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Resources
Exhibit
Specific
Public
Web site
View the Museum's complete informational
site on the exhibit.
Map
& Overview (PDF: 900kb)
Download and print an overview
and map of the entire exhibit
experience. Requires the free
PDF
viewer to read.
Recommended
Web Sites
NASA
NASA’s home page can lead
you in the right direction!
Links to activities for students,
information for teachers, and
the latest information available
from space can be found on this
site.
Challenger
Center
Challenger Center’s Web
site offers a valuable collection
of downloadable resources, activities,
and educational programs for
students of all ages.
Zoom
Astronomy
Enchanted Learning’s Zoom Astronomy site offers a comprehensive
unit of study that includes the solar system, stars, and many other
related astronomy ideas. This site also has a link to a fantastic
online illustrated astronomy glossary.
Space
Kids
The Space Kids site offers students
a wealth of online interactive
games for learning about our
solar system and beyond. Students
can play games, watch video
clips, or take a virtual tour
of our solar system.
Space
Place
The Space Place offers a wealth of online activities for students
to learn about important space concepts. The site includes creative
space projects and interactive trivia games, as well as online crossword
puzzles and mazes for students to master.
Night Sky Resources
Find out what the night sky has to offer, then discover where and
how to see it on the Museum’s night sky resources page.
Astronomy
Picture of the Day
This Web site features a different image each day along with a brief,
scientific explanation by a professional astronomer. The site also
features an archive of past pictures and links to other relevant
sites.
NASA Explores
NASA explores offers a wealth of space science related activities
for the K-12 teacher. It provides free weekly articles and activities
on current NASA projects. You can also sign up for their weekly
newsletter for the most up-to-date lesson postings available on
their site.
Recommended Book
Chaos to Cosmos: A Space Odyssey
You’ve seen the exhibition, now read the book! Chaos
to Cosmos: A Space Odyssey is the perfect souvenir of your
visit to the Museum’s new, permanent space science exhibition
and a great way to learn more about the universe. Chaos
to Cosmos explores cultural ties to the night sky, the basic
tenets of space science, modern exploration of the solar system,
and the search for life beyond Earth.
Written by three experts in space science, Chaos
to Cosmos brings the complexities of space science down to
Earth using clear and engaging writing, breathtaking images, and
easy-to-understand diagrams. This book is perfect for the space
science novice or for those wishing to learn more about what lies
beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
$21.95 softcover, $29.95 hardcover; full-color; 144 pages. Purchase
a copy by visiting the Museum Shop or by calling 303.370.6366.
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