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Summer is a great time to gaze at the constellations. Learn more about the night skies.

Astronomy – Science @ NASA
Night Sky Network
Star Parties: Discovering the Night Sky
Stars and Galaxies

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Government Sites

Did You Ever Wonder? - Visit the Berkley Labs and learn more about about the structure of cells, how to carve with light, how soil keeps the world in balance and much more.

Energy Kid's Page - Energy Facts - Learn along with Energy Ant about different types of energy. This site is from the Energy Information Administration.

Famous People in Energy - This site has brief biographies of individuals who have made significant contributions to energy and science. The biographies vary in reading level, but the site has tried to find pioneers that will be interesting for students of all ages.

Hydrogen Fuel - Hydrogen is the simplest element known to man. Each atom of hydrogen has only one proton. It is also the most plentiful gas in the universe. Stars are made primarily of hydrogen.

Kids Saving Energy - (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) - Games, tips, and facts just for kids who want to save energy!

Looking Down an Oil Well - Ever wonder what oil looks like underground, down deep, hundreds or thousands of feet below the surface, buried under millions of tons of rock and dirt? Learn about how oil is pulled out of the earth.

Milestones in the History of Energy - Energy has a long history. Beginning back before people could read and write, fire was discovered to be good for cooking, heating and scaring wild animals away. Fire was civilization's first great energy invention, and wood was the main fuel for a long time. Read more about the history of energy.

Smart Energy Use for Kids - (Department of Energy) - This site is a great a portal for energy and science education. The material is by subject matter, with other resources for teachers. Oodles of energy dictionaries and glossaries are also available.

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Other Resources

EurekAlert! Science News and Resources for Kids - The EurekAlert! Science for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources.

Jefferson Lab's Student Zone - Get answers to your science questions. Take a visit through the lab and play some fun science games.

Unit of Super Hero Utilization Management - Top secret site where scientists are conducting experiments on Super Heroes to test their energy-saving Super Powers. You can suggest your own super-hero.

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