In this space science learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the study of cosmology and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.

Students create a travel brochure, poster, and presentation to encourage others to visit a star. In this stellar characteristics instructional activity, students research a star type based on its life-cycle. They create a travel campaign...

Seventh graders explore stars. For this star lesson, 7th graders apply generalities about space objects to constellations and explore the differences between radio waves and light waves by answering essential questions in their research.

In this universe quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions that cover a variety of concepts about the universe: constellations, black holes, the solar system, etc.

In this spelling worksheet, students write each of 21 words two times. This list contains words with the roots graph/fract, sight words and academic vocabulary.

Students examine stars and constellations in the night sky. They complete a KWL chart and calculate the mass of stars. They also discuss how a star is formed.

Students research existing and proposed telescope projects and synthesize their knowledge by creating presentations on each telescope and speculating about which project is worthy of additional funding.

Students explain in their own words how stars are formed. In this space science instructional activity, students summarize the life cycle of stars. They draw diagrams and label the step of the cycle they represent.

Students discuss a video about drug and alcohol abuse and their connection to risk-taking. They answer questions on a risk factor sheet about the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. They discuss long and short term goals and how not...

Students study the use of X-ray data to make size and energy estimates of the source and the processes occurring there. They use XTE observations of the object GRO 1744-28 to determine whether bursts occur periodically and the duration...

Students use X-ray data to identify an object as a rotating neutron star, and determine its period of rotation. They use XTE observations of the Crab Pulsar to determine the period of the light intensity, interpret this period as the...

Learners take notes on the lives of stars. In this activity on stars, students take notes alongside a PowerPoint presentation about the lives of stars.

Students build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space.  In this space lesson, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space. 

Almost 100 images of Nebulas are posted on this amazing site. Magnifications, exposure times, and the name of each nebula are provided.

Almost 100 images of Nebulas are posted on this amazing site. Magnifications, exposure times, and the name of each nebula are provided.

Various different types of nebulae can be explored on this site. View and learn about this stellar phenomena and how they contribute to the growth of the solar system.

This home page is linked to detailed descriptions of nebulae types, shapes, and structures and their relationship to stellar evolution, a historical perspective on the discovery of nebulae, a gallery of images, and other related resources.

A colorful look at the various nebulae with these pictures taken by Jerry Lodriguss. Each picture has background information about the nebula.

Basic characteristics of planetary nebulae and the relationship to stellar evolution is presented along with many detailed images.

This site from Nine Planets provides introductory material about nebulae, information and images of several types of nebulae, information on Edwin Hubble, and additional related sites are provided.

At this resource several pictures of nebulae are available with informative caption. Related links and other resources.

Learn about nebula and how stars form inside, and see some exciting images.

Cool Cosmos and NASA help you uncover the mysterious Nebula. Kid's frequently asked questions are answered on this site thorugh easy to use links!

Under the heading, "Comets Kick up Dust in Helix Nebula" this site a particular nebula in the constellation Aquarius. In addition to an image, the site provides information on nebulas and star systems.