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Handout
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Cosmology: Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Cambridge Relativity provides a brief description of the structure of the Milky Way galaxy. The parts described are the disc, bulge, and halo.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: The Planets Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
Official NASA information page about the planet Mercury.
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Website
Other

Aaa: Vostok 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Mechanical details about the Vostok 1 that carried the first man into space.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Black Holes

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, you can learn about mysterious powerful forces that absorb light called black holes. Study the science of black holes in outer space.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Astronauts Congratulate Gravity Film From Iss

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Article and video report on astronauts aboard the International Space Station offering their congratulations to the film Gravity for its Oscar success.
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Other

Univ. Of Arkansas: Symmetry and the Shape of Space

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Arkansas site applies symmetry to the world of history and artifacts. Includes images.
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Handout
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: All About Space: Venus

For Students 3rd - 8th
All About Space profiles the planet Venus with information about its size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. Features include interactive activities and learning exercises.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Stephen Hawking

For Students K - 1st
Brief biographical sketch of Stephen Hawking, famous scientist who researched space and black holes.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Big Bang Theory Facts

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn how the universe came into existence by exploring the Big Bang Theory.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Astronomy: Red Giants

For Students 9th - 10th
This Cornell University Astronomy Department site surveys the the hydrogen and helium burning that takes place in the evolution of a red giant. Links to related information.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Marshall Space Flight Center: Chandra

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory site features a photograph and explanation of a "cool" black hole in the Andromeda Galaxy (M31).
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (Wmap): The Milky Way

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the three major components of the Milky Way galaxy as well as images and resources for further reading.
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eBook
NASA

Nasa: The Rocket Motor

For Students 9th - 10th
An online version of a book pertaining to task of launching rockets into space and subsequently navigating them through space. The first several "chapters" (pages) describe the influence of gravity on Earth and the barriers which it...
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Curated OER

Sequence of Events in a Supernova Explosion

For Students 9th - 10th
The complex sequence of events in a supernova explosion are explained and illustrated.
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Curated OER

Gagarin in Spacesuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of the first man in space at the Russian archives, told through the use of numerous pictures.
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Curated OER

The Skylab Space Station

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an article explaining how the Skylab idea and program came about.
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Curated OER

Skylab Cutaway Artist Concept

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an article explaining how the Skylab idea and program came about.
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Curated OER

New York Times: Space

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times maintains daily coverage of the latest news in space science.
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Curated OER

New York Times: Space

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times maintains daily coverage of the latest news in space science.
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Curated OER

Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that work carried out by Canadian astronomers is recognized as some of the best in the world? Take the Canadian astronomical adventure and learn about light, the universe, celestial visions, astronomers, observatories and...