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NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Sally K. Ride

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sally K. Ride, native Californian, is featured in this biography. Ride is known for being a woman pioneer in the U.S. Space program, but she has been a strong supporter of STEM education for girls and young women as well.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Guion S. Bluford, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Johnson Space Center provides biographical data on Guion S. Bluford Jr. Information on his education, interest, special honors, and experience is included.
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BBC

Bbc: Israeli Astronaut Carried Nation's Dreams

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC examines the meaning of Ilan Ramon's participation in the Space Shuttle Columbia mission to his home country of Israel. (February, 2003)
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Other

Walter cunningham.com: Walter Cunningham

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of Walter Cunningham, an American astronaut.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Lunch in Outer Space!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about the unique challenges astronauts face while eating in outer space. They explore different food choices and food packaging. Students learn about the engineering design process, and then, as NASA engineering teams,...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Story Musgrave, m.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Story Musgrave, one of the most accomplished and well-traveled American astronauts. He has studied his entire life, earning a total of seven graduate degrees in a range of disciplines. Site includes a profile, videos, and...
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Other

Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center: Space Camps

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out several astronaut space programs designed for future astronauts or just curious, young scientists of all ages. See camp video, check calendar schedules, and read about the simulators at the camp site.
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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

Nasa: 1nd Century Explorer: How Would Your Body Change in Space?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the changes an astronaut's body goes through in space. Also find the answer to many other fascinating questions people have about space travel.
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NASA

Nasa: 1969 1999: Apollo 30th Anniversary

For Students 9th - 10th
A special anniversary site for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Complete with comments from the astronauts, galleries with many images related to the mission, and much more.
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Other

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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Other

Ohio Public Library Information Network: Famous Ohioans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ohio Public Library Information Network provides this site where you can play games, read biographies, find book titles and links for more information about astronauts, Indians, inventors, presidents, and women.
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NASA

Nasa: Space Food and Nutrition Educator Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Space Food and Nutrition document, published by NASA, supplies teachers with lessons and activities to introduce students to space food and astronaut nutrition.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Mae Jemison

For Students 9th - 10th
Astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space.
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A&E Television

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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NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: Gallery of People and Technology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A whole page of astronaut pictures which you can download and print. Many of the images are labeled with the names of the astronauts portrayed.
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Design Squad Challenge: Touchdown (Pdf) [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Hands-on challenge to build a shock-absorbing system that will protect astronauts when they land on the moon. Provides full list of materials with ideas on how to design, build, test, evaluate, and redesign it if necessary. Activity...
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Other

Association of Space Explorers

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage of a non-profit organization composed of astronauts and cosmonauts dedicated the continuation of space exploration and research
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Other

Astronomylinks

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very comprehensive site on the subject of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site has links to many sites on topics including astronauts, astronomy, astrophysics, education, jobs, etc.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mission to Mars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The Mission to Mars curricular unit introduces students to Mars-the Red Planet. Students discover why scientists are so interested in studying this mysterious planet. Many interesting facts about Mars are revealed, and the history of...
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NASA

Nasa: Jsc Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA's Johnson Space Center is located near Houston, Texas and was constructed as "the primary center for: design, development testing of spacecraft and associated systems for human flight; selection and training of astronauts; planning...
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Space Wardrobe (Level 1)

For Students 3rd - 5th
What would you wear if you went to space? Your bags are already packed for you. Get a brief description of the different outfits worn by astronauts in space. Includes pictures of different spacesuits.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Space Wardrobe Level2

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is the "space fashion" today? Use this site to view pictures and find out what astronauts wear in space. Printable version available.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: John Glenn

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about John Glenn's accomplishments as a U.S. Marine, astronaut, and senator. This article includes links to further related information on Glenn as well as brief excerpts from the "My Hero Guestbook" in which...

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