Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Satellite Dish
A photo of two huge satellite dishes aimed into space that are used for research in the field of space and astronomy.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Telescope
This photo shows a common telescope used to observe the stars and other astronomy related objects seen in the night sky such as planets, moons and comets.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Hadley Circulation
The creation of wind systems by Hadley cells is explained at this site.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Islamic Calendar
A very brief description of the Islamic calendar, which "has its starting point at the date of the flight of Mohammed from Mecca to Medina." Describes the format of the Islamic year in comparison to the Gregorian calendar.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: International Date Line
This website provides a good general definition of the International Date Line.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Anatomy of the Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a middle school science lesson on the Sun. Activote questions are included. Submitted for Lucinda Schlotterback, in Sarasota County, FL.
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Biographies Nicholas Copernicus
This site contains biographical information on Copernicus. It discusses how he became the father of astronomy.
NASA
Viewing the Violent Universe: What Are Gamma Rays?
The universe produces a broad range of light, only a fraction of which is visible to our eyes. Gamma rays are nonvisible light, which also includes x-rays, ultraviolet light, infrared radiation, and radio waves.
NASA
Nasa: History of Venus Transit
NASA site recounts the history of the Venus Transits that have occurred over the past centuries and the various descriptions astronomers have written about them.
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Astrolabe.org: The Astrolabe
A description of the ancient astrolabes and how they worked. Provides information about definitions, collections, and also includes photos.
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Htwins: The Scale of the Universe
Understand the power of tens, with this interactive scale of the universe that takes you from the microscopic to macroscopic. Click on the objects to learn more about their size and properties.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Classroom Planetarium
Create a classroom model of the solar system while teaching about relative size of all the planets, and each planet's distance from the sun.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicists and Astronomers
Discover the work of physicists and astronomers. This resource includes the job outlook and salary expectations.
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Teach With Movies: Lesson Plans Based on Shorts and Clips
Links to many video-clip based lessons in the areas of health, English language arts & drama, mathematics, music, biology, earth science, inventions, astronomy, physics, chemistry, U.S. history and culture, and world history and...
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Supernovae (Basic)
A detailed description of a supernova developing from a single massive star. There is a quiz, related links, animation, lesson plans, and an FAQ sheet available also.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Active Galaxies and Quasars
Describes quasars as being classified within the category of an active galaxy. A description of the emergence of high-energy. Definitions of key words are provided.gamma-ray quasars as an important component of the gamma-ray sky.
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