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American Museum of Natural History

Planetary Mysteries

6th - 12th
A website all about planetary mysteries—it's a one-stop-shop for all things, stars, planets, and space travel. Scholars read an astronomy overview to discover the page's big ideas, then choose from the plethora of resources, including...
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Weber State University

The Sun and the Seasons

9th - 12th
Why is there more daylight in June than in December if you live above the equator? How does the angle of sunlight shift throughout the year? Answer these questions and more with an interactive article about the sun, its path through the...
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American Museum of Natural History

A Closer Look at Mars

6th - 12th
A website looks at how we know so much about Mars—telescopes, robots, and spacecraft—and the search for martian life. Following the informational text are three questions that quiz pupils about possible life on Mars. 
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American Museum of Natural History

Beyond Planet Earth

6th - 12th
Scholars take a journey through space with 16 eye-catching images. Along the way, learners read captions starting with the moon, then move onto asteroids, Mars, and Jupiter.
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American Museum of Natural History

Journey to the Stars

6th - 12th
Fifteen detailed pictures and informative captions delve deep into the exploration of stars—their life cycle and importance in the universe. 
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American Museum of Natural History

One-on-One With The Sun

6th - 12th
Follow along as Stella Stardust interviews the sun. A fun and informative interview provides scholars with information about the sun. 
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American Museum of Natural History

Being an Astronomer: Neil deGrasse Tyson

6th - 12th
An interview delves deep into the life of famous astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson. 
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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Astronomy and Space: Research Overview

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

9th - 10th
NASA sponsored site dealing with several topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site provides links to various topics.
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NASA

Nasa: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

9th - 10th
This is NASA's home page, with daily updates and links to the countless NASA sites. The multimedia gallery is of particular interest, containing a wealth of photos, videos, audio clips, and more.
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Other

Astronomy and Astrophysics

9th - 10th
This site is about Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site has plenty of information and links to related topics.
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University of Birmingham Astrophysics and Space Research Group

9th - 10th
Homepage of the Unviersity of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy's Astrophysics and Space Research Group. This page has links to further information on astrophysical research, sofware development, space instrumentation, and more.
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Other

Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center: Space Camps

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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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Early Discovery

9th - 10th
This section of the exhibition gives the history of the discovery and study of space starting with the Greeks and Romans through to the early 1900's.
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Other

The Space Race

9th - 10th
Although the space race was originally a competition between two Cold War foes,it ultimately resulted in many benefits for the people of the Earth. Find information on the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, and Soviet space programs,...
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NASA

Nasa: The Space Place

Pre-K - 1st
This site is geared towards elementary learners, but most lessons can be modified for older learners. Space-related classroom activities, printable images of Earth and space, thought-provoking Space Place Musing podcasts and math-related...
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American Museum of Natural History

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

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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Other

The Astronomy Cafe

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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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy: All About Space

3rd - 8th
A fantastic collection of information about the solar system. Includes information on all of the planets, the moon, the sun, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and stars. Also find puzzles, a dictionary, quizzes, classroom activities, and...
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NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: Keck Interferometer

3rd - 8th
This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides the opportunity to solve a crossword and learn about the world's biggest telescopes.
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Other

Virginia Space Flight Academy: Summer Residence Camps

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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Other

U.s. Space and Rocket Center: Space Camp

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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Northwestern University

Block Museum of Art: Imaging and Imagining Space

9th - 10th
A collaboration on the topic of "rendering space" between an art theorist and an atronomer yield very interesting visual results that are presented in an exhibit at the Block Museum of Northwestern University.
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California Institute of Technology

Nasa: Infrared Astronomy

9th - 10th
A complete, multi-page tutorial on infrared radiation and its importance to astronomical studies.

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