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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: The Astronomy Workshop

For Students 9th - 10th
Find tools to calculate astronomical distances and sizes, to view various Solar System models, to compare gravity's affect on weight, and more. A good place to find interesting facts, simple animations, and astronomy links to physics and...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Fair Central

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you, your students, and their parents wandering lost in the Science Fair desert? Here's an oasis! The Science Fair Central website provides a complete guide to the topic. There's a "Soup to Nuts Handbook" that assists the student in...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Madagascar: What Is the Solar System?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Patrick loves being a pirate, but he'd prefer to be an astronomer. Join him, and learn about everything high in the sky like the moon, stars, and asteroids.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Leonhard Euler

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Leonhard Euler (1707-1783), a famous Swiss mathematician also known for his work in optics and astronomy who left behind him a huge body of academic works.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Anders Jons Angstrom

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Anders Jonas Angstrom (1814-1874), a Swedish physicist who pioneered the field of spectroscopy. He was also well known for his work in mathematics and astronomy.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Renaissance Astronomy for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the science of astronomy during the Renaissance. Discoveries by Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler.
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Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor: The Map of the Millennium

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Christian Science Monitor explores the impact of key astronomical discoveries of the past millennium on science and religion.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science: Astronomy: The Sun

For Students 1st - 9th
What is the Sun made of? How does the Sun make sunlight? Is the Sun a star?
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What's the Big Idea? Astronomy

For Students 3rd - 5th
An introduction to key concepts about the science of astronomy. With interactive flash cards that open in new windows to help you learn more.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Copernicus, Nicolaus (1473 1543)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Nicolaus Copernicus and his contribution to science, specifically astronomy.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Ptolemy (Ca. 100 Ca. 170)

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief description of Ptolemy's role in researching astronomy. Links to related information.
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Other

Hands on Universe (Hou)

For Students 9th - 10th
HOU trains teachers in how to use astronomy tools and its curriculum materials for science education. HOU is now part of GHOU, or Global Hands-On Universe, and is linked to astronomy scientists in countries all over the world. A world...
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Windows to the Universe has developed an interactive resource about the earth, space, biological and physical sciences. Content includes information on our planet, the solar system, the universe, myths associated with space, space...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cosmology and Astronomy: Season Simulator

For Students 9th - 10th
This season simulator takes Earth through an entire year cycle allowing the viewer to observe the tilt of the Earth and the intensity of the sunlight.
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Other

Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site on astronomy in general. If you are into astrophotography, you can find out what is happening in the heavens! Jack Horkheimer is also seen on PBS. You can access the 5 or 1 minute shows on this site.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Astronomy: The Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will learn what causes the seasons, diurnal cycles and how the constellations move through the sky. Learn we are able to see other planets and how astronomical events affected life on the Earth.
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: El Space Place

For Students 3rd - 8th
NASA's space science site for kids - en Espanol. Features a wide range of activities, including games, projects, animations, and more. Also contains useful information on basic physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences, offering...
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University of Oxford (UK)

Mhs: Astrolabe Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
Find examples of models of the astrolabe arranged in chronological order. The Museum of the History of Science houses the largest collection of astrolabes and many are shown on this site. Click on each one for a close-up lock and...
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NASA

Nasa: Electromagnetic Spectrum: Radio Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Radio waves have the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum. This NASA article discusses AM, FM, TV, cell phone, as well as radio astronomy, which all use this technology.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Meet the Astronomer: Neil Tyson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview with astronomer Neil de Grasse Tyson provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of astronomy-related topics.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Space Travel Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
What makes science fiction so exciting? Read some examples of the genre and then create your own science fiction story about space travel. Use the supplied "travel guide" to generate ideas and structure your plot.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Educational Links: Ask an Expert Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wondered about, well, anything? Get your burning question answered here from reigning experts in General Science, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology and Life Sciences, Physics, Oceanography, Geology, Weather, and Health.
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Other

Astronomy.com

For Students 6th - 8th
Astronomy.com offers daily astronomy news, a photo gallery, hobby news, The Sky Online, telescope information, NASA mission guides and much more.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Islamic Science and Math

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the major accomplishments of Islamic civilizations in the fields of Science and Math, i.e., the Islamic calendar, astronomy calculations, windmills, irrigation with gears, and mathematical theories.

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