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Marianopolis Science Camp 2009

Journey to the Moon... and beyond!

Mission Toolkit

Recommended Astronomy sites

International Year of Astronomy 2009

2009 is the International Year of Astronomy! Learn about astronomy, and check out the calendar of events for Quebec and all of Canada.
http://www.astronomie2009.ca

Information, Activities, Games and more!

Virtual Visit of the CSA

Virtual Visit of the John H. Chapman Space Centre Headquarters of the CSA, located in Longueuil, Quebec. Includes a peek behind the stages at the daily operations at the CSA, including Robotics Simulation
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/multimedia/virtual_visit.asp

CSA Astronautics Vocabulary

An A-Z glossary of all the astronautic terms you ever wanted to know!
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/resources/vocabulary.asp

CSA Activity - Build a sundial

Create and learn how to use your own sundial.
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/educators/resources/astronomy/module1/lesson1.asp

CSA Space Missions

Information on upcoming missions.

CSA Expedition 20/21 (May 2009). Meet Astronaut Bob Thirsk and learn all the details about this expedition.
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/expedition20-21/default.asp

CSA Mission STS-127 (July 2009). Meet Astronaut Julie Payette, and learn all about the mission.
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/sts-127/default.asp

CSA AstroMenu Contest

Includes information on life and nutrition in space. The contest involves designing a fictional meal for astronaut Dr. Robert (Bob) Thirsk in support of his mission on board the International Space Station. Note: Contest ends May 29, 2009.

AstroMenu Contest for Ages 9-12
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/youth/astromenu/9_12.asp

AstroMenu Contest for Ages 13-16
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/youth/astromenu/13_16.asp

NASA Find it Fast

Search by subject. Includes a list with links to many interesting topics, many with grade-level indication.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/finditfast/K-8_Topical_Index.html

NASA Home and City 2.0

Have you ever wondered how space exploration impacts your daily life? Trace space back to you in this interactive animation feature!
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/nasacity/index2.htm

NASA Exploration

Information on NASA’s plans to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/home/index.html

NASA Exploration 101

Includes a link to download NASA’s booklet, which is “fashioned with the latest real and conceptual imagery, and begins with memories of the past before delving into NASA's exploration strategies and challenges for lunar living and beyond. Readers also gain valuable insight into the new crew and cargo launch vehicles, lunar lander and various rovers ".
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/library/exploration_101.html

NASA Starchild Center for Young Astronomers

For students up to 13 years old. Includes sections on The Solar System, The Universe, Space Stuff, and a Glossary.
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html

NASA Imagine the Universe!

For students ages 14 and up.
http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/homepage.html

NASA for Students

Includes fun games, activities, and more!

Grades 5-8
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/index.html

Grades 9-12
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/9-12/index.html

NASA’s Robonaut

Information, pictures and videos of NASA’s humanoid robot.
http://robonaut.jsc.nasa.gov/index.asp

NASA’s Athlete Rover

Information, pictures and videos of NASA’s robotic vehicle.
http://www-robotics.jpl.nasa.gov/systems/system.cfm?System=11

ESA – European Space Agency

Information about many astronomy topics, as well as games and activities for kids.

ESA Kids: Our Universe. Includes links to different topics: Story of the Universe, Planets and Moons, Comets and Meteors, Stars and Galaxies, and The Sun. Each topic includes three sections: Lab, Fun, and News.
http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/OurUniverse.html

ESA Kids: The Moon. Includes information about the Birth of the Moon, Moon Eclipses, Moon Phases, and Moon Exploration.
http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEMXR6WJD1E_OurUniverse_0.html

ESA Kids: Fun Activities. Games, quizzes, and more!
http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/fun.html

ESA Kids: Build models. Includes templates and instructions to assemble different models: Hipparcus globe, Aeolus model, SOHO spacecraft, ATV paper model, Mars Express model, and more.
http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/build.html

NASA Video Clips

Short video clips about living in space: Equipment for space missions, space suits, space food, and more.

NASA Video Clips: Living in space. A collection of videos about equipment for space missions, space food, space suits, and more.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/nasaeclips/launchpad/living-in-space.html

NASA Video Clip: Space suit construction.
http://www.nasa.gov/mov/196833main_070_Construction_Design_Spacesuit.mov

NASA Video Clip: Bending under pressure. A video clip that demonstrates the impact of pressure on a space suit.
http://www.nasa.gov/mov/316395main_Bending_Under_Pressure.mov

NASA Video Clip: E.M.U. - Extravehicular Mobile Unit. Explains the importance of proper space suit fit.
http://www.nasa.gov/mov/196834main_071_Importance_Spacesuit_Fitting.mov

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