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Government Sites
Aeronautics and Space History - Exploring
the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight.
Apollo 11: Walking On the Moon - Find out what it took to put a man on the
Moon. (Flash required)
Astronaut Photography - Observing Earth's Systems from
Space - Check out photos from these real-time observations from astronaut photography from the
International Space Station, called Crew Earth Observations3.
Dynamic Earth - An
interactive and engaging site to teach about science of the earth; it includes sections on Gems and Minerals,
Rocks and Mining, Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes, and the Solar Sytem.
ISS EarthKam - Provides
stunning, high quality photographs of our planet taken from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory for Students - Learn about our Earth, the solar system, and our
universe through slideshows and interactive games.
Living in
Space - Check out what astronauts eat, what they wear, how they sleep, and other details when
living in space.
NASA - Kids' Page K-4th - Games, stories, activities, and space news for kids.
NASA Video Gallery - See the recent and most popular videos from NASA.
NASA's Interactive Features - Download images, podcasts, and video clips as well
access interactive online features.
NASA's Page for Students (Grades 5-8) - At this site you can learn about
the latest Student Features and Student News happening at NASA!
Night Sky
Network - NASA - A nationwide group of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology,
and inspiration of NASA's missions to you.
NOAA Photo
Library - This 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.
Rocket Science 101 - NASA has created this website that allows you the
opportunity to learn how two different types of rockets (the Delta II and the Atlas V) are constructed.
Science
Facts - Get the answers to life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry; it will introduce
you to the Library of Congress' rich collections in science and technology.
Sky Watch
2.0 - Want to know when a spacecraft will be flying over your city? You can find out here.
Solar System Exploration Kids Page - Learn all about our solar system: - the Sun , our planets,
more than 130 moons and a bunch of comets, asteroids and other space rocks.
Stars and
Galaxies - NASA - Find out about current space missions and the new world atlas.
The Space Place -
NASA brings you an exciting way to look at our Sun and Earth, our solar system and the universe beyond.
Women of
NASA - There are many math, science, and technology careers for women at NASA, and at this you
can read profiles of NASA experts about their work days.
Other Resources
Amazing Space -
Learn about the Hubble Telescope and see some really awesome pictures.
Capture the
Cosmos - Learn about black holes, comets & asteroids, galaxies, gravity, and more. (Flash
required)
Education (Teachers) Page - National Geographic - Find multimedia activities
aligned with national standards, educational projects, and more.
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.
HubbleSite - Explore Astronomy - Check out Hubble podcasts, take an interactive quiz
and see the universe through the lens of the Hubble telescope. (Requires Flash)
Hubblesite: Black Holes - Black holes are places where ordinary gravity has become so
extreme that it overwhelms all other forces in the Universe, even light; learn more about black holes.
International Space Station - is a large spacecraft that orbits
around Earth; it is a home where astronauts live. The space station is also a science lab.
Science Behind the
News - Uses news and current events to explore science and the larger issues it raises.
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.
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