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Aero Design Team Online

http://quest.nasa.gov/aero

Team building a replica of the Wright flyer; conducting wind tunnel tests; interdisciplinary lesson plans available

Aerodynamics of Sports

http://muttley.ucdavis.edu/Tennis

Discusses aerodynamic principles using a tennis ball; curriculum materials available

Aerospace Education Services Program

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/
Aerospace.Education.Services.
Program.Brochure/

NASA program that offers support and workshops for educators in math, science, and technology

Aero-Space Technology

http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/aero

Information on NASA's air transportation research and technologies

Apollo 11

http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/
History/ap11ann/eagle.html

Web site devoted to the 30th anniversary of Apollo 11

As the Sun Burns

http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/ltc/soho/
index2.html

Series that discusses the affects of invisible ultra-violet rays emitted by the sun

Ask Questions of NASA Experts

http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/space/
ask/question.html

Site with information on how to email questions to NASA scientists and engineers

Astro Cappella

http://www.pagecreations.com/
astrocappella

Entertaining songs and lesson plans focusing on astronomy; free CD featuring the songs is available

Astrobiology

http://astrobiology.arc.nasa.gov/

Information and educational resources on the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe

Astronaut Biographies

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/

Biographies and pictures of current and former astronauts and payload specialists

Astronaut Selection

http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/jobs/
astronauts/jsc-aso.htm

Information on the qualifications for astronaut candidates; application information available

Astronauts and Exercise

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/sa/sd/facility/
md18_epl.htm

Photographs of and information on the Physiology Lab at Johnson Space Center

Athena

http://athena.wednet.edu/

Earth and Space Science lessons for K - 12 featuring space, weather, earth, and oceans

Bioregenerative Life Support

http://www.bio.purdue.edu/nscort/
homepage.html

Information on bioregenerative life support

Challenger Centers

http://www.challenger.org/

Information on the Challenger Centers; clip art; materials to decorate classrooms; curriculum materials; some cost items

Chandra Observatory

http://chandra.nasa.gov/

Information on and pictures of the Chandra Observatory

Classroom of the Future

http://www.cotf.edu/

Curriculum materials; student investigation tools; student-directed inquiry and problem-solving; Internet resources

Computers for Classrooms

http://www.computers.fed.gov/

Site with information on government computers available for classrooms

Cool Tools for Mars Exploration

http://mars.ivv.nasa.gov/pilot/
cool_tools/teacherpage.html

Teacher resources to explain to students the special tools and equipment needed to explore space

CORE

http://core.nasa.gov/

Listing of cost items from the CORE catalogue; listings include slides, videotapes, computer software; NASA memorabilia

Day into Night

http://www.nsta.org/programs/sst/aws/

Activities to help upper elementary and middle school students learn about Sun/Earth relationships

Deep Space Program

http://nmp.jpl.nasa.gov/

Information on the Deep Space Program; spacecraft propelled by xenon ions, Mars microprobes, telescopes, and comet rendezvous

Destination: Mars

http://sn-io.jsc.nasa.gov/sn/outreach/
activities/destmars/destmars.htm

Curriculum guide that focuses on the scientific exploration of Mars

Discover Earth Classroom Materials

http://www.strategies.org/

Earth Science materials for grades 5 - 12; focus on the Earth system and key environmental issues

Earth and Sky Radio Series

http://www.earthsky.com/

Details on the broadcast of a monthly informational radio series focusing on the earth and the sky

Earth Observatory

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/

Monitor the effects of real time global environmental change; glaciers

Earth Science Web Sites

http://esdcd.gsfc.nasa.gov/ESD/edu/

An educator's view into the hundreds of Earth Science educational resources available on the Internet

