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Amazing
Space
A nice collection
of interactive activities where you can learn about black holes,
collect solar system trading cards, and more. Each activity includes
high quality graphics and animation.
Arty
the Part Time Astronaut
Take off for fun
and adventure with Arty, the part-time astronaut. Nice animation
guides you through this site as you learn about our solar system, and
play online games and activities. Includes a printable teacher's
guide for use at home or in the classroom.
Astronomy
for Kids
Take a journey
through the stars and visit the planets, solve word search puzzles,
or send a friend an out-of-this-world postcard.
Building
the International Space Station
Did you know that
the International Space Station being constructed 250 miles above the
earth will be about as long as a football field and weigh 1 million
pounds? Learn about the Space Station, why it's being built, when it
will be finished, how astronauts live in space, and more.
Earth
and Moon Viewer
View a map of the
Earth showing the actual day and night regions at this moment. You
can also view it as currently seen from the Sun, Moon, orbiting
satellite, or from above a variety of cities. Interesting site!
Earth
from Space
If you'd like to
see how astronauts see the earth, this is the place to go. You might
even be able to see how your own city looks from space!
Human
Physiology in Space
This informative
site examines the stresses put on the human body during space travel.
Includes lots of illustrations and RealPlayer videos.
NASA
KIDS
Learn about space,
rockets, and astronauts, color pictures, play games, look at space
art, and read stories by other kids.
NASA's
Observatorium
View hundreds of
pictures of the earth and space in the Image Gallery, learn about the
birth of stars, facts about our sun, the earth, and many other
subjects. Includes fun activities, teacher's guides, plus much more.
Popular
Science
You'll always find
plenty of cool and interesting things to read at Popular Science
Magazine's web site. Articles on science, space, the Internet,
computers, and more are all here to help keep you informed of the
latest advances in technology.
Sea
and Sky
Take your pick and
explore the beauty of the sea, or the wonders of the universe. Sea
and Sky is an incredible resource, providing extensive information on
the mysteries of each in amazing detail.
So
You Want to be an Astronaut
Preparation for a
career as an astronaut starts in elementary school, and this site
shows what is needed. Discover the odds of becoming an astronaut, the
work schedule, even how much astronauts get paid!
Space
Camp
Do you think you
have the right stuff to explore outer space? Go to Space Camp, a
five-day program where you can train just like real astronauts.
Space
Day
Take a fun
interactive trip to Mars, visit the Brain Warp section for puzzles,
send a friend a postcard, and play Shockwave games like Planet Surfin'.
The
Space Place
Make futuristic
things like a Balloon-powered Asteroid Nanorover, solve puzzles,
learn facts about space, and more.
spaceKids.com
Start the
countdown and blast-off for fun and learning at this stellar site!
Take a virtual tour of the solar system, play games, view space
pictures and movies, get up-to-date space news, and more.
StarChild
A site where young
astronomers can learn about the solar system, the universe, and other
'space stuff'. Includes 2 levels for different age groups.
Time
for Kids
Do you have a nose
for news? Time Magazine's site for kids has science, entertainment,
and world news, along with research and homework help, places to
explore, online games, and more!
Understanding
the Universe
Do you know how
big the universe is? How far away the stars and galaxies are? How
long it took for life to form on earth? Visit this site for a tour of
the universe, and learn the answers to these and many other questions!
Virtual
Solar System
A fantastic site
from National Geographic with a vast amount of information about our
solar system. With the Viscape SVR plug-in you can take a fly-by tour
of the sun and each planet, but even without the plug-in the site is
a must-see for space buffs.
Welcome
To The Planets
Learn about the
planets in our solar system and the spacecraft we send out to explore
them. From NASA.
Windows
to the Universe
There's a lot of
space out there, and a lot of information about it at this web site.
Features 3 different learning levels plus a kids section with games
and activities.
Your
Weight On Other Worlds
Did you know that
a person who weighs 120 pounds on earth, would weigh just 8 pounds on
Pluto? Enter your weight at this site and you'll be able to see how
much you would weigh on 16 other planets, moons, or even stars! |
