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Government Sites
America by Air - National Air and Space
Museum - (Smithsonian Institution) - This site has different activities, including a virtual
flight across America during different parts of the twentieth century. Visitors can click on the "Fly
Across America" to view period documents that depict what the in-flight experience was like from the
1920s to the present. Tthe "Explore Exhibition" takes visitors through the different periods of American
aviation history, complete with historic photographs, first-hand recollections, and more.
America on the Move - America on the move explores the role of transportation
in American history. Learn how railroads and other transportation helped bring communities
together.
Apollo 11: Walking On the
Moon - What did it take to put a man on the Moon? What were the dangers? Who were
the Apollo 11 astronauts? How did they live in space? Visit Walking on the Moon to experience the
incredible Apollo 11 mission!
Dynamic
Earth - The National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, offers this
really interactive and engaging site to teach about science of the earth. The three main sections of
the site include: Rocks at Earth's Surface, Rocks Below Earth's Surface, and Mining.
How Maps are Made - A lot goes into making a map. Learn how the maps are
made.
Human Space Flight - (NASA) - Find out the latest news and information about
the Space Shuttle, the Space Station and much more.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory Student Page - This Page was created to
serve the needs of students who are interested in Space Science.
NASA for Students Grades K - 4 - Learn about what is
happening in the night sky, play games, and learn about space
NASA Kids Club - This site has cool games - including exploring and
learning about space, building and launching rockets, exploring Mars, keeping airplanes on schedule
and helping a comet travel through the solar system.
NASA
Quest - (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - Learn about flight and the
people who made it happen.
NASA
Science For Kids - NASA brings you an exciting way to look at our Sun and Earth, our
solar system and the universe beyond.
NASA Video Gallery - (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - View
videos online from the 50th Anniversary celebration to Buzz Lightyear to the landing of the space
shuttle.
NASA's Newsbreaks (Grades 3-5) - (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration) - KSNN™, the Kids Science News Network, is a program that uses the Web,
animation, and video to introduce science, technology, engineering, math, and NASA concepts. This
site features children in 60-second (video) newsbreaks answering math, science, and technology
questions.
NASA's Newsbreaks (K - 2nd Grades) - NASA's KSNN™ uses
animated characters to introduce science, technology, engineering, math, and NASA concepts. This
site has 60-second animations, activities, and resource links covering such topics as "magnetism" and
"states of matter."
Satellites and Space - NOAA Education - (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration) - Explore space with these fun and informative links.
Sky
Watch 2.0 - (NASA) - Want to know when a spacecraft will be flying over your city? You
can find out here.
Space
Place - Amazing facts and fun activities to do to learn more about space science.
Space Place Live - Kate and Carlos host their own talk show! Their guests are real
scientists who work on really cool space and Earth missions. Join them and find out what it’s like to
work as a scientist, how they got started in science, and what they like to do for fun.
StarChild - A Learning Center for Young
Astronomers - The Sun, moon, comets and asteroids oh my! Here you will find
interesting information about a lot of amazing space subjects. By the time you have completed the
Space Stuff Section, you will be an expert on becoming an astronaut and space probes.
Stars and Galaxies - NASA - (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) - Find out about current
space missions and the new world atlas.
The Universe - NASA - (Science Mission Directorate) - To begin learning about
the universe, you just need to look up at the night sky. That's how astronomy began.
Virtual Field Trip - Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Learn how JPL
explores space and studies Earth.
Other Resources
BrainPop - Science - BrainPOP's has animated movies created to explain the
world around us in an engaging way. There are some FREE movies, but most you have to subscribe
to. Kids, make sure to talk this over with your parents.
European Space Agency - Kids - Learn about space stations, life in
space, astronauts, and more.
National Geographic Kids Stories - Wanna hear about current events?
National Geographic gives you the top news stories on animals and nature, people and places, and
even wacky news.
Space & Science - National Geographic
Kids - Learn what you can do to protect the Earth, animals, and resources. And find out
why it's important to plant native plants in your garden.
Star Parties: Discovering the Night Sky -
Star parties are gatherings where professional and amateur astronomers set up their telescopes and
invite people to come learn about the night sky.
Windows to
the Universe - Learn about our planet, solar system and our universe. Don't forget to
check out the games and puzzles.
Page Revised - 3/30/2009
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