Math Science Nucleus
Math/science Nucleus: Rocket Trip Animation
Animated sing-along storybook "Zoom Zoom" takes readers on a ride to the moon.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Moon and Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart could be a unit plan. It is broken down to observing and comparing the day and night sky, comparing the properties of the moon and the sun, and observing the pattern of the moon phases.
Other
The Telson Spur: The Solar System
This is a list of links to online resources related to the study of the planets. It has a literary theme associated with the Lewis Carrol poem "The Hunting of the Snark" with many quotes from literature and science. Navigation tools...
NASA
Nasa: The Galileo Mission
This site from NASA has information on the Galileo space mission, which launched in October 1989. In spite of technical problems, Galileo transmitted enormous amounts of new data, especially about Jupiter and its satellites and rings,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Ocean Tides
Did you know the rising and falling of the sea level is caused by the gravity of the Moon and the Sun? Kids learn about ocean tides including tidal currents and types of tides on this site.
Robin Chew
Italian Astronomer and Physicist
This site contains information about Galileo and his areas of study.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Earth's Oceans Tides
This site explains what tides are and the difference between Proxigean Spring Tides, spring tides, and neap tides, and how these are formed. Graphic illustrations are provided.
US Navy
Usno: Virtual Reality Moon Phase Pictures
In addition to providing the current phase of the Moon [within 4 hours] you can find the phase of the moon for any date and time from 1800 to 2199 A.D. Universal, Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Time Zones will apply to most users.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Third From the Sun
This site offers a short history of the evolution of the space program and man's quest for more revealing and detailed pictures of the earth.
Quia
Quia: Luna and Beyond (Quiz)
A series of questions about the moons of our Solar System is presented in a millionaire game format.
NASA
Nasa: Apollo Missions "Super Patch"
This site from NASA provides a "Super Patch" of the Apollo program mission patches by Mauro Freschi.
Other
Uppsala Astronomical Observatory: Planetary Imaging
Images of Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter by the Swedish Vacuum Solar Telescope.
Curated OER
The Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Lunar Images
Part of the Exploring Planets in the Classroom series, this site provides images of the Moon, with Latitude and Longitude reference lines.
Curated OER
The Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Lunar Images
Part of the Exploring Planets in the Classroom series, this site provides images of the Moon, with Latitude and Longitude reference lines.
Curated OER
The Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Lunar Images
Part of the Exploring Planets in the Classroom series, this site provides images of the Moon, with Latitude and Longitude reference lines.
Curated OER
The Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Lunar Images
Part of the Exploring Planets in the Classroom series, this site provides images of the Moon, with Latitude and Longitude reference lines.
Curated OER
Moon's Orbit
This site provides a moving diagram of a Lunar eclipse, showing Earth's umbra and penumbra and the appearance of the Moon as it passes through these shadow regions.
Curated OER
Lunar Eclipse Animation
This site provides a moving diagram of a Lunar eclipse, showing Earth's umbra and penumbra and the appearance of the Moon as it passes through these shadow regions.
Curated OER
Total Solar Eclipse Photo
This site provides a moving diagram of a Lunar eclipse, showing Earth's umbra and penumbra and the appearance of the Moon as it passes through these shadow regions.
Curated OER
Solar Eclipse From Moon
This site provides a moving diagram of a Lunar eclipse, showing Earth's umbra and penumbra and the appearance of the Moon as it passes through these shadow regions.
Curated OER
Annular Eclipse Photo
This site provides a moving diagram of a Lunar eclipse, showing Earth's umbra and penumbra and the appearance of the Moon as it passes through these shadow regions.
Curated OER
Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground: The Earth's Moon
In this online textbook produced by the Smithsonian, students explore the phases of the moon, the moon's orbit, the origin of the moon, and the tides. Includes numerous inquiry-based activities.
Curated OER
1993 Total Lunar Eclipse
What is a lunar eclipse? What causes eclipses? How often do eclipses happen and when is the next lunar eclipse? You'll find the answers to these questions and more on this site on lunar eclipses.
Curated OER
Phases of the Moon
What is a lunar eclipse? What causes eclipses? How often do eclipses happen and when is the next lunar eclipse? You'll find the answers to these questions and more on this site on lunar eclipses.