SCIENCE (Schoolhouse Rock video) Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman and a group of young friends share a lively half hour of catchy songs and sketches that make learning about science, grammar, math and history fun and easy! One of the titles included on the Science Schoolhouse Rock video is Interplanet Janet. FREE on loan to Tennessee teachers.
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STARFINDER
A round diagram which helps you to locate constellations in the night time sky (works for latitudes between 35 and 45 degrees North). $1.00. per copy. May be reproduced for classroom use. Pocket Sundial
A sundial you can make and use yourself that fits in your pocket (will be more or less accurate
depending upon your distance from Chicago). $1.00 per copy. May be reproduced for classroom use.
A Spaghettification Flip Book
A flip book that demonstrates the stretching forces on an astronaut who wanders too close to a black hole. Download FREE from the Website.
Comprehensive Curriculum Programs: These multidisciplinary, standards linked materials provide teachers with lesson plan ideas, hands-on activities, background material and online resources for the following topics:
Mars Exploration Station Sun-Earth Connection Gravity and Black Holes Download FREE from the Website.
Adler Planetarium Education Section, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605 Phone: (312) 322-0323 Web site: http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
RELATED WEB SITES
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.htmlASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. One of the finest sites available for exploring the solar system
currentsky.com QUE TAL?
Whats Happening in the Current Skies? This is a great Astronomy Link to information about the happenings in our skies!
earthrise.sdsc.edu/ EARTHRISE
A searchable online database called EarthRISE contains more than 20,000 pictures taken by astronauts during space-shuttle missions. Some Web browsers will allow you to watch simulated flybys. http://www.education.nasa.gov
NASAs EDUCATION HOME PAGE
NASAs Education Home Page serves as a cyber-gateway to information regarding education programs and services offered by NASA for educators and students. This directory of information provides specific details and points of contact for all of NASAs educational efforts and Field Center offices.
fits.cv.nrao.edu/www/astronomy.html
ASTROWEB: Astronomy/Astrophysics on the Internet This is a collection of pointers to astronomy-related information available on the Internet. The collection is searchable.
kids.msfc.nasa.gov/ NASA KIDS
This kids site for Space Day is out of this world! Kids can blast off into informative sections on space, aircrafts, and astronauts. They even learn how much they would weigh on other planets. The Teachers Corner has links to other kid-friendly NASA sites, including Thursdays Class- room where the topics change about once a week. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to access the archives.
kidsastronomy.miningco.com/ SPACE/ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS
This is The Mining Companys site for Astronomy and Space Science. Its a good place to come and read about whats going on in space .today! With weekly features, feature archives, and annotated links to other great astronomy sites, this is a good palace to have fun learning.
SOLAR SYSTEM
UNIVERSE IN THE CLASSROOM (Grades 3-12) A quarterly newsletter for teachers. It gives teachers the following: short non-technical articles on new developments in space exploration, practical classroom activities for teaching astronomy, and lists of the best- written publications and audio-visual re- sources about astronomical topics. Please send requests on school stationery; include grade level. On envelope say ATTN: Teach- ers Newsletter FREE.
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HOW TO BUILD CLASSROOM PLANETARIUMS You will receive step-by-step directions for building 1, 1.5, and 2.0 meter domes from recycled card- board. Includes 2 reproducible starmaps and coffeecan projector plans. Send a SELF-AD- DRESSED No. 10 envelope, stamped with TWO First Class Stamps to Professor Finsand at the address given. $1.95 each plus shipping.
MYSTERY PLANET CRUSTAL MATERIAL SAMPLE You will receive packet of crustal material that includes broken and naturally weathered rocks, pebbles, minerals, twigs, bones, fossils, and artifacts for students to explore, observe and infer the pre-history of the mystery planet. Teaching strategies are included. Send a SELF-ADDRESSED No. 10 envelope, stamped with THREE First Class Stamps to Professor Finsand at the address given. $3.30 per pack plus shipping
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PLANETS IN ORBIT (Grades 4-6)
An activity to demonstrate centrifugal force. Can be downloaded from the Web site.
Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Education Program, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W. Office of Public Affairs, Aviation Education Program, Washington, D.C. 20591 Phone: 202-267-3436, Fax : (202)366-7500 Web: www.faa.gov/education
For all materials from this organization, look under these headings: PHYSICS, SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER
nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/ PLANETARY SCIENCES
This site features the National Space Data Center which is NASAs archive and general distribution center for lunar and planetary data and images.
pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/
WELCOME TO THE PLANETS
A collection of many of the best images from NASAs planetary explora- tion program. The collection has been extracted from the interactive CD-ROM program Welcome To The Planets. Site offers both gif and jpeg formats.
photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/
NASAS PLANETARY PHOTOJOURNAL
This service is designed to provide you with easy access to the publicly released images from various solar system exploration programs. The system database is currently populated with approximately 1600 images. More are being added every day.
planetscapes.com/solar/eng/homepage.htm VIEWS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Presents a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific information, or study the history of space exploration, rocketry, early astronauts, space missions, spacecraft through a vast archive of photo- graphs, scientific facts, text, graphics and videos.
quest.arc.nasa.gov
NASAs QUEST PROJECT FOR K-12
A great way for kids to pursue science on-line, this site has links to an ongoing series of live Net events designed for class participation. Dont miss the Online Interactive Projects section.
quest.arc.nasa.gov/livefrom/hst.html
LIVE FROM THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE
Presents an integrated, multi-media project incorporating live broad- casts, web based resources, and print curriculum support materials. Connects students with REAL science, REAL scientists, REAL locations in REAL time and is virtually free. An electronic teachers kit is sold for $10.00
quest.arc.nasa.gov/mars/ LIVE FROM MARS
This electronic field trip includes mission news, a photo gallery, and more from the Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Pathfinder missions. This is an excellent resource for educators, with a teachers lounge and a kids corner.
SOLAR SYSTEM
THE NINE PLANETS
Is a very good site about planets and the solar system. Is an excellent introduction to the solar system. Covers much more than just then nine major planets. This site is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Some pages have sounds and movies and most provide references to additional related information.
shuttle.nasa.gov
NASA SHUTTLE WEB
If you want to learn about the space shuttle, you must visit the NASA Shuttle Web. NASA continuously posts the latest information on shuttle launches and maintains current updates on the Space Shuttle missions. Great graphics and space shots!
sln.fi.edu/planets/planets.html
AN INQUIRERS GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE
This site contains an excellent collection of science fact and science fiction, making it a joy to explore. Teachers are encouraged to share ideas for using the Guide in the classroom.
spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov/home.index.html NASA SPACELINK
Spacelink is an electronic aeronautics and space resource designed to provide current and historical educational information to teachers and students. You can search for documents containing key words and phrases.
spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov SPACEPLACE
This site is updated regularly with puzzles and games, fun space facts and scientific exercises, and the latest breakthrough and technology from space missions.
starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html STARCHILD
An excellent Web site for teaching young students about the planets, stars and solar system
stardate.utexas.edu STARDATE
A star site for teachers and students, with information and image-packed guides to our galaxy
startimes.webjump.com STARTTIMES
Every few days, the author scours many online news reporting services looking for astronomy news. Most of the entries are links to articles in other publications. Topics include the space program, and recent findings about the Universe. A one stop shopping for Astronomy news.
