California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Massive Star's Death
Under the heading, "The (Almost) Invisible Aftermath of a Massive Star's Death" this site examines specific details of an image which demonstrates the death of a star that does not end in an impressive supernova but rather fades away.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Towering Infernos
The "Towering Infernos" in the image at this site are actually nebulae or star-forming regions. The text under the image details the specifics of the picture.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Ring of Stellar Death
The Ring of Stellar Death captured in this space telescope image features a dying star expelling what appears to be clumpy rings of material, but turns out to be part of a planetary nebula. In addition, a detailed textual overview...
California Institute of Technology
Nasa: Chaotic Star Birth
The Chaotic Star Birth image is part of a series of photographs taken from the Spitzer Space Telescope. The picture is accompanied by a textual overview of a groups of stars being born with specific attention given to the details of the...
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Star
This ebook version of Forrestine C. Hooker's Star has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Cosmologia
This site has many articles from the first moments of life of the universe to its properties, current models, black holes, galaxies, etc.
Other
University of Rhode Island: Zodiac Constellations
Here's a short explanation about the twelve special constellations in the part of the sky called the Zodiac.
Treehut
Suzy's World: Black Holes
Use this site to find out what is a black hole in space and try an experiment.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Morocco
Flags of the World provides a large flag of Morocco with a description of the flag.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Tunisia
This site gives a large flag of Tunisia with a description of the flag and an explanation of the Tunisian Coat of Arms.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Constellations
Kids learn about the constellations in the science of astronomy. These stars that form patterns when viewed from the Earth have been studied since ancient times.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: "Twinkle, Twinkle (Really Fast!), Little Star"
"The Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer has discovered neutron stars that emit streams of X-rays pulsing over 1,000 times a second." Visit this site to read the rest of this article. Site offers additional resources as well as a Teacher's Corner.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Supernova Shock Wave
This site from the Hubblesite highlights an article written about a supernova shock wave. Provides images as well as video footage. Site offers links to fast facts, a question and answer section as well as related links.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Sun Picture List
Various pictures and movies of the sun. Download some of these files and then give a presentation to your class explaining the solar phenomena.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site from NASA's Space Place is geared towards early elementary learners. It offers detailed instructions for crafts and activities related to space, games and a teacher resource area. Students can also ask an expert at this site.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Stars (Level 2)
This NASA site that explains the notable features of stars and constellations, including medium and massive stars. Many terms are clickable links to definitions. There is also a link to the Level 1 version of this site, which is written...
NASA
Nasa: Mark of a Dying Star
The Mark of a Dying Star is part of a series of photographs taken from the Spitzer Space Telescope. The picture is accompanied by a textual overview of a dead star (or white dwarf) with specific attention given to the details of the...
Expansion Learning
Expansion Learning: Math Activity: What Shape Is This? (Part 2)
Activity provides students the practice they need to master the skill of identifying shapes. Immediate feedback is given.
Expansion Learning
Expansion Learning: Math Activity: Select the Shape (Part 2)
Activity provides students the practice they need to master the skill of identifying shapes. Immediate feedback is given.
Expansion Learning
Expansion Learning: Math Activity: Know Your Shapes (Part 2)
Activity provides students the practice they need to master the skill of identifying shapes. Immediate feedback is given.