SETI public: Voyages Through Time

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Science/Astronomy:

* Voyages Through Time(TM) -- A New Way to Teach Science

http://www.space.com/searchforlife/seti_devore_time_031106.html

"How does the physical and biological world change over time?" "What causes these changes and how fast do they occur?" "What is the evidence for change in living and physical systems?" These are core questions posed in Voyages Through Time, a new high school science curriculum from the SETI Institute that challenges students to consider the origin and development of the universe, our solar system, life on Earth, and us.

* Mystery: Is Voyager at Solar System's Edge?
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/voyager_mystery_031105.html

Voyager 1 has phoned in from the edge of the solar system to let us know what it's like out there. Now scientists are arguing over whether the 26-year-old spacecraft has really reached a telltale and important boundary.

* Saturday's Eclipse: A Teachable Moment
http://www.space.com/spacewatch/eclipse_teachable_031106.html

Whether you are a parent or teacher, the total lunar eclipse coming Saturday evening, Nov. 8 can serve as a great launch pad for teaching some simple things about how the solar system works.

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