Curated OER
Astronomer sees a 'Brake' in Cosmic expansion
Seventh graders examine and read an article. In this investigative lesson students discuss questions about the article and complete an activity.
Curated OER
Looking at the World in a Different Light Quiz
Students participate in a quiz about light, colors and wavelength. In this investigative lesson students use the Internet to take a quiz on light.
Curated OER
What Are Galaxies and Constellations?
In this space worksheet, students write 1 main idea and 4 supporting details about what are galaxies and constellations. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
Curated OER
An Alphabet Journey Through Space
Third graders author a book about the universe to be shared with a younger audience. After compiling an alphabetic list of words related to the universe, 3rd graders research a definition for each word and put them in book form. Books...
Curated OER
Exploring the Universe
Students conduct Internet research to find information about each planet and present their findings to the class. Students research statistical information and two interesting facts about each planet, then create a multimedia...
Curated OER
Looking into Space
Students explain how telescopes work and how they can contribute to our knowledge of the universe.
Curated OER
The Planets Terra Firma
Students explore the theories of the creation of the universe and examine the properties of celestial bodies. They analyze the relationship between the sun, Earth and the other planets.
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer for Kids: Solar System
Resource presents information about the solar system through a list of most frequently asked questions. Click on each question and be transported to a wealth of knowledge about our solar system and the planets within it.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Introduction to Astronomy
A university-level introduction to basic astronomy. Includes course readings, assignments, exams, and study notes with links to images and to biographical profiles of famous astronomers.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Dark Matter: The Matter We Can't See
The Greeks had a simple and elegant formula for the universe: just earth, fire, wind, and water, but this visible matter comprises only 4% of the universe. CERN scientist James Gillies tells us what accounts for the remaining 96% (dark...
Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: Just How Big Is the Universe? [Pdf]
Explains the history of the scientific debate and research on the topic of the size of the universe. The writer discusses the relevance of debate in the evolution of scientific theories.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Many Universes Are There?
Video describes how recently scientists have postulated the existence of more than one universe. [4:43] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Multiwavelength Astronomy
Get the inside story on how Astrophysics emerged as a field of study from personal stories of scientists that helped to revolutionize our view of the Universe.
ACT360 Media
Act Den: Sky Den
This journey will help you solve big questions about the universe. You will be able to see beyond human capabilities and will learn what scientists are discovering.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Self Driven Particle Model
An interactive tutorial that introduces the particle model incrementally and depicts the computation of the order parameter, critical parameter, and critical exponent.
PBS
Pbs: From Big Bang to the End of the Universe: Mysteries of Deep Space Timeline
A timeline of the history of the universe, and our understanding of it, since the Big Bang. Click on a marker on the timeline for a short description of the event.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Hunting the Edge of Space
A collection of articles and interactives on the topic of telescopes and what we have learned from them about the universe, including information about some of the strangest phenomena. One section discusses the giant telescopes of the...
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer: Universe & Space
This resource provides a look into the vast concept of the universe. Click on the question links to learn more.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Scale of the Universe 2
This stunning interactive allows you to explore everything in this universe by zooming into different objects, organisms, and microscopic matter.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Imagine the Universe!
This helpful site provides everything you want to know about studying the universe. Take a look at the tools and methods scientists use to study the universe, discover some of the objects that make up our universe, learn how scientists...
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 11 25 13: Black Hole Birth Spawned Record Breaking Blast
Article reports on a recent record-breaking observation in space - the bright gamma-ray burst ever recorded.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Solar System!
An introduction to our solar system: the planets, our Sun and our Moon. Students begin by learning the history and engineering of space travel. They make simple rockets to acquire a basic understanding Newton's third law of motion. They...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: What Is the Universe?
The following tutorial is an explanation of what the universe is composed of.