This video segment adapted from First Light explains why the highest peak in the Pacific, Mauna Kea, is an ideal site for astronomical observations. Featured are new telescope technologies that allow astronomers to explore the universe in more detail. [5:39]
NASA scientist Sten Odenwald calls this his "web site for the astronomically disadvantaged." Do you have lots of questions about space that you can't seem to get answers to? Would you like to learn about a career in astronomy, Big Bang cosmology, and many other in astronomy? If so, this is the place to get the answers.
Learn how Greek mathematician Eratosthenes used geometry to estimate the circumference of the Earth.
This 10-minute video lesson looks at the formation of the Earth which is a the byproduct of a local supernova. [Cosmology and Astronomy playlist: Lesson 38 of 85]
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Review the formation of the moon using this study giude.
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The atmosphere provides many important functions for Earth.
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A quick review of the importance of oceans on Earth.
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Review celestial bodies using this study guide.
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Summarizes the key points about how our understanding of the Earth's movements evolved from ancient times and what we know today. Includes some questions to check for understanding.
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This visualization adapted from NASA maps progressive global changes onto a rotating globe. Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere are shown to be dynamic and interconnected.
A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Earth science concepts for middle grades.
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This video segment adapted from NOVA shows how Galileo used his telescope to carefully observe and study sunspots.
Learn how New York City's drinking water travels from watersheds in upstate New York in this segment from the WPSU documentary Liquid Assets. [2:45]
Part of the NASA website, this is a reprint of an article in the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada about Edwin Hubble's life and accomplishments, stressing his role in the development of modern astronomy.
Animated video tells the story of how the solar system came to be. [3:02]
NASA sponsored site dealing with several topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site provides links to various topics.
NASA has discovered water in space. This interactive resource allows you to examine the different planets and moons in our solar system to find out where their water is located.
This lesson teaches students about the characteristics of planets, comets, asteroids, and trans-Neptunian objects. After learning about these different things, students then are to debate about a new object that is found in space.
SciGirls videos feature real girls putting science and engineering to work to answer real-life questions and make discoveries in the world around them. This collection explores oceans, sky, and earth environments.
Computer science is a subject that is becoming more important to teach our students to prepare them for their future. Coding and having a basic understanding of different coding languages will be key for our students to feel truly ready for college or their career. Introducing students to these concepts can be a daunting task. This content package is created to try and alleviate some of those concerns. Within this content package for students in grades 5-8, educators will find lesson plans and activities that will help teach introductory computer science concepts. Educators will also find eBooks and digital texts to share with students, as well as videos to help guide students’ understanding of computer science.