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Government Sites
America by Air - National Air and Space Museum - (Smithsonian
Institution) - This site has different activities, including a virtual flight across America during different parts of the
twentieth century. Visitors can click on the "Fly Across America" to view period documents that depict what the in-
flight experience was like from the 1920s to the present. Tthe "Explore Exhibition" takes visitors through the
different periods of American aviation history, complete with historic photographs, first-hand recollections, and
more.
America on the Move - America on the move explores the role of transportation in American
history. Learn how railroads and other transportation helped bring communities together.
Apollo 11: Walking On the Moon - What did it take to put a
man on the Moon? What were the dangers? Who were the Apollo 11 astronauts? How did they live in space? Visit
Walking on the Moon to experience the incredible Apollo 11 mission!
Dynamic Earth - The
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, offers this really interactive and engaging site to
teach about science of the earth. The three main sections of the site include: Rocks at Earth's Surface, Rocks
Below Earth's Surface, and Mining.
How
Maps are Made - A lot goes into making a map. Learn how the maps are made.
Human Space
Flight - (NASA) - Find out the latest news and information about the Space Shuttle, the Space Station
and much more.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory Student Page - This Page was created to serve the needs of
students who are interested in Space Science.
NASA for Students Grades K - 4 - Learn about what is happening in the night sky,
play games, and learn about space
NASA Kids Club - This site has cool games - including exploring and learning about space,
building and launching rockets, exploring Mars, keeping airplanes on schedule and helping a comet travel through
the solar system.
NASA
Quest - (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - Learn about flight and the people who
made it happen.
NASA Science For
Kids - NASA brings you an exciting way to look at our Sun and Earth, our solar system and the
universe beyond.
NASA Video Gallery - (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - View videos online
from the 50th Anniversary celebration to Buzz Lightyear to the landing of the space shuttle.
NASA's Newsbreaks (Grades 3-5) - (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) -
KSNN™, the Kids Science News Network, is a program that uses the Web, animation, and video to
introduce science, technology, engineering, math, and NASA concepts. This site features children in 60-second
(video) newsbreaks answering math, science, and technology questions.
NASA's Newsbreaks (K - 2nd Grades) - NASA's KSNN™ uses animated characters
to introduce science, technology, engineering, math, and NASA concepts. This site has 60-second animations,
activities, and resource links covering such topics as "magnetism" and "states of matter."
Satellites and Space - NOAA Education - (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) - Explore space with these fun and informative links.
Sky Watch
2.0 - (NASA) - Want to know when a spacecraft will be flying over your city? You can find out here.
Space Place -
Amazing facts and fun activities to do to learn more about space science.
Space
Place Live - Kate and Carlos host their own talk show! Their guests are real scientists who work on
really cool space and Earth missions. Join them and find out what it’s like to work as a scientist, how they got
started in science, and what they like to do for fun.
StarChild - A Learning Center for Young Astronomers - The Sun,
moon, comets and asteroids oh my! Here you will find interesting information about a lot of amazing space
subjects. By the time you have completed the Space Stuff Section, you will be an expert on becoming an astronaut
and space probes.
Stars and
Galaxies - NASA - (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) - Find out about current space missions and the new
world atlas.
The
Universe - NASA - (Science Mission Directorate) - To begin learning about the universe, you just
need to look up at the night sky. That's how astronomy began.
Virtual Field Trip - Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Learn how JPL explores space and
studies Earth.
Other Resources
BrainPop -
Science - BrainPOP's has animated movies created to explain the world around us in an engaging
way. There are some FREE movies, but most you have to subscribe to. Kids, make sure to talk this over with your
parents.
European Space Agency - Kids - Learn about space stations, life in space, astronauts, and
more.
National Geographic Kids Stories - Wanna hear about current events? National
Geographic gives you the top news stories on animals and nature, people and places, and even wacky news.
Space & Science - National Geographic Kids - Learn what you can
do to protect the Earth, animals, and resources. And find out why it's important to plant native plants in your
garden.
Star Parties: Discovering the Night Sky - Star parties are gatherings
where professional and amateur astronomers set up their telescopes and invite people to come learn about the
night sky.
Windows to the
Universe - Learn about our planet, solar system and our universe. Don't forget to check out the
games and puzzles.
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