Way to Go, Einstein! Activity for grades 3 through 8 The gift of a compass when he was five sparked Einstein's lifelong curiosity—a curiosity that forever changed the world of physics and our lives. Explore his many scientific and humanitarian contributions.
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		Big Dipper Mobile Activity for grades 3 through 8 On Earth, the Big Dipper looks like a giant connect-the-dots puzzle page. Out in space, though, you'd have a hard time recognizing the constellation. See why with a make-it-yourself mobile.
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		Cosmic Chemistry Article for grades 3 through 12 What happened after the Big Bang? This comic strip explains the interactions that lead to the creation of stars, planetary nebulas, and supernovas.
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		If Rocks Could Talk Article for grades 3 through 8 Every rock has a story to tell—and clues to offer about Earth's history. Meet six specimens that have traveled to the AMNH from places as close as the Catskill Mountains and as far away as outer space.
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		Impacts Article for grades 3 through 12 Why do you think they call it “Impacts"? A comic strip shows what can happen—and does happen—when asteroids head for Earth.
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		Launching and Recovering Meteorites Activity for grades 3 through 12 Throwing water balloons on school grounds in the name of science? Absolutely, if you do it safely, and apply what you learn to the science of finding and recovering meteorites.
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		Light, Matter, and Energy Article for grades 3 through 8 Who was this genius named Einstein, and where did he get all his great ideas? Find out with this virtual tour of the many ways he changed science. It might just inspire the genius in you!
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		Modeling a Constellation in Two and Three Dimensions Curriculum Materials for grades 3 through 12 Models allow astronomers to closely study and make predictions about their faraway subjects. Learn about the scientific power of models by creating your own for the constellation Orion.
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		Science Explorations: Journey Into Space Activity for grades 3 through 8 Gravity helps form the stars and planets and helps keep them in orbit. Yet, it can also cause these objects to collide. Explore the many ways gravity shapes—and reshapes—the universe.
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		See the Light Activity for grades 3 through 8 Light always travels in straight lines—that is, unless it bends or bounces off an object's surface. Take an enlightening look at light with these three easy experiments.
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		Stargazing Activity for grades 3 through 8 There are thousands of stars in the night sky. Hidden among them are constellations and planets. How many can you find? Record your sightings in a stellar sky journal.
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		Detecting UV Light Curriculum Materials for grades 5 through 8 You can't see the Sun's ultraviolet rays with your eyes—you just see their results on your freckled, tanned, or sunburned skin. Build a bracelet that immediately detects these invisible rays.
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		Space Games Curriculum Materials for grades 5 through 8 Here on Earth, we tend to take gravity for granted. Yet the astronauts aboard the Space Station need to learn how to do everything without it. Can you imagine shooting hoops in a "weightless" world?
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