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Hunt for Alien Worlds

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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:

All Alone?
Physics professor Philip Morrison details the history of the search for other planets, how planets, and the possibility of other life in the universe. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Be a Stargazer
Learn some stargazing tips to help you get the most out of the night sky. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Constellations
Read the history of how constellations came to be. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Star Map
Find a map of the sky over the Northern hemisphere. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Find the Planets
Learn how to locate some of the stars at the heart of four planetary systems. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Signs of Life
In this online activity, use data to locate the planet Jupiter and determine if there is a nearby planet with an atmosphere habitable for humans. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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Teacher's Guide
Hunt for Alien Worlds
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