Follow along as Stella Stardust interviews the sun. A fun and informative interview provides scholars with information about the sun. 

The Big Bang Theory is more than a television show. Pupils read how Edwin Hubble observed other galaxies and noticed that the galaxies are moving away from each other. Scholars learn about the idea of the big bang and what happened next...

Get to know our little part of the vast universe. Learners read about the common and not-so-common facts about each of the planets in the solar system. The interactive lesson includes a large amount of information as well as a quiz to...

Scholars take a journey through space with 16 eye-catching images. Along the way, learners read captions starting with the moon, then move onto asteroids, Mars, and Jupiter.

Humans have only inhabited Earth for a short part of its existence. An online resource explains how scientists use clues from rocks and fossils to piece together information about Earth prior to humans. The online instruction includes...

A website all about planetary mysteries—it's a one-stop-shop for all things, stars, planets, and space travel. Scholars read an astronomy overview to discover the page's big ideas, then choose from the plethora of resources, including...

Young environmentalists consider how scientists are attempting to save endangered species. They read about what causes extinction and steps to take to minimize the threats. 

A website looks at how we know so much about Mars—telescopes, robots, and spacecraft—and the search for martian life. Following the informational text are three questions that quiz pupils about possible life on Mars. 

At this website from The Nobel e-Museum, read about Harold Clayton Urey (1893-1981 CE), the chemist awarded with a Nobel Prize "for his discovery of heavy hydrogen." Download Urey's Nobel Lecture, "Some thermodynamic properties of...

Here at this site from NASA you can learn about the planet Jupiter! Read, or listen to, what makes Jupiter so special in our solar system.

This site gives a description of the environment of the Ukraine. Read about landforms, vegetation, animal life, and climate. Also read about the history and demographics of Ukraine.

Read about the cultural heritage of Peru on this site. Topics discussed include art, music, religion, and food.

This Lonely Planet site offers a down-to-earth summary of the culture of Cyprus. Read about ancient relics, religion, and food.

A brief summary of cultural practices in Suriname. Read about ethnicity, language, religion, arts, and food. Also includes background information, an image gallery, and map.

Read about our solar system and its formation over 4.6 billion years ago. Find out about the planets, asteroids, meteors, satellites, and comets. More in-depth planet background can be accessed through links.

Use this site to read about planet Earth. See a photo of the Earth from space, and learn quick facts about the earth's atmosphere, axis, and surface.

Comprehensive resource for learning about diabetes. Read about managing the disease, get tips from other kids who have it, and even interact with others your age in "Hanging on the Planet". There is also an online glossary of diabetes...