Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: Soho Explores the Sun
Read about the work of the spacecraft SOHO and the things we have learned about the Sun from the pictures and information that it sends back to Earth. Book includes audio narration in 6 additional languages with text in English.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Convergence Tests Summary and Study
Here is a summary of convergence tests. They are listed in the order that you should use/try them when testing for convergence or divergence.
Harvard University
Chandra X Ray Observatory: Video Podcasts: The Incredible Two Inch Universe
A set of podcasts outlining a four-step process for understanding the vastness of our universe, from the vicinity of the Earth and Moon, out into distant galaxies. Downloadable instructions and a handout are included, as well as...
Harvard University
Smithsonian Astrophysical: Chandra X Ray Observatory
Chandra X-Ray Observatory is an space observatory designed to detect x-rays. The public web site gives information about Chandra and X-ray astronomy in general (in field guide). It also gives educational materials for teachers.
University of California
University of California Berkeley: Classifying Galaxies
Find out how galaxies are classified and then see if you can apply that knowledge to identify the different types of galaxies. In addition to explaining Hubble's galaxy classification system, the site has links to Hubble Space Telescope...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Nasa & Trappist 1: A Treasure Trove of Planets Found
Seven Earth-sized planets have been observed by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope around a tiny, nearby, ultra-cool dwarf star called TRAPPIST-1. Three of these planets are firmly in the habitable zone. In this video, NASA Scientists...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Small Are We in the Scale of the Universe?
In 1995, scientists pointed the Hubble Telescope at an area of the sky near the Big Dipper. The location was apparently empty, and the whole endeavor was risky- what, if anything, was going to show up? But what came back was nothing...
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,...
NASA
Nasa: A Meteoroid Hits the Moon
On May 2, 2006, a meteoroid hit the moon with a force equivalent to four tons of TNT. The event was captured on a 10-inch telescope equipped with a video camera. The video was then played in slow motion in order to be visible by the...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Christiaan Huygens
Learn about prominent Dutch mathematician and scientist, Christiaan Huygens, whose work included early telescopic studies of the rings of Saturn and the discovery of its moon Titan, the invention of the pendulum clock, and other...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Nasa: Hubble Traveling Exhibit: Planets
At this site from HubbleSite you can learn everything you wanted to know about planets like what is the weather on Mars, what is the black eye on Jupiter? Site also provides links to information on the telescope, the rest of the planets,...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Higher You Climb, the More You Pay
Middle schoolers will take a "Virtual Tour" of the Eiffel Tower in Paris France and locate the price of a bottle of water at each viewing platform. They will need to problem solve how to pay for admission, buy the water and be able to...
Other
Stephen F. Austin State University: Jupiter Events
An excellent site for amateur astronomers, with or without a telescope. Includes some links to information about Jupiter and its satellites and the collision of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: The Star Witness: Hubble Snaps Orion in Perfect Picture Glory
The Orion Nebula is a birthplace for over 3,000 young stars. This article provides a good explanation of this region and some images taken by the Hubble Telescope. (Published Jan. 2006)
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: First Grade Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A science text for Grade 1. Section titles include: Me and My Shadow, How Do I See, My Features Can Help Me, Signals Light and Sound, Sky Patterns, Telescopes, The...
NASA
Nasa: Milky Way
This Milky Way image is part of a series of photographs taken from the Spitzer Space Telescope. The picture is accompanied by a textual overview of the Milky Way with specific attention given to the details of the picture. Several higher...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Mission Mastermind
This site is provided for by Amazing Science. "NASA needs your help in planning a Hubble Servicing Mission. Join the team!"
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Galaxy Hunter
Journey to the wildest regions of space, and wrestle with cosmic giants, galaxies. Explore the Hubble Deep Fields from a statistical point of view.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Hubble Deep Field Academy
At this site, students can become a Steller Statistician, Cosmic Classifier, Galactic Guide or a Universal Graduate by attending the Hubble Deep Field Academy--and entering information in their Hubble Academy Log (HAL), which is assessed...
Other
Nrao: What Is Radio Astronomy?
This page contains an introduction to Radio Astronomy written by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). It contains some basic theory as well as frequently asked questions and teacher resources.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Edwin Hubble
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains information about Edwin Hubble's life and work.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: A Decade of Discovery
Take a look back at a decade of discovery concerning the Hubble from the HubbleSite. Site contains links to a portfolio of pictures, a quicktime video as well as the vault of discovery.
California Institute of Technology
Stories From Space: Supercool Space Tools
A great story highlighting the history of space discovery and the tools then and now. Learn about the tools and technology that help us in our quest to go beyond our planet and our solar system.
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