Children's Museum
Field Guide to the Universe: Space Craft
Pictures and descriptions of the robot spacecraft that have explored the planets and outer space since the 1960s.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Astronauts in Hard Hats: Challenges of Working in Space
This media-rich series of interviews from the NOVA: "Stationed in the Stars" Web site explores the unique challenges faced by astronauts doing construction work in outer space.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Life From Space: An Emerging Paradigm
Recognize that some people believe that life on Earth came from outer space. Learn about the support for these ideas and what could happen if life would continue to arrive from space.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Hubble Space Telescope (Level 1)
This article for younger students introduces the Hubble Space Telescope and what it is doing in outer space.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Space Science: Bill Nye: Orbiting Marbles
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing outer space straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive experiment.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Free Falling in Outer Space
With a little help from Sir Isaac Newton, Matt J. Carlson explains the basic forces acting on an astronaut during a free fall. [2:59]
Other
Iki: Russian Space Research Institute
The official site for the "leading organization of the Russian Academy of Sciences in the field of investigations of Outer Space, Solar System planets and other objects of the Universe"
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Spaced Out
This activity introduces young scholars to the space environment. It covers the major differences between the environment on Earth and that of outer space and the engineering challenges that arise because of these discrepancies. In order...
Read Works
Read Works: Space Junk
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the problems caused by space junk orbiting the Earth. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Slingshot to the Outer Planets
Students are introduced to the engineering challenges involved with interplanetary space travel. In particular, they learn about the gravity assist or "slingshot" maneuver often used by engineers to send spacecraft to the outer planets....
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Ladies and Gentlemen in Outer Space
This poem shares the topic of the narrator's personal philosophy about life.
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...
Other
Faa: Office for Commercial Space Transportation
The official homepage of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, a section of the Federal Aviation Administration dedicated to commercial launches into space
Boston University
Boston University: Leibniz's Theory of Space
This page offers a brief discussion of Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz's theory of space.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Math Space Odyssey: How Much Do You Weigh in Outer Space?
Demonstrate the ability to apply the use of decimals, fractions, ratios and proportions to situations based upon given information about planets in the solar system.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Experimenting With Angular Diameter and Distance (Study of Outer Space)
In studying the solar system, students compare the relative sizes of the sun and the moon, and experiment with angular diameter, apparent diameter and distance.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Destination Outer Space
Students acquire a basic understanding of the science and engineering of space travel as well as a brief history of space exploration. They learn about the scientists and engineers who made space travel possible and briefly examine some...
Read Works
Read Works: What's Up in Space?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about outer space. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Space Junk
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about junk flying around in outer space. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Trip Through Space to Calculate Distance
Imagine two aliens racing across outer space to their moon. Who can we deem the fastest alien? With DIRT- or the equation Distance = Rate x Time- we can calculate their rates, using the distance they traveled and the time they took....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Space Sciences: Introduction to the Mars Science Laboratory
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing Mars straight to your fingertips. Discover what scientific discoveries are occurring in the rest of the universe with this interactive tutorial.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kid's Games: Fast Math in Outer Space Game
Test your math skills and speed with this fun space battle game. You will have to do more than just shoot straight, you will have to add, subtract, divide, and multiply quickly to win this battle.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 6 16 14: Fly Me to the Moon (For $150 Million)
Learn about the possibilities for civilian travel in outer space.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Inner Versus Outer Planets Study Guide
An overview of the difference between inner and outer planets of our solar system.
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