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UNIT 4: SPACE

Chapter 15: The History of the Universe

15.1  The Life of a Star   |   15.2  The Origin of the Planets   |  
15.5  The Origin of the Universe   |   15.6  The Hubble Deep Field   | 

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15.1
The Life of a Star
The Life of Star.  A web-based project put together by two 15 year olds from England. Good textual material and graphics.

The Life Cycle of a Sun-Like Star  A good but brief explanation of  the life cycle of a star.

15.2
The Origin of the Planets
Amazing Space Web-Based Activities.  Amazing Space is a set of web-based activities primarily designed for classroom use, but made available for all to enjoy.
15.5
The Origin of the Universe
Origins - The Timeline of the Universe.  This excellent tutorial by NASA follows the 15-billion-year-long history of the Universe. The major chain of events that eventually led to life on Earth.

Cosmology - The Big Bang.  It's a theory but it makes for good reading and draws the reader into other cosmological phenomena.

15.6
The Hubble Deep Field
The Hubble Space Telescope.  This is the page to see all of the fantastic pictures of space captured by the Hubble Space telescope, including pictures of the Comet/Jupiter Encounter.

Live From the Hubble Space Telescope.  Electronic field trips connecting real science, real scientists, real locations, real time with students.

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