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American Museum of Natural History

One-on-One With The Sun

For Students 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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Weber State University

The Sun and the Seasons

For Students 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

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

For Students 6th - 12th
Without the greenhouse effect, Earth would not be inhabitable. A thorough online resource describes the greenhouse effect and how it occurs. The source highlights the different types of gases that work together to absorb the sun's...
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American Museum of Natural History

What is Astronomy?

For Students 6th - 12th
Go study the universe. Pupils learn seven aspects about astronomy and astronomers. They begin to learn about constellations; distance and motion between objects; gravity; the electromagnetic spectrum; dark matter and energy; and teams of...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Feel the Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are asked to explain how the sun is a major source of energy. [0:32]
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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Transmitting Energy to the Surface

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a look at solar energy. What factors affect the energy transmitted from the sun to Earth?
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Abc Da Energia

For Students 2nd - 5th
ABC Da Energia describes the many ways that energy can be obtained and conserved. It explains different sources of energy, how each works, and how energy can be saved in our daily lives. Interactive energy-saving activities and games...
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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Cycling Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Energy comes from both the interior of the earth as well as from the sun. Understand how and what happens with these energy forms.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: What Causes the Gulf Stream?

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from NOVA uses satellite imagery to illustrate the Gulf Stream's path and animations to explain how atmospheric phenomena cause it to move. [1:51]
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Study Clears Sun of Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Alister Doyle's article discusses scientific research behind the study of the sun's energy output and whether or not it has affected climate on the Earth.

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