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The Tech Museum of Innovation provides a comparison of the science and technology of the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey made in 1968 with the real world technology of 2001. Includes artwork and sound clips. [Requires RealPlayer and Flash plugins]
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Tells what different types of astronauts do, explores how space ships function, and traces the history of space travel.
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A collection of web pages which detail the realm outside of our world: outer space. These pages are designed primarily for teaching or as reference resources, but also contain some areas for entertainment.
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Resource for the beginner and the experienced backyard astronomer, with facts and photos.
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A course on astronomy designed for middle to high school students, but adaptable to most ages and interest levels.
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Helps young people investigate planets and the universe.
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Discover some of the most intriguing UFO mysteries of this century, and possibly walk the path to becoming an astronaut to discover the vast corners of our universe.
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Interactive, multimedia Web environment where students in grades 5-8 role-play NASA occupations, as they search for and build a planet with the necessary characteristics for human habitation.
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The primary objective for the website is to ensure a foundation so the user can do astronomical / physical measurements and thereby take a step further than just actual knowledge. Main target group is highschool students.
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Get some answers to the most asked questions about the phenomena of the sun and moon, time, as well as calendars and historical events information.
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A collection of K-12 space and astronomy jokes with astronomy factoids, quizzes, quotes, links and pictures interspersed throughout the site describing history of astronomy and space exploration.
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Stars, planets, black holes, Junior Astronomers Club.
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Basic introduction to astronomy for kids K-6 grade.
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A comprehensive collection of simple facts about the planets, the solar system, meteors, stars, galaxies, and astronomers.
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Offers educational resources of interest to high schoolers and kids, with information on special projects, space playgrounds, and careers related to the study of space.
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Contains a few brain teasers such as what keeps a satellite in orbit to why meteors burn up in the atmosphere and space shuttles and rockets don't.
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Provides a listing of the constellations, maps, and the myths associated with them.
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El telescopio espacial Spitzer. Página del Instituto Tecnológico de California, contenidos en español.
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Learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Space crafts suitable for preschool, kindergarten and grade school kids.
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A kid friendly website from the European Space Agency offering space related information, games, quizzes, and photos.
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Cool images of earth taken from space: our little blue planet as astronautsand satellites see it, detailed pictures of natural wonders, weather phenomena, and even images showing ocean currents, night lights, and water vapor.
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Home of the popular international science radio program Earth and Sky.
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Resource for European launchers, space science, telecommunications, Earth observation, and manned spaceflight. Updated information on launches, spacecraft in orbit, and events.
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Educates and inspires kids to pursue advanced studies in science and engineering. Mission is to prepare the next generation to explore and develop space.
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Information on planets, the universe at large, and exploration. Offers quizzes and interactive image galleries.
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The motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics, spaceflight and spacecraft, and a math refresher, on a high school level. This site deals with the world of gravity--of massive planets and stars, and the way spaceflight is achieved despite their strong pull.
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Covers the development of this ancient science from days of Stonehenge (3100 BC) to the discovery of Pulsars (1968 AD). Includes related resource links.
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Tables of daily sunrise and sunset times in the Arctic. Learn about the Land of the Midnight Sun, Solstices, and Equinoxes.
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The Old Farmer's Almanac offers the dates and locations of solar and lunar eclipses for the year, as well as the full Moon names and dates for nine years. Check it out here, then go outside and look up.
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The site is authored by Carolyn Collins Petersen, an accomplished astronomy writer and part-time Hubble researcher. Carolyn takes viewers to "The Planetarium Show That Never Ends," where various heavenly bodies are displayed and described in non-scientific but informative and inspiring ways.
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Dedicated to a discussion about our Universe... This site from NASA is intended primarily for ages 14 and up. If you are interested in a lower level, more basic discussion about astronomy and space exploration, try StarChild site.
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Includes information ranging from the training of astronauts to space station construction to the search for life on mars. Also offers an album of NASA photos and links to other sites about the earth and heavens.
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Includes articles, activities, and links for kids. From the producers of the science radio program Earth and Sky.
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Learn about the life and energy processes of stars and galaxies. Page has explanations of ancient and modern theories, as well as charts and astronomical photos.
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Think humans are alone? Follow space expert Timothy Ferris in the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Also, write to an alien.
