- A Journey into the Unknown
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.
- A Practical Guide to Astronomy
This electronic encyclopedia is a great resource for the both the beginner and the experienced backyard astronomer. Full of facts and photos.
- A Virtual Journey into the Universe
An information-rich interactive, educational tour of the Solar System.
- An Astronomy Course for Students Using the Internet
A course on astronomy designed for middle to high school students, but adaptable to most ages and interest levels.
- An Inquirer's Guide To The Universe
Helps young people investigate planets and the universe.
- Astronomy
Comprehensive guide, including the current position of the space station, constellation of the month, and information about deep sky objects.
- Astronomy and Space for Kids
Stars, planets, black holes, Junior Astronomers Club.
- Astronomy for Kids
Information on the planets, stars and other space-related topics, plus puzzles, maps and links to more astronomy sites.
- Astronomy for Kids
Basic introduction to astronomy for kids K-6 grade.
- Astronomy Scape
Learn some facts about the planets, solar system, and other astronomy topics.
- Astronomy with a Stick
Daytime astronomy for elementary and middle school students.
- Astronomy.Rocks!
Part of the Learning.Rocks! educational series of webpages for the promotion of science education. Although the information presented is targeted to late elementary school levels, this well organized site will appeal to all ages.
- Beyond Our Skies
Discover what lies outside of what is known as Earth, by learning more about the sun, moon, and 'celestial objects'.
- Canadian Space Agency - KidSpace
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.
- Common Teasers in Astronomy
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.
- Constellation Stories and A Deepsky Atlas
Provides a listing of the constellations, maps, and the myths associated with them.
- CosmicKids
Learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope.
- DLTK's Space Crafts for Kids
Space crafts suitable for preschool, kindergarten and gradeschool kids.
- Federation of Galaxy Explorers
Educates and inspires kids to pursue advanced studies in science and engineering. Mission is to prepare the next generation to explore and develop space.
- Frequently Asked Questions
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.
- From Mercury to Pluto
Information on planets, the universe at large, and exploration. Offers quizzes and interactive image galleries.
- From Stargazers to Starships
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.
- GCSE Physics: Earth and Universe
Topics include the earth, moon, planets, gravity, stars, and the beginnings of the universe.
- Guide to Arctic Sunrise and Sunset
Tables of daily sunrise and sunset times in the Arctic. Learn about the Land of the Midnight Sun, Solstices, and Equinoxes.
- Heavenly Details
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!
- Henrietta Leavitt Flat Screen Space Theater
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.
- Home, Sweet Home: Earth from Space
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.
- Imagine The Universe!
A glimpse into the mysteries of our universe: what we know about it, how its evolving, and the types of objects in it.
- Johnson Space Center Just for Kids
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.
- Kids Earth and Sky
Includes articles, activities, and links for kids. From the producers of the science radio program Earth and Sky.
- Life Beyond Earth
Think humans are alone? Follow space expert Timothy Ferris in the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Also, write to an alien.
- Lightyears and Distances in Space
Find out what a lightyear is and take a cosmic voyage to the nearest galaxy.
- Lunar Outpost
Space-related education, games, merchandise, NASA content and photos geared toward kids, parents, educators and space enthusiasts worldwide.
- Matter and Energy
Quicktime and Shockwave movies demonstrate how matter and energy interact.
- Mysteries of Deep Space
Explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, and a trivia challenge. Ask the experts various questions as well.
- Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars
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.
- NASA Kids
NASA Kids is best place for kids interested in Space, Science, Rocket, Astronauts and the Solar System.
- NASA Laboratory for Extraterrestrial Physics
Astronomy, chemistry, and physics of the solar system and beyond.
- NASA Science Education
Resource for kids and space enthusiasts who are interested in meeting and learning about NASA people and the national space program.
- NASA's Origins Program
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.
- NASA's Space Science Activities for Students
Space science activities for elementary and secondary students in astronomy, physics, life sciences, and space technology.
