PBS
Pbs: Africans in America: Benjamin Banneker
This website describes the life of Benjamin Banneker, a free and educated black man from Baltimore, Maryland. It describes his many accomplishments.
NASA
Nasa: History of Flight
How did we learn to fly? Resource takes users back through time to discover where the history of flight all started. Offers links to games, art and stories as well as activities.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Benjamin Banneker 1731 1806
Provides an overview of the life of Benjamin Banneker in an easy to read format. Learn why he was an accomplished mathematician, astronomer, surveyor, and almanac writer.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Christopher Clavius
This site from the Galileo Project of the Rice University provides a biography of Christopher Clavius in list format. The information is medium in length and worth checking out for information on the subject.
Rice University
Galileo Project: The Ptolemaic System
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides this discourse on the Ptolemic System that attempted to explain the motion of heavenly bodies. Pictures, charts, and links are all provided for additional information.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Ptolemy (Ca. 100 Ca. 170)
A very brief description of Ptolemy's role in researching astronomy. Links to related information.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Lecture on Kepler
The University of Virginia provides a continuation of a lecture given on astronomer Johannes Kepler, this lecture covers his different works within the field of astronomy.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Tycho Brahe
A great overview of the life of astronomer Tycho Brahe from Wikipedia Encyclopedia. This article discusses his contributions to the world of astronomy, and his building of his observatory called Uraniborg.
Kidport
Kidport: Space Science
This complete resource will help students to improve their understand of space exploration. Includes images of the universe, galaxies, stars and planets.
Other
University of Zagreb: Nicolaus Copernicus
An interesting biography of Nicolaus Copernicus, the famous astronomer.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Hipparchus's Life and Work
This site from the University of Oregon provides an overview of Hipparchus's life and his major accomplishments. A good starting point.
Other
Astromador: Astronomia Para Amadores
This resources focuses exclusively on astronomy. It's packed with historical facts about space exploration, famous people who pioneered the study of stars and planets. It features chronological list of space exploration, current news,...
Virginia Tech
University of Virginia: Johannes Kepler
The University of Virginia provides notes from a lengthy lecture given on the life of Johannes Kepler. This site has GREAT information and is easy to understand.
Other
Mesopotamia: Astronomer: Astronomers of Babylon
Study the Babylonians accomplishments in astronomy. This early civilization developed a calendar and were able to predict near-future events based on the reading of the stars. Scroll through a story and engage in a challenge reinforcing...
Other
Black Inventors Online Museum: Benjamin Banneker
Use this site to learn about Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806 CE), an African American that created the first clock built in the United States and was known as our first great Black Inventor.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Antony Hewish
Learn about Antony Hewish, a radio astronomer who won the Nobel Prize for Physics for his work on the development of radio aperture synthesis and its role in the discovery of pulsars.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Arthur Eddington
Learn about English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, Arthur Eddington. He is noted for his groundbreaking research work in astrophysics.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Edwin Hubble
Learn about Edwin Hubble, an American astronomer who is known for playing a vital role in the development of extragalactic astronomy.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Galileo Galilei
Read a short biography about astronomer Galileo, one of the most significant people in the history of science.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Tycho Brahe
Learn about this 16th century astronomer who was known for his accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observations.
Other
Environmental Science: Environmental Science Careers
Explore this list of close to fifty science careers with a connection and focus on environmental science. Also compare average salaries of each.
Read Works
Read Works: Focus on Scientists
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different types of scientists including: an inventor, a forensic scientist, an astronomer, a primatologist, and more. A question sheet is available to help students build...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Meet the Astronomer: Neil Tyson
Interview with astronomer Neil de Grasse Tyson provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of astronomy-related topics.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Christopher Clavius
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives a brief biography of Christopher Clavius with references for additional study.