Earth Today

http://www.nasm.si.edu/earthtoday

Links to many of the real-time data sets used to study the Earth

EarthKAM Road Rally

http://hpccp3.larc.nasa.gov/connect/gps

Road Rally using EarthKam photographs; students make decisions about biomes

Earthworks

http://cires.colorado.edu/~k12/
earthwords/

Information on one week Earth Science workshop for new or preservice teachers

Echo the Bat

http://imagers.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Interactive site featuring a story about a young bat who has lost his mother; Middle School students use satellite photos to guide the bat home

Eclipse

http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/
eclipse.html

Features information on eclipses with numerous links to related sites

Educator Focus

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/
Educator.Focus/

Helpful information and tips for educators who wish to learn how to use NASA educational resources

Educator Resource Center Network

http://education.nasa.gov/ERCN

Information on the location of state Educator Resource Centers

Educator's Guide to Spotting Satellites

http://learn.jpl.nasa.gov/spotsat.html

Guide to spotting satellites

El Nino

http://nsipp.gsfc.nasa.gov/enso

Information on El Nino

European Space Agency

http://www.esa.int/

Homepage for the European Space Agency

Exploring the Environment-Science Explorer

http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/
msese/explorer.html

Middle School Earth Science resource

Exploring the Internet with NASA

http://cdrom.ivv.nasa.gov/
explorecore.html

Downloadable CD-Rom on exploring the Internet; extremely large file; also available for purchase at a minimal cost

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)

http://www.ed.gov/free

Hundreds of teaching and learning resources from across the federal government now available at one web site

Find Out Why

http://www.nsf.gov/findoutwhy

Lessons drawn from everyday experiences for students in grades 2-3; available in Spanish

FIRST Robotics Competition

http://www.usfirst.org/whatis.html

Information on robotics and Lego competitions for students

FoilSim

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/
K-12/aerosim/

Grades 9 &emdash;12 interactive simulation software that determines the airflow around different shapes of airfoils

Galileo

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galileo

Information on the Galileo spacecraft's mission to Jupiter

Gateway to Educational Materials

http://www.thegateway.org

Department of Education web site designed to help teachers to find instructional materials

Genesis Mission

http://sun.jpl.nasa.gov/

Information on mission to the sun; interactive periodic table for students; curriculum guide called Cosmic Chemistry

GLOBE Program

http://www.globe.gov/

International interactive student program for students; students collect environmental data and share it with scientists

Hubble Space Telescope Public Information

http://www.stsci.edu/

Hubble pictures and information

ISS and Shuttle Sightings

http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/r
ealdata/sightings/index.html

Information on sightings of the space station and shuttle

ISS Bookmark

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/
International.Space.Station.Bookmark/

Hands on activity to create a space station out of 2 liter bottles and PVC pipe connectors

ISS Mock-Up Webcasts

http://quest.nasa.gov/space/events/iss99

Information on webcasts from the ISS Mock-Up and Training Facility at JSC

ISS Scale Models

http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/
station/assembly/models/index.html

Drawings designed to be used for building a model of the ISS

JASON Project

http://www.jasonproject.org/

Year long project for students; focus this year on the ISS and an underwater habitat; curriculum materials available

Johnson Space Center Exchange

http://nasastore.jsc.nasa.gov/

On line shopping at the Johnson Space Center Exchange Gift Shop

Johnson Space Center Homepage

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/

Information on activities and resources at Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

Johnson Space Center Kids Shortcuts

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/pao/students

Information from JSC for students; links to other Internet sites

Johnson Space Center Student Programs

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/coop

Information on academic and work opportunities for high school and college students at Johnson Space Center

Johnson Space Center Traveling Exhibits

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/pao/exhibits

NASA exhibits available for groups; information available on exhibit items and procedures for obtaining exhibits

JSC Distance Learning

http://learningoutpost.jsc.nasa.gov/

Information on distance learning activities from JSC

JSC Fact Sheets

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/pao/factsheets/

Information from JSC

Just for Kids

http://lsda.jsc.nasa.gov/just_for_kids.stm

Activities and lessons from JSC Life Sciences

Kid's Space: NASA Kids

http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/

Fun, interactive web site with space information for students; great Apollo 11 information for students

