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Lunar and Planetary Institute: Apollo Surface Panaramas

For Students 9th - 10th
View a spectacular collection of photographic panoramas taken by Apollo astronauts while exploring the lunar landscape. These images can be studied using zoom and pan tools or by reading an annotated version that identifies major...
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Flickr: Project Apollo Archive: Albums

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse through over 200 albums of more than 13,000 photographs taken of all of the Apollo space journeys. This project provides a visual history of the space race.
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NASA

Nasa: Donald "Deke" Slayton Apollo Soyuz Test Project

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA Web Site about the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project which included Donald "Deke" Slayton, one of the original seven American astronauts. The mission was the first joint Soviet-American space mission. Links are provided to descriptions and...
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Nasa: Apollo Lunar Surface Journal: Portable Life Support System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed technical diagrams of space suit components and very detailed explanations of how the Apollo Moon suits worked. Detailed close-up photographs of parts of the space suit are provided. You could probably build...
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Nasa: Apollo Lunar Surface Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Apollo Lunar Surface Journal is a record of the lunar surface operations conducted by the six pairs of astronauts who landed on the Moon from 1969 through 1972. The Journal is intended as a resource for anyone wanting to know what...
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First Men on the Moon: Experience the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch, listen, and relive the excitement of the Apollo 11 lunar landing as experienced minute-by-minute by the courageous crew of Apollo 11 and Mission Control.
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The History Place

The History Place: Apollo 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, text and audio recording of the events surrounding the first landing on the Moon in 1969. Easy access to images and sounds.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Apollo 13

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains facts and images pertaining to the crew, spacecraft, and mission of Apollo 13.
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Nasa: Ed White Apollo 1 Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA report on Apollo 1 where Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Roger Chaffee, and Ed White II were killed in a fire inside the Command Module of the Apollo spacecraft. Links to other Web sites with more information are included.
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History.com: When Apollo 10 Nearly Crashed Into the Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
The mission that paved the way for the Apollo 11 moon landing came close to ending in disaster. Commander Tom Stafford and Lunar Module Pilot Gene Cernan had just returned from their close pass by the lunar surface and were readying to...
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Nasa: Harrison Schmitt Apollo 17 Mission Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA provides a brief outline of the last Apollo mission to the moon, Apollo 17. Links to other NASA websites are available.
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Common Lit: Apollo and Hyacinthus by Thomas Bulfinch

For Students 7th - 8th
Thomas Bulfinch (1796-1867) was an American writer best known for his book Bulfinch's Mythology, a compilation of his earlier works. In this short story, Bulfinch retells the classic myth about Apollo, the god of music, and his affection...
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Greek Gods: Greek Mythology Games: Apollo Crossword

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of the Greek God Apollo with this crossword puzzle.
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History.com: Remembering the Apollo 1 Tragedy

For Students 9th - 10th
When NASA's first fatal spacecraft accident occurred 50 years ago, it happened not in deep space but right on the launch pad. The three men set to blast off on Apollo 1 -- rookie astronaut Roger Chaffee and veterans Virgil "Gus" Grissom...
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History.com: 5 Terrifying Moments During the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
The astronaut crew had to troubleshoot a series of problems throughout the historic 1969 flight. This historic exchange on July 20, 1969 marked the end of a perilous journey to the lunar surface, but a multitude of threats still faced...
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History.com: The Apollo Mission That Nearly Ended With a Mutiny in Space

For Students 9th - 10th
There were arguments over food, helmets and spacesuits that required 30 minutes for astronauts to use the bathroom. By 1968, America's space program was on the brink. A launchpad fire at Cape Canaveral killed three astronauts as they...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Apollo

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Defines the Greek god Apollo and takes a look at his family, associated symbols, the Trojan War, and Greek art. Includes images, a timeline, and links to related content.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: Landing a Man on the Moon: President Nixon and the Apollo Program

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity chronicles the Space Race from President Kennedy's call to land on the Moon until Apollo 17 - the last lunar Mission, placing particular emphasis on President Nixon's role in the space program.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Apollo Pursuing Daphne

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will be introduced to the Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne by critically analyzing the painting Apollo Pursuing Daphne by Tiepolo. They will then design a coat of arms with symbols that best represent their personality and...
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US Geological Survey

United States Geological Survey: Apollo Mission Lunar Panoramas

For Students 9th - 10th
View interactive panoramic views taken by Apollo missions 11, 12, 14, 16 and 17. You can zoom in on each panoramic to see more detail.
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Khan Academy: Apollo 11 Stones

For Students 9th - 10th
The Apollo 11 Stones remain the oldest examples of figurative art from the African continent. Their discovery contributes to our conception of early humanity's creative attempts, before the invention of formal writing, to express their...
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Historic Wings: "One Small Step" Race to the Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
"One Small Step, The Race To The Moon" is a clear presentation of the story of the Moon landing program that the United States conducted during the 1960's and early 1970's. After launching the presentation click on the phases of the Moon...
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Nasa: Apollo Crews and Records

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA provides a listing of all Apollo mission primary and back up crews along with the "CapComs" or ground to spacecraft communicatators. The first through seventh astronaut selection groups and a listing of Accumulated...
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American National Biography: Project Apollo Crew

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details the lives of the project Apollo crew, as well as the mishap which resulted in their death.

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