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\nCrash Course: Physics\n

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\nDr. Shini Somara narrates a 46-video Crash Course Physics course based on the 2016 AP Physics I and II curriculum. Topics covered include linear, circular, rotational, simple harmonic, 2D motion, derivatives, integrals, vectors, Newton’s...\n
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\nAfrican Americans in Astronomy and Astrophysics\n

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\nA two-part lesson focuses on the contributions to the fields of astronomy and astrophysics of two African Americans: Benjamin Banneker and Dr. George Carruthers. In part one, scholars learn about Benjamin Banneker by examining his...\n
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\nAstrophysics and Cosmology: Crash Course Physics #46\n

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\nPhysics can help explain mysteries of the universe. Spark your classes' interest with the final lesson in the Crash Course physics series. The instructor explains the basics of astrophysics and cosmology with topics such as Hubble's Law...\n
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\nSpace Math Differentiation-\"Ch..Ch..Ch..Changes\"\n

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\nIn this differentiation in space math worksheet, students use 6 different equations to solve 6 problems that involve differentiation related to astrophysics.\n
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\nMinute Physics: What Is Dark Matter?\n

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\nIt's hard to explain stuff you can't see! But, this animated stick-figure drawing describes dark matter and how we know it exists. It likens the galaxy to a merry-go-round, holding the stars on their circular path. The one-minute...\n
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\nKelper's Three Laws\n

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\nA flipped classroom lesson introduces astrophysics fanatics to Kepler's three laws of planetary motion. After reading about the laws of ellipses, equal areas, and harmonies, and also learning how Newton's gravitation concepts come into...\n
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\nBirth of the Solar System\n

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\nWhere did our sun come from? This clip shows the explosive birth of our sun, solar system, and universe. This is only an introduction to a longer video so it is short and shallow in explanation; however, it does provide a basic...\n
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\nUpgrading Hubble\n

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\nStudents investigate the Hubble telescope's role in astrophysics research. They complete a Webquest, watch a video, view Hubble photographs, play online games, answer discussion questions, and evaluate newspaper articles about optics.\n
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\nAstrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education\n

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\nStudents determine if the particles are coming from above, below, or from one side or the other by using a circular array of scintillators\n
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\nThe Guest Investigator Puzzle\n

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\nStudents conduct a brief astrophysics lab matching the EUVE spectra of various kinds of \"mystery\" stars with the spectra of known stars taken at Extreme Ultraviolet and optical wavelengths to determine their type.\n
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\nThe Grating Spectrometer; Light and Wavelengths\n

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\nLearners create a paper model that demonstrates wave interference for 3 wavelength from 2 sources. In this light and wave lesson, students use a real spectrometer and observe and measure the wavelength of spectral lines. Learners then,...\n
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\nHow Bright are the Stars?\n

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\nLearners observe the brightness of stars and are introduced to the concept of apparent brightness as a measure of how much light hits a detector of a surface area during a given time. For this star lesson, students make connections...\n
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\nHow Big Is That Star?\n

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\nAspiring astronomers study stars. They compare stars and explain the relationship between radius, mass, and diameter. By creating a star simulation, they discover how a binary star system's orbit can cause changes in the observed...\n
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\nSupernova Chemistry\n

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\nUsing spectroscopes, high school astronomy, physics, or chemistry learners observe emission spectra from several different sources. This stellar NASA-produced lesson plan provides terrific teacher's notes and a student handout. Make sure...\n
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\nThe Cosmic Origins of Earth's Water\n

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\nWas Earth born as a Blue Planet? Discover where water came from with a video from an intriguing science playlist. The resource covers the three most likely origins of water, how scientists differentiate between comet and asteroid water,...\n
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\nGet the Picture!\n

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\nAstronomers practice downloading data from a high-energy satellite and translate the data into colored or shaded pixels. As a hands-on activity, they use pennies to simulate high-energy satellite data and they convert their penny...\n
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\nTime That Period\n

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\nPhysical science starters play with a pendulum in order to experience periodicity. Detailed procedures and a worksheet are included for day one. For day two, learners will use a graphing calculator to help them plot orbit data from a...\n
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\nPlanetary Distances on the Playground\n

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\nThere's no need to stay inside; get out of the classroom and create a scaled map of the solar system on your playground field! In collaborative groups, scholars identify the distance between the sun and other planets, place planet...\n
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\nA Classroom Solar System\n

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\nCreate a scaled model of our solar system in your classroom! Scholars work collaboratively to build paper mache planets and hang them in their proper position to showcase each planet's location in the solar system.   \n
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\nPlanetary Distances on the Playground\n

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\nEarth is 149,600,000 km, or 92,957,130.4 miles, from the sun. Young astronauts create an interactive model to learn the distances between planets. Nine groups, each representing a different planet, are spread around at class-calculated...\n
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\nThe Jovian Basketball Hoop\n

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\nA radio receives radio signals, converts them to an electrical signal, then converts this signal to a sound signal, and amplifies the sound so people can hear it. Class members use this information to create a short-wave radio antenna...\n
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\nCan you listen to Jupiter on a simple radio? Turns out the answer is yes! The resource instructs scholars to build a simple radio to pick up the radio waves created when the charged particles from the sun hit Jupiter's magnetic...\n
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\nCanada's Role in Astronomy and Space Science\n

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\nNinth graders, in groups, research a Canadian astronaut, developing a profile of their astronaut for presentation in a learning center. They visit the other groups' centers to explore more astronauts.\n
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\nRings and Things\n

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\nGalileo first observed Saturn's rings in 1610. Through the use of a flashlight and baby powder, classes see how they can observe the rings of the outer planets from far away. Another demonstration shows how these rings, made of ice and...\n
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