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Black Holes: Gravity's Relentless Pull - Space Telescope Science Institute
Grades
6 to 12
In the Classroom
Teachers will want to check out the Content Overview while planning your lessons. Then fire up a projector or interactive whiteboard to introduce the site and the topic. After that, this site is ideal for students to explore on laptops or in a lab as they seek answers to questions and build understanding about this intriguing space topic. The interactives actually allow them to "collect data" as a real scientist would. Make sure Flash is working on student machines!You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Jason Digital Lab: Spacecraft Engineer - NASA
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): engineering (127), nasa (30), space (216)
In the Classroom
Choose one or all three modules and laptops or a lab for students to work in small groups.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cosmos4Kids - Andrew Rader Studios
Grades
3 to 6tag(s): solar system (108), space (216), stars (70)
In the Classroom
Get an interactive whiteboard and choose which research and activities are appropriate for your classroom. You can assign students to report on differenet portions of the site, find something they did not know, or even plan a "trip" to a planet. Be sure to list the link on your teacher web page for students to revisit at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Birthday Moons - NASA/MSU-Bozeman Ceres Project
Grades
1 to 4tag(s): moon (72)
In the Classroom
Choose some of the seven activities or do them all. Some are non-technology-based lessons while others integrate the computer as a tool. You could bring in a laptop cart , use a lab, or set up a center at your classroom computer with these activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Calendars through the Ages - Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): calendars (37)
In the Classroom
Lots of great stuff for "did you know?" discussions or as an extension of a study of timelines and other graphic organizers of information. A few interesting visuals, but the strength of this site is in its information. Might be a good source for monthly bulletin boards or an enrichment area for gifted students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Space Shuttle STS-121 - NASA
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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
Grades
5 to 9tag(s): stars (70)
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Kids' Club - NASA
Grades
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
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): mars (26), solar system (108)
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Return of Stardust - NASA
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): nasa (30), solar system (108), space (216)
In 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 12tag(s): space (216)
In 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
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): moon (72), planets (111), solar system (108)
In 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 12tag(s): moon (72), planets (111), solar system (108)
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2020: NASA Langley's Year in Review - NASA
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Cassini Saturn Mission - NASA
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): moon (72), nasa (30), planets (111), solar system (108), space (216)
In 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 12tag(s): animation (65), images (260), planets (111), solar system (108)
In 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
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): moon (72), solar system (108)
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