KSC Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/pao/faq

Answers from Kennedy Space Center to frequently asked questions

Learning Technologies Channel Schedule

http://quest.nasa.gov/ltc/schedule.html

Information on live events, virtual tours, and broadcast schedules

Learning Technologies Project

http://education.nasa.gov/ltp

Internet projects for students and teachers; interactive activities; curriculum materials available

Liftoff to Learning Video Series

http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/space/
photos/videos/index.html

View the videotapes from the Liftoff to Learning series on line with Real Player

Living Aloft: Human Requirements for Extended Spaceflight

http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/
History/SP-483/cover.htm

Book which features information on the biomedical and personal requirements of extended stays in space

Lunar Prospector

http://lunar.arc.nasa.gov

Information on the Lunar Prospector Mission

MARS 2001 Lander

http://spacekids.hq.nasa.gov/2001

Information on sending students' names to Mars; submit names on the Internet; certificate available; information on mission

Mars Computer Images

http://mars.sgi.com/

Mars images; access to Mars curriculum materials

Mars Education Handbook

http://marsnt3.jpl.nasa.gov/
education/teachers.html

Mars curriculum designed to bring Mars into 4 &emdash;12 classrooms

Mars Millennium Project

http://mars2030.net/

Curriculum materials and information on the Mars Millennium Project

Mars Site

http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov

JPL’s "one-stop" Mars site

Math Information for Parents

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Math/

Activities parents can use to help students enjoy math; information on math websites and software websites

Mathematics Explorations

http://cctc.commnet.edu/LTA

Materials span a two-year college mathematics curriculum; classroom ready modules designed to make math exciting

McDonald Observatory

http://stardate.utexas.edu/

Resources for educators; information on what to look for in the Texas skies

Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab Technical Drawings

http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/
History/diagrams/diagrams.htm

Technical drawings and diagrams of the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Apollo-Soyuz spacecraft

Microgravity - Fall Into Mathematics

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/
Microgravity-Fall.Into.Mathematics/

Information on great mathematicians and researchers; mathematical challenges for students

Microgravity Demonstrator

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/
Microgravity.Demonstrator

Instructions for building a device to demonstrate the principles of microgravity; classroom activities included

Moonbuggy Race

http://moonbuggy.msfc.nasa.gov

Challenge for students to design and build a human-powered vehicle

NASA Art Program

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/
NASA.Overview/NASA.Art.Program/

Information on the NASA Art Program in which a variety of artists have chronicled the space program

NASA Connect

http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/connect

Seven 30 minute programs; broadcast on TV and Internet which focus on math and science; lesson guides available

NASA Education Homepage

http://education.nasa.gov/

Serves as a gateway to information regarding educational programs and services offered by NASA

NASA Educational Products

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products

NASA educational products including guides, fact sheets, posters, and lithographs available on line

NASA Glenn (Lewis) Learning Technologies Project

http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/

Educational resources; aeronautics materials

NASA History Homepage

http://history.nasa.gov

Access to NASA History site with search options

NASA Homepage

http://www.nasa.gov/

Current information on NASA programs; click on icon "Search the NASA Web" to conduct a search of NASA web sites

NASA Kids

http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/

Site for students and teachers

NASA Langley's Learning Technology Project

http://k12unix.larc.nasa.gov/index2.html

Curriculum materials on Mars, robotics, telecommunications, aeronautics, and LEGO design projects

NASA Observatorium

http://www.rspac.ivv.nasa.gov/nasa/
core.shtml

Resources for educators and students

NASA Pocket Statistics

http://history.nasa.gov/pocketstats/
index.html

1997 version of NASA statistics

NASA Qwhiz

http://prime.jsc.nasa.gov/Qwhiz

NASA real-time Web game featuring NASA electronic resources; match wits with other students or try to beat the clock in a single player game

NASA Television

http://www.nasa.gov/ntv/

Schedule information for NASA Television; Education File that contains information on educational programs that can be taped from NASA Television

NASA Television On Line

http://www.nasa.gov/ntv/ntvweb.html

Information about NASA TV on line

NASDA

http://nasda.go.jp/index_e.html

Homepage of the Japanese Space Agency.

