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Astroventure - Teach Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Geology, and Biology! Everything you need is here, Videos and many other NASA websites combined with downloadable and/or printable format. (K - college level) For a peek at all that's available, click on "Continue your Astrobiology Journey", and "Upcoming Modules". Click on "Teachers/Parents" for full instructions and all printable media.

NASA's KSNN - NASA'a Kids Science News Network is a standards-based program that uses the Web, animated characters (grades K-2), and video (grades 3-5) to introduce science, technology, engineering, math, and NASA concepts.

Kids Astronomy - Astronomy can be one of the most exciting units you teach. Few subjects offer you so much versatility covering many areas such as History, Physics, Geology, Geography, Art, and much more. Most importantly the children enjoy learning about Astronomy. It is fun for children, because it stretches their imaginations forcing them to contemplate the stars, nebula and planets. KidsAstronomy.com encourages teachers to take time in preparing lesson plans that will inspire children to want to learn more. (Grades 2 - 12)

Kids Astronomy Academy - Welcome to the Student Center for Independent Learning! Astronomy Course 1 for ages 7 - 11, and Course 2 for ages 12 - 18. All Assignments and printable test forms are included in this site. Great site for independent learners/homeschoolers!

Windows to the Universe Windows to the Universe is a user-friendly learning system covering the Earth and Space sciences for use by the general public. Windows to the Universe has been in development since 1995.This internet site includes a rich array of documents, including images, movies, animations, and data sets, that explore the Earth and Space sciences and the historical and cultural ties between science, exploration, and the human experience. The site is appropriate for use in libraries, museums, schools, homes, and the workplace. Students and teachers may find the site especially helpful in their studying (and teaching!) Earth and Space sciences. The site is written in three reading levels approximating elementary, middle school and high school reading levels. These levels may be chosen by using the upper button bar of each page of the main site.

Exploring Planets in the Classroom - More than 25 hands-on science activities are provided in classroom ready pages for both teachers and students for exploring Earth, the planets, geology, and space sciences. Includes vulcanology, impact craters, gradation, and remote sensing. (Grades 3 - 12)

Earth & Sky - Earth and Space radio programs, activities, teachers' page. (Grades 3 - 12)

The Galileo Project - Information on the life and work of Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642) and the science of his time. (All grades)

How Stuff Works - Click "Science Stuff" to access this remarkable site's extensive science resources. Categories listed in those resources include earth science, life science, space. Each category offers many individual tutorials that clearly and completely explain the particular topic. Constantly updated and extended, this site will provide you and your students with the most current information on any researched topic. (For all grades)

The Physics Classroom - A truly awesome physics resource for high school students. This site provides 11 tutorials, each containing from two to six individual lessons on a variety of basic physics concepts -- including newton's Law; work, energy, and power; momentum and its conservation; waves; and more. Clear and well written, using animations to illustrate the concepts. Each tutorial concludes with a quiz to test understanding. If you're teaching or taking Physics, don't miss this site! (Grades 11+)

For Kids Only - Earth Science Enterprise and Earth Science Educators' Site will help you to inspire the next generation of Earth explorers. The program sponsors educational activities at all levels of formal and informal education to provide opportunities for learners to investigate Earth system processes using unique NASA resources as they progress through the academic pipeline and continue on their individual paths of lifelong learning. (All Grades)

Virtual Skies - Developed by NASA Ames Education Division and funded in part by Aviation Operations Systems and the Aerospace Education Coordinating Committee this site is designed for use by classroom and homeschool teachers as well as all aviation enthusiasts. Explore the world of air traffic management and learn more about NASA research in aviation operations systems and aviation safety. (Grades 9 - 12)

Our Earth as Art - View our planet through the beautiful images taken by the Landsat - 7 satellite and the TERRA Satellite's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER). This gallery of images uses the visceral avenue of art to convey the thrilling perspective of the Earth that only satellites can provide. (All ages and grades)

NASA's Space Science Resource Directory - The Space Science Education Resource Directory is designed for educators seeking NASA's space science educational resources. It will help you locate Internet-based resources, such as Web pages and Portable Document Format (PDFs).

Chandra X-Ray Observatory - Classroom or Homeschool ready educational materials.(grades 5 - 12)