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ASPIRE: Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education

Interactive science labs and lessons for teachers and students. (Learn more)

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Provided by: University of Utah

Center for Educational Resources Project

This collaboration between NASA and the University provides resources for science education all K-12 grades. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Montana State University at Bozeman

The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

A New Jersey-based organization whose mission is to provide "real world" resources for classroom education in engineering and science. Professional Development opportunities in New Jersey available. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Stevens Institute of Technology

The Center for Science Education

A great place to find resources, activities, lesson plans, and more related to space science, the solar system and the universe. (Learn more)

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Provided by: University of California at Berkeley Spcae Science Laboratory

Cool Cosmos

Learn about infrared light as well as the multi-wavelength universe. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Infrared Processing and Analysis Center and the SIRTF Science Center, Cal Tech

Curriki

Curriki is a educational wiki that provides high quality resources from its members. Browse by subject or by newly published content. Search by grade level or by topic. New resources are added daily. You an even download the resources you want... (Learn more)

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Exploring Magnetism Lesson Series

A series of six lessons on general magnetism, solar wind, solar flares, space weather, electromagnetism, and earth's magnetism. Each lesson includes objectives, background information, activities, worksheets, rubrics, and further resources. Some materials... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Regents of the University of California

Franklin Institute Science Museum

For over 176 years, The Franklin Institute has been as much a part of the Philadelphia landscape as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. This is the on-line version of the museum. (Learn more)

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Provided by: The Franklin Institute Science Museum

Imagine the Universe

A site for ages 14 and up that takes you into the world of black holes, galaxies, cosmic rays, and more. (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

Journey in Time

Time to teach time? Check out these lessons and information for teachers about the history of time, seasons, and Foucault's pendulum. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Franklin Institute

NASA's Quest Project

NasaQuest includes chat and webcast sessions to put students in touch with the current efforts in space science. NASA Quest is an excellent site for teachers and media specialists working to integrate information and technology skills into their curriculum.... (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

NASA's Solar System Exploration

Sponsored by NASA, this site contains abundant resources about the solar system. Teachers resources and student activities are included with the content. QuickTime, MPEG or RealVideo is needed for the video selections. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

NASA's Space Place

Sponsored by NASA, this clever website features information about earth, space and technology through games, activities, and animation. The friendly, attractive interface will easily engage elementary and middle school children in the fantastic world of science.... (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

NOAA Education Resources

Gateways for teachers, K-5 students and 6-12 students, to materials designed especially for them about weather, climate change, oceans and coasts, and satellites and space. (Learn more)

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Provided by: NOAA

TryScience

TryScience.org is a gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through online and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience and over 400 science centers worldwide invite you to investigate,... (Learn more)

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Provided by: TryScience

Virtual Museum Canada

Stories, artifacts and treasures that define Canada over the centuries presented in rich, interactive, multimedia virtual exhibits with an image gallery, a teachers' center, and a section of games. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Virtual Museum Canada

Zoom School

An on-line school room with facts and images about geographic, scientific, and language-related themes. Pages of information and activities including printouts and quizzes for each topic. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Enchanted Learning