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Pulsar Stars And Black Holes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the discovery of pulsar stars, and the characteristics of pulsar stars. Theories and ideas behind black holes are discussed. The issues of women's historical role in science are also touched on.
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Clean Air

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students observe gas molecules in the atmosphere absorbing the light that goes through them.
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Water in the Air

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students simulate how clouds block radition and how water in the air condense around containers.
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Particulate Sampler

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students estimate the extent of particulate air pollution present in their neighborhoods.
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Heat Currents

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students using a slide made out of aluminum foil and pin holes observe visible light.
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Simple Spectroscope

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students make a spectroscope out of simple materials and are expected to view as many different light sources as possible to see the whole spectrum.
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Projecting Spectra

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students use two methods to show and study the colors in the visible spectrum.
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Analytical Spectroscope

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students using a spectroscope view different substances when heated with electricity.
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Water Prism

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students using a glass prism filled with water are able to see all of the visible colors found the sunlight.
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Wavelength and Energy

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students using a rope and other materials explore wavelengths and frequency. If time permits, more experiments can be tried.
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Pinhole Viewer

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students make a pinhole viewer to demonstrate how it inverts light passing through it which produces inverted images.
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Build Your Own Telescope

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students build a simple astronomical telescope from two lenses and some tubes.
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Light Gathering Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compare and calculate the light gathering power of lenses. They determine the ability of various lenses and mirrors to gather light.
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Lenses and Mirrors

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners investigate lenses and mirrors showing how they bend and reflect light waves.
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Persistence of Vision Tube

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate how individual pieces of data combine to produce complete images.
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Powers of 10

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars explore universe, and examine how big it really is and how scientists measure the distances or sizes of things by estimating sizes of different objects and reading and writing numbers in scientific notations.
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Geometry in the Constellations: The ER-2

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discuss reasons to record the location of stars. They view a picture of the night sky, and discuss constellations. Students complete a worksheet of the various shapes they see in the constellations.
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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Astronomy and Space: Research Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore some of our most fundamental questions about space exploration with this research overview collected by scientists at the National Science Foundation. Additionally, experience deep space first-hand with telescope interactives.
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Astronomy and Astrophysics

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA sponsored site dealing with several topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site provides links to various topics.
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Hong Kong Space Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Besides an introduction to exhibitions and events at the museum, the site provides a guide to stargazing, an astronomy FAQ, space news, virtual tours (see site map) and research resources (including Chinese-English star and constellation...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Astronomy: Our Place in Space

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is a place for learning all about astronomy--stargazing, planets, space science, and interesting astronomical phenomena and discoveries. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of Natural History...
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The Astronomy Cafe

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA scientist Sten Odenwald calls this his "web site for the astronomically disadvantaged." Do you have lots of questions about space that you can't seem to get answers to? Would you like to learn about a career in astronomy, Big Bang...
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Virginia Space Flight Academy: Summer Residence Camps

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch campers count down for take-off and the ultimate rocket launch during this summer space camp experience. Read about programs offered including spaceships, aerodynamics, microgravity, robotics, rocket assembly and launching,...
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U.s. Space and Rocket Center: Space Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Join the fun at the Alabama space camp everyone is talking about. Watch behind-the-scenes clips, learn about the program offerings, and register for a week of space adventures. Link to the different levels of camps including Space Camp...

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