Government Sites
Aeronautics and Space History -
(Smithsonian) - Exploring the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight
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!
Astronaut Photography - Observing Earth's
Systems from Space - (Johnson Space Center) - Shuttle astronauts have made
observations of the Earth's surface and atmosphere, on a "target of opportunity" basis. The unique
information gained from these real-time observations is through astronaut photography from the ISS,
called Crew Earth Observations3.
Astronomy - Science @ NASA - Find out about space weather, different types of
astronomy and much more.
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.
Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts - (Library of Congress) - Did you
ever wonder why a camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a
cricket? Or why our joints make popping sounds? These questions deal with everyday phenomena
that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically.
ISS
EarthKam - ISS EarthKAM is a NASA sponsored program that provides stunning, high
quality photographs of our planet taken from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. ISS
EarthKAM students have taken thousands of photographs of Earth by using the world wide web to
direct a digital camera on select space flights and currently on the International Space Station.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory Student Page - This Page was created to
serve the needs of students who are interested in Space Science.
Just For Kids - Johnson Space Center - This site has
great links such as sending your name to Mars, living in space, and becoming a virtual astronaut.
Living
in Space - Do you think you would like to be an astronaut? Check out how astronauts
what astronauts eat, what they wear, and how they sleep.
NASA - Kids' Page - Games, stories, activities, and space news for kids.
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's Interactive Features - (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration) - Download images, podcasts, and video clips as well access interactive online
features.
NASA's Page for Students (Grades 5-8) -
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - At this cool site you can learn about the latest
Student Features and Student News happening at NASA!
Night Sky Network - NASA - (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) - A nationwide group of
amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to
you.
Rocket Science 101 - NASA has created this
elegant and visually stimulating demonstration website that allows you the opportunity to learn how
two different types of rockets (the Delta II and the Atlas V) are constructed.
Satellites and Space - NOAA Education - (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration) - Explore space with these fun and informative links.
Solar System Exploration Kids Page - Our solar system is made up of a star
- the Sun - nine planets, more than 130 moons and a bunch of comets, asteroids and other space
rocks. Learn all about the other planets.
Stars and Galaxies - NASA - (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) - Find out about current
space missions and the new world atlas.
The NOAA
Photo Library - NOAA collection includes thousands of weather and space images,
hundreds of images of our shores and coastal seas, and thousands of marine species images ranging
from the great whales to the most minute plankton.
Women of NASA - (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - There are
many math, science, and technology careers for women at NASA. At this interesting site you can take
the NASA quest and read profiles of NASA experts about their work days.
Other Resources
Amazing
Space - Learn about the Hubble Telescope and see some really awesome pictures.
AOL Research
and Learn - References include a dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, and articles on such topics
as space, planet earth, animals, and more.
Capture
the Cosmos - Learn about black holes, comets & asteroids, galaxies, gravity, and
more.
Constellations Quiz - Find the stars to
complete the constellations and learn out about their associated meteor showers.
e.encyclopedia - e.encyclopedia combines the best of a
traditional encyclopedia with an extra digital dimension. It guides the reader to the most helpful,
appropriate and amazing sites the web has to offer.
EurekAlert! Science News and Resources for Kids - The
EurekAlert! Science for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources.
Greatest Engineering Achievments of the 20th
Century - How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you
use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore this list of the top 20 achievements.
Homework Help - National Geographic -
Check out this page for information, or search One-Stop Research for pictures, articles, maps, and
more on subjects like animals, history and science - perfect for reports, presentations, and more!
HubbleSite - Explore Astronomy - Check out Hubble podcasts, take an
interactive quiz and see the universe through the lens of the Hubble telescope.
Hubblesite: Black Holes - Black holes are places where
ordinary gravity has become so extreme that it overwhelms all other forces in the Universe. Once
inside, nothing can escape a black hole's gravity, not even light. This is as close as you'll ever get to
one. So come explore!
Is There Life in the Solar System? - Over the next few years,
space probes will be visiting alien worlds looking for life. Our first contact with extraterrestrials could
be just around the corner. Learn more about the search for life in the solar system.
Learning Adventures - Browse through and learn some amazing science
facts! Find out about the Woolly Mammoth, oceans, Cleopatra's Palace
and much more!
Mars Millennium Project - Take a journey of inspiration and discovery as you
explore Mars through answers to questions asked of artists, scientists, engineers, and astronauts.
New York Times - Science and Health -
Explore science and health issues in depth or search by subject. Also view slideshows.
Planetary Society For Kids - The Society is a nonprofit space interest group on
that encourages spacefaring nations to explore other worlds. They provide information and support
educational activities about the exploration of the solar system.
Solar System from the BBC - Visit this site to experience an amazing variety
of worlds; run the gauntlet of floating rocks and boulders in the asteroid belt; and encounter the icy
comets that wander through the outer Solar System.
Solar System Jigsaw - Build the Solar System, from planets
to space probes.
Space and Astronomy - Science News for Kids -
Check out these very cool and interesting articles.
Space Day - The
goal of Space Day is to advance science, math, and technology education and to inspire young
people to realize the vision of our space pioneers.
Space-Age Living - Learn about the international space
station - what is it, who built it, why it is being built and more.
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.
The WHY Files -
The Why Files cover issues of science, health, environment and technology from a unique
perspective. Using news and current events as a springboard to explore science and the larger issues it
raises, we hope to show science as a human enterprise and a way of looking at the world.
Virtual
Astronaut - Learn all about being an astronaut.
Windows to
the Universe - Learn about our planet, solar system and our universe. Don't forget to
check out the games and puzzles.
Yahooligans -
Study Zone - Yahooligans! is a browsable, searchable directory of Internet sites for kids.
Games, Sports and News pages, Movies, Animals, Science and Dinosaurs, a Reference section and
lots more.
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