NASA
Nasa: Galileo Image Gallery: Jupiter Great Red Spot
NASA provides images of Jupiter's Great Red Spot to share with the public the excitement of new discoveries being made via the NASA/JPL Galileo spacecraft.
Other
University of Cambridge Cosmology: Galaxies
This site from the University of Cambridge allows you to view information on spiral, elliptical, and Milky Way galaxies, as well as galaxy clusters. Provides basic facts about each one.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is an Inka Ushnu?
The Inka capital Cusco and principal outlying towns of the Inka Empire were organized around a public plaza with a specially-constructed platform placed facing a designated sacred central space called the ushnu. The ushnu platform was a...
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: The Kennedy Administration
This brief overview of the Kennedy Administration mentions the achievements of the administration, especially in domestic affairs, and the setbacks, especially in foreign policy.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: New Observatory Brings Stars Closer to Earth
A radio story describing the development of the newest technology in telescopes based on an old idea. Images of the 80-acre interferometer are shown on the site.
Read Works
Read Works: The Astronaut Wives Club
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the inspiration behind the book The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Destination Mars
This fascinating site from NPR describes the two missions launched on June 11, 2003 to explore Mars and collect evidence that may help scientists solve the many mysteries of Mars. The site contains vivid pictures and links to many...
Other
Schlechty Center: Center for Leadership in School Reform
The Schlechty Center for Leadership in School Reform is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is "to encourage and support the transformation of the existing system of rules, roles, and relationships that govern the way time, people,...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Cosmology: Galaxies
This site from the Cambridge Relativity provides a brief description of the structure of the Milky Way galaxy. The parts described are the disc, bulge, and halo.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: A Small Step to the Moon, a Giant Leap to Mars
Read the article or listen to the story of remembrances of the Apollo program, especially Apollo 11. Explains some of the challenges of sending astronauts to Mars.
Curated OER
Unesco: Spain: San Cristobal De La Laguna
San Cristobal de La Laguna, in the Canary Islands, has two nuclei: the original, unplanned Upper Town; and the Lower Town, the first ideal 'city-territory' laid out according to philosophical principles. Its wide streets and open spaces...