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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Physicist

For Students 9th - 10th
Physicist as a career is a very broad spectrum. This site from Science Buddies relates the general requirements and education needed to be a physicist and lists the many sub-fields in which physicists can specialize. Included is a video...
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NASA

Nasa: Reaching for the Stars

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the latest news on research and development underway to use antimatter as a fuel for space vehicles. (April 12, 1999)
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Concept of Negative Energy in Physics Simplified

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting and detailed discussion of negative energy, how its existence has been proven, and its possible future application in making interstellar space travel possible.
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Other

Elementary Science Program: Astronomy, Gr. 5 8

For Students 5th - 8th
"Astronomy is the science that studies the Earth, the Moon and other objects in space. It has helped us discover our place in the physical universe. It is still making discoveries." This landing page gives options for students and...
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Relativity and Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand and learn about the properties of space and time and the concept of relativity.
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NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Supernovae (Advanced)

For Students 9th - 10th
Supernovae are divided into two basic physical types, including a description of supernova types and how they are classified based on the existence of hydrogen spectral lines. Definitions of key terms are provided.
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Symmetry Magazine

Symmetry Magazine: Explain It in 60 Seconds: Neutralinos

For Students 9th - 10th
Neutralinos, described here, are hypothesized particles of dark matter. Scientists hope to confirm their existence through their research with the Large Hadron Collider. "Explain It In 60 Seconds" is an article series that aims to...