TED-Ed
Tycho Brahe, the Scandalous Astronomer
Who says scientists are boring geeks? Certainly not the narrator of a short video who dishes up the scandals associated with Tycho Brahe, a Danish scientist and alchemist (now that's two labels you don't often see together) who used...
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Leading Scientist of the Scientific Revolution
Quiz your class on how well they know the leading scientist of the scientific revolution. They answer seven multiple choice questions that require them to know each major contribution of each of the following scientists: Galileo, Newton,...
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On the Shoulders of Giants
Young scholars select an astronomer or scientist from the past, research the role that they played in the development of the heliocentric revolution, and make presentations on their achievements.
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The Climate Change Skeptic's Argument: Natural Solar Cycles or Human Activity?
Teachers explore patterns in sunspots and total solar irradiance to understand the counterpoint to the human effect of global warming. In this professional development tool, teachers work through a lesson on the sun's natural...
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A Different Kind of Rock Star: Part 2
Students examine our society's fascination with Mars. In this journalism activity students read an article that outlines the various ways Mars has captured our imagination and are given topics for discussion and a chart...
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Coordinate Plane Treasure Hunt
Middle schoolers create a treasure map by plotting points on a coordinate plane using a computer drawing program. Students name and identify different landmasses and structures on their map. They create instructions to find the...
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Intellectual History
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 22 matching questions regarding the Enlightenment. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Planets Terra Firma
Students explore the theories of the creation of the universe and examine the properties of celestial bodies. They analyze the relationship between the sun, Earth and the other planets.
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University of California
Earth and Planetary Science: Procedure for Evaluating Environmental Impact [Pdf]
A useful guide for environmental impact reporting and as a systematic reference.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Copernicus, Nicolaus (1473 1543)
A biography of Nicolaus Copernicus and his contribution to science, specifically astronomy.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Gps: Where Are You?
A basic course from MIT on how a Global Positioning System(GPS)works, and the many new applications for using it. Includes lecture notes and assignments.