How do I move my data from internal HDD to ext. HDD to upgrade internal?

Hello,
I just got a 500GB internal HDD to upgrade my 120GB internal one right now. I also purchased a TB external HD to use for back ups.
My question is this: What is the easiest way to back up/move my entire 120GB internal HDD data to the TB external, install the new 500GB internal, then move everything back to my new 500GB internal?
I already know how to do the hardware stuff. I just need to know how to use the software. (Time Machine?? Migration Assistant? ) I would rather NOT have to purchase additional software.
Thanks for your help.

The first time that I upgraded my hard drive I used [These Instructions|http://www.macinstruct.com/node/130] and it worked very well. I used the free/trial version of SuperDuper! but you can use Carbon Copy Cloner as posted above also.

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