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NASA live launches, landings, and events. Watch live broadcasts from NASA Television and NASA’s social media channels, and a schedule of upcoming live events including news briefings, launches and landings.

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Most of the exoplanets discovered so far are in a relatively small region of our galaxy, the Milky Way. (“Small” meaning within thousands of light-years of

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NASA wants today's students to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. High School Aerospace Scholars offers a one-of-a-kind experience for Texas high school students to explore the possibilities of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related major or career. Learn more about the activity by viewing What Can You See.

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Application Closes | Monday, October 22, 2018

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Online Eperience | High School Aerospace Scholars

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There are multiple components of the Texas High School Aerospace Scholars application. Complete the following steps before beginning the application to be prepared for the application process.

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Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System

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This set of 360 surfaces and travel posters envision a day when the creativity of scientists and engineers will allow us to do things we can only dream of now.

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Astro101 Slide Set: From Supernovas to Planets

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This slide set focuses on the discovery of a massive dust cloud in a supernova remnant. It is one of a series of short, topical presentations on new developments from NASA astrophysics missions, relevant to introductory astronomy topics. These resources are intended to help instructors include the latest discoveries (not yet in their textbooks) into their courses.

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This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number NNX16AC65A and contracts NAS5-26555 and NAS5-03127. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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Databases of HDF-N and HDF-S showing the galaxy's number and type (spiral, elliptical or irregular).

Database Explanation:
While it may look confusing at first, the database for the HDF-N is easy to use in a classroom without a computer. The first column of numbers contains a reference number for each of the 1067 galaxies included in this database. The last column of numbers gives the classification of the galaxy: 1 = elliptical, 2 and 3 = spiral, and 4 = irregular. (The type "2" spirals have a tighter spiral pattern than the type "3" spirals. For the purposes of this activity, the two types of spirals should be grouped together.) The other numbers can be ignored. You can use the website listed in the Grab Bag (see " References Found Outside the Institute") to generate sets of random numbers. Use 1 to 1067 to set the number range. Then, use the random numbers from the website to select galaxies from the database. Read across to the last column to determine the galaxy type.

To use the database for the HDF-S, you will need to number the galaxies starting with 1 and ending with 1275. In this database, the galaxies are identified by letters (instead of numbers) in the last column: "E" = elliptical, "S" = spiral, and "Irr" = irregular. If the last column says "star," the object is a star in our galaxy.

Selected lesson pages:
Certain lesson pages and images, listed below, have been provided as JPEG and PDF files. The JPEGs are for computer presentations outside of the web-based lesson and the PDFs are for overhead projector presentations. The graphics in the PDFs have been altered so that they will make good overhead projector transparencies. The JPEG files have not been altered and look just like the web-based lesson pages. The JPEGs are NOT optimized for overhead projectors. In the two tables below, the downloadable file name appears on the right and the title of the web page or image on which it is based appears at left:
JPEGs for computer presentations:

Page or image description Downloadable JPEG file name

PDFs for making overhead projector transparencies:
Page or image description Downloadable PDF file name

Other resources related to the lesson:

One of the unique features of using the World Wide Web is the ability to move quickly and easily to other links of related topics. If you find an appropriate related link, don't forget to bookmark it for later use. These related links can play an important role in enhancing your lesson. You can use them to gather research information, learn the latest current events information, and introduce or follow up a specific lesson module. Here are some Web pages that relate to the topic:

Other resources available at the Space Telescope Science Institute:

Other resources available outside the Space Telescope Science Institute:
Below you will find a vast amount of information regarding the topic of Galaxies and Statistics. The information comes from many sources other than the Insitute.

Some of the resources are quite in depth, and it is easy to get lost. It is suggested that you bookmark this page before you examine each source. That way, should you get lost, you can simply use the bookmark to return to the main page.

You may occasionally find a site "under construction," or you may find that a site is completely gone. There is no way to control such situations as the sites are out of Space Telescope Science Institute's control.

Books and Other Printed Material

NCTM, Focus on Statistics, Mathematics, Teacher, November, 1999.

Moore, David S and McCabe, George P., Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, W. H. Freeman and Company, 2nd edition, 1997

Triola, Mario F., Elementary Statistics, Addison Wesley, 6th edition, 1994

Senk, Sharon L. et. Al., The UCSMP Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry, Integrated Mathematics, Scott Foresman, 2nd edition, 1998

Bohan, James F., AMSCO's AP Statistics, Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination, AMSCO School Publication Inc., 2000

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Databases of HDF-N and HDF-S showing the galaxy's number and type (spiral, elliptical or irregular). Database Explanation: While it may look confusing at first, the database for the HDF-N is easy to use in a classroom without a computer. The first column of numbers contains a reference number for each of the 1067 galaxies included in this database.

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The name for a rock from space before it enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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This space accommodation has allowed men and women to travel from Earth's surface into outer space.

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Watch or download the latest launch videos, mission updates, animations, This Week @NASA, ScienceCast and more.

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Watch or download the latest launch videos, mission updates, animations, This Week @NASA, ScienceCast and more.

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Strange Stuff In Space - Windows to the Universe

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Windows to the Universe, at http://windows2universe.org/ from the National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA). The Website was developed in part with the support of UCAR and NCAR, where it resided from 2000 - 2010. © 2012 National Earth Science Teachers Association. Windows to the Universe® is a registered trademark of NESTA.

