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This is an amazing site for younger grades to learn about space exploration. This site provide amazing images with detailed description about the image. Students can even track the space station as it orbits around the earth.

Buzz Lightyear module includes international space station module information. Games and activities are familiar format, i.e. memory matching, but there is also technical information included. Name and describe the parts of the solar system. Describe the motion of objects in the sky such as sun, moon and planets. Develop an understanding of asteroids, meteoroids and comets in our solar system as well as stars beyond our solar system.

The space exploration info and visuals are fantastic. Space: the sun and planets as well as daily/yearly patterns in the sky are studied second semester at my grade level and this site will be a frequent visit for my students. The research links will be great for the discovery process and increase student motivation, because they can lead their own investigations. Site works well for Geography as well.

This site offers students information about the Johnson Space Center and the programs it supports. There are links for student activities and student internships. There is even a link where students can obtain grade-level appropriate information about careers available at NASA.

This is a NASA site that had sections geared for students. There are also lesson plans for all grades, K-12. There are also a variety of mulitmedia resources. Some of the information that can be found is NASA's history, earth, technology, space, space missions, and how NASA had affected our lives.

On this site you can find biographical information on all NASA astronauts. There are also pages on international astronauts, and how to become an astronaut as well information on living in space. This site also has pictures and information on the history of the space program.

This website allows k-12 students access to current information on all areas of space study. There are games, research tools, images, videos, and opportunities for students to explore. The site breaks down the grade levels into K-4, 5-8, and 9-12.

This website provides a wealth of primary resources for students doing research on Astronomy topics. The student website has the research tools divided by grade levels. There are stories, image galleries, and video footage that allow students to explore space science.

A fantastic site that has interactive videos and a written history of the Apollo missions. This site could be used in science with the study of rockets, planets, the moon, etc. It could also be used during History class with the study of the cold war and the space race.

Great resources at this site for space study. A list of popular activities to do with your students and many links to follow for more in depth information. Good information given in a variety of different ways; imagines, live debates, games, video, lectures, etc...

This site is by NASA. It has information on space and Mars exploration. There are games and activities for students. There are a variety of multimedia resources. There are also pages on global climate change. This site also contains lesson plans for teachers for grades 1-12.

Attractive web design with simulations of satellites stations. Good job of explaining reconnaissance and satellites. Includes audio with separate buttons for elementary and secondary students. Recommended for grades 3 - 8. Provides links with extensive resources for parents and teachers.

This site is exciting! Using satalite images, the site creates books on different topics, including games, simulations, the use of satellites, the solar system and more. The main page provides links for K-5, 6-12, parents, and teachers. The teacher link includes lesson plans, a link to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, plus many more additional links.

Hundreds of free activities and lesson plans for educators in the areas of social studies and geography. Also includes printable maps of nearly every continent and country. The interactive museum allows students to take geography journeys to mountain ranges, archaeological digs, outer space, and other animations.

NASA.gov For Educators. NASA.gov serves as the gateway for information on missions, research, programs and services offered by NASA. The educational section of NASA.gov provides educators with access to curriculum support materials and resources produced through collaborations with NASA mission experts.

This site gives a lesson plan on why we explore. This lesson plan is geared toward the study of space, but I feel it could be adapted to the study of explorers in history. Great activity and very engaging for students. Many of the literacies are covered in this lesson plan.