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Lunar and Planetary Institute: Oceans From Space
This collection of photographs from space-shuttle missions shows some features of oceanic circulation that simply cannot be seen from any other vantage point. This site is a great resource for many different topics of study.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Crab Nebula and Geminga in Gamma Rays
Explains that pulsars would be the brightest objects in the sky if we could see gamma-rays.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Jupiter's Clouds 3 D
Every day is a cloudy day on Jupiter, the Solar System's reigning gas giant. This 3-dimensional visualization presents a simplified model view from between Jovian cloud decks based on imaging and spectral data recorded by the Galileo...
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Nebulae Planetary
At this resource several pictures of nebulae are available with informative caption. Related links and other resources.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Patterns of Organization: Spatial
This site provides an explanation of the spatial text structure. A diagram is provided to supplement the explanation, along with numerous transition words associated with arrangement in space.
University of California
Multiverse
Resource works to increase diversity in Earth and Space science through multicultural education.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: Make Asteroids You Can Eat
This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides an interesting activity on making asteroids. "Create your own odd-shaped asteroids out of plain old mashed potatoes. Bake them in the oven to turn them asteroid...
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site is geared towards elementary learners, but most lessons can be modified for older learners. Space-related classroom activities, printable images of Earth and space, thought-provoking Space Place Musing podcasts and math-related...
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Russian Lunar Missions
Details the Russian lunar missions from Luna 1 to Zond 8.
NASA
Nasa: Educator Features and Articles
K-12 educational articles, lesson plans, and other teaching materials on current NASA projects that meet national education standards. NASA generates awareness of students' interest in space, science, mathematics, geography, and...
NASA
Nasa: Educator Features and Articles
K-12 educational articles, lesson plans, and other teaching materials on current NASA projects that meet national education standards. NASA generates awareness of students' interest in space, science, mathematics, geography, and...
Seeker
Seeker: Galaxies Undergo Dramatic Metamorphosis
Article reports on the changes galaxies have experienced that can be observed with the Hubble telescope.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim: Josef Albers
This resource provides a biography of Josef Albers and links to related topics.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Space Shelter
The invasion has taken place and we need to find a new home. To ensure your survival beyond earth's occupation you must design a shelter that can be built on another planet. Students will research the characteristics of a planet of their...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Move Your Muscles!
This instructional activity covers the topic of muscles. Learners learn about the three different types of muscles in the human body and the effects of microgravity on muscles. Students also learn how astronauts need to exercise in order...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Ology: In Pictures: Journey to the Stars
Two astrophysicists present images of stellar phenomena in this resource and explain why stars are so important to the existence of life on Earth.
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...
Other
About Scotland: Pythagoras: Music and Space
A study on Pythagoras and how he used geometry to explain parts of music, including harmony, proportion, and space.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Teacher's Lab: Shape and Space in Geometry
Online activities are given to explore space and shape in geometry.
Other
Romanian Space Agency: Homepage
This site is the official homepage of the Romanian Space Agency. A very interesting site to check out for information on the subject.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Songs and Poems
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
Other
Institute of Space/astronautical Science
The official homepage of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan's national space research center.
Read Works
Read Works: A New World!
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage describes the exoplanet named Gliese 581c in the solar system. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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.