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Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

The Planets and Scale

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Scholars gain an insight into the relative size of planets and distance between inner and outer planets with the help of informational text, a data table, and a series of four questions.  
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Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Charting the Progress of New Horizons

For Teachers 2nd - 6th Standards
In 2006, New Horizons began its mission to fly to Pluto. As it continues its journey, scholars track its progress with the help of an informative website, all the while reinforcing measurement concepts with the construction of a scaled...
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Chapman University

The Standard Model Poster

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Chemistry classes will appreciate this color-coded, single-page reference sheet for The Standard Model of particle physics. It is divided into two main sections: elementary particles and compound particles, both with their antiparticles....
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International Technology Education Association

Pixel This!

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Did the image I drew match the image you saw? By simulating a satellite and a ground station, teams of two transmit data in the form of pixels in order to recreate an image. They use four different levels of brightness, creating slightly...
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American Chemical Society

Joseph Priestley, Discoverer of Oxygen

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Do you want to hear a joke about nitrogen and oxygen? NO. We all know there is oxygen in the air and that plants produce oxygen, but how was it discovered? Scholars read a handout, answer questions, and analyze material in the...
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American Library Association

Great Early Elementary Reads

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Here is an excellent reference list of over 60 recommended book titles for early readers, each of which includes the author, title, number of pages, and brief summary.
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Other

University of Leicester: The Solar System

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource explores the solar system, with an in depth discussion of each of the planets and their properties.
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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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Other

University of Leicester: Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief overview of the Sun, including a focus on solar eclipses, solar wind, and solar sailing.
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Utah State Office of Education

Utah State Office of Education: How Did the Universe and Solar System Develop?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this unit to learn how the universe began. Through illustrations, videos, and classroom activities, gain an understanding of how stars help with the formation of elements.
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University of Southern California

University of Southern California: Ocean Currents and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
The climate of our planet is greatly affected by Earth's oceans. Learn here about the different oceanic currents and the role those currents play on climate.
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Other

University of Leicester: Comets, Asteroids & Meteorites

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a general overview of comets, asteroids, and meteorites. Content includes ways to identify them in the night sky, as well as detailed information on each type of small body.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Neptune

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the planet Neptune. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
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Harvard University

Harvard University: The Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes a brief history of the sun's development and its future. Also provides simple statistics, solar activities, and references.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Earth

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the planet Earth. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Satellites

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic introduction to artificial, or man-made, satellites. Links to information about the planets and other objects in our solar system are included.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Pluto

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the dwarf planet Pluto. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the planet Mercury. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Saturn

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the planet Saturn. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Uranus

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the planet Uranus. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Mars

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the planet Mars. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Jupiter

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the planet Jupiter. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Venus

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the planet Venus. Links to information about the other planets and objects in the solar system are included.