Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Institutions of Early Rome: The Early Roman Religion
Early Roman religion was based on the family with a strong "head of the family" in Jupiter. Because the early Romans were an agricultural society, much of the religion also centered on nature.
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University of Leicester: Comets, Asteroids & Meteorites
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.
PBS
Wgbh: A Visit to Asteroid Vesta
A breakdown of one of the largest asteroids in the solar system, Vesta is featured through data, images, and animation. This asteroid is found in the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars.
NASA
Dawn Mission: Dawn Classrooms: Dwarf Planets
Students learn about dwarf planet classification through a researched-based instructional strategy called direct vocabulary instruction. Teacher guide and student activity sheet are included.
Curated OER
Bluffton University: Temple of Vesta
Information and images concerning the Roman Temple of Vesta.
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Roman Gods
This is an awesome site to research Roman gods. Find out about these Roman icons. This site lists each of the gods and then by clicking on the name you get more in depth information.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Asteroid Fact Sheet
This asteroid fact sheet, supplied by the National Space Science Data Center, provides a table of information on selected asteroids, complete with commentary when appropriate.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: Religion in the Home
The religious practices performed in the homes of the Romans are discussed--how minor gods and goddesses had roles in all aspects of Roman daily life.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Asteroids
Kids learn about asteroids in the science of astronomy. Large chunks of rock and metal that orbit the Sun including the asteroid belt, Ceres, and Vesta.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Asteroids
The National Space Science Data Center provides numerous images of asteroids up close, including Gaspra, Ida & Dactyl, Toutatis, and Vesta. The site also includes link to further information about many NASA missions to study the...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Vesta / Hestia
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Vesta / Hestia."