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- Subject: Science
- AS: AS90733
- Level: 3
- Credits: 2
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Science 3.7 Report on a recent astronomical event or discovery
Sites for revision
A+ Research and Writing
This website sets out a step-by-step approach to research and writing a report. Suitable for NCEA levels one, two and three.
Amazing Space - Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Telescope Science Institute is responsible for the Hubble space telescope. This interactive website provides resources made collaboratively by teachers and scientists. Lessons topics include: comets, black holes, stars, the solar system, astronaut, and galaxies. Suitable for NCEA level three.
Auckland Astronomical Society
This website features a description of the sky each month, guiding viewers around the current skyscape. It includes reports of talks by astronomers at monthly society meetings, a newsfeed service, the society's journal, and upcoming events. It has links to related sites for access to space and astronomical resources, including sites with an educational focus. Suitable for NCEA level three.
Carter Observatory
This website promotes the Carter Observatory, Wellington, New Zealand, and the Golden Bay Planetarium. It includes online information on astronomy, a calendar of events, and details of educational resources such as archived news on astronomy. It has links to STaRS (Space science Teaching and Resource website), Auckland Observatory and other astronomy websites. Suitable for NCEA level three.
NASA
This website provides access to NASA's strategic enterprises including aerospace technology, biological and physical research, earth science, human exploration of space, and space science. Also links to other NASA websites including International Space Station, Mars Odyssey, and NASA webcasts. Suitable for NCEA level three.
Zoom Astronomy
This website is about space and astronomy for people of all ages and levels. It includes information about astronomers, the solar system, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, stars, and activities including an astronomy dictionary, interactive puzzles, quizzes, and a tutorial. Suitable for NCEA level three.
