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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Florida

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore the diversity of the people of Florida. "Blast off" with space facts. Do you know where the first watermelon came from?
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Outer Planets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the outermost planets of our solar system: Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. They also learn about characteristics of Pluto and its interactions with Neptune. Students learn a little about the history of space travel as well...
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Lesson Plan
Space Telescope Science Institute

Amazing Space: Comets

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Amazing Science provides teachers with facts about comets that they can use as a reference or to stimulate class discussion. The science questions support the lesson's activities.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Black Holes

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is a brief explanation of black holes. Click the starred words to see interactive flashcards with more information.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Astro Lab: Space, a Contemporary Vision of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how our contemporary understanding of the universe came to be. This overview looks at the history of three main areas of study, namely space, time, and the arrangement of matter.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Astro Lab: Space, a Contemporary Vision of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how our contemporary understanding of the universe came to be. This overview looks at the history of three main areas of study, namely space, time, and the arrangement of matter.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Astro Lab: Space, a Contemporary Vision of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how our contemporary understanding of the universe came to be. This overview looks at the history of three main areas of study, namely space, time, and the arrangement of matter.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Astro Lab: Space, a Contemporary Vision of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how our contemporary understanding of the universe came to be. This overview looks at the history of three main areas of study, namely space, time, and the arrangement of matter.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Astro Lab: Space, a Contemporary Vision of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how our contemporary understanding of the universe came to be. This overview looks at the history of three main areas of study, namely space, time, and the arrangement of matter.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Astro Lab: Space, a Contemporary Vision of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how our contemporary understanding of the universe came to be. This overview looks at the history of three main areas of study, namely space, time, and the arrangement of matter.
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Activity
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity: Scale of the Universe on a String

For Students 9th - 10th
This activity will help your students comprehend the huge scales of time and space by using familiar objects. You can explore the massive distances of our Solar System using scale models made out of string. Included is a scale model of...
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mission to Mars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The Mission to Mars curricular unit introduces students to Mars-the Red Planet. Students discover why scientists are so interested in studying this mysterious planet. Many interesting facts about Mars are revealed, and the history of...
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Website
Space Telescope Science Institute

Amazing Science: Solar System Trading Cards

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Amazing Science looks at the Solar System with this FAQ site and lesson plan.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Museum of Science, Art and Perception

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum provides numerous online exhibits about everything from the science of sports to the Hubble Telescope. Each exhibit includes learning ideas, fun activities, articles, and learning games.
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Unit Plan
Views of the Solar System

Solarviews: Vista Del Sistema Solar

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an exploration and educational entertainment about the solar system. You will be able to study the history of the exploration of space, rockets, the first astronauts, space missions through a large archive of photos,...