NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: Lisa Space Mission Gives Humans a Sixth Sense
This resource explains NASA's plan to engineer a space probe that could measure the gravitational waves that Einstein predicted exist in space. Learn more about this space probe named LISA. There is also a crossword to check your...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Formation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines the formation of a star.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 1 6 14: Is Earth Surrounded by Dark Matter?
Article reports on a presentation that suggests that the Earth is surrounded by dark matter.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: "Burst Behind the Sun"
Site provides the article, "Burst Behind the Sun Reveals Magnetic Charm of Distant Explosion," that details on a gamma-ray burst that occurred on December 6, 2002. Provides graphics and links to learn more about gamma-ray bursts.
Seeker
Seeker: Galaxies Undergo Dramatic Metamorphosis
Article reports on the changes galaxies have experienced that can be observed with the Hubble telescope.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Telescope Science Institute: Amazing Space
Amazing Space promotes the "science and majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom." Here you can find learning activities, lesson plans, teaching guides, and helpful tips for students eager to learn about space and space...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Core
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the composition of the Earth's core.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Core
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the composition of the Earth's core.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Crust
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the makeup of the Earth's crust.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Crust
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the makeup of the Earth's crust.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Exoplanets
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the features of exoplanets.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Exoplanets
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the features of exoplanets.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Expansion of the Universe
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize how redshift suggests the universe is expanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Main Sequence Star Lives
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines the main sequence of the star's life cycle.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Moon Light Through the Month
In this lesson, students are asked to order cards showing different phases of the moon. Includes student handouts.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Solar System O Logy Card
Here's an Ology Card about the Solar System, offering a small image, a definition, and information on how "far out" our Solar System is. Includes questions to quiz your knowledge and quick facts about the Solar System's size, rotation...
California Institute of Technology
Welcome to Cool Cosmos!
Site provides a cosmic classroom, an image gallery, science resources, fun and games, and much more!
Read Works
Read Works: Houston Affects the Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a mayor who worked to reduce pollution in Houston, Texas in 2008. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Planes in Space
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The equation of a plane on an x, y, z coordinate graph
Other
Astronomy: One Degree Imager Debuts at Wiyn Telescope
This article explains the debute of a One Degree Imager at WIYN Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory. It discusses what the imager is capable of doing.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: The Three Little Piggy Back Satellites
This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration allows one to read the "Three Little Piggy-back Satellites," and then play the Nanosat Flingman game. [Requires Shockwave]
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Your Age on Other Worlds
Enter your birthday and find out how old you are on the other planets in the Milky Way Galaxy. Understand why our age is different on each planet.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Universe (Level 2)
This site provides a description of the universe and what it contains. Includes links to definitions, activities, and an audio song. Printable version available.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: What Is Gravity Really?
What is known about gravity? Find out Einstein's thoughts on gravity in a brief overview of this mysterious force.