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The Chandra X-Ray Observatory

The Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Learn about the Chandra X-Ray Observatory's telescope system, science instruments, and spacecraft system in this interactive activity adapted from NASA. OER Level

9-12

Interactive

Counting Neutrons on the Moon

Counting Neutrons on the Moon

Find out how scientists are using a neutron detector onboard a satellite to try to find water on the Moon in this video adapted from NASA. OER Level

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9-12

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The Index of Refraction and Snell’s Law

The Index of Refraction and Snell’s Law

Learn about the index of refraction and Snell's law in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

Video

Interference and Diffraction

Interference and Diffraction

Learn about interference and diffraction in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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LED and Transmitter Characteristics

LED and Transmitter Characteristics

Learn about fiber optic transmitters in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

Video

LIDAR 3D Mapping

LIDAR 3D Mapping

See how researchers create 3-D maps of planets by using LIDAR (light detection and ranging) instruments in this video adapted from NASA. OER Level

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9-12

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Photodetector and Receiver Characteristics

Photodetector and Receiver Characteristics

Learn about fiber optic receivers in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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Radio Waves & Electromagnetic Fields

Radio Waves & Electromagnetic Fields

In this interactive simulation adapted from the University of Colorado's Physics Education Technology project, explore how a radio transmitter broadcasts electromagnetic radiation. OER Level

6-12

Interactive

A Simple Fiber-Optic Communications System

A Simple Fiber-Optic Communications System

Learn about rise-time analysis in fiber optic communications systems in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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A Simple Fiber Numerical Aperture Measurement

A Simple Fiber Numerical Aperture Measurement

Learn about measuring the numerical aperture of an optical fiber in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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Tracking Polar Bears

Tracking Polar Bears

In this interactive activity adapted from the USGS Alaska Science Center, track the movements of a polar bear as it migrates across the changing Arctic sea ice and compare the paths of four different polar bears. OER Level

K-8

Interactive

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