NASA-sponsored coverage and research on a range of topics related to space exploration -- flying weather stations, comets, first steps on the Moon, and other space-related topics -- are presented in age-appropriate activities, lesson...

A basic description of the Mir space station is provided on this site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia. There is also information on the Mir modules. A photo of the space station is included along with several links to additional...

Learn about the evolution of spacewalking over the last fifty years. Includes video.

In this lesson, learners are asked to examine a model for a space station on Mars that will house six researchers studying the possibility of establishing a colony. Given the dimensions of the station and the minimum amount of space...

Web page from the National Space Development Agency of Japan about the Astronaut Training Facility (ATF) for Japanese astronauts preparing for missions on the International Space Station (ISS).The web page is one part of the web site for...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Eileen Collins, first woman to pilot a space shuttle. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

In this lesson for students from 3rd-12th grades will learn to build an experiment chamber to test the effects of light on Brassica rapa roots, and compare their results with outcomes from plant experiments conducted aboard the...

An interactive simulation that teaches about gravitational force, circular motion, and astronomy by manipulating the sun, earth, moon, and a space station to observe the effects of gravity and orbital paths. This simulation can either be...

Move the sun, earth, moon, and space station to see how it affects their gravitational forces and orbital paths. Visualize the sizes and distances between different heavenly bodies, and turn off gravity to see what would happen without it.

Here is an article explaining how the Skylab idea and program came about.

Details of Mir's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere after 15 years in space. Includes information on Mir's mission, configuration, and history.

Examine the factors that impact an astronaut's freefall in space. Differentiate between zero gravity, weightlessness and freefall.

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Fascinating collection of images from NASA, chosen for their historical or aesthetic significance. Images are searchable by subject, by NASA center, and by keyword, and each is available in three sizes. With links to more information...

This site provides biographical information on all NASA astronauts and many Russian Cosmonauts.

This site has links to many NASA resources about the Shuttle-Mir program. Detailed information on each of the Shuttle-Mir missions as well as a large number of images are available from this site.

Students learn about the physical properties of the Moon. They compare these to the properties of the Earth to determine how life would be different for people living on the Moon. Using their understanding of these differences, they...

Solve multiplication problems to blast meteors before they hit the space station!

Solve multiplication problems to blast meteors before they hit the space station!

This site, which is provided for by the German Aerospace Center, contains detailed information on missions to Mir from March '92 to March '97 displayed in the links below.

The United States has returned to flight. Find out more on this exciting mission to the moon in 2005. Watch footage documenting the mission, updates, and the findings from NASA's comprehensive site.

Web English Teacher has put together a comprehensive resource filled with links to lesson plans, teaching guides and activities featuring the work of Jerry Spinelli.

Newton's First Law also called the law of inertia is the most important thing to realize about motion. This article offers more information on motion and explains solved problems involving Newton's First Law. Also included is a video...

If your looking for a biography on author Jerry Spinelli, you've come to the right place at Scholastic.com. The site also offers student reviews of his books and an interview transcript. Fun facts for kids.