The best way to observe Earth is from space! Check out this lesson.
Learn how to read a constellation map!
Appropriate for Grades 5-6
Solar System
These activities integrate student assignments with the Internet.
Graph the constellations with this plan! Appropriate for Grades 3-6
Classroom
A recipe for building a crater in the classroom . . .
You will find several brainstorming ideas here.
Classroom
Web-based activities for the classroom! Teachers and students will enjoy this site.
Learn how to use star maps to locate and identify planets!
Is there life on other planets? Here you will find a variety of lesson plans courtesy SETI.
Students assume the role of weather reporter!
Have fun making a Kitchen Comet!
A simple activity to teach your students about the phases of the Moon . . .
Classroom Activities
Although developed for older students, some of these lessons contain modifications to assist students in investigating concepts such as time travel and velocity
Activities
NASA provides wonderful hands-on experiments for classroom use!!
Guide
Learn about the history of rockets, rocket principles and build a rocket!
This lesson assists students in visualizing the relationship of motion, time and space as
it relates to objects orbiting the earth.
How does the sun keep burning? What are the parts of the sun?
*Must-see* You will find a bank of lesson plans for K-8 here!
Learn about the different types of stars.
There are numerous student worksheets for teachers to print out here!
NASA provides this lesson plan about the Seasons.
A great introduction to a unit about the Solar System . . .
Learn about aeronautics from NASA!
Students graph observations.
Learn about the Earth's orbit by studying the seasons.
Learn how to build a sundial.
Explore various methods to measure and record time . . .
A fun way to teach the Zodiac and much more!
Teacher Resources
*A Must-See* Windows to the Universe provides a wealth of lesson plans and activities for teachers and students!