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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 - 10/30/2009
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