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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/ |
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/ |
Web site devoted to the 30th anniversary of Apollo 11 |
As the Sun Burns |
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/ltc/soho/ |
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/ |
Site with information on how to email questions to NASA scientists and engineers |
Astro Cappella |
http://www.pagecreations.com/ |
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/ |
Information on the qualifications for astronaut candidates; application information available |
Astronauts and Exercise |
http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/sa/sd/facility/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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 |
Monitor the effects of real time global environmental change; glaciers |
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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/ |
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/ |
Features information on eclipses with numerous links to related sites |
Educator Focus |
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/ |
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/ |
Middle School Earth Science resource |
Exploring the Internet with NASA |
http://cdrom.ivv.nasa.gov/ |
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/ |
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 |
International interactive student program for students; students collect environmental data and share it with scientists |
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Hubble Space Telescope Public Information |
http://www.stsci.edu/ |
Hubble pictures and information |
ISS and Shuttle Sightings |
http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/r |
Information on sightings of the space station and shuttle |
ISS Bookmark |
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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 |
JPLs "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/ |
Technical drawings and diagrams of the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Apollo-Soyuz spacecraft |
Microgravity - Fall Into Mathematics |
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/ |
Information on great mathematicians and researchers; mathematical challenges for students |
Microgravity Demonstrator |
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/ |
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/ |
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 |
Current information on NASA programs; click on icon "Search the NASA Web" to conduct a search of NASA web sites |
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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/ |
Resources for educators and students |
NASA Pocket Statistics |
http://history.nasa.gov/pocketstats/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
Free downloadable educational software |
PlaneMath |
http://www.planemath.com/ |
Math activities and lesson plans |
Planet CAM |
http://www.discovery.com/cams/ |
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/ |
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) |
Scientists, engineers, and teachers use practical applications to teach students the importance of learning math and science |
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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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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 |
Information on exhibits, programs, and visits to Space Center Houston |
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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/ |
Informational site with a space calendar, stamp and art information, science fiction, etc. |
Space Food |
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/NASA.Projects/ |
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. |
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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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 |
CAMSE front page