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Nasa Science Missions

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the many space missions from the past, present, and future. Each mission has a link to more information such as where it is at this point and where it is heading.
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Nasa: Los Misterios Del Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the greatest dangers of space travel is the development of cancer through exposure to radiation in space. Scientists discuss studies of the development of cancer and its relation to this particular type of radiation.
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Nasa: La Historia De Hoy: Today's History (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the depths of space and science comprehensive information about the meteor showers in 2004, the transit of Venus, virtual reality, and other interesting science history.
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Nasa: Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Join NASA in its study of oceanography and learn about the Earth system, the physical ocean, and life in the ocean. Try out the Giovanni: Earth Data Visualization Tool and access satellite-derived data to enhance the learning experience.
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Nasa: For Educators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains many links to projects and workshops, as well as educational resources.
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Nasa: Spirits of Another Sort

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a sprite? Read this article to learn more and even discover how to find one. (June 10, 1999)
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Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Fa Qs on Quasars

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of answers to many questions related to quasars and active galaxies.
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Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Supernovae (Basic)

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of a supernova developing from a single massive star. There is a quiz, related links, animation, lesson plans, and an FAQ sheet available also.
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Nasa: Star Child: Black Holes [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This NASA teacher's guide provides educators with background information and classroom activities about black holes. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Imagine the Universe!

For Students 9th - 10th
This helpful site provides everything you want to know about studying the universe. Take a look at the tools and methods scientists use to study the universe, discover some of the objects that make up our universe, learn how scientists...
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
A website featuring a collection of images from NASA. Collection includes images of planets, comets, nebulae, galaxies, stars, sun, and spacecrafts.
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Ice on Europa

For Students 9th - 10th
With the exception of Earth, Europa currently appears to be the only body in the solar system which potentially harbors a global ocean of liquid water. The possibility of liquid water raises the possibility of life, as well. This NASA...
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Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Ask an Astrophysicist

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's the place to find support on a range of space-based astronomical topics. Check the main topics covered and the archived files, or send an email to the experts!
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Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Active Galaxies and Quasars

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes quasars as being classified within the category of an active galaxy. A description of the emergence of high-energy. Definitions of key words are provided.gamma-ray quasars as an important component of the gamma-ray sky.
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Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Supernovae Remnants

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of supernova remnants with many embedded links to help define terms used in the description. The specific topics are age and the importance of remnants to us and the types. Definitions of key words are provided.
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Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Supernovae (Advanced)

For Students 9th - 10th
Supernovae are divided into two basic physical types, including a description of supernova types and how they are classified based on the existence of hydrogen spectral lines. Definitions of key terms are provided.
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Nasa: Imagine the Universe: X Ray, Gamma Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Frequently asked questions are answered about gamma rays.
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Venus

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos of Venus' surface and cloud tops. Includes 3-D surface views. Thumbnail images load quickly and link to larger files for more detail.
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Apollo 11 30th Anniversary

For Students 9th - 10th
A look back at the first lunar landing by Apollo 11 in July of 1969. Site has links to audio clips and images from the mission and other Apollo web sites.
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Galileo

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-indexed collection of NASA images taken by the Galileo spacecraft. Images include the spacecraft itself prior to launch and all of the solar system objects this incredible mission has visited.
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Ganymede

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA offers acollection of the best images of Ganymede taken by Voyager and Galileo spacecraft. Includes links to all Voyager and Galileo images and information about the missions. Full captions for each image provides lots of...
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Europa

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA page is a collection of thumbnail images of Europa taken by the Voyager and Galileo missions. Thumbnails link to low and high resolution image files and complete caption files. Images are excellent examples of various surface...
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: The Mariner Missions

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page contains detailed information on the Mariner 4 spacecraft. The page explains that the Mariner 4 was the first spacecraft to obtain information at close range on Mars. This page also contains information about other Mariner...
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Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Voyager 2 Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page contains pictures and brief descriptions of the pictures that the Voyager 2 took.