battle of the U.S.S. Constitution to the Battle of New Orleans. It includes paintings of the major battles and important participants, as well as...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: United States of America Symbols of Government

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Identify & research symbols used to depict Americans' shared values, principles and beliefs, and explain their meaning. Students can list specific symbols in the design of the Statue of Liberty.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: All About Starfish

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains facts about starfish, a crossword puzzle, and a poem. The last page contains several links to stories, games, puzzles, and pictures of starfish.
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Curated OER

Exploratorium: Your Weight on Other Worlds

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to lose weight in a hurry? Just step on a scale on almost any other planet! This page allows you to enter your weight on Earth and it will calculate your weight on all of the other planets, some moons and even some stars. Requires a...
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Curated OER

Exploratorium: Your Weight on Other Worlds

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to lose weight in a hurry? Just step on a scale on almost any other planet! This page allows you to enter your weight on Earth and it will calculate your weight on all of the other planets, some moons and even some stars. Requires a...
Graphic
Curated OER

Exploratorium: Your Weight on Other Worlds

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to lose weight in a hurry? Just step on a scale on almost any other planet! This page allows you to enter your weight on Earth and it will calculate your weight on all of the other planets, some moons and even some stars. Requires a...

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