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Worksheet
Curated OER

Galaxy Flashcards

For Students 3rd - 6th
On two pages you will find the pictures of 19 different galaxies and a Hubble "Tuning Ford" diagram. Print these out on cardstock and let primary space scientists use them to identify the three different types: spiral, elliptical, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Galaxies

For Teachers 4th - 6th
The first thing to note is that this lesson was written for use in a parochial school. Even if you are in a non-religious setting, however, the website exploration of galaxies and the accompanying worksheet make for an engaging...
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Handout
Other

University of Leicester: Irregular Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a general overview of irregular galaxies, including a specific look at type I and type II irregulars.
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Website
University of California

University of California Berkeley: Classifying Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how galaxies are classified and then see if you can apply that knowledge to identify the different types of galaxies. In addition to explaining Hubble's galaxy classification system, the site has links to Hubble Space Telescope...
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Interactive
Space Telescope Science Institute

Galaxy Hunter: A Cosmic Photo Safari

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel the universe and learn about galaxies. Investigate Hubble Deep Field observations to learn more.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe how scientists classify galaxies.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: Galaxies

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource has two levels: one for younger viewers and one for older viewers. It surveys the basic galaxy types and provides details.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: Galaxies (Level 1)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides an introduction to galaxies for the younger student, that is divided into 2 levels of understanding. Find out what type of galaxy looks like a giant pinwheel. Audio content included. Good glossary, and a printable...
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Website
Other

University of Cambridge Cosmology: Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Cambridge allows you to view information on spiral, elliptical, and Milky Way galaxies, as well as galaxy clusters. Provides basic facts about each one.
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Website
Other

Sky Server: Scavenger Hunt

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this site, from the SkyServer of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey users hunt for stars, galaxies, quasars, asteroids and meteors. Learn what they look like and how to find them.
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Activity
Education.com

Education.com: Different Types of Galaxies

For Students 3rd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A downloadable worksheet that looks at the features of three types of galaxies.