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Space Shuttle STS-121 - NASA
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6 to 12
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Fluids in Space - Physics Central
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Try this one as an interesting practical study in scientific experimentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Your Sky
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5 to 9Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kids' Club - NASA
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2 to 5In the Classroom
A great independent "station" for your classroom computer. Make up a "checklist" to chart student progress through the various levels and games.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter - NASA
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Return of Stardust - NASA
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6 to 12In the Classroom
Introduce the Starship findings to your class on an interactive whiteboard or projector by giving a brief summary of each finding. Engage students by allowing them to form small groups based on their interests. Enhance learning by having students create an organizational Padlet, with thier findings and a section for questions they still have. Next have the class complete a Jigsaw activity so everyone gets an overview of all the topics. Have students take notes! If you would like to refresh your memory about what a Jigsaw activity is, see Jigsaw Classroom, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Return to Flight - STS 114 - NASA
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4 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Deep Impact Comet Mission - JPL/NASA
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Teachers should pay particular attention to the education section of this site, which contains a nice collection of ready-to-go lesson units.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Astronomy Workshop - University of Maryland
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6 to 12In the Classroom
Challenge gifted, advanced, and those students with a burning interest in our solar system to research another element of astronomy (or update the material on this site). Ask them to use a tool like Sway, reviewed here, to extend their learning and display their findings. Allow students to choose whether to create an interactive poster, brochure, or newsletter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hubble Turns Fifteen - HST
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Saturn: Jewel of the Solar System - Exploratorium
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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2020: NASA Langley's Year in Review - NASA
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cassini Saturn Mission - NASA
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
This is a great site for students interested in space travel and other planets. Ask gifted students who are interested in this topic to create a multi-media project using Sway, reviewed here, where they can create an interactive poster, brochure or newsletter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Windows to the Universe - University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
This is a safe, easy-to-understand resource for independent student research. Design a simple Web hunt to create a differentiated activity for multi-ability classes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Moon Madness - Quia
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4 to 8Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Space Weather - NASA
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Solar System Simulator - NASA
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8 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Genesis: Search for Origins - NASA
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5 to 12In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans and classroom activities hosted on this site! Use the simulations to teach students about space, space travel, even elements. Great for science teachers of almost all grades!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Origins - NOVA
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9 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Apollo 11 - NASA
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Use the video clips over the interactive whiteboard to supplement the text in discussing the Apollo missions. The clip of the first landing would be a great way to introduce the topic, putting all students at the same level of understanding before beginning a lecture or class discussion. Great resource for a US history classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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