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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Astronomy: Our Place in Space

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is a place for learning all about astronomy--stargazing, planets, space science, and interesting astronomical phenomena and discoveries. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of Natural History...
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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Astronomy and Space: Research Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore some of our most fundamental questions about space exploration with this research overview collected by scientists at the National Science Foundation. Additionally, experience deep space first-hand with telescope interactives.
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The Astronomy Cafe

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA scientist Sten Odenwald calls this his "web site for the astronomically disadvantaged." Do you have lots of questions about space that you can't seem to get answers to? Would you like to learn about a career in astronomy, Big Bang...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: A Brief History of Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive module students will explore what different ancient cultures believe was an explanation of the stars and planets. They will look at how the work of Nicolas Copernicus revolutionize the world of astronomy and learn how...
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Steele's Sciences: New Descriptive Astronomy by Joel D. Steele

For Students 5th - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Steele's Sciences: New Descriptive Astronomy by Joel D. Steele (c1884), an astronomy text for children.
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Other

National Optical Astronomy Observatory Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Optical Astronomy Observatory runs most of the big professional optical telescopes in the United States and this is their homepage. It includes information about the many facilities they run, some of the recent science...
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Astronomy and Astrophysics

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA sponsored site dealing with several topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site provides links to various topics.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Astronomy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Eight hands-on lessons module in which students explore the characteristics of planet Earth, its moons, the sun, the solar system, planets, and the difference between science fact and science fiction.
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PBS

Pbs: A Science Odyssey

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Science Behind the News

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why? Files from the University of Wisconsin explains the science behind the news. The website, tackling issues in news headlines, provides a good mix of information and interactivity that takes the "chore" out of learning.
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PBS

Kqed Quest: A Different Kind of Science and Nature Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
A multimedia offering for teachers and learners to explore the latest science, nature, and environment stories.
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NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: The History of Gamma Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA article discusses the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Related resources.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science Study Guide

For Students 4th - 8th
Review the main study areas of Earth Science.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the major branches of Earth Science.
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Other

Canal Kids: Ciencias (Science for Portuguese Speakers)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Colorful, engagingly written information about astronomy and biology for Portuguese-speaking English language learners. Both subjects are broken down into a broad array of related subtopics. The biology section is particularly helpful...
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University of California

At Home Astronomy: Hands on Science Experiments for the Entire Family

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of ten hands-on science experiments for the entire family that will help you understand concepts in astronomy. Make an astrolabe, find the size of the sun and moon, build a lunar settlement, find out about meteoroids, shadow...
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British Library

British Library: International Dunhuang Project: Chinese Astronomy Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the early Dunhuang Star Atlas, an important historical and scientific document of the sky seen from China dating from before AD 700, learn about astronomical history from the perspective of China. Find resources and analysis that...
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Other

Popular Mechanics: Space Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Popular Mechanics covers the latest news in space science. Here are several current articles on this topic.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Branches of Earth Science

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interactive concept map that shows how the different branches of earth science. After completing the concept map, students can test their knowledge with a "challenge me" quiz.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Museum of the History of Science: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford. Includes on-line exhibits and an image bank.
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Other

Fisher Science Education: Headline Discoveries Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
What's new in the world of science? Find the latest articles about the newest discoveries and research in all the science disciplines: anatomy, astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer science, environmental, forensics,...
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California Institute of Technology

Nasa: Infrared Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, multi-page tutorial on infrared radiation and its importance to astronomical studies.
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Aas Science News: Possible Orphan Black Hole

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the discovery of a supermassive object 90 million light-years from Earth that may be an orphan black hole.
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NASA

Nasa: Image Science Center: Ask the Space Scientist

For Students 9th - 10th
A NASA scientist, Dr. Sten Odenwald, answers many students' questions. Topics include planets, galaxies, black holes, the origin of the universe, and common misconceptions about space.

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