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Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Comets and Meteors

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about comets and meteors in the science of astronomy including the coma and tail, meteorites, meteoroids, the Kuiper belt, and the Oort cloud.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Constellations

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the constellations in the science of astronomy. These stars that form patterns when viewed from the Earth have been studied since ancient times.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Lunar and Solar Eclipses

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about lunar and solar eclipses in the science of astronomy including the umbra, antumbra, penumbra shadows as well as total, partial, and annular.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Space Exploration Timeline

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the timeline of the history of space exploration including early astronomy, astronauts, spacecraft, planets, and the Moon.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Sunspots, Solar Winds, and Flares

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about sunspots, solar winds, and solar flares in the science of astronomy. What they are and how they affect Earth.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: The Universe

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the universe in the science of astronomy including expansion, size, dark matter and energy, age, and fun facts.
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Elementary Science Program: Astronomy, Gr. 5 8

For Students 5th - 8th
"Astronomy is the science that studies the Earth, the Moon and other objects in space. It has helped us discover our place in the physical universe. It is still making discoveries." This landing page gives options for students and...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What's the Big Idea? Astronomy

For Students 3rd - 5th
An introduction to key concepts about the science of astronomy. With interactive flash cards that open in new windows to help you learn more.
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History of Astronomy in Uppsala: Anders Celsius

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy account of the life and work of Anders Celsius. Describes his studies of astronomy and his development of the Celsius temperature scale.
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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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Hands on Universe (Hou)

For Students 9th - 10th
HOU trains teachers in how to use astronomy tools and its curriculum materials for science education. HOU is now part of GHOU, or Global Hands-On Universe, and is linked to astronomy scientists in countries all over the world. A world...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cosmology and Astronomy: Season Simulator

For Students 9th - 10th
This season simulator takes Earth through an entire year cycle allowing the viewer to observe the tilt of the Earth and the intensity of the sunlight.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Astronomy: Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Definintions for pulsars, millisecond pulsars, the evolution of pulsars, neutron stars and "Black Widows." Features related links.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Crab Nebula and Geminga in Gamma Rays

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains that pulsars would be the brightest objects in the sky if we could see gamma-rays.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Nebulae Planetary

For Students 9th - 10th
At this resource several pictures of nebulae are available with informative caption. Related links and other resources.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Giant Stars

For Students 9th - 10th
Image of a group of red giant stars are seen in an image from the edge of the plane of the Milky Way. The evolution of these stars is explained. Many embedded links contained in the text to related topics.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day:

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A different image is featured each day along with descriptive narrative. NASA offers different and sometimes unexpected views of our Earth and the universe.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Multiwavelength Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the inside story on how Astrophysics emerged as a field of study from personal stories of scientists that helped to revolutionize our view of the Universe.
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Astronomy.com

For Students 6th - 8th
Astronomy.com offers daily astronomy news, a photo gallery, hobby news, The Sky Online, telescope information, NASA mission guides and much more.
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NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: X Ray, Gamma Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Frequently asked questions are answered about gamma rays.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Astronomy: The Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will learn what causes the seasons, diurnal cycles and how the constellations move through the sky. Learn we are able to see other planets and how astronomical events affected life on the Earth.
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NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Gamma Ray Astronomy Satellites and Missions

For Students 9th - 10th
"We present the many satellites which have detected electromagnetic radiation through the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s." Visit this site to read more about the development of satellites throughout the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Graphics...
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NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Welcome to the World of Multiwavelength Astronomy!

For Students 9th - 10th
This Imagine the Universe site provides an introduction into the multiwavelength universe and astronomy. Site provides graphics, links to a quiz, facts on this topic as well as teacher resources.
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Maya: Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides a description of the Maya and their astronomy.

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