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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: The Known Universe Requires Black Holes!

For Students 9th - 10th
Models of star formation don't match the true star number. Now see how the black hole restrains news stars so everything adds up.
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Other

Space Science Institute: Alien Earths: Star and Planet Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the lives of stars, and how stars and planets form. The Interactive activity, 'Planet Families' requires Adobe Flash and cannot be launched.
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Kidport

Kidport: Space Science

For Students 3rd - 5th
This complete resource will help students to improve their understand of space exploration. Includes images of the universe, galaxies, stars and planets.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines the formation of a star.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Main Sequence Star Lives

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines the main sequence of the star's life cycle.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Quiz: How Were Stars Formed?

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a five question quiz on how stars were formed.
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Black Widow Nebula

For Students 9th - 10th
Under the heading, "Black Widow Nebula Hiding in the Dust" this site examines specific details of an image displaying the Black Widow nebula, which contains clusters of star formation.
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Planetary Science Institute: Building Planets at Psi

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Planetary Science Institutes's advanced computer software, which it uses to model the way the solar system may have formed. Includes some insights into the results already obtained.