National Engineering Design Challenge

http://www.jets.org/

Information on engineering for pre-college students; design contest for high school student teams

National Engineers Week

http://www.eweek.org/

Information for students and teachers on engineering and engineering careers

NeurOn

http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/neuron

A study of the brain in space; resources for students and teachers

NEWEST/NEWMAST

http://www.nsta.org/programs/new.htm

Information and application for two week summer workshop held at NASA centers

Nine Planets

http://www.seds.org/nineplanets/
nineplanets/

Information on the nine planets

NSIP (NASA Student Involvement Project)

http://www.nsip.net/

Student problem solving competitions in a variety of subjects; curriculum materials available

One Sky, Many Voices

http://onesky.engin.umich.edu/

Weather curricula for K-12 using the latest technology; 4 and 8 week units centered around environmental themes

Orbital Settlements

http://www.nas.nasa.gov/services/
SpaceSettlement

Resources for students and teachers on space settlements

Passport to Knowledge

http://passporttoknowledge.com/

Interactive learning activities using space age technology

PC's in Space

http://muspin.gsfc.nasa.gov/
pcsinspace.html

Free downloadable educational software

PlaneMath

http://www.planemath.com/

Math activities and lesson plans

Planet CAM

http://www.discovery.com/cams/
planet/planet.html

Daily view of Earth; close up view of any region; links to other live sites; links to Volcano CAM and Hurricane CAM

Planetary Photojournal

http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/

Easy access to publicly released images from various Solar System exploration programs

Playtime for Kids

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/
reachout/kids.htm

National Weather Service web site for students

Project Sun

http://sunshine.jpl.nasa.gov/

High School students monitor visible and UV radiation on the Earth's surface; some cost involved

PUMAS (Practical Uses of Math and Science)

http://pumas.jpl.nasa.gov/

Scientists, engineers, and teachers use practical applications to teach students the importance of learning math and science

Quest

http://quest.nasa.gov/

Program to establish on line interaction with NASA professionals; curriculum materials available

Radio Jove

http://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Interactive student activity which focuses on radio sounds from Jupiter and the Sun

Regimes of Flight

http://quest.nasa.gov/aero/events/
regimes

Guide for grades 4-8 on flight at different speeds

Remote Sensing Tutorial

http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Tutorial on learning about the role of space science in monitoring the Earth's surface and atmosphere

SAREX

http://www.arrl.org/

Information on the Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment, linking students and astronauts using ham radios

SciLinks

http://www.scilinks.org/about.html

NSTA project which links SciLINKS textbooks with Internet sites

S'COOL

http://asd-www.larc.nasa.gov/SCOOL/

Interactive project in which students observe clouds and report data to NASA; links to weather sites

Shuttle and Space Station

http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/

Information on shuttle missions and the ISS assembly; local sighting information

Shuttle Technical Drawings

http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/
History/diagrams/shuttle/shuttle.htm

Technical drawings and diagrams of the Space Shuttle

SOHO

http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/

Information on the sun

Soil Science Education Homepage

http://ltpwww.gsfc.nasa.gov/globe

Informative material on soils; stories and songs

Solar Wind

http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry

Information on the effect solar winds have on Earth

Space Academy

http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/
indices/contents.html

Explanations of some of the knowledge that makes the space program successful; site contains information on a variety of topics; links to other sites

Space Center Houston

http://www.spacecenter.org/

Information on exhibits, programs, and visits to Space Center Houston

Space Day 2000

http://www.spaceday.com

Educational activities culminating with a national celebration on Mary 4, 2000.