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Biology

Project Oceanography A Distance Learning Marine Science Program for Middle Schools

Dinosaurs in Cyberspace Everything you'd ever want to know about dinosaurs!

Entomology Resources Iowa State link about all kinds of bugs!

Interactive Frog Dissection Link for those of you who don't want to get your hands messy

Monarch Watch Dedicated to Monarch butterfly education, conservation, and research. Lots of information on Monarch biology and migration as well as suggestions for in-class activities. Also, opportunities for student participation on-line or in Monarch tagging and migration-watch projects.

Sea World Educational Resources hands-on activities included

University of Michigan's Museum of Zoology homepage Includes pictures and information about animals including their classification

Veterinary Resources Page NetVet Resources includes electronic zoo, how to care for pets, and what a veterinarian does

Earth Science

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences This on-line resource will steer you to great Earth science data websites

DEVELOP: Digital Earth Virtual Environment and Learning Outreach Project A NASA project that helps teachers incorporate maps and data - everything from satellite imagery, topographical and population maps, to data about migration and weather patterns - into the classroom.

Hurricane Strike! Hurricane Science and Safety for Students - tons of information and cool animations!

SeaWiFS Educational Resources NASA's educational activities and links associated with the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor mission

Project LEARN Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere - a module for the middle school classroom

Understanding Earthquakes Includes quizes, history, and other links on earthquakes

United States Geological Survey Education and Outreach site Geological information that's helpful for educators...

Water Science for Schools USGS Learning Web site, ideal for student reports.

The Weather Channel's Education Site

What Forces Affect Our Weather? Information on different weather topics inspired by programs from the "Planet Earth" series.

Interdisciplinary

Literacy Frameworks for Earth Science Education Conceptual frameworks describing what students and the general public should know to be literate about the Earth system

Achieve.org Bringing Education standards to you

The Event Inventor Fun activities to help groups of all ages and sizes learn about the basics of astronomy, geometry and more...

Laboratory for Extraterrestrial Physics Education and Outreach Page Covers astronomy, chemistry and physics of the solar system and beyond!

NASA's Education Homepage

NASA's Educational Materials Page

NASAexplores NASAexplores provides free weekly K-12 educational articles and lesson plans on current NASA projects. Printable and downloadable, these supplemental curriculum resources meet national education standards.

NOAA's site on oil spills Experiments especially for kids!

A Paleoperspective on Global Warming An introduction to global warming and the green house effect.

Science Netlinks A comprehensive web site for K-12 science educators. This page is brought to you by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

sciLINKS National Science Teacher Association's sciLINKS program...connecting your textbook to the world.

Today in Science History The website lists notable dates in science history for every day of the year, along with quotations from prominent scientists.

Uniservity A great on-line academic resource for higher education students and academic staff. This site is based in the UK.

Mathematics

Kid's Web - Math Math resources, including asking Dr. Math a question

MathCounts Promoting mathematics at a 7th and 8th grade level

Mythology

About.com Ancient history and mythology from around the world

Physics

Multimedia Physik A good site for physics, astronomy and mathematics -- in German!

Space Sciences

The Goldstone Apple Valley Radio Telescope Has opportunities for teachers and students across the country.

Binary Stars Free astronomy software for Macintosh computers, complete with manuals, for teaching binary star concepts in the classroom or for personal use.

CERES Astronomy Education site An extensive library of interactive K-12 materials for teaching astronomy including classroom-ready lesson plans, NASA data search engines and distance learning courses for in-servic e K-12 teachers.

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Science Education Department Resources for teaching all ages...

Millennium Academy Computer Drafting Classes Kids can learn to draw rockets and such on-line. Also has teacher resources for rocketry.

NASA Glenn Research Center Homepage Information about visiting the center along with educational opportunities presented by the center.

NASA Space Science Education Resource Directory A good site for all levels, includes links and activities.

The Nine Planets A multimedia tour of the solar system.

The Observatorium NASA site that displays earth and space science data, applications, and technologies

On-line Education and Outreach by Mary Urquhart, University of Colorado Includes standard-based activities on Mars, Physics, Saturn, and the Solar System in general

Space Day Celebrated on the first Thursday in May every year...

Spacewatch An interactive, Internet-based TV channel that has specials on human space flight, astronomy and the cosmos

Startalker.com A great astronomy program that will help you and your students learn the constellations and stars as you gaze at the stars. Check it out!

Sun-Earth Educational Resources Content, classroom activities, games, real-time data and more...

Shop Windows to the Universe Science Store!

Learn about Earth and space science, and have fun while doing it! The games section of our online store includes a climate change card game and the Traveling Nitrogen game!

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Teacher Resources: Educational Links - Windows to the Universe

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Project Oceanography A Distance Learning Marine Science Program for Middle Schools Dinosaurs in Cyberspace Everything you'd ever want to know about dinosaurs! Entomology Resources Iowa State link about all kinds of bugs! Interactive Frog Dissection Link for those of you who don't want to get your hands messy Monarch Watch Dedicated to Monarch butterfly education, conservation, and research.

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Journey of a Lifetime-Mars Education Resources

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Journey of a Lifetime-Mars Education Resources

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Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System

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Infographics | Multimedia - Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System

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NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program, the search for planets and life beyond our solar system.