Amazing Space
Designed for elementary students to learn about the solar system.
Contains a number of different astronomy activities, including a student
astronaut challenge wherein students plan a mission to service the
Hubble Space Telescope.
Website:
amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Astronomy Picture of the Day
In addition to enjoying the daily picture, you can search for astronomy
photographs featured in the past, arranged by subject.
The main entrance:
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/
Index arranged by subject matter:
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/lib/aptree.html
Keyword search:
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/cossc/apod_search
Auroras
Self-guided lesson on Auroras that explains the science basics behind
this phenomenon. Provides activity suggestions for teachers and invites
your contributions. By the Exploratorium.
Website:
www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras
CERES Project
A fantastic collection of astronomy lesson plans are included here. Part
of a NASA project.
Website:
btc.montana.edu/ceres/
Exploring Planets in the Classroom
"More than 25 hands-on science activities are provided in
classroom-ready pages for both teachers and students for exploring
geology, Earth, the planets, and space sciences." Developed by the
University of Hawaii at Manoa for the state's K-12 educators.
Website:
www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html
Fun With Science!
Build pop rockets, comet models, hold egg drops, have fun. This engaging
after-school science activity program for middle-school students
"encompasses eight sessions, complete with activities, book lists,
resources, and NASA handouts. Each session lasts approximately 1½ hours
and requires a minimum amount of materials and preparation time." By the
Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and the State Library of Louisiana
under NASA brokerage.
Website:
www.lpi.usra.edu/education/EPO/fun_w_sci.html
Imagine the Universe
Designed by NASA, this site discusses black holes, neutron stars, gamma
rays, and supernovas. Includes lesson plans related to algebra II, high
school physics and chemistry, as well as middle school mathematics in
"The Teacher's Corner."
Website:
imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Teacher resources:
imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/teachers/teachers_corner.html
Schoolyard Solar System
"The vastness of the solar system offers a unique lesson in large
numbers and in scale. THE SCHOOLYARD SOLAR SYSTEM was developed to
demonstrate the solar system to scale; to show the relationship between
units of thousands, millions, and billions; and to accomplish these
goals with student involvement that will re-enforce the lessons." Choose
the 100 foot or 330 foot model. From NASA.
Website:
nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/education/schoolyard_ss/
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