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Space
Exploration
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created by Stephanie Schwinn on 10/22/10
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Each group has been assigned a decade of space exploration (1950s - 200s). You will be researching your decade using the online resources and websites listed below.
You will be finding information on:
* a list of manned and unmanned missions
* what missions/discoveries contrinbuted to our understanding of space science
* key scientists or engineers
* astronauts who have made important discoveries
* images to support your notes
Remember to keep track of all the resources that you used for your project ~ you will be submitting a bibliography as part of your grade.
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Encyclopedia Britannica ~ click on the Middle School section to enter the site. Use the search box to find your subject.
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SIRS Discoverer ~ type your search term in the search box.
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Science Reference Center ~ click SRC, then Astronomy box to browse
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BBC Science and Nature ~ Mission Timeline
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Sea and Sky ~ space exploration timeline
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Space for Kids ~ timeline from 1942 |
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RocketMine.com ~ timeline of space exploration |
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SolarViews.com ~ click on the range of dates |
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NASA History ~ find your topic on the left |
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NASA Missions ~ current and past missions |
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Biography.com ~ get explorer biographies |
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Print Resources
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500-523 XXX
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Astronomy & Space
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629 XXX
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Missions & Spacecraft
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REF 551
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Reference ~ Astronomy
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Astronomy Photo Credits (top to bottom):
M16 Eagle Nebula (Pillars of Creation)
Solar System
Cat's Eye nebula
Colliding Galazies
Space Viewers
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