Life in the UniverseThe Science Teacher
Life in the Universe
November 2003
How widespread is life in the universe? This article offers a concise summary
of recent developments in astrobiology, including an overview of the planets
where life would most likely be found.
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http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-02/tst0311_40.pdf
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A Voyage through
the Radio Universe
October 2004
High school students conducted research once possible only by professional
scientists—they measured the Hubble constant. Students learned about distant
galaxies by analyzing data from the world’s largest single dish radio telescope.
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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=49806
Seeing the
World Through Instrumental "Eyes"
October 2003
Teachers can explore with students the history of astronomy and the science that has shaped today’s technology. This historical background and eight related activities illustrate how the electromagnetic spectrum yields vital clues about the evolution of the universe.