- NASAExplores - Express Lessons and Online Resources
Offers self-taught printable versions of space lessons from kindergarten to high school.
- NOVA Online | Runaway Universe
Tour the universe and find out a bit about the history of the universe.
- Online Planetarium Show
Teaches fun and interesting lessons in astronomy and related subjects. Includes games, photo gallery, and lots of information on the Hubble Space Telescope.
- Planet Quest
Includes online quizzes, planet comparisons, pictures and links to astronomy clubs around the world.
- Planets
A collection of student-based reports on various planets, along with Hall-Bopp comet and the constellation of Orion.
- Puzzles & Games
NASA has created some fun and interesting puzzles and games. Give them a try!
- Sky and Telescope - Observing
Featured articles about the moon, sun, and planets, along with meteors, asteroids, and comets.
- Space
Use a virtual Hubble telescope to tour the solar system and its nine planets. Find out more about astro/cosmonauts and the creation of stars.
- Space and Astronomy
Instructional material on the solar system, including what lies outside the solar system. Also features event logs of a lunar eclipse.
- Space and Astronomy for Kids
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.
- Space Educators Handbook
Don't let the title fool you. It's a great NASA list of space-related sites where you'll have fun. Read Space Comics or find the Hidden Cool Stuff.
- Space Place Launch Pad
Join this site in making some 'spacey' things. Also, view space science in action and discover some facts from gravity to telescope magnification.
- Space: An Exploration
Discusses facts, mysteries, theories, and activities to learn more about the solar system.
- Space.Kids.us
Offers a look at the universe and the lives of the people who explore it.
- SpaceKids
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.
- SpaceKids.com
Features space and science news stories, interactive games, questions and answers, contests, kids' submissions, and weekly polls.
- StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
Information and online movies related to the solar system and space exploration. A service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center at NASA.
- STARS Foundation
Color the universe, take a quiz about the solar system, or get homework help.
- Telescopes In Education (TIE)
Provides images taken by the telescope, an Observatory Cam, along with a calendar of current events, and weather information.
- The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon
The animated adventure engages children in a story-based scenario that emphasizes concepts of remote sensing. Children are taught how NASA scientists use satellite imagery to better understand Earth's environmental changes.
- The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere
Looks at the hot gases which fill most of space which are ruled by magnetic and electric forces rather than by gravity. The polar aurora, the radiation belts, the solar wind, magnetic storms, "space weather", cosmic radiation--this is the site which tells you all about them.
- The Jet Propulsion Lab Students' Resource Page - Laugh and Learn
These pages are a resource for finding all the current information from NASA about our solar system,the other planets, comets, asteroids, and moons.
- The Midnight Sun
Photos from interior Alaska of the Midnight Sun and tundra flowers, with links to more scientific information on the summer solstice.
- The Mysteries of Space and Time
About the secrets of distant suns, black holes, and stellar anomalies in space and time.
- The Space Place
Demonstrates and explains scientific concepts related to astronomy in a fun, hands-on manner.
- TOPEX/Poseidon Kids Page
Offers an online coloring book, ask a scientist, FAQs, background on El Nino, and other links.
- Toys in Space
In 1993, Space Shuttle Endeavour carried a locker full of toys into space. Find out why and see how they performed in zero-gravity.
- Virtual Astronaut
Interactive instructional materials for grades 5-8 to provide students and educators with a tool that integrates leading-edge technology with recent findings in physical sciences, space sciences, space medicine, biomedical research and living in space.
- Welcome to Astro-Venture!
Astro-Venture is an educational, 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.
- Welcome to Cool Cosmos!
Have you ever wondered what animals look like in the dark? We've created an infrared zoo on the web. We explain the world of infrared astronomy to students through games and pictures and articles.
- Where's Hubble now?
Track Hubble as it zips around its orbit.
- Why is the sky blue?
Does it look blue from space? Is it blue at night? What color is the sky on Mars? Get the answers here.
- Windows to the Universe
An extensive and graphics intensive astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and Space Sciences.
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