| SpaceKids Images of the heavens, send your name to Mars on the Exploration Rover-2003 mission , participate in the study of space science, tour the solar system, and get space science news. - (Read more) http://science.nasa.gov/ |
| Lunar Outpost Space-related education, games, merchandise, NASA content and photos geared toward kids, parents, educators and space enthusiasts worldwide. - (Read more) http://www.lunaroutpost.com/ |
| Mysteries of Deep Space Explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, and a trivia challenge. Ask the experts various questions as well. - (Read more) http://www.pbs.org/deepspace/ |
| Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars Find out about the gods and goddesses of different cultures around the world that focus on the myths that explain astronomy. Three levels of exploration: beginner, intermediate and advanced. - (Read more) http://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/stars.html |
| NASA Kids Find activities and information about rockets, astronauts, space exploration, space shuttles, solar system, and galaxies. - (Read more) http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/ |
| NASA's Origins Program Seeks to answer fundamental questions about the universe. What is the origin of Earth? Take a look at some articles about the story of the universe and the quest to understand life. - (Read more) http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/ |
| NASA's Space Place Features ways to look at our sun and earth, solar system and the universe beyond. - (Read more) http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ |
| NOVA Online | Runaway Universe Tour the universe and find out a bit about the history of the universe. - (Read more) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/universe/ |
| Sky and Telescope - Observing Featured articles about the moon, sun, and planets, along with meteors, asteroids, and comets. - (Read more) http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights |
| Space and Astronomy for Kids Information for kids, parents, and teachers ranging from the latest NASA missions and discoveries to backyard astronomy. Bi-weekly feature columns, links, moderated chat room, and bulletin board. - (Read more) http://space.about.com/od/educationastronomyspace/tp/Astronomy_For_Kids.htm |
| Space.com Features space and science news stories, interactive games, questions and answers, contests, kids' submissions, and weekly polls. - (Read more) http://www.space.com/ |
| Life Beyond Earth Think humans are alone? Follow space expert Timothy Ferris in the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Also, write to an alien. - (Read more) http://www.pbs.org/lifebeyondearth/index.html |
| StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers Information and online movies related to the solar system and space exploration. A service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center at NASA. - (Read more) http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/ |
| Stardate Online: Guide to the Universe Information and pictures about astronomy and space exploration. Includes stargazing tips, FAQ's, sky almanac, solar system guide, news and articles. - (Read more) http://stardate.org/ |
| The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon The animated adventure teaches children how NASA scientists use satellite imagery to better understand Earth's environmental changes. - (Read more) http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/amelia/index.html |
| The Astrogirl Homepage Devoted to amateur astronomy. Find information on planets, current sky events, astrophotography, and beginner's tips. - (Read more) http://home.pcisys.net/~astrogirl/ |
| The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere Looks at the hot gases which fill most of space which are ruled by magnetic and electric forces rather than by gravity. The polar aurora, the radiation belts, the solar wind, magnetic storms, "space weather", cosmic radiation--this is the site which tells you all about them. - (Read more) http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/Education/Intro.html |
| The International Astronomical Union (IAU) Founded in 1919 to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy. The organization is also the internationally recognized authority for classifying celestial bodies and their surface features. - (Read more) http://www.iau.org/ |
| The Midnight Sun Photos from interior Alaska of the Midnight Sun and tundra flowers, with links to more scientific information on the summer solstice. - (Read more) http://www.turtlepuddle.org/bio/summer/solstice.html |
| TOPEX/Poseidon Kids Page Offers an online coloring book, ask a scientist, FAQs, background on El NiƱo, and other links. - (Read more) http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/topex/kids/ |