Surf these sites: Andrew Fraknoi -- Astronomer, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, California. Asteroid Search -- Astronomy 411 course: standard topics in astronomy such as the Solar system, stars, galaxies, and the structure of the Universe. Astronomy Camp -- organized by the University of Arizona for teenagers and adults. Astronomy Education in the United States -- This is an updated, expanded version of an invited talk given by Andrew Fraknoi at the 189th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, held in Toronto, Canada in January 1997. Astronomy Page for Science Explained -- Offers free lessons in astronomy. The course runs from January throughout the year, but you can learn a lot from it anytime. Covers identification of stars, constellations and planets, physics etc. It covers the universe! An excellent site for homeschoolers or other distance learners. Astronomy Picture of the Day''s Educational Links -- A list of resources that excel in astronomy education. Each resource is distinctly different - they have been chosen to highlight a wide range of interests. We believe the list is topologically complete in that there are no publicly advertised astronomy resources on the WWW that cannot be found by following the internal links of these resources. The list is in alphabetical order, and is subject to change as the WWW, and our knowledge of it, matures. Astronomy Tours -- Astronomy programs free to school groups and the general public in the Page-Lake Powell region of Northern Arizona. Astronomy Videos -- Cover many astronomical subjects. Astronomy, Space and Physics Terms -- in a searchable format, offered by ExploreSpace.com. Black Holes to Blackboards-Getting a Global Sense -- Despite assertions by some of a flat Earth, we really do live on a ball that''s spinning through space. Here''s a an exercise in visualizing our rotating planet. Black Holes to Blackboards-Science for the Masses -- A manifesto for astronomy education. Boundless Universe -- Study of the space: constellations, myths, rockets, satellites, voyages, space medicine, the Sun, planets and the Moon, comets, stars, galaxies, universe evolution. Cosmic Knowledge -- Articles on astronomy, cosmology, space exploration, high energy physics, biographies, images, links. Education Index -- Search for educational information and links in over 50 categories. FAQ - sci.astro -- sci.astro is a newsgroup devoted to the science of astronomy. Its content ranges from the Earth to the farthest reaches of the Universe. Genesis Mission -- In our ''search for origins'', NASA''s Genesis mission will capture solar wind particles in the first unmanned sample return mission. Learn about the mission, and download great standards-based classroom materials that are loaded with cutting-edge content. Complete with teacher guides, student activities, student data and recording sheets, and assessments, these modules can form a focal point of quality science curricula. Introduction to Windows to the Universe -- user-friendly learning system on the earth and space sciences. Developed by NASA. John N''s Astronomy and Meteorology -- Music, animations, pictures, texts, links and educational programs for astronomy and meteorology for young and old. Mysteries of Deep Space -- This PBS companion site explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, a trivia challenge, Q&A with experts, and more. National Astronomy Education Projects -- This is an evolving list of those projects and programs in astronomy education to which anyone from around the U.S. can apply or from which anyone can receive materials. National Astronomy Education Projects: -- A catalogue of computer materials or projects that deal with space or astronomy. Planet Quest -- Created by high-school students, this interactive and informative site includes online quizzes, planet comparisons, pictures and links to astronomy clubs around the world. Project Radio Jove -- is an educational project to involve secondary school students in collecting and analyzing observations of the natural radio emissions of the planet Jupiter and the Sun. Participating students get hands-on experience in gathering and working with space science data. Science-Visions Explorations of the mind -- From the vast, mysterious depths of the oceans to the furthest outreaches of our galaxy, join Talk City''s Science-Visions for discussions on your favorite science topics. Size of Solar System -- Shows Solar System true to scale. Helps realize the vastness of distances between planets compared to planet sizes. Space Art through the Ages -- Getty contribution to Mars Millennium Project: Interdisciplinary activities combine students'' scientific understanding of the universe with their own creativity and imagination. Stanback Planetarium NASA Educator Resource Center -- at South Carolina State University. Providing educators with current aerospace and astronautical educational materials. Star Gazer Home Page -- Home of Jack Horkheimer. The first and only weekly TV series on naked eye astronomy. StarQuest -- An interactive, student-produced website about astronomy. It covers many areas including general information, astrophysics, constellations, and uses of the color spectrum with astronomy. An image archive of Hubble Space Telescope photos is also included. Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) -- SEDS is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space. (It''s got lots of good stuff too. ED) Teachers'' Lab -- Explore the Teachers'' Lab--a place where teachers and educators can experiment with new ideas in learning and identify activities they can use in the classroom. Working in the Teachers'' Lab, educators can develop a deeper understanding of math and science concepts they have been teaching for years or are just introducing to their students for the first time. The Labs are based upon professional development series and workshops broadcast on the Annenberg/CPB Channel. Each Lab combines online activities with background information and interactive polls or worksheets participants can use in their classrooms, plus links to related Web sites. The International Association for Astronomical Studies (IAAS) -- a group of junior high & high school students interested in aerospace & astronomical sciences. Think Space -- Think Space is a space project by students for ThinkQuest. UCSD Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences -- General astronomy tutorial, education links, web courses, documents. Universe in the Classroom -- A free quarterly educational newsletter published by the ASP for teachers, youth group leaders, librarians, and anybody else who wants to help children of all ages learn more about the wonders of the universe. It is available either in printed form or electronically here on our website. Walton High School Astronomy Class -- Syllabus, course notes with illustrations, links. ask-science -- Anyone can ask any question about the science behind things on this email discussion list! Wonder why you close your eyes everytime you sneeze? What a 4th dimention is? Wanna know what a rainbow is made of? No question is a stupid question.
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