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NASA

Nasa: John F. Kennedy Space Center (Ksc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This exciting site provides a wealth of shuttle information, tours and exhibits at the center, and historical information.
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Other

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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Other

Military.com: Francis Gary Powers: One Man, Two Countries

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile of the American pilot Francis Gary Powers discusses the mission of the U-2 reconnaissance flights during the Cold War as well as the international incident surrounding the shooting down of his U-2 over the Soviet Union.
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NASA

Nasa: Mars and Earth: Science Learning Activities for Afterschool

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This set of activities teaches learners 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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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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NASA

Nasa: Planetary Geology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit teaches students about the forces that shape planets and help them to evolve. Lessons provide background information and assessments.
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NASA

Nasa: Engineering Design Challenges: Spacecraft Structures Educator Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This detailed educator's guide provides a lesson in designing the structure of a spacecraft. The design challenge contains pre-lab activities and instructions for how to test the models.
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NASA

Nasa: Space Place: Kids

For Students 1st - 6th
This collection of resources for children includes games and articles about space exploration. Topics also include the sun and weather.
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NASA

Nasa Human Research Program: 21st Century Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA research program allows students to explore space topics using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills. Find twelve themes to investigate through video, song, and animation. Also find links to other NASA projects.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 10 21 13: Does It Rain Diamonds on Saturn and Jupiter?

For Students 6th - 8th
Article reports on research that suggests that rain on Saturn and Jupiter may be made of diamonds. Includes a brief video.
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NASA

Nasa: Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon: 40 Years Later

For Students 9th - 10th
On the 40th anniversary of the launch of Gemini XII, NASA offers a comprehensive overview of the manned space flight program that was the first to include two-man spacecraft and was designated Gemini in 1962.
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NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: Gallery of People and Technology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A whole page of astronaut pictures which you can download and print. Many of the images are labeled with the names of the astronauts portrayed.
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NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: Gallery of People and Technology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
NASA has provided a whole page full of images for you to download and print. These pictures are labeled and can be enlarged.
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NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: Gallery of People and Technology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
NASA has provided a whole page full of images for you to download and print. These pictures are labeled and can be enlarged.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Ulysses Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents extensive information about Ulysses and its mission to the sun.
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NASA

Nasa: Space Station Science

For Students 9th - 10th
A section of NASA's site that highlights the science activity taking place on the International Space Station. Read latest news and groundbreaking findings, and also learn about the careful planning and preparation that go into...
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: El Space Place

For Students 3rd - 8th
NASA's space science site for kids - en Espanol. Features a wide range of activities, including games, projects, animations, and more. Also contains useful information on basic physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences, offering...
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Saturn, the Ringed Planet (Level 1)

For Students 3rd - 8th
A good simple introduction to planet Saturn for young students. Audio content available. Vocabulary words linked to glossary of terms. Printable version available.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Space Station Mir (Level 2)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Russian space station Mir is illustrated and described. Features include vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: The Space Shuttle (Level 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a description of the Space Shuttle and its uses. Included are vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms, graphics and a printable version.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Skylab (Level 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a description of Skylab, its history and what it was used for. Includes glossary, graphics, and printable version.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Space Wardrobe Level2

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is the "space fashion" today? Use this site to view pictures and find out what astronauts wear in space. Printable version available.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Probes to Mars (Level 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a description of the different probes to pass by and land on Mars. Glossary, graphics, and printable version are also included.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: International Ultraviolet Explorer (Level 2)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a description of the International Ultraviolet Explorer and what it accomplished. Glossary, graphics and a printable version are also included.