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\n\"Virial\n\n
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\nVirial Theorem Lesson\n

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\nNinth graders describe how equilibrium can occur as the balance of two effects. They model the stability of elliptical galaxies based on how fast stars within the galaxy are moving.\n
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\n\"Galaxy\n\n
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\nGalaxy Flashcards\n

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\nOn two pages you will find the pictures of 19 different galaxies and a Hubble \"Tuning Ford\" diagram. Print these out on cardstock and let primary space scientists use them to identify the three different types: spiral, elliptical, and...\n
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\n\"Galaxies\n\n
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\nGalaxies\n

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\nThe first thing to note is that this activity was written for use in a parochial school. Even if you are in a non-religious setting, however, the website exploration of galaxies and the accompanying worksheet make for an engaging...\n
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\n\"Collisions\n\n
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\nCollisions Lesson\n

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\nTenth graders explore the role that collisions and near collisions of galaxies play in determining the shape of galaxies. They model the collision of disk shaped and spherically shaped galaxies.\n
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\n\"Cosmology\n\n
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\nCosmology\n

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\nThe past, the present, and the future ... there's so much to discover about the galaxy. Scholars learn about the creation of the universe, its current structure, and how it is changing. The PowerPoint presentation begins with a...\n
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\n\"Galaxies\n\n
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\nGalaxies to Scale\n

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\nIn this scales and galaxies instructional activity, learners solve 7 problems including finding the size of galaxies in comparison to other galaxies and drawing scale models of the given galaxies to show their relative sizes and shapes.\n
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\nA Galactic Fact Sheet\n

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\nIn this galactic fact worksheet, students read through important facts about galaxies, their shapes, and distances from the Sun.\n
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\nUniversity of Leicester: Elliptical Galaxies\n

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\nProvides a general overview of elliptical galaxies, including a look at what defines an elliptical galaxy, what determines its shape, and it's physical nature.\n
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\nSky Server: Galaxies\n

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\nSkyServer explains and presents images of spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, irregular galaxies, galaxy clusters, galaxy collisions and the like.\n
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\nGalaxy Hunter: A Cosmic Photo Safari\n

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\nTravel the universe and learn about galaxies. Investigate Hubble Deep Field observations to learn more.\n
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\nUniversity of Cambridge Cosmology: Galaxies\n

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\nThis site from the University of Cambridge allows you to view information on spiral, elliptical, and Milky Way galaxies, as well as galaxy clusters. Provides basic facts about each one.\n
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\nNasa Star Child: Galaxies (Level 1)\n

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\nThis site provides an introduction to galaxies for the younger student, that is divided into 2 levels of understanding. Find out what type of galaxy looks like a giant pinwheel. Audio content included. Good glossary, and a printable...\n
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\nNasa Star Child: Galaxies\n

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\nThis resource has two levels: one for younger viewers and one for older viewers. It surveys the basic galaxy types and provides details.\n
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\nCrash Course Astronomy #38: Galaxies, Part 1\n

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\nThe Milky Way is our neighborhood in the universe. It's a galaxy and there are many others out there. Galaxies contain gas, dust, and billions of stars or more. They come in four main shapes: elliptical, spiral, peculiar, and irregular....\n
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\nUniversity of California Berkeley: Classifying Galaxies\n

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\nFind out how galaxies are classified and then see if you can apply that knowledge to identify the different types of galaxies. In addition to explaining Hubble's galaxy classification system, the site has links to Hubble Space Telescope...\n
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\nAstrophotography: Galaxies\n

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\nNumerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.\n
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\nAstrophotography: Galaxies\n

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\nNumerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.\n
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\nSophia: Galaxies\n

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\nThis lesson will describe how scientists classify galaxies.\n
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\nCk 12: Earth Science: Galaxies\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines galaxies and how they are divided into three types according to shape.\n
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\nAmazing Space: Galaxies Galore: Games and More\n

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\nThis is a fun and useful site to learn about galaxies. Content includes a building model to create your own Milky Way, games for learning the various types of galaxies, and more fun games.\n
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\nNasa Space Place: What Is a Galaxy?\n

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\nThis resource explores the different types of galaxies through text and images.\n
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\nEducation.com: Different Types of Galaxies\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login Required] A downloadable worksheet that looks at the features of three types of galaxies.\n
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\nMocomi: What Is a Galaxy?\n

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\nExplains what galaxies are and their different shapes. Includes details on the Milky Way.\n
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\nNasa Space Place: Types of Galaxies\n

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\nBrief description of a few types of galaxies.\n
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