Curated OER
Wondering About Saturn: A Short History
Students read an article about the history of Saturn. They complete reading comprehension tests. They examine what has been discovered on the planet.
Curated OER
Cassini gets Ready to run Rings Around Saturn
Fourth graders study an article about Saturn. In this investigative lesson students discuss the article and complete an activity that asks them what question they would pose about Saturn.
Curated OER
1Word and Letter Match Puzzle
In this word and letter match instructional activity, learners match groups of 3 letters to words that contain each set. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Beginnings of the Telescope
This animated essay from the NOVA Web site examines the design of Galileo's refracting telescope and Sir Isaac Newton's reflecting telescope.
Other
University of Bradford: Bradford Robotic Telescope
Allows students to submit a request for a telescope in England to view a portion of the sky. The telescope is robotically controlled via the internet.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Above the Clouds: Telescopes on Mauna Kea
This video segment adapted from First Light explains why the highest peak in the Pacific, Mauna Kea, is an ideal site for astronomical observations. Featured are new telescope technologies that allow astronomers to explore the universe...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Telescopes From the Ground Up
Students can investigate the historical development of six different telescopes. The technical aspects of different telescopes are also presented.
Harvard University
Micro Observatory Robotic Telescope: How Does My Eye Compare to the Telescope?
Your eye is an amazing instrument--and so is the telescope! In this activity you will compare your eye's performance with that of a MicroObservatory online telescope. By the end of this lesson you will know exactly what your telescope is...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: What Are Telescopes Used For?
Scientists use telescopes to study the various components of the universe. How do telescopes work? Learn here about the electromagnetic spectrum and the various types of telescopes.
University of Chicago
Telescopes at Yerkes Observatory / Virtual Tour
This site describes the difference between reflective and refractive telescopes and includes a virtual tour of Yerkes Observatory which houses the largest refracting telescope in the world.
Other
World Wide Telescope
After downloading the WorldWide Telescope software, students can explore the universe with three-dimensional navigation and narrated guided tours of the sky. Users can also import their own tour to share with others. Site has educator...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Galileo's Telescope
The invention of the telescope helped change our understanding of the universe. This video segment adapted from NOVA looks at Galileo's contribution to this technology. [1:49]
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Hubble Telescope Spots Water Vapor Plumes on Jupiter Moon
Scientists spotted water vapor plumes coming from one of Jupiter's moons through the Hubble Telescope. What will researchers do with this news? Find out!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Cassegrain Telescope
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the law of reflection by curved mirrors and how the shape and size of a telescope impacts its observing capabilities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Telescopes Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about electromagnetic radiation and the different types of telescopes that rely on various forms of it. Includes a few...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Telescopes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of types of telescopes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Telescopes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the electromagnetic spectrum and types of telescopes.
Rice University
Galileo Project: The Telescope
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides an in depth history of the telescope and it's invention and growth over time. Too detailed for an Elementary student, but a great resource for an Elementary teacher.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Ex. Series: Simulations: How Does a Telescope Collect and Magnify Light?
[Free Registration/Login Required] A video and simulation designed to teach the effect of diameter, focal ratio, and the length of the eyepiece focal on a view through a telescope.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Telescope Science Institute
The homepage for the Space Telescope Science Institute provides a variety of resources on the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Telescope. Also provided is information on the institute itself, a data archive, and a wide range of...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Make Your Own Telescope
At this site students can make their own telescope and see how it works with this experiment. Out of a light, a pair of glasses, a magnifying glass and wax paper.
University of Maryland
Optics Highlights: The Telescope
Part of an anecdotal history of optics and the study of light. Extremely thorough treatment of the invention of the telescope. Includes a short biographical sketch and discusses the work of Isaac Newton which focuses on his contribution...
Other
Antique Telescope Society
This is the homepage for the Antique Telescope Society. The page contains information about the organization, notes and images of antique telescopes, selected journal articles, and links to outside resources dealing with astronomy and...
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Terrific Telescopes
Why? File provides insight into four advances in telescope technology as well as shows how they are "improving our harvest of cosmic understanding."
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