NASA
Nasa: Tests Versus Time in the Race for Space
This NASA site offers a good description of the ongoing space race during the Kennedy administration, discussing the "nip and tuck" of the Soviet-U.S. race. Also includes a description of Kennedy's new special assistant for science and...
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Nasa: Aeronautical/astronautical Events of January March 1961
This NASA site offers a timeline of significant events in the space race during this brief frame of time, with some discussion of the prestige involved.
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Nasa: The First Lunar Landing
This site from NASA is extensive and contains a deep supply of information about the historical moon landing. Click on "Table of Contents" to proceed through the site. Wonderful images!
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Nasa: Wernher Von Braun
NASA profiles Wernher von Braun, "one of the most important rocket developers and champions of space exploration during the period between the 1930s and 1970s."
NOAA
Noaa: Operational Significant Event Imagery
This site contains satellite images from around the world organized by significant events such as dust storms, floods, severe weather, etc. Not very user friendly, but the images are there for those willing to search.
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Nasa: Final Shuttle Mission to the Hubble Telescope
Discover here the space Servicing Mission 4, or the mission to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. Meet the team and learn all about the servicing project.
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Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Mae C. Jemison
Official NASA biography of astronaut, Mae C. Jemison, the first African American woman admitted into the astronaut training program.
How Stuff Works
How Stuff Works: 5 Strange Items Developed From Nasa Technology
Review an article highlighting five inventions developed by NASA that evolved into sought after mainstreamed creations such as baby formula and Speedo swim suits.
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Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Uranus's Moon Umbriel
Brief overview of Umbriel from NASA. Answers the question "why is the moon so dark"? Provides additional links for more information. A NASA picture of the day.
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Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Titania, Uranus's Largest Moon
A brief overview of Titania, Uranus's largest moon. Includes a very good description of the moon's surface. A NASA picture of the day.
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Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Nebulae Planetary
At this resource several pictures of nebulae are available with informative caption. Related links and other resources.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Eileen Collins
This short biography tracks the life of Eileen Collins, first woman to pilot a space shuttle and command a space shuttle mission.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Kennedy's New Frontier
Read about John Kennedy's vision for America upon his becoming president. Find out about the space race with the Soviet Union, and expanded social programs for the poor and elderly in America.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History:the Cold War Continues
A comprehensive look at U.S. foreign policy during the Eisenhower administration. The Cold War was at its height, and the United States used many tactics to fight and contain the spread of Communism. Be sure to watch the cartoon of Bert...
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Nasa: Climate Kids: The Climate Time Machine
Check out this interactive timeline which illustrates how earth's climate has changed throughout history.
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Nasa: Space Place: Recipe for an Eco Sphere
Finf out about NASA-created self-contained living worlds inside closed glass containers.
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Nasa: Climate Kids: What Is the Greenhouse Effect
Find out how Earth's atmosphere acts like a greenhouse, and the effect this has on ecosystems.
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Nasa: Climate Kids: Planet Health Report: Air
Students see the amount of carbon in Earth's atmophere with this graph explained in basic terms.
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Nasa: Climate Kids: Climate Change Evidence
Get right to the point when it comes to the evidence for climate change with this illustrated informational piece.
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Nasa: Climate Kids: Research
Read about all the important work NASA scientists have uncovered about climate science.
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Nasa: Climate Kids: Green Building Contractor
This conversation with Blaine Rowland highlights the work that goes into building green and the benefits of this practice.
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Nasa: Climate Kids: Make a Terrarium Mini Garden
Want to be a little more Earth friendly? Try making one of these terrariums by following the steps provided.
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Nasa: The Air We Breathe Picture Book
This colorful picture book is designed to introduce students to Earth's atmosphere, and to help them understand its importance to life on Earth.
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Nasa: Climate Kids: What Is Happening in the Ocean?
Find out why the oceans on Earth are so vital to the cycling of matter and energy through its spheres.