Space Educators Handbook

http://tommy.jsc.nasa.gov/~woodfill/
SPACEED/SEHHTML/seh.html

Informational site with a space calendar, stamp and art information, science fiction, etc.

Space Food

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/NASA.Projects/
Human.Exploration.and.Development.
of.Space/Living.and.Working.In.Space/
Space.Food

Fact sheet on space food; sample menus from Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Shuttle programs

Space Place

http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/

Kid friendly site associated with the Deep Space program; hands on activities and games

Space Science News

http://science.nasa.gov/

Space Science news for older students

Space Scientists Online

http://quest.nasa.gov/sso/index.html

Interactive site where students follow scientists working on a variety of projects at NASA

Space Team Online

http://quest.nasa.gov/space

Interactive site where students learn about the people who work on the shuttle and space station

SPACEHAB

http://www.spacehab.com/

Information on program that offers students and teachers the opportunity to do real-time and virtual experiments and the opportunity to fly an experiment in space

SpaceKids

http://spacekids.hq.nasa.gov/

Space science for students; teacher resources also available

Spacelink

http://www.spacelink.nasa.gov/

Informational site for educators

Spacelink Express

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/express

Site for educators to sign up to receive e-mail announcements of new NASA materials and opportunities

Spacelink Site Map

http://spacelink.nasa.gov/Site.Map.
and.Information/Site.Map.html

Easy to follow listing of Spacelink resources; live links; quick and easy access

Spacetrader

http://www.spacetrader.com/

On line shopping at the Space Center Houston Gift Shop

Spinoffs/Space Benefits

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/
benefits

Resource materials on the impact of space exploration on medicine and technology

Starchild

http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Kid friendly site with information on solar system and space travel; games and activities

Starshine

http://www.azinet.com/starshine

Sphere with 900 small mirrors polished by students; mission and educational information

Stellar

http://weboflife.arc.nasa.gov/stellar

Site features lesson plans for K -14 on life sciences and effects of space travel on humans

Studying the Earth's Environment from Space

http://see.gsfc.nasa.gov/edu/SEES

High School inquiry based classroom and lab activities for studying earth using satellite data

Telescopes in Education

http://tie.jpl.nasa.gov/tie

Site with information about using telescopes in educational programs

The Power of Nature

http://www.nctm.org/about/wlme/wlme5

Math lessons used to understand Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire

Topex-Poseidon Education Outreach

http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/topex

Educational activities and information on the Topex-Poseidon Satellite

Topex-Poseidon Education Outreach

http://www-ocean.tamu.edu/education/
oceanworld

Lesson plans and featured oceanographic topics from Texas A&M

Topex-Poseidon Satellite

http://topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov/

Curriculum materials on the ocean and weather; El Nino information; free CD-Rom available

Tour of the Solar System and Beyond

http://spacekids.hq.nasa.gov/osskids/
animate/mac.html

Information on and pictures of the solar system

TRMM (Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission) Satellite

http://trmm.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Web site focuses on information from this satellite; photographs of severe weather available

Ulysses

http://ulysses.jpl.nasa.gov/

Information on the Ulysses spacecraft's mission to the Sun

Volcano World

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/

Information on the most recent volcanic eruptions

Washington Goes to the Moon

http://www.wamu.org/real/realmoon.html

Web site which deals with the political side of the race to the moon

Welcome to the Planets

http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/

Collection of planetary images

Windows to the Universe

http://www.windows.umich.edu/

Educational website featuring solar system information, activities, and lesson plans for students and educators

Women of NASA

http://quest.nasa.gov/women

Web site focusing on the achievements of women at NASA; live chats available

You Be the Scientist

http://coolspace.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Students receive real-time satellite data which they are able to enhance and use

Young Astronaut Council

www.yac.org

Homepage for this aerospace education organization serving students and educators

Your Sky

http://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/

Interactive planetarium

Your Weight on Other Worlds

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight

Students have the opportunity to find out their weight on other planets, moons, and stars

 

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