Bolivia and Chile Links
CIA World factbook about any country in the
world. Check out Bolivia and Chile. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
Astrobiology Links
Astrobiology introduction. http://astrobiology.arc.nasa.gov/roadmap/
Life on the edge article—more weblinks
related to extremophiles! http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/ast29jun99_1.htm
More information and additional lesson plans
about life on the edge. http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/index_09sep99.html
Teachers and Students can explore more online
activities with the NASA’s astrobiology
institute. http://nai.arc.nasa.gov/teachers/
This link takes you to a site called PlanetQuest.
This provides information about how scientists
are using today’s technology to locate
another Earth-like planet. http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov
Volcano Links
Contains a taped symposium for educators featuring
discussions of volcanoes on earth, Io, and Mars,
and ideas for classroom integration. There are
also activities, photos, and fact sheets. http://quest.nasa.gov/ltc/volcanoes/io.html
Discover an educational resource that describes
the science behind volcanoes and volcanic processes. http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/
Earth is not the only place with volcanoes.
Learn here about volcanoes on the moon, Mars,
and other places. http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volc/extraterrestrial.html
Geophysics Links
Take a look at an ocean expedition to explore
hydrothermal venting on the floor of the Pacific
Ocean. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/abyss/
Physiology Links
This site examines the potential health dangers
of mountain climbing in high altitudes and deep-sea
diving. http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/survivingextremes/
Extreme Environments
Students will consider the adaptation of life
forms through natural selection to fill various
niches and accommodate changing environmental
conditions. http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/activities/makeitahabitat/
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