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The International Space Station - A Virtual Reality Tour - CNN
Grades
4 to 12
CNN offers a virtual reality tour of the International Space Station. It's a great way to explore the station's various components and construction. You'll need a computer with a 166...more
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CNN offers a virtual reality tour of the International Space Station. It's a great way to explore the station's various components and construction. You'll need a computer with a 166 MHz processor or better, and the Cosmo player plug-in for your browser. Depending on the speed of your modem connection, the demo could take 3-5 minutes to load. It's worth the wait.
tag(s): space (219)
In the Classroom
After taking this virtual tour with the entire class, set up a link on classroom computers for those who have a high interest in space and space flight.Eric's Treasure Trove of Astronomy
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4 to 8This is a searchable database of scientific definitions related to the study of Astronomy. Available topics range from Physics to Music and Math. ...more
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This is a searchable database of scientific definitions related to the study of Astronomy. Available topics range from Physics to Music and Math.
tag(s): stars (71)
The Challenger Center for Space Exploration
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3 to 8There are lots of resources at this site. We've marked the page that leads to downloadable classroom resources, most of which are Acrobat files created by NASA. The resources include...more
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There are lots of resources at this site. We've marked the page that leads to downloadable classroom resources, most of which are Acrobat files created by NASA. The resources include lessons on the solar system, the moon and planets, the space shuttle, and the international space station.
tag(s): space (219)
Amazing Space
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3 to 8Although this site is archived, the links are functioning and there is still plenty to see and learn.The folks at NASA offer an on-line collection of explanations about comets, galaxies,...more
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Although this site is archived, the links are functioning and there is still plenty to see and learn.The folks at NASA offer an on-line collection of explanations about comets, galaxies, and space exploration. Otudents can dig more deeply into the explanations. Attractive images and movement make this an engaging starting point for an outer space discussion.
tag(s): images (263), planets (113), solar system (107), space (219), stars (71)
In the Classroom
After introducing this site on your whiteboard, engage students by forming small groups and asking them to look at the topics under Lithographs (each one has a little explainer text) and choose one to research further. Next, enhance student learning by having the groups develop a multimedia presentation using Genially, reviewed here; allow students to choose the format for their presentation. With all of the formats you can insert maps, surveys, video, audio, and more.CNN's Mars Specials - CNN
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1 to 12Find information about the Mars Rover, Past Missions, and Photos of the Exploration of Mars. ...more
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Find information about the Mars Rover, Past Missions, and Photos of the Exploration of Mars.
In the Classroom
Share with students on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector. Ask small groups to explore different sections and report out to the class using an interactive, multimedia poster maker like Genial.ly, reviewed here, where insert maps, surveys, video, audio and more.Journey to Mars - NASA
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1 to 12Find everything you need to know about the most recent mission to Mars and NASA's plans for future missions. ...more
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Find everything you need to know about the most recent mission to Mars and NASA's plans for future missions.
In the Classroom
Share with students using a projector or interactive whiteboard as a whole class, or create a link at a computer station for students to explore on their own. Ask students to reflect on their learning using a blog like Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration.The International Space Station - NASA
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1 to 12Follow the latest news from the International Space Station from the official NASA site. Information includes research and technology, crew information, and the latest X (formerly Twitter)...more
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Follow the latest news from the International Space Station from the official NASA site. Information includes research and technology, crew information, and the latest X (formerly Twitter) updates. Other features include video and image updates.
In the Classroom
Include the Space Station site with your other space resources. Consider using a bookmarking tool like Symbaloo, reviewed here to organize and curate resources for sharing with students.SETI - The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence at Home - University of California at Berkeley
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1 to 12This site is the homepage for a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Based at U.C. Berkeley, this site...more
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This site is the homepage for a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Based at U.C. Berkeley, this site explains how radio telescopes to listen for narrow-bandwidth radio signals from space. Such signals are not known to occur naturally, so a detection would provide evidence of extraterrestrial technology. This site offers software to become part of the project.
tag(s): space (219)
In the Classroom
Participation in the project requires downloading software and establishing a username on the site. Check with your administrator to be sure that your school computer will support the program.New Scientist - Reed Business Information Ltd.
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4 to 12Here's a site which offers answers to imponderables such as, "Why is the ocean blue?" The site offers numerous articles of interest. You can join (for a fee), but the ...more
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Here's a site which offers answers to imponderables such as, "Why is the ocean blue?" The site offers numerous articles of interest. You can join (for a fee), but the articles are available for free. The site is published by the British periodical New Science.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (146)
In the Classroom
Share the site on an interactive whiteboard or projector, and use it as a springboard for an ethics discussion during science class. Though there are a wide array of articles, some capture and illustrate arguments over the debate of stem cell research, Pluto's classification, and climate change. At the end of a unit, open one of these articles and use the real-world information provided to spark a classroom debate. Students can use the knowledge they have gained, in addition to seeing its practical application. This is a very useful site for science enrichment!BLOSSOMS Video Library - MIT
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9 to 12Find online video lessons and free resources on this MIT site. BLOSSOMS features great STEM videos as well as links to other STEM resources on the site. Find great resources ...more
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Find online video lessons and free resources on this MIT site. BLOSSOMS features great STEM videos as well as links to other STEM resources on the site. Find great resources that focus on the use of science and math knowledge to bring these topics to life. View a variety of topics such as Using Geometry to Design Simple Machines, Galaxies and Dark Matter, and Classifying Animals by Appearance Versus DNA Sequence. On each video page, click the link to view the video, read a summary of the information, and even download the transcript, teachers guide, and images that are used for the video. Downloads are available in Word or Adobe Reader format. Interested in the topic? Use the links at the bottom to view other sites and resources.
tag(s): engineering (137), STEM (312)
In the Classroom
Use as some great starters to a unit where students can question what needs to be understood to solve the problem. Brainstorm questions, research information, or use these as starters for daily lessons. Provide time for students to view videos and report their understandings via a blog or report. Create student reviews of videos to be placed on a blog and allow for commenting on the videos and the reviews themselves.
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