Students identify who Ellen Ochoa was and how she has accomplished many things in her life, such as, inventions. They demonstrate their knowledge of the invention process by creating their own invention while using problem solving skills.

Middle schoolers examine the way bison eat and digest their food. Using a diagram, they follow the food from one compartment to the next. They discover that bison are ruminants and discuss why the bison need four stomachs.

Here you will learn about the wildflower center founded by Lady Bird Johnson. Learn about the center, check out the children's page for quick games and facts, or go on a native plant search! You can even see a photo of Lady Bird herself.

Extensive biographical information with personal data, education, special honors, aviation experience, NASA experience and space flight experience.

This site contains facts about the U.S. grasslands, including history, laws, and regulations. To learn more about specific grasslands, select a grassland by region or by state.

Sally K. Ride, native Californian, is featured in this biography. Ride is known for being a woman pioneer in the U.S. Space program, but she has been a strong supporter of STEM education for girls and young women as well.

This site describes what you can do to become an astronaut.