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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Astronauts (Level 2)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a description on what you need to do to become an astronaut. Learn about astronaut training and assignments. Vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms. Printable version available.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Life of an Astronaut

For Students 9th - 10th
Astronaut Jerry Carr knows space. As commander of Skylab, he spent over 2000 hours in space, orbiting the Earth over 1000 times. Recounting his life story, Carr remembers the enchanting years he spent at NASA. [4:52]
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Read Works

Read Works: The Astronaut Wives Club

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the inspiration behind the book The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Government of Canada

Canadian Space Agency: Bjarni Tryggvason

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an excellent overview of the life and achievements of the astronaut Bjarni Tryggvason.
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Government of Canada

Canadian Space Agency: Col. Chris Hadfield

For Students 9th - 10th
This site looks at the career of astronaut Chris Hadfield.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Astronauts (Level 1)

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site describes what you can do to become an astronaut.
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Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Astronauts

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the astronauts who travel and explore outer space including spacesuits, fun facts, and famous adventurers like Buzz Aldrin, Yuri Gagarin, and Sally Ride.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: m.lopez Alegria

For Students 9th - 10th
Read biographical facts about this Spanish-born astronaut who is the veteran of three space flights including the Columbia, the Discovery, and the Endeavour.
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Other

Nasda:japanese Astronaut Wakata's Training

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Space Development Agency of Japan has links to information on the various types of astronaut training experiences connected with the construction of the International Space Station (ISS). Japanese Astronaut...
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Other

Nasda: Astronaut Training Facility (Atf)

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page from the National Space Development Agency of Japan about the Astronaut Training Facility (ATF) for Japanese astronauts preparing for missions on the International Space Station (ISS).The web page is one part of the web site for...
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Franklin R. Chang Diaz (ph.d.)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the biography for the former NASA astronaut and Costa Rican native Franklin R. Chang-Diaz.
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Website
Other

Vibrationdata.com: Animal Astronauts

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about some of the early animal astronauts who were launched into space to help determine the effects of space travel on human beings.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Momentum and Collisions: The Astronaut Catch

For Students 9th - 10th
Students imagine that they are hovering next to the space shuttle in earth-orbit, and bump into another astronaut of equal mass. If the two astronauts holds onto each other, then how fast do they move after the collision?
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Story Musgrave

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical data from the Johnson Space Center on astronaut Story Musgrave (M.D.).
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NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Walter Cunningham

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Walter Cunningham, a NASA astronaut from Texas.
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BBC

Bbc: India Mourns Loss of Astronaut

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC reports on the reaction in India after the death of astronaut Kalpana Chawla as a result of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Scott Carpenter

For Students 9th - 10th
The numerous accomplishments of astronaut/aquanaut Scott Carpenter are discussed in this biography. The biography details his work with NASA and the U.S. Navy and discusses his life after retirement.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Astronauts Congratulate Gravity Film From Iss

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Article and video report on astronauts aboard the International Space Station offering their congratulations to the film Gravity for its Oscar success.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Mae C. Jemison

For Students 9th - 10th
Official NASA biography of astronaut, Mae C. Jemison, the first African American woman admitted into the astronaut training program.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Michael Collins

For Students 9th - 10th
Official NASA biography of astronaut, Michael Collins, who served on the Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 space missions.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Edward H. White, Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Official NASA biography of astronaut, Edward H. White II, killed in the Apollo spacecraft flash fire during a launch pad test in 1967.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Astronaut Training Chamber

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Uncover the relationship between weight and mass, on Earth and beyond.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 4 11 16: "Year in Space" Brings Us One Step Closer to Mars

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on some of the things learned from astronaut Scott Kelly's year in space, and how that information will contribute to future space exploration missions. Includes video.
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Activity
NASA

Nasa: Food for Spaceflight Activity

For Students 3rd - 5th
This educator's guide provides teachers with activities to teach students about food during spaceflights. Students will learn about types of food astronauts take on space missions and why these foods are the most suitable for space.

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