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Investigates the possibility of living in space. Provides a look at the challenges planets provide for human life, including links.
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Find out what a lightyear is and take a cosmic voyage to the nearest galaxy.
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Space-related education, games, merchandise, NASA content and photos geared toward kids, parents, educators and space enthusiasts worldwide.
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PBS companion site explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, a trivia challenge, and questions and answers with experts.
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Find out about the gods and goddesses of different cultures around the world that focus on the myths that explain astronomy. Three levels of exploration: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
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Find activities and information about rockets, astronauts, space exploration, space shuttles, solar system, and galaxies.
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Resource for kids and space enthusiasts who are interested in meeting and learning about NASA people and the national space program.
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Seeks to answer fundamental questions about the universe. What is the origin of Earth? Take a look at some articles about the story of the universe and the quest to understand life.
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Space science activities for elementary and secondary students in astronomy, physics, life sciences, and space technology.
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Offers self-taught printable versions of space lessons from kindergarten to high school.
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Teaches fun and interesting lessons in astronomy and related subjects. Includes games, photo gallery, and lots of information on the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Includes online quizzes, planet comparisons, pictures and links to astronomy clubs around the world.
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Includes series overview, history of the universe, video clip, teachers' guide, and resources.
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Provides updated space news, discussion boards, extensive photo galleries, and items for sale.
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Featured articles about the moon, sun, and planets, along with meteors, asteroids, and comets.
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Explore the mysteries and puzzles of the Solar System. Includes a quiz and interactive game to design a lander.
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A NASA list of great space-related sites for educational use.
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Join this site in making some 'spacey' things. Also, view space science in action and discover some facts from gravity to telescope magnification.
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Explains the various concepts of space travel. Starting from the basic physical laws in an interactive manner.
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Instructional material on the solar system, including what lies outside the solar system. Also features event logs of a lunar eclipse.
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Information for kids, parents, and teachers ranging from the latest NASA missions and discoveries to backyard astronomy. Bi-weekly feature columns, links, moderated chat room, and bulletin board.
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A WebQuest site for kids to learn about the solar system.
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Offers a look at the universe and the lives of the people who explore it.
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Discusses facts, mysteries, theories, and activities to learn more about the solar system.
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Images of the heavens, send your name to Mars on the Exploration Rover-2003 mission , participate in the study of space science, tour the solar system, and get space science news.
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Primarily for budding astronomers under the age of 14. A service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center at NASA.
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Information and pictures about astronomy and space exploration. Includes stargazing tips, FAQ's, sky almanac, solar system guide, news and articles.
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An international organization provides learning activities, information and news concerning space and its exploration. Includes photographs taken from spacecraft and the Hubble telescope.
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Offers an online coloring book, ask a scientist, FAQs, background on El Niño, and other links.
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Provides images taken by the telescope, an Observatory Cam, along with a calendar of current events, and weather information.
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The animated adventure teaches children how NASA scientists use satellite imagery to better understand Earth's environmental changes.
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Devoted to amateur astronomy. Find information on planets, current sky events, astrophotography, and beginner's tips.
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A detailed non-mathematical introduction to the research on the Earth's magnetic environment in space and its history. Contains master directory of many related text files.
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Founded in 1919, has a mission to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy through international cooperation. The organization is also the internationally recognized authority for assigning designations to celestial bodies and surface features on such bodies.
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Photos from interior Alaska of the Midnight Sun and tundra flowers, with links to more scientific information on the summer solstice.
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About the secrets of distant suns, black holes, and stellar anomalies in space and time.
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Tech Museum provides information on what satellites are, their uses, different types of orbits, the parts that make up a satellite and an interactive satellite construction tool (requries Java).
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Demonstrates and explains scientific concepts related to astronomy in a fun, hands-on manner.
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Contains information on the universe, stars, galaxies, and supernovas.
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Interactive distance learning material for grades 5-8. Includes a variety of "space missions" that brings students through a variety of scientific subjects.
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Track Hubble as it zips around its orbit.
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An extensive and graphics intensive astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and Space Sciences.A NASA sponsored site.
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A Canadian teacher presents a way of exploring space using the internet. Includes games, stargazers, quizzes, astronaut trainings, and classroom connections.
