How do you recognize life on another planet? What tests do scientists use to determine if something is a life form when they are many light years away from being able to observe it directly? Try your hand at interactives to create a...

Learn about the lives of stars, and how stars and planets form. The Interactive activity, 'Planet Families' requires Adobe Flash and cannot be launched.

Besides an introduction to exhibitions and events at the museum, the site provides a guide to stargazing, an astronomy FAQ, space news, virtual tours (see site map) and research resources (including Chinese-English star and constellation...

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on dark matter. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.

The sun sometimes releases huge bursts of electrified gases into space. These bursts are called coronal mass ejections (or CMEs). When CMEs are directed towards Earth they can generate auroras, the spectacular atmospheric displays also...

Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of science-related subjects. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!

Students are introduced to the International Space Station (ISS) with information about its structure, operation and key experiments. The ISS itself is an experiment in international cooperation to explore the potential for humans to...

Want to be an archaeologist without leaving school? Use a computer to become a space archaeologist and identify burial sites on Earth.

Anywhere there is matter there is chemistry, therefore chemistry is found all over the universe, not only here on Earth. In fact, scientists have even discovered organic chemistry in other galaxies.

Material to begin an exploration of the sand formation, landforms, and underground water. An hour-long video is accompanied by learning goals, an outline and overview, details on the ice ages, glaciers, and glacial landforms, and ideas...

Material to begin an exploration of the Solar System: the characteristics of the planets, theories about planet formation, and more. An hour-long video is accompanied by learning goals, an outline and overview, details on star formation,...

Classes from around the country collect rock samples and send them in to be analyzed by NASA scientists.

Students investigate soil porosity by building a model using the three main soil textures: sand, silt, and clay.

Find lesson plans, worksheets, photo galleries, and related links for teaching about the weather systems of planets in our solar system.