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NASA

Nasa: Mars and Earth: Science Learning Activities for Afterschool

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This set of activities teaches students about the big picture of science using Mars as an example: how to collect data, use evidence, and look at models.
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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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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: The Reasons for the Seasons

For Students 6th - 8th
In this astronomy science fair project, investigate how the earth's axial tilt creates seasons. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Find Center of Milky Way Galaxy Using Globular Star Clusters

For Students 9th - 10th
The Milky Way is the edgewise view of our home galaxy, a disk made up of billions of stars. The Sun resides on one of the spiral arms of the disk, 30,000 light-years from the thick hub of the galaxy. The actual center, with a black hole...
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Greek Science: Early Cosmology

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the evolution of ideas about the cosmos, from the Magic Cosmology of the Neolithic age to the stage of Mythical Cosmology, to the Geometric Cosmology of the ancient Greeks. The third stage advocated a rational approach to...
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Science Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of science-related subjects. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
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Library of Congress

World Digital Library: Arabic and Islamic Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the influence of the Arab and Islamic world in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and technology in this article.
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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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Other

Elementary Science Program: Astronomy, Gr. 5 8

For Students 5th - 8th
"Astronomy is the science that studies the Earth, the Moon and other objects in space. It has helped us discover our place in the physical universe. It is still making discoveries." This landing page gives options for students and...
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Other

History of Islamic Science 3: The Time of Al Razi

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth look at Islamic society during the time of al-Razi. Discusses "Arabic Mathematics and Astronomy," "Muslim Alchemy and Physics," "Muslim Medicine," and several well-known individuals such as al-Mahani, inb Yusuf, al-Nairizi, ibn...
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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

Van Cleave's Science Fun

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent guide to all things science from science projects and fun experiments to science research and homeschool science.
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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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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Education: Science, Art, and Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Six different on-line lectures, with accompanying lessons and project ideas, that discuss the link between art and science.
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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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Science Struck

Science Struck: Types of Scientists and Their Area of Expertise

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different types of careers one can have as a scientist, whether you are interested in working with plants, animals, astronomy, computers, or microscopic organisms. The choices are limitless.
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Other

The Astronomy Cafe: A Guide Book to Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the field of astronomy in this book by Sten Odenwald where he talks about his own and others' experiences, as well as his experiences doing research.
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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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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: A Puzzling Parallax

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Did you know that ancient astronomers could measure the distance to other stars? They could also distinguish between stars and planets. How could they do that without modern technology of telescopes? See if you can discover the link...

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