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Website
NASA

Nasa Cosmology: The Study of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Cosmology is the study of the "large scale properties of the universe as a whole." In this set of sites, NASA provides information on the Big Bang Theory in a simplified language. The beginning, evolution, structure, fluctuations and...
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Website
Symmetry Magazine

Symmetry Magazine: Explain It in 60 Seconds: Dark Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Dark energy, described here, is the ultimate mystery for scientists. It is the force that is causing the expansion of the universe they believe. "Explain It In 60 Seconds" is an article series that aims to summarize in a few paragraphs...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Acceleration

For Students 9th - 10th
Acceleration, an increase in the rate of change, is occurring both in the Universe and in human culture on planet Earth. This article explains these fascinating changes.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Expansion of the Universe Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the expansion of the universe using this study guide.