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
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
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.
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/spacestation/
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!
http://fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html
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!
http://earth.jsc.nasa.gov/sseop/efs/
NASA KIDS
Learn about space, rockets, and astronauts, color pictures, play games, look
at space art, and read stories by other kids.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
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.
http://www.seasky.org/
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!
http://www.nasa.gov/academy/astronauts/wannabe.html
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.
http://www.spacecamp.com/
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'
http://www.spaceday.com/
The Space Place
Make futuristic things like a Balloon-powered Asteroid Nanorover, solve
puzzles, learn facts about space, and more
http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/index.shtml
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.
http://www.space.com/spacekids/
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
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html
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!
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
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!
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/universe/
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.
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system
Welcome To The Planets
Learn about the planets in our solar system and the spacecraft we send out
to explore them. From NASA.
http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/
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.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
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!
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html
Arty the Part Time Astronaut
http://www/artyastro.com