ASTRONAUT ICE CREAM
A delicious ready-to-eat assortment of freeze dried vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream that melts in your mouth. It is real ice cream frozen to a 40 degree F, vacuum dried and sealed. Freeze dried ice cream similar to this was used by the U.S. Astronauts on past space missions and is
scheduled for use on future missions. $1.95 each; 12 for $1.75 each; 240 for $1.40 each #678
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For all materials from this organization, look under these headings: SCIENCE in GENERAL, SOLAR SYSTEM, TREES
FUELED FOR FLIGHT (Video Kit) (Grades 5-6) Prepared for Aviation History Month. This kit about nutrition, astronauts, and space flight contains an engaging 20-minute video, a teachers guide, 16 black line masters, and a pre/post test. Complete and return the evaluation form that comes with the kit and youll also receive a free poster of the food pyramid. Write a letter to address given on school letterhead. FREE.
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For all materials from this organization, look under these headings: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FOOD, SOLAR SYSTEM, TRANSPORTATION
BRIGHT NIGHTS (decals)
Allows one to create a personal planetarium with glow-in-the dark astronomical decals. Each packet contains 162 astronomical decals of our entire solar system including all planets, their moons, plus background stars and comets. The die-cut shapes are on thin vinyl that easily self-sticks to any surface. The phosphorescent pigments are non- toxic and non-radioactive. Complete instructions, charts and illustrations show you how to accu- rately depict our solar system. $4.95
GLOW MOON (decal)
Authentic photograph glows in the dark. 7 in diameter. Sticks to wall or ceiling. Includes geographic feature map and interesting fact sheet. Made of safe, non-toxic materials. #11978-2 $4.95
GLOW SATURN (decals)
Glow-in-the dark photograph of Saturn . Measures 11 across and is a perfect complement to the
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ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC
Hands-on astronomy activities from The Astronomical Society of the Pacifics Project ASTRO.
www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/
THE CONSTELLATIONS AND THEIR STARS
What are constellations anyway? This site offers a definition, plus statistics, history, and mythology for all 88 constellations and the named stars in them. Youll also find information on Messier objects, Milky Way photos, and interactive star charts.
www.astronomy.com/home.asp ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE
The online version of the worlds largest English-language astronomy magazine includes select full text articles as well as news and links to a number of resources for amateur and budding astronomers. It also has a nice Beginners Guide.
www.earthsky.com/Features/skywatching/ SKYWATCHING CENTER
The best way to learn the night sky is to have someone standing right next to you, pointing out interesting objects.
www.eia.brad.ac.uk/btl/
BRADFORD ROBOTIC TELESCOPE OBSERVATORY
This site has won the Coolest Science Site award. This telescope is located high on the moors in West Yorkshire, England. Anyone on the Internet can register and ask the telescope to look at anything in the northern night sky. Also, you can join their astronomy discussion group. www.fourmilab.ch/solar/solar.html
SOLAR SYSTEM LIVE
Set the time, date and viewpoint and view the solar system! www.gsfc.nasa.gov
NASA INFORMATION SERVICES
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) homepage is the worlds most comprehensive web site that deals with space and space exploration. Beware: This site is extensive and you can find yourself spending many hours in awe looking at space photos and learning about the many famous NASA missions. This site has some of the most impressive graphics and quicktime movies on the web! www.hq.nasa.gov/office/oss/
SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION
This home page is an Internet resource for information on Solar System Exploration, one of four space science themes of NASA. This page is intended to serve the general public, students, educators, and research- ers. It is organized as an index with many links to other pages.
SOLAR SYSTEM
Glow Stars and Glow Moon. It is packaged with interesting information sheet and features such detail that you can even see the tiny Moon Tethys if you look closely. $4.95
PLANET EARTH (booklet)
Intended to motivate students with hands-on activity pages. An informative, easy-to-use book available in duplicating master and reproducible form. Book contains 28 student pages and a teachers guide with suggested extension activities. $4.95
SOLAR SYSTEM SCIENCE ACTIVITY PRINTS Photocopying pages to help motivate students with hands-on activity pages. The informative, easy-to- use book is available in reproducible and duplicat- ing master format. Book contains 28 student pages and a teachers guide with suggested extension activities. $4.95
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For all materials from this organization, look under these headings: SOLAR ENERGY, SOLAR SYSTEM
PORTRAIT OF A MILLION
Poster showing a million dots (they are just visible, and occupy an area 13 by 18 inches). This is about the only way you can see this crushingly large number. On the facing page, a listing of 70 or so facts in millions: bacteria, hairs, population, millionaires, military expenditures, and astronomical distances. $4.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling.
Universal Workshop, Furman University, Greenville, SC 29613 Phone: (864) 294-2208, Fax number: (864) 294-3523, E-mail address: [email protected] Web: http://www.universalworkship.com
For all materials from this organization, look under these headings: BIOLOGY, SCIENCE in GENERAL, SOLAR SYSTEM
STARS IN YOUR EYES: A GUIDE TO THE NORTH- ERN SKIES
Tells how to locate several constellations of the northern sky and discusses some of the fascinat- ing tales surrounding them. 23 pp. $1.75 (Order #008-022-00155-7). Make Checks payable to: Superintendent of Documents. Allow 4 weeks for delivery. Prices subject to change. Check before ordering. Advance payment required. You may also order online.
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325 Phone: (202) 512-1800, FAX: (202) 512-2250, E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.access.gpo.gov
www.kalmbach.com/astro/astronomy.html ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE
The Web version of this hard copy magazine. Its updated every week with astronomy news. Also includes hot links to other astronomical Web sites.
www.michielb.nl/od95/
THE SUN: A MULTIMEDIA TOUR
This virtual tour of the sun is an informative and interesting place to find out about our nearest star. Effective graphics, MPEG movies, and interesting commentary make this a great spot to learn about solar flares, how light is produced, the suns influence on the earth, much more.
www.mines.edu/stu_archive/jromano/space/orbits.html POSITION OF THE PLANETS
This orbital diagram can show you where the planets in our solar system are on a weekly basis. Very neat idea! Well-executed and easy to navigate as well.
www.nasa.gov
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION: NASA homepage
This site offers a full multi-media approach to information on space. Visit their Welcome page and look at their User Tips to find out what software you need to get the full benefits of what this site has to offer. Visit their gallery to find pictures, videos, and audios. New nitrogen- powered jetpacks and other space-age technologies used by astronauts can be viewed on this website.
www.netreal.co.uk/aurora/index3.htm NORTHERN LIGHTS
Photographs of the aurora borealis.
www.scri.fsu.edu/~dennisl/CMS/activity/astro.html
CYBERSPACE MIDDLE SCHOOL: WALKING TOUR OF THE PLANETS
This activity encourages students to walk from the Sun to Pluto to get an idea of the relative distance between the planets.
www.seasky.org/sky.html SEA AND SKY: THE SKY
This site has lovely gallery photos, an informative tour of the solar system, links, a Challenger memorial, and java games. Very well put together, its an all around beautiful site.
www.seds.org/galaxy
THE GALAXY PAGE (Tour of the stars)
Information about planets, solar system, and astronomy.
www.seds.org/nineplanets/nineplanets/ THE NINE PLANETS TOUR
The Nine Planets is a multimedia tour of the solar system. This web site is a virtual essay about our solar system with text, pictures, sounds and an occasional movie. Each of the planets and major moons in our solar system is briefly described and illustrated with fantastic pictures from NASA spacecraft. Most pages provide references to additional related information.
www.stsci.edu/science/net-resources.html
ASTROWEB: ASTRONOMICAL INTERNET RESOUCES This site is updated frequently and has its links verified daily. It tells of relevant resources available on the Internet, and categorizes most recent changes.
www.terraserver.microsoft.com SATELLITE PICTURES
A site where you can go for satellite pictures. Zoom in on your area.
www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/TRL/astronomy/index.html
EXPANDING UNIVERSE
If youre looking for more astronomy sites, or have students who are, this is the place for you! This is a huge reference set up like virtual library shelves using a modified Dewey system. You can do word or category searches and quickly find what you need.