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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Ice on Europa

For Students 9th - 10th
With the exception of Earth, Europa currently appears to be the only body in the solar system which potentially harbors a global ocean of liquid water. The possibility of liquid water raises the possibility of life, as well. This NASA...
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Ganymede

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA offers acollection of the best images of Ganymede taken by Voyager and Galileo spacecraft. Includes links to all Voyager and Galileo images and information about the missions. Full captions for each image provides lots of...
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Europa

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA page is a collection of thumbnail images of Europa taken by the Voyager and Galileo missions. Thumbnails link to low and high resolution image files and complete caption files. Images are excellent examples of various surface...
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive:comet Collision With Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
Comet collision with Jupiter with lots of pictures and some text. Links to the information about the comet, the impacts, and observations made by four different spacecraft.
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NASA

Nasa: Students K 4

For Students Pre-K - 1st
NASA-sponsored coverage and research on a range of topics related to space exploration -- flying weather stations, comets, first steps on the Moon, and other space-related topics -- are presented in age-appropriate activities, lesson...
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Other

Bienvenue Sur Le Site De La Ratp

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is available on itineraries, maps, and traffic. Click on "voyager" to find out specific information about the rules, accessibility and the different types of transportation cards that can be purchased.
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Other

Jules Verne Voyager

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Jules Verne Voyager is an interactive map tool for virtual exploration and comparative planetology of Earth and other worlds. Examine map creation with fully interactive pan and zoom accessing an extensive image selection.
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Other

Blue Cruise

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about taking a cruise in the Mediterranean. There is information available (and pictures) about the boat and the destinations. Information related to prices is also available
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NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Jupiter From Voyager

For Students 9th - 10th
Taken by Voyager 1 as it passed Jupiter in 1979, this image shows the Great Red Spot, which is a hurricane-like storm that has lasted over 300 years, and is more than three times the size of planet Earth.
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Jupiter From Voyager 1

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA offers this Voyager 1 image of the Great Red Spot on Jupiter in exaggerated color.
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: The Voyagers

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page contains information about the Voyager and the Voyager II. The page explains that the Voyagers were designed to go beyond our solar system. The page also contains scientific results of regarding the Voyager mission.
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Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: Uranus

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent report on the planet Uranus. The site includes detailed information about the planet as well as links to information about Uranus moons, unmanned probes sent to explore Uranus, and an extensive set of images of the planet.
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NASA

Nasa: Celebrating Voyager 1 & 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This press release contains information about the Voyager and its history. The page gives facts about the past twenty years with the Voyager and all of its accomplishments.
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Children's Museum

Field Guide to the Universe: Space Craft

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures and descriptions of the robot spacecraft that have explored the planets and outer space since the 1960s.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Saturn Satellites

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides images of Saturns satellites.
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Article
University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Neptune

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts about Neptune, the fourth-largest planet.
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Article
Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: What's Out There? [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an article about Voyager I and II including when and why they came about and what information they have provided.
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Website
Other

The Virtual Sun: Between the Sun & Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Virtual Sun by Michiel Berger provides a very brief overview of solar wind.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Life's Big Questions: Are We Alone?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Create a message (without words) to send into deep-space that will communicate to others what it is like to be a teenage earthling. Exchange messages with other groups to interpret each other's communications.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this resource to learn some interesting information about the composer, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750 CE). Find out why he had to spend a month in jail, how many children he had named after him, and much more. Listen to his music...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Juan De La Cosa

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with both Columbus and Vespucci. His famous chart of the world is the oldest representation of the New World. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source...
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NASA

Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Jupiter

For Students 3rd - 8th
NASA offers a photo gallery of Jupiter images. Each image includes a detailed caption describing what the image is of, and the captions are also available in streaming audio.
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NASA

Nasa: Planetary Photojournal: Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for images of Jupiter or its moons? This is the place to start. Pictures are available from both Voyager missions, Galileo Orbiter and the Hubble Space Telescope. Choose from images of the planet, the ring, any of the Galilean...