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Lesson Plan
Harvard University

Harvard University: Maps and Mapping

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site is provided for by Harvard University. Students follow a map on a scavenger hunt, create a map of their classroom and their town, learn how to read topographic maps, and discover latitude and longitude in these inquiry activities.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Find the Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how astronomers locate new planets by observing the traits of the stars they orbit. Get some tips at locating stars with the help of star maps.
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Website
Fundación Cientec

Fundacion Cientec: Constelaciones Zodiacales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed history and star cluster location information for each zodiac constellation. Also includes links (mostly to Wikipedia pages) to additional information for keywords that appear in the articles.
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PBS

Star Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This star map has five different constellations along with four newly discovered solar systems. If you are located in the northern hemisphere you can use this resource to locate stars.