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University of California

Center for Science Education: Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
A gallery of astronomy images which depict galaxies, comets, the moon, planets, nebulae, supernovae as seen in various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Each image in the gallery is described. Fascinating!
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Infra Red Eye Special

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the ways in which infra-red is used in astronomy, including an extended example describing how infra-red was used to learn about Pluto's moon, Charon. There are also links to other sites of astronomical interest.
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Unit Plan
California Institute of Technology

Cal Tech: Two Micron All Sky Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Two Micron All Sky Survey project, in which telescopes and observatories scan the sky for infrared radiation in order to learn more about the Milky Way galaxy. The infrared spectrum is described and its importance to...
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Interactive
NASA

Nasa: Match Light Faces With Heat Faces

For Students 3rd - 8th
Can you picture someone in infrared? In this game, you try to match pictures taken of faces with a regular camera with those taken with an infrared camera. After the game, there is background information on infrared waves.
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Other

Advanced Technologies: Infrared Thermographic Inspections

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page of Advanced Integrated Technologies, a company which specializes in thermographic technologies. Several pages are available which explain infrared thermography and discuss its benefits and applications.
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Lesson Plan
University of California

Center Science Edu.: Electromagnetic Radiation on Trial

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is a 1-5 day unit on electromagnetic radiation that features a teacher guide and student activities with extensions.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Project Skymath: Human and Match in the Infrared

For Students 9th - 10th
Simply a graphic of a human holding a match. Graphic is taken using a thermal camera showing heat distribution.
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Other

Temperatures: Thermal Imagers

For Students 9th - 10th
A page which describes thermal imaging and cameras which utilize infrared radiation. The means by which these imaging devices operate is described.