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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Kepler's Three Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
The three laws of planetary motion as described by Kepler are stated and elaborated upon. Useful graphics and an easy-to-understand language are used to explain the nature of planetary motion. Both conceptual and mathematical. Includes a...
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NASA

Nasa: Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Join NASA in its study of oceanography and learn about the Earth system, the physical ocean, and life in the ocean. Try out the Giovanni: Earth Data Visualization Tool and access satellite-derived data to enhance the learning experience.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Weather and Atmosphere

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this unit, students learn the basics about weather and the atmosphere. They investigate materials engineering as it applies to weather and the choices available to us for clothing to counteract the effects of weather. Students have...
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: El Space Place

For Students 3rd - 8th
NASA's space science site for kids - en Espanol. Features a wide range of activities, including games, projects, animations, and more. Also contains useful information on basic physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences, offering...
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NASA

Nasa: 27 Storms: Arlene to Zeta

For Students 9th - 10th
View several satellite videos showing the hurricanes of 2005.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Space

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this unit, students first are introduced to the historical motivation for space exploration. They learn about the International Space Station and are introduced to new and futuristic ideas that space engineers are currently working on...
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Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: The Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the mythology, structure, observational history, gravitational force, and orbit of Earth's Moon.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Orbits and Gravitation

For Students 9th - 10th
A page describing the physics, mathematics, and historical figures associated with planetary motion, satellite motion, and universal gravitation.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Space Trajectories

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will explore different models for the motion of satellites. They work with two-and three-body problems, and consider both artificial and natural satellites.
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Fourmilab Switzerland

John Walker: Inconstant Moon: Moon at Perigee and Apogee

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people think of every full moon as appearing the same, but careful observation allows us to see that sometimes the Moon appears larger than at others. This is caused by the elliptical orbit of our natural satellite.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Moon Walk

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about the Earth's only natural satellite, the Moon. They discuss the Moon's surface features and human exploration. They also learn about how engineers develop technologies to study and explore the Moon, which also helps...
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NASA

Nasa: Solar System Dynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information related to all known bodies in orbit around the sun. Content includes planetary orbits, JPL's Horizon System, natural satellite information, and more.
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Other

Kidstorm: Hurricanes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get the facts on hurricanes with this detailed information page. This page includes photos, charts and satellite images.
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Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University: Arizona State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory provides several maps of Arizona including a county map, shaded relief map, and a satellite image.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Indiana State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about the state of Indiana through this informative map resource. This website has a shaded relief map, a county map, a black and white map, a...
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Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University: Maine State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is presented by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Have you ever wondered what Maine would look like from a satellite image? If you have more questions like this one use this website. It features several...
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Mississippi State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory allows you to check out a view of Mississippi from a satellite image. This map along with several others are available on this website.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: New York State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site on maps is provided for by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Have you ever wondered what New York state looks like from a satellite image? Find out by using this website. There are several other maps to...
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Oklahoma State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains links to a shaded relief map, county map, black and white map, satellite image, 1895 map, and a PostScript map.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Oregon State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains links to a shaded relief map, county map, black and white map, satellite image, 1895 map, and a PostScript map.
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Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University: Rhode Island State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains links to a shaded relief map, county map, black and white map, satellite image, 1895 map, and a PostScript map.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: South Carolina State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about this fascinating state through various types of maps. This site contains links to a shaded relief map, county map, black and white map,...
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Utah State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about Utah through these different types of maps. This site contains a black and white map, a county map, a satellite image map, a shaded...
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Virginia State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory allows you to learn more about Virginia through these different types of maps. This site contains a black and white map, a county map, a satellite image